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Melanie Madrigal

Melanie Madrigal

PhD Candidate

Melanie is a PhD student in the Dowell Lab. Her research focuses on how host-pathogen interactions shape necrotrophic fungal resistance mechanisms and how plant specialized metabolites can be used for novel biocontrol strategies. She is also interested in the toxicology of plant-derived compounds and their effects on non-target organisms.

Research interests

  • Host-Pathogen Interactions
  • Toxicology
  • VOCs

Education

BSc in Environmental Toxicology
University of California - Davis · 2024