University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Department Of Plant PathologyMorrison Center
Lincoln, NE 68588-0900
(402)-472-3008
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Our research is focused on the molecular mechanisms of plant-virus interactions. We are interested in the mechanism of antiviral immunity in plants and the mechanisms of pathogenicity in plant viruses. We are also interested in the identification and characterization of cellular genes that condition susceptibility to viruses. These projects combine genetic, genomic, and bioinformatic approaches to identify and characterize plant and viral genes as related to the establishment of infection and disease development.
We have identified the core genetic components of antiviral gene silencing against potyviruses and shown the effects of silencing suppressors in overcoming antiviral defense responses. Current projects address early events in the antiviral RNA silencing pathway, such as initiation and amplification.
Education
| 2011 |
Post-doctoral. Oregon State University. |
| 2006 |
Ph.D. in Plant Pathology, University of Wisconsin-Madison. |
| 2000 |
M.S. in Plant Pathology, Auburn University. |
| 1994 |
B.S. in Plant Protection, Universidad Autonoma Chapingo, Mexico |
Professional Experience
| 2021 |
Associate Director, Nebraska Center for Virology |
| 2020 |
Associate Professor, Nebraska Center for Virology and Department of Plant Pathology |
| 2014-2019 |
Assistant Professor, Nebraska Center for Virology and Department of Plant Pathology |
| 2011-2014 |
Research Scientist, Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, St. Louis, MO |
Research Publication
| PubMed |
| Google Scholar |