Current Lab Personnel
Otilia Macarisin
University of Maryland, Student researcher
Fungicide efficacy tests, new compound evaluation, resistance management
Dr. Franz J. Lichtner
ORISE Postdoctoral Scholar
Bioinformatics, Fungal Biology, Molecular Biology, Genomics
Verneta L. Gaskins, M.S.
Support Scientist and Lab Manager
Fungicide resistance, pathogen identification, microbiologist
Previous Members (not inclusive)
Postdoctoral Research Associates
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Dr. Hui Peng (2015-2016)
Postdoctoral Scholar in USDA-ARS with Dr. Ivan Simko in Salinas, CA
Dr. Guangxi Wu (2015-2016)
Scientist for Zymo Inc. in California
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Dr. Kari A. Peter (2010-2012)
Associate Professor
Penn State University
Department of Plant pathology and Environmental Microbiology
Biglerville, Pa
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Visiting Scientists
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Dr. Jie Lie (2013-2014)
Dr. Hijuan Yan (2013-2014)
Dr. Liping Kou (2012-2014)
Dr. Ivana Vico (2008-2012)
Professor of Phytomedicine at the University of Belgrade in Serbia
Students
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Dr. Julia M. Harshman (2010-2012)
Postdoctoral associate at UC Davis strawberry breeding program
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Mr. Kevin Gu (2012-2014)
Employed in the banking industry
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Mr. Chris Barbola (2017-2018)
Pursuing a BS degree at Texas A and M Kingsville in Biology
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