Lafayette, Indiana
June 10, 2008
Indiana Crop Improvement
Association is pleased to announce that Dr. Ainong Shi has been
hired as its new Genetics Lab Supervisor to replace Dr. Huabang
Chen, who recently left to return to China.
Dr. Shi currently is a post-doctorial associate at the Boyce
Thompson Institute at Cornell University working primarily with
SNP technology. Shi has experience in plant breeding & genetics,
molecular genetics, and cutting edge genetic testing. He
received his PhD in Crop Science and Plant Pathology from North
Carolina State University. While in a post-doctorial position in
Washington, he acquired a Master's Degree in Computer Science
and also has a Master’s Degree in Plant Genetics and Breeding.
Dr. Shi's expertise and experience will allow us to continue
with all of our current testing programs and industry projects,
as well as move forward in some areas where he has expertise
that we previously did not have on staff.
Liz Pestow, ICIA Marketing Director adds, “We are encouraged
that Dr. Shi’s presence will contribute additional problem
solving strength for our customers in their efforts in plant
breeding and genetic markers.”
It is expected that Dr. Shi, will be an active member of ICIA
Genetics Lab staff in July.
“In addition to his experience in the latest DNA diagnostic
techniques; Ainong has extensive experience in both plant
breeding and genetics," notes Dr. Richard Vierling, ICIA
Genetics Lab Director. |
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