Garden State Microbiome with Rutgers Professor Don Kobayashi Ep.4

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Garden State Microbiome

Hosted by Ray Sullivan, produced by Will Stolting

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The Garden State Microbiome explores New Jersey’s rich microbiology scene across academia, industry, and government. Meet the microbiologists driving discoveries at Rutgers, Princeton, Center for Discovery & Innovation, Rowan, Wm Paterson, Montclair State, Seton Hall, NJIT, and biotech giants like Merck, Pfizer, Bristol-Myers, and J&J. In New Jersey, microbiology connects healthcare, environment, and biotech in powerful ways. Join us in discovering why it’s a small state with a big microbiology—brought to you by the Theobald Smith Society, the NJ branch of the American Society for Microbiology

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Garden State Microbiome with Rutgers Professor Don Kobayashi Ep.4

Garden State Microbiome

49 minutes 8 seconds

5 months ago

Garden State Microbiome with Rutgers Professor Don Kobayashi Ep.4

In this episode of The Garden State Microbiome, we are delighted to feature Dr. Donald Y. Kobayashi, Professor and Chair of the Department of Plant Biology at Rutgers University. Dr. Kobayashi is a nationally recognized expert in plant pathology, microbiology, and biological control, with a distinguished career devoted to understanding bacterial-plant interactions and microbial solutions to agricultural challenges.

Dr. Kobayashi’s research has made major contributions to the biological control of plant diseases, including pioneering work on Lysobacter enzymogenes, a bacterium with the remarkable ability to suppress fungal pathogens. His investigations into bacterial-fungal interactions, rhizosphere ecology, and the genomics of plant-associated bacteria have opened new frontiers in sustainable agriculture. He has been particularly influential in advancing biological control strategies for turfgrass, cranberry, and vegetable crops, as well as studying emerging bacterial diseases affecting important crops like basil, parsley, and hazelnut.

In addition to his research achievements, Dr. Kobayashi has demonstrated extensive leadership at Rutgers, serving as Chair of the Department of Plant Biology, Director of multiple undergraduate programs, and an Executive Committee member for over a decade. His service as Senior Editor for Phytopathology and his many editorial roles have helped shape scientific discourse in plant pathology worldwide.

Dr. Kobayashi has been recognized with multiple awards for teaching excellence and service, including the Rutgers Educational Opportunity Fund Distinguished Staff Award and the Cook College Student Leadership Award. His mentorship has guided countless students, many of whom now play critical roles in plant science and microbiology.

Join us as Dr. Kobayashi reflects on his research journey, shares insights into the future of plant-microbe interactions, discusses leadership in science education, and offers advice to young scientists seeking to make their mark in the fields of microbiology and plant pathology.