Heba Abdelgaffar, a lab manager in the Jurat-Fuentes Lab, joined the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology in 2012 after receiving her Ph.D. in biology from Ain Shams University in…
Pioneering Pest Control: Heba Abdelgaffar
Pat Parkman Announces Plans for Retirement
Entomology and Plant Pathology (EPP) Research Assistant Professor Pat Parkman announced that he plans to retire effective December 31, 2021. Parkman joined the department in November 1996. Since joining EPP,…
Navigating Graduate Research on Callery Pear: Alina Pokhrel
Originally from Nepal, Alina Pohkrel is pursuing a master’s degree in plant pathology. Under the mentorship of Marcin Nowicki, a research assistant professor within the department, Pokhrel focuses on invasive…
Navigating Change with Grace: Sonya Dexter
Sonya Dexter, an exceptional individual who is an invaluable member of the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, holds over three decades of dedicated service with the department. With unwavering…
Developing Molecular Tools for Forest Protection: Meher Ony
Meher Ony, a doctoral student from Bangladesh, is dedicated to advancing our understanding of forest resources. Ony pursued a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences before joining the University of Tennessee…
Making Strides in Ornamental Plant Research: Lav Yadav
Lav Yadav, a postdoctoral research associate, developed a passion for ornamental plant research at a young age. With the joy of working with plants, Yadav began his journey into the…
Laurie Barley Awarded the UTIA Extension Award of Excellence
Laurie Barley, PSEP Extension program assistant, receives the prestigious UTIA Extension non-exempt Award of Excellence. This recognition is reserved for individuals who have exceeded their expected duties, and Barley’s outstanding…
Kimberly Gwinn and Darrell Hensley Celebrate 35 Years of Service
The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture is set to honor its dedicated employees who have contributed 25 years or more of service to the institution. The event, the UTIA…
Kelly Lab Attends the 2022 Southern Division APS Meeting
The Kelly lab, known for its research in fungicide resistance and integrated pest management in field crops, participated in the 2022 Southern Division American Phytopathological Society (APS) Meeting in Chattanooga,…
Kassie Hollabaugh Honored with Multiple GSS Awards
The Graduate Student Senate recognized members at its annual awards banquet on March 27, 2023. Our very own Kassie Hollabaugh, a doctoral student with a concentration in organismal biology, ecology,…
