Lab Member Since: August, 2011

Educational Background:

Master of Life Sciences (2008)
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, Blacksburg, VA
Major:  Entomology
Bachelor of Science (2003)
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, Blacksburg, VA
Major:  Biology, Honors Commonwealth Scholar Diploma
Minor:  Chemistry

Current Research Focus:

Conducting Marker Assisted Selection (MAS) research in support of the United Soybean Board oil project with a focus on high oleic acid and low linolenic acid. Assisting with Mapping Team in the lab on genotyping technology and SNP marker development, including work on markers for SCN resistance and high oleic acid.