Dr. Judith Sinn

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Judith P. Sinn is an Assistant Research Professor in the Department of Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology at Penn State University. Her research focuses on molecular biological aspects of plant pathology, specifically the genetic mechanisms contributing to plant susceptibility to bacterial diseases. She is involved in transformative work addressing key bacterial diseases affecting agricultural crops, including citrus greening disease and fire blight. Sinn’s current projects emphasize mutational studies on critical pathogens such as Erwinia amylovora and Xanthomonas campestris, aiming to develop novel disease control strategies. Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Resource Management and a Master of Science in Plant Pathology, both from Penn State. Over the years, she has contributed extensively to understanding the molecular underpinnings of plant-pathogen interactions through her innovative research.

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Doctorate Program
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Required:3
TOEFL
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Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
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Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
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GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
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