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Rodrigo Almeida's research group focuses on various aspects of plant pathology, particularly in the areas of ecology of emerging diseases, pathogen vector transmission biology, and insect-plant-microbe interactions. The group is involved in reconstructing the history of Pierce’s disease in California by utilizing bacterial DNA from a 120-year-old herbarium specimen. Almeida's expertise encompasses the study of disease ecology and vector-borne plant diseases, along with interactions between insects and microbes. His research aims to understand the complex dynamics that contribute to the spread of diseases affecting plants, particularly in response to environmental changes. This has significant implications for agricultural practices and pest management strategies. He teaches multiple undergraduate courses related to environmental science and policy, including courses on research approaches and supervised research in biological sciences.
The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.