The Path to Discovery
Ron Phillips
Thursday, 17 Sep 2015 at 4:10 pm – 1001 Troxel Hall
Ron Phillips, Regents Professor Emeritus and former McKnight Presidential Chair in Genomics, University of Minnesota. A member of the National Academy of Sciences, Phillips is widely regarded as one of the trailblazers in agricultural biotechnology. Throughout a distinguished academic career, he has coupled the techniques of plant genetics and molecular biology to enhance our understanding of and improve cereal crops. In particular his work has been integral to the development of knowledge of the corn genome. His many honors and awards include the Wolf Prize in Agriculture in 2007 and the Medal for Science in 2010. Part of the Presidential Distinguished Seminar SeriesA reception will follow in the Troxel Hall atrium, 5:00-5:30pm.
Cosponsored By:
- Agronomy
- Presidential Distinguished Seminar Series
- Committee on Lectures (funded by Student Government)
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