Kelly Robinson

Bio

I am interested in the molecular interactions between pathogens and plants that result in disease. I am working with the 2Blades Group to identify and characterise effectors of Phakopsora pachyrhizi, the causal agent of Asian Soybean Rust disease on legume crops. I am trying to understand virulence strategies of rust pathogens to see how they can overcome host plant innate immunity in the field.

Job history

2019 -

PhD Student

The Sainsbury Laboratory, Norwich, UK

2016 - 2017

MSc Molecular Plant Sciences

University of Bath

2016 - 2016

Biological Sciences Technician

USDA ARS Vegetable Lab

2011 - 2015

BSc Biological Sciences

University of South Carolina