Currently a research assistant at the Research Center of Sugar Cane in Colombia (Cenicaña), Prias-Blanco's duties include genetic transformation of sugar cane through biolistics and molecular evaluation of transgenic events. Her research goal includes validation of genes involved in water stress and resistance to plagues.
We're proud of our awesome graduate students and want to recognize their excellence!
The Institute for Plant Breeding, Genetics and Genomics has a vibrant graduate program that offers both a Master's degree and a Doctorate of Philosophy in Plant Breeding, Genetics and Genomics.
Graduate student Jake Spittle (pictured above) took 2nd place at the 2025 Soybean Breeders Workshop held in St. Louis.
More Awards
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Samikshya Rijal took 1st place in PhD Category at the 1st Annual Griffin Campus Poster Showcase.
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Caitlin McCann won 1st place in the Master's/Undergraduate Category at the 1st Annual Griffin Campus Poster Showcase.
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Daniel Matusinec won 2nd place in the recently completed E. Broadus Browne Research Awards for Outstanding Graduate Student Research PhD competition.