Jennifer R. Mandel Explained

Jennifer R. Mandel
Other Names:Jennifer Rhea Ellis
Fields:Plant biology
Workplaces:University of Memphis
Thesis Title:Conservation Genetics of the Endangered Sunflower Helianthus verticillatus
Thesis Url:https://etd.library.vanderbilt.edu/available/etd-10222008-144721/unrestricted/EllisDissertation2008.pdf
Thesis Year:2008
Doctoral Advisor:David E. McCauley

Jennifer R. Mandel is an American biologist. Mandel is an associate professor of biological sciences at the University of Memphis.

Education

Jennifer Rhea Ellis[1] earned a Bachelor of Arts in biology from Carson–Newman University with a focus in organismal biology, ecology, and natural history.[2] She completed a Doctor of Philosophy in biological sciences from Vanderbilt University[3] specializing in plant conservation and evolutionary genetics. Her dissertation, Conservation Genetics of the Endangered Sunflower Helianthus verticillatus elevated the Whorled sunflower to a high priority candidate for endangered species status.[4] Her doctoral advisor was David E. McCauley. Mandel completed post-doctoral research in plant biology at University of Georgia. Her research focused on the identification of the genetic basis of evolutionary and agronomically important traits in sunflowers.

Career

In 2014, Mandel joined the departments of biological sciences and bioinformatics at University of Memphis as an assistant professor.

Notes and References

  1. Conservation genetics of the endangered sunflower Helianthus verticillatus. Ellis. Jennifer Rhea. 2008-10-22. Vanderbilt University. 2018-11-16.
  2. Web site: Jennifer R. Mandel, Ph.D.. The University of Memphis. en-US. 2018-11-16. November 16, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181116215935/https://www.memphis.edu/bioinformatics/people/faculty/affiliates/jennifer_mandel.php. dead.
  3. Web site: The Mandel Lab. Mandel Lab. The University of Memphis. 2018-11-16.
  4. News: Vanderbilt doctoral thesis helps protect rare domestic sunflower. Salisbury. David. October 23, 2014. Vanderbilt University. 2018-11-16. McWade. Melanie. en.