New Arrivals
Faculty
Alison Bell joins the IGB
Professor Alison Bell in the Department of Animal Biology has joined the Genomics of Neural and Behavioral Plasticity Research Theme. The theme of Dr. Bell's research program is to understand the proximate and ultimate factors that shape correlated behavioral traits, or behavioral syndromes.
Kevin Finneran joins the IGB
Professor Kevin Finneran in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering has joined the Molecular Bioengineering of Biomass Conversion Research Theme. His research focuses on anaerobic microbial ecology, emphasizing basic microbial physiology and its role in biodegradation and how it can be adapted for bioremediation strategies.
Eberhard Morgenroth joins the IGB
Professor Eberhard Morgenroth in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering has joined the Molecular Bioengineering of Biomass Conversion Research Theme as an affiliate member. Dr. Morgenroth's research focuses on the influence of dynamic reactor operation on the performance of biological treatment processes. The goal of his research is to develop mechanistically based models, which allow for predictions of biological treatment processes under transient conditions.
Staff
Ted Hermann joins the IGB
Ted Hermann joins the Institute for Genomic Biology as an Account Technician II. He will be focusing on financial statement preparation and reconciliation, procurement and travel. Ted started at the University in February 2003 at the School of Chemical Sciences. For the last five years Ted has specialized in gift accounts, the internal billing system and the online ordering database for the Departments of Chemistry and Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering.
Malissa Leistner joins the IGB
Malissa Leistner joins the Institute of Genomic Biology as a Clerk in the Business Office. She will be assisting Jacinda King with all aspects of human resources including payroll. Malissa comes to the IGB from the Office of Admissions and Records.
Yoshiyuki Kita joins the IGB
Yoshi Kita joins the Institute for Genomic Biology as a Research Programmer in the Computer and Network Resource Group. He will be providing technical support to staff and researchers at the IGB. Before joining the Institute, he worked at an Apple Authorized Repair Center for one year. He graduated from the University of Illinois in 2007 with a BS in Computer Science.
