First NPDN Core Accredited Lab!

Submitted by stephanie.shea on

On behalf of the Accreditation Committee, I am excited to announce the first NPDN Core Accredited Lab: Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development! The lab became accredited on October 01, 2024.

Congratulations to Elizabeth Dorman and Dr. Stefanie Rhodes for this significant accomplishment!

USAJOBS Job Announcement - Molecular Biologist

Submitted by tbrenesa on

We have 2 Molecular Biologist (Virologist-Plant Pathologist) positions opened in our lab at GS12 with promotional potential GS13. Please, forward to scientists that might be interested. The posting closes on Thu, Oct 3rd but if the cap of 100 applicants is not reached will remain opened until 100 applications are received.
Read more about Molecular Biologist at https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/810274900

Thank you!


Vessela Mavrodieva, PhD
Assistant Laboratory Director
Plant Pathogen Confirmatory Diagnostics Laboratory (PPCDL)

Begomoviruses in Cucurbits: What You Should Know

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We are excited to announce the next Emerging Viruses in Cucurbits Working Group (EVCWG) webinar/discussion opportunity, “Begomoviruses in Cucurbits: What You Should Know” 

When: October 3, 2024, from 12:00 – 1:30 PM Central Time

We hope you will be able to join us! This event is free to attend, but registration is required.

Registration: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9hHH8cFvR0mO-GnxuNIiUw

NPDN NDR Swag Contest

Answer each of the questions below for a chance to win CERIS Swag. Answer the first 5 questions correctly for some NPDN NDR Swag. Answer the bonus question correctly for bonus swag. Please play fair and don't share answers. Each participant gets one attempt. When we run out of swag, the contest is over.

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What is the name of the center at Purdue University that houses the NPDN IT Center?
How many data requests have been received since November 2019?
How long does your account need to remain inactive (not logged into) until it will automatically be terminated (deactivated)?
Approximately how many total diagnoses exist in the national data repository (NDR) as of September 2024?
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Plant Pathologist with Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture

Submitted by enikolaeva on

Plant Pathologist Job # CS-2024-92534-56300

If you have experience in plant disease diagnostics and are interested in protecting US agriculture and natural resources, this position may be for you! The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has an immediate need for a Plant Pathologist. We are especially looking for a candidate with experience in plant disease diagnostics. Apply today and join our team!

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