29. Vector biology at the USDA with Dr. Michelle Heck

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Exploring the stories behind scientists and their work. Come on a journey with University of California Riverside graduate students and science experts from a wide range of fields as they discuss what it's like to work as a scientist and the questions that drive their curiosity.

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29. Vector biology at the USDA with Dr. Michelle Heck

Beyond the Bench

48 minutes 20 seconds

4 years ago

29. Vector biology at the USDA with Dr. Michelle Heck

What is it like to work in both a university and government setting, and what is some current research in the fight against the citrus disease huanglongbing? Dr. Michelle Heck, a Research Molecular Biologist at the Boyce Thomson Institute and USDA Agricultural Research Service, discusses parallels between the COVID-19 pandemic and the spread of huanglongbing, tips on mentoring students, and endurance cycling.

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Learn more about the tools used in the battle against huanglongbing, and view research snapshots by Michelle and other Citrus Series guests, by visiting the Science for Citrus Health website and following along on Twitter and Instagram @sci4citrus.

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