PHOENIX–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Genome Partnership has introduced the recipients of the 2026 Next Gen Leadership Awards for the AGBT Agricultural Meeting. These awards acknowledge excellent early-career scientists and graduate college students whose work is shaping the way forward for agricultural genomics. Award recipients obtain monetary help to attend and current their analysis, with alternatives to interact with leaders in the subject and construct connections throughout the genomics neighborhood.
“These awardees reflect the strength and diversity of emerging talent in agricultural genomics,” stated Sarah Hearne, chief science and innovation officer at CIMMYT and co-chair of the AGBT Agriculture Scientific Organizing Committee.
The AGBT Agricultural Meeting is a number one convention centered on agricultural genomics, plant and animal genetics, and rising applied sciences together with AI and genomic information science.
2026 AGBT Agricultural Meeting Next Gen Leadership Awardees:
- Boris M. E. Alladassi, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
- Mythri Bikkasani, Punjab Agricultural University, India
- Larissa Bordin Temp, São Paulo State University
- Lauren Johnson, University of Kentucky
- Mehak Kapoor, Iowa State University
- Pedro Nuñez Romano, Universitat Politècnica de València
- Viona Osei, Tuskegee University
- Kyungyong Seong, University of California, Davis
- Jade van Wijk, Earlham Institute
“These awardees reflect the strength and diversity of emerging talent in agricultural genomics,” stated Sarah Hearne, chief science and innovation officer at CIMMYT and co-chair of the AGBT Agriculture Scientific Organizing Committee. “AGBT Agriculture plays an important role in bringing early-career scientists from different countries and disciplines into conversation with leaders across the field, helping accelerate the translation of genomics into practice and practice into real-world impact.”
These awardees’ analysis spans genomic variability, genetic evaluation, molecular diagnostics, foodborne pathogen surveillance, crop enchancment, meals security, sustainable agriculture, and breeding effectivity. Their work displays AGBT’s mission to advance analysis, promote training, and develop the affect of genome science and know-how.
“The Next Gen Leadership Award represents a transformative opportunity to grow as a scientist and contribute more effectively to innovation in animal breeding,” stated Larissa Bordin Temp, a 2026 Next Gen Leadership Award recipient.
For pictures and extra details about the Next Gen Leadership Awards and AGBT Agriculture Meeting, go to www.agbt.org.
About AGBT
Advances in Genome Biology and Technology offers a discussion board for the world genomics neighborhood to change concepts and advance the subject. Through its conferences, AGBT convenes leaders throughout academia, trade, and funding to share discoveries, foster collaboration, and drive genomics ahead throughout healthcare, agriculture, and rising applied sciences.