Assistant Professor & State Extension Plant Pathologist

bishm@missouri.edu

573-882-98878

Dr. Bish is the Principal Investigator on the team.  She earned a Ph.D. in Cell Biology & Molecular Genetics at the University of Maryland. Her postdoc training was with the USDA-ARS Foreign Disease-Weed Science Research Unit at Fort Detrick, Maryland. 

Senior Research Specialist

ahaafke@missouri.edu

Alex oversees small plot and lab research. She earned a Master's Degree in Plant Pathology at Iowa State University with focus on Diaporthe sp. infection of soybean. 

Ph.D. Student and Senior Research Specialist

jd32v@missouri.edu

Jeff manages nematode testing at SCN Diagnostics. His Ph.D. research involves characterizing plant parasitic nematodes across Missouri. Jeff earned a Master's Degree in Plant Pathology at Iowa State University, with focus on soybean cyst nematode. 

Ph.D. Student

fakande@missouri.edu

Feyi's research involves evaluation of current disease management practices on soybean pathogens through strip trials conducted on Missouri farms. She earned her Master's Degree in Botany and Plant Pathology at Purdue University where she characterized the role of a PIEZO ion channel in plant defense and pattern-triggered immunity.

Graduate Student

carrahermm@mail.missouri.edu

Melanie is characterizing Cercospora species responsible for Cercospora Leaf Blight of Missouri soybean. Melanie earned a B.S. Degree at MU and is co-advised by Dr. Jim Schoelz and Dr Bish.

Research Specialist

ferrym@missouri.edu

Meghan assists with nematode testing and small plot research. Meghan earned a B.S. Degree at MU and has considerable experience in pest management research.

Research Specialist

cameron.gromek@missouri.edu

Cam assists with small plot, greenhouse, nematode clinic, and on-farm research. He earned his B.S. Degree at Michigan State University and has experience with pesticide applications and GIS mapping.

Research Technician

Susan isolates and cultures fungal pathogens for the team. She earned a Master's Degree in Plant Pathology at MU and has extensive experience isolating and culturing an array of fungi.

Media Producer 2

ipm@missouri.edu

Jared uses a combination of design and production skills to enhance content developed by Extension Specialists and promote communication of MU pest management efforts. He earned a B.A. Degree at MU in graphic design.