

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
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
Dr. Kari A. Peter (2010-2012)
Associate Professor
Penn State University
Department of Plant pathology and Environmental Microbiology
Biglerville, Pa
Visiting Scientists
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
Dr. Julia M. Harshman (2010-2012)
Postdoctoral associate at UC Davis strawberry breeding program
Mr. Kevin Gu (2012-2014)
Employed in the banking industry
Mr. Chris Barbola (2017-2018)
Pursuing a BS degree at Texas A and M Kingsville in Biology