Michael Bradshaw

Assistant Professor of Entomology and Plant Pathology; Director, Larry F. Grand Mycological Herbarium

Bio

My research spans taxonomy, population genetics, evolution, and disease control, with a central focus on plant pathogens. I specialize in using historical herbarium specimens to track the movement of emerging plant diseases over time and space. My primary study group is obligate pathogens, especially powdery mildews.

I approach questions in plant pathology, mycology, and evolutionary biology through a broad toolkit that includes fieldwork, lab experiments, greenhouse studies, herbarium analysis, genetic sequencing, and bioinformatics. I also work on culturing fungi from underexplored environments and study the genetic basis of fungicide resistance.

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Education

• B.S. – Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Delaware, 2012
• M.S. – Plant Science, University of Washington, 2016
• Ph.D. – Plant Pathology, University of Washington, 2020