Peg Redinbaugh Research Leader Research Plant Molecular Geneticist Adjunct Associate Professor Education ·          Ph.D. Biochemistry, State University of New York  ·          M.S. Biochemistry, State University of New York ·          B.S. Biology, University of Albany-SUNY   Research Goals I’m interested in identifying and elucidating the molecular mechanisms underlying the genetic and biological bases of virus resistance and tolerance in maize and soybeans.  Our current lab objectives include: identifying and characterizing viruses that infect corn and soybean; investigating the effects of genetic factors and light on virus resistance; identification of virus resistance genes; developing corn viruses as gene vectors; and, characterizing virus movement in insect resistant soybeans. Rouf Mian Research Molecular Geneticist Education ·         Ph.D. Major: Plant Physiology; Minor: Molecular Genetics and Statistics University of Illinois at Urbana ·         Post Grad Diploma, Seed Technology, Massey University, New Zealand ·         M.S., Crop Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University Research Goals Conduct research to enhance soybean germplasm for resistance to diseases, insects, and other desirable traits.   Lucy R. Stewart Research Molecular Biologist Education ·         Ph.D. Plant Biology, University of California-Davis ·         B.S.   Plant Genetics and Breeding, Brigham Young University Research Goals I am interested in plant virus molecular biology and the interactions between viruses and their plant hosts and insect vectors.  Current objectives include functional characterization of maize virus genomes and identifying insect transmission determinants. Mark Jones Biological Science Lab Technician Education ·         MS Ohio State University   ·         BS University of New Hampshire Research Goals Understanding genetic and biochemical mechanisms of resistance gene identification and mapping germplasm development Jane Todd Biological Science Lab Technician (Microbiology) Education ·         MS Entomology, Ohio State University ·         BS Entomology, University of Illinois Research Goals Characterizing the biological relationships between plant viruses, their insect vectors and plant hosts.     Tim Mendiola Biological Science Technician Education ·         BS Agronomy, Ohio State University Research Goals Contribute to the advancement of plant science knowledge     Christopher Nacci Biological Science Technician Education ·         BS Zoology, Ohio State University Research Goals To assist in researching plant viruses via vascular puncture inoculation and molecular techniques. Kristen Willie Biological Science Lab Technician Education ·         BS Biology, Indiana University   Keith Freewalt Biological Science Technician Education ·         BS Microbiology, Ohio University Research Goals To assist in achieving research goals within the soybean breeding and genetics research team.