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Episode Synopsis
In this episode, Dr. Jonathan Jacobs, Associate Professor of Emerging Infectious Diseases at The Ohio State University, joins host Matt Kasson from Uruguay where he is currently investigating emerging and ongoing threats to U.S. and Uruguay cereal production. Dr. Jacobs discusses he globe-trotting academic journey studying plant bacterial diseases in France, Belgium, Uruguay, and the U.S.A. along with his philosophy on mentoring,
Show notes
Dr. Jacobs Ohio State University Faculty Profile here: https://plantpath.osu.edu/our-people/jonathan-m-jacobs
Dr. Jacobs OSU Lab page: Emerging infectious disease ecology laboratory | Biology and evolution of plant pathogenic bacteria and food crops (osu.edu) (https://u.osu.edu/doctorjj/)
News Release of Dr. Jacobs Fulbright Award: Jacobs awarded Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to Uruguay | Office of International Affairs (osu.edu) (https://oia.osu.edu/news/jacobs-awarded-fulbright-u-s-scholar-award-to-uruguay)
This episode is produced by Association Briefings (https://associationbriefings.com). Special Guest: Jonathan Jacobs.
Show notes
Dr. Jacobs Ohio State University Faculty Profile here: https://plantpath.osu.edu/our-people/jonathan-m-jacobs
Dr. Jacobs OSU Lab page: Emerging infectious disease ecology laboratory | Biology and evolution of plant pathogenic bacteria and food crops (osu.edu) (https://u.osu.edu/doctorjj/)
News Release of Dr. Jacobs Fulbright Award: Jacobs awarded Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to Uruguay | Office of International Affairs (osu.edu) (https://oia.osu.edu/news/jacobs-awarded-fulbright-u-s-scholar-award-to-uruguay)
This episode is produced by Association Briefings (https://associationbriefings.com). Special Guest: Jonathan Jacobs.
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