Eric PattersonPrincipal InvestigatorAssistant professor
Weed Geneticist Degrees B.S. Colorado State University, Evolutionary Biology M.S. Colorado State University, Botany Ph.D. Colorado State University, Bioagricultural Sciences, Weed Science Biography Dr. Patterson's research program utilizes the most current techniques in genomics to understand the structure and plasticity of weedy genomes and how that plasticity influences the success of weedy species. He is especially interested in how genome rearrangements (i.e. transposable elements and copy number variation) form and are utilized as novel sources of genetic variation for weed adaptation to abiotic stresses. He also works on herbicides and how they affect plant physiology and how resistance evolves on rapid timescales in weedy species. |
Meet Our Team
POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCHERS
EDNALDO A. BORGATO
Degree
B.S University of Sao Paulo (Brazil), Agronomy M.S. University of Sao Paulo (Brazil), Weed Science Ph. D. Kansas State University (Kansas), Weed Science Biography I’m from the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil, and found my passion for weed science in college. I am interested in combining basic and applied research to answer meaningful questions about weeds. I’m working under Dr. Patterson and Dr. Burns, investigating EPSPS gene amplification in Italian ryegrass, and population dynamics in troublesome species in Michigan. Outside of work, I do CrossFit, I like cooking for friends, and playing adventure games on my Nintendo Switch. |
REBECKA DUECKER
GRADUATE STUDENTS
MASTER'S STUDENTS
JULIANO SULZBACK
Ph.D. STUDENTS
MOHIT MAHEY
NICK JOHNSON
VISITING SCHOLAR
ALEJANDRA SAAVEDRA ROJAS
Degrees
B. DINAE University (Colombia), Police Management B.Eng. UNAD University (Colombia), Environmental Engineering M.Sc. Monash University (Australia), Environment and Sustainability Biography I’m a Police Officer and a Ph.D. candidate pursuing a Doctorate degree in Agricultural Sciences at the University of La Salle in Colombia. My research is centered around enhancing the control of illegal coca crops through a comprehensive genetic and epigenetic analysis of Colombian coca plants. It's an endeavor that holds immense significance in our ongoing efforts. I’ve received a prestigious Fulbright scholarship, which has opened the doors to an internship opportunity at Michigan State University. Here, my focus is on delving into the coca plant genome and structural variations. Apart from my lab work, I like to spend my time jogging, hiking and enjoying natural landscapes. |
RESEARCH TECHNICIAN
JAN MICHAEL
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Hien Le |