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

Beyond the Bench

Jun 14, 2021•48 min•Season 4Ep. 29

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Episode description

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.

Follow Michelle on Twitter @Michelle_Heck1!

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.

Learn more about the students producing this podcast and their science communication efforts by following us on Twitter @SciCommUCR and visiting our website.

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