Genetics

Dr. Eugene J. Eisen
William Neal Reynolds Professor of animal science and genetics
(919) 515-4017
gene_eisen@ncsu.edu
Genetic basis of obesity, also the genetic basis in livestock of lean/fat ratios, litter size and rate of body growth to improve efficiency of production.

Dr. Charlotte E. Farin
associate professor of animal science
(919) 515-4022
char_farin@ncsu.edu
Reproduction and reproductive technologies, including in vitro fertilization, embryo culture and gene expression for embryo development in livestock.

Dr. William L. Flowers
professor of animal science and physiology
(919) 515-4003
william_flowers@ncsu.edu
Swine reproduction and sexual behavior, especially artificial insemination.

Dr. Major M. Goodman
William Neal Reynolds Distinguished University Professor of crop science
(919) 515-7039
Breeding and genetics of corn to improve disease resistance, yield and genetic diversity.

Dr. Fred Gould
William Neal Reynolds Professor of entomology
(919) 515-1647
fred_gould@ncsu.edu
Genetically engineered plants. Insect ecology and genetics.

Dr. Charles S. Levings III
William Neal Reynolds Professor of genetics and Distinguished University Professor emeritus
(919) 851-3225
cs_levings@ncsu.edu
Plant mitochondria. Pathogenic toxins and molecular genetics. Cytoplasmic male sterility. Extrachromosomal inheritance.

Dr. Trudy F. Mackay
William Neal Reynolds Professor of genetics
(919) 515-5810
trudy_mackay@ncsu.edu
http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/genetics/mackay/mackay.html
Genetic basis of quantitative, or complex, traits in plants and animals, including longevity, disease resistance and crop yield. Genetic and environmental factors that cause variation of complex traits in a population. Genomics. Behavioral biology.

Dr. William F. Thompson
University Research Professor of botany, genetics and crop science
(919) 515-7164
wftb@ncsu.edu
Plant gene function. Technology of plant genetic engineering.