People

Gary Muehlbauer
Professor & Endowed Chair in Molecular Genetics

Research & Education

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• B.S. Biology – Washington State University
• M.S. Plant Breeding – University of Nebraska
• Ph.D. Plant Breeding – University of Minnesota

My position is focused on wheat and barley molecular genetics. One area of my research is directed towards Fusarium head blight (FHB) of wheat and barley. Another research area is focused on developing and integrating genomics resources into barley breeding programs. Other areas involve identifying genetic variation in wild barley for use in germplasm enhancement, and to genetically characterize a collection of barley tillering mutants.

Shane Heinen
Assistant Scientist

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• B.S. Biology – Iowa State University

I manage and coordinate the laboratory research interests. My primary interests are in managing the field and greenhouse genetic stocks.

Catherine Springer
Assistant Scientist

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• B.S. Cellular and Molecular Biology – University of Arizona

I manage, order, and organize the laboratory supplies for the Muehlbauer Lab.

Yadong Huang
Research Associate

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• Ph.D. Plant Biological Sciences – University of Minnesota

Using genomics and genetics tools to study Fusarium head blight (FHB) resistance in barley; discover plant genes that confer FHB and/or mycotoxin resistance.

Gerit Bethke
Research Associate

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I am studying resistance in both wheat and barley to Fusarium head blight (FHB).  I will continue looking at disease resistance in wheat and barley to another fungal disease called Rust.

Joshua Havill
Ph.D. Candidate-Research Assistant

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My research is directed on understanding the genetic basis for powdery mildew resistance in wild Humulus lupulus. I am examining the genotypic and phenotypic diversity among wild H. lupulus populations and characterizing agro-morphological traits for the utility of hop improvements.

Allison Haaning
Ph.D. Candidate-Research Assistant

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