Jayson Padilla

Crops of the Future: Reviving Neglected and Underutilized Crops for Global Nutrition Webinar Series (September 1 and 2)

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About this Webinar Series: This webinar series will focus on underutilized crops, plant species of local or regional importance that have received limited attention in research, breeding, and policy compared with global staples such as rice, maize, and wheat. These crops hold significant potential to strengthen food security, improve nutrition, and support rural livelihoods. Their … Read more

ASPB Webinar Apr. 9 – Diverse Journeys, Shared Purpose: Building the Next Generation of Plant Scientists

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A webinar organized by ASPB’s Women in Plant Biology Committee Recorded on April 9, 2026 Are you considering a future in academia, but unsure which path is right for you? Tune in for an engaging webinar featuring plant scientists from both primarily undergraduate institution (PUI) and a research-intensive university (R1) to share practical, real-world insights into … Read more

ASPB Remembers Andrew Hanson

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The plant biology community worldwide will be missing a visionary leader. Dr. Andrew Hanson was C.V. Griffin Sr. Eminent Scholar in the Horticultural Sciences Department at the University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences since 1994. His B.Sc. in Biochemistry and Botany and his Ph.D. in Plant Physiology, supervised by Prof. Jack Edelman … Read more

ASPB Remembers David Thomas Dennis

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Dr. David Thomas Dennis, Emeritus Professor of Biology at Queen’s University at Kingston, Canada, and former President and CEO of Performance Plants Inc., passed away due to complications arising from cardiac failure on Tuesday, August 19th, 2025, at Kingston General Hospital. David was born in Preston, Lancashire, England, and was the oldest son of Thomas … Read more

ASPB Webinar Oct. 3 – Your Next Chapter: A Guide to Becoming a PUI Professor

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A webinar sponsored by the Primarily Undergraduate Institutions (PUI) Section October 3, 2025 12 PM Eastern time Are you a grad student or postdoc considering an academic career outside of a large research university? This webinar is designed for you. Tune in for the “Your Next Chapter: A Guide to Becoming a PUI Professor” webinar, where … Read more