
Dr. Washington da Silva
Virologist
Studying the molecular biology and evolution of wine grape viruses

Dr. Lindsay Triplett
Microbiologist and Molecular Plant Pathologist
Studying how protists affect bacteria in the rhizosphere

Raquel Rocha
Nematologist
Molecular virulence mechanisms of plant pathogenic nematodes

Dr. Leigh Whittinghill
Urban Agricultural Scientist
Studying growth media and runoff from green roofs and container gardens

Itamar Shabtai
Environmental Biogeochemist
Impact of plant roots on soil carbon cycling

Dr. Susanna Kerio
Urban Forester
Studying the effects of pathogens and climate stress on urban trees

Dr. Nubia Zuverza
Analytical Chemist
Studying the fate of agricultural nanoparticles in the environment

Dr. Quan Zeng
Microbiologist and Molecular Plant Pathologist
Studying in identifying biocontrol bacteria for fire blight disease of apple