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PMB News

Jan 31, 2023

Xie Named AAAS Fellow

Deyu Xie, a professor of plant and microbial biology, is one of three NC State faculty elected to the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) this year. 
NC State University sign.

Dec 22, 2022

Bob Franks, Frank Louws Accepted to the National Food Systems Leadership Institute

Bob Franks, head of the Department of Plant and Microbial Biology, and Frank Louws, head of the Department of Horticultural Science, were accepted for the Fall 2022 Food Systems Leadership Institute. 
Gerald Elkan with Elkan Lecture speaker Nicole Lurie, Park Scholars from the Class of 2019 and the Class of 2020, and members of the Elkan Lecture Selection Committee.

Dec 7, 2022

In Memoriam Gerald H. Elkan

We are saddened to announce of Dr. Gerald Elkan, a distinguished professor of microbiology here at NC State. 
Sweet APPS team

Nov 7, 2022

Sweet-APPS Yielding Sweet Success

From deploying innovative sensors to creating productive relationships with stakeholders, the Sweetpotato Analytics for Produce Provenance and Scanning project has had a rewarding first two years. 
NC State Phytotron

Oct 24, 2022

In Memoriam Judith Thomas

We are saddened to announce that Dr. Judith Thomas, Professor and PMB Alumnas passed away on June 21st.  
James Levi Alumni Spotlight

Oct 23, 2022

Alumni Spotlight: James Levi

James Levi graduated from NC State with a Masters of Microbial Biotechnology in 2022. Check out what he has been up to since graduating! 
Gerald Elkan with Elkan Lecture speaker Nicole Lurie, Park Scholars from the Class of 2019 and the Class of 2020, and members of the Elkan Lecture Selection Committee.

Oct 17, 2022

In Memoriam Gerald H. Elkan

We are saddened to announce the passing of Dr. Gerald Elkan, a distinguished professor of microbiology here at NC State. 
Photo of 3D printer bioprinting plant cells.

Oct 14, 2022

3D Printing Plant Cells Shows Promise for Studying Cell Function

Researchers take a big step in showing efficacy of bioprinting plant cells to study cellular communication and viability in a controlled environment. 
A man standing in a soybean field

Oct 10, 2022

New Interdisciplinary Research Collaboration Will Tackle Global Challenges

A new collaboration between NC State and the Technical University of Denmark aims to uncover new biology-based methods for CO2 management and sustainable fertilizer production. 
Young woman in a yellow blouse smiling

Oct 6, 2022

Celebrating Latinx Heritage Month: Mara Cuebas-Irizarry

Mara Cuebas-Irizarry promotes her Puerto Rican heritage by engaging with and serving in Latinx communities on campus and beyond.