PhD Student, Cornell University
Anna Wallis is a PhD student in Plant Pathology and Plant-Microbe Interactions at Cornell University. She is a member of Dr. Kerik Cox’s lab at Cornell AgriTech in Geneva, NY. Her work focuses on the scientific and commercial understanding of fire blight, with the goal of developing more sustainable management strategies. As a former Extension Associate with Cornell Cooperative Extension, she served the apple industry in Eastern NY, providing extensive disease and pest management support.
Cornell AgriTech, the new name for the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station, is a preeminent center for food and agricultural research and education that is a vital part of Cornell University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Food and agriculture are multi-billion dollar industries for the New York state economy. Research, innovation and development are essential to the continued success of these industries and Cornell AgriTech is strategically positioned to play a lead role. We are committed to furthering over one hundred and thirty years of scientific discovery and innovation that drive economic development and deliver practical solutions for farmers and businesses. We are growing a healthier population, economy and environment for New York state and the world. Grow with us.
