Peg Redinbaugh Research Leader Research Goals I’m interested in identifying and elucidating the molecular mechanisms underlying the genetic and biological bases of virus resistance and tolerance in maize and soybeans.  Our current lab objectives include: identifying and characterizing viruses that infect corn and soybean; investigating the effects of genetic factors and light on virus resistance; identification of virus resistance genes; developing corn viruses as gene vectors; and, characterizing virus movement in insect resistant soybeans.
	Rouf Mian Education Ph.D. Major: Plant Physiology; Minor: Molecular Genetics and Statistics ’94 University of Illinois at Urbana Post Grad Diploma, Seed Technology, Massey University, New Zealand M.S., Crop Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University Research Goals   Conduct research to enhance soybean germplasm for resistance to diseases, insects, and other desirable traits.
	Mark Jones   Education BS ’74 University of New Hampshire MS ’90 Ohio State University Research Goals   Understanding genetic and biochemical mechanisms of resistance gene identification and mapping germplasm development
	Tim Mendiola   Education BS Agronomy ’74  Ohio State University   Research Goals   Contribute to the advancement of plant science knowledge
	Christopher Nacci Education BS Zoology '94 Ohio State University
	Jane Todd   Education BS  Entomology '75 University of Illinois Research Goals   Insect host range and transmission of maize and soybean viruses
	Cindy Wallace
	Kristen Willie Education BS Biology '94 Indiana University