Jeffrey C. Wong, Ph.D.

Dr. Wong is teaching an introductory class and laboratory in genetics and is currently conducting genetic research with Stanford University.

"The techniques and experimental approach I use can be applied to many plant species. Crop and vegetable species grown on the Central Coast could be used to prove the link between the basic science concepts and the field application," Wong explains.

He also wants to design and teach a laboratory techniques class. The course would use the newest technologies to differentiate plant DNA to help select genes that would provide the best plant types for cultivation.