In our first episode of the Breaking Protocol Podcast, Jim Bradeen, Professor and Department Head of the Department of Plant Pathology at the University of Minnesota, shares where his love of plants and science came from, where creativity in science is found, and how we can continue to grow as individuals and scientists.

Breaking Protocol Episode 1: Jim Bradeen

In our second episode of the Breaking Protocol podcast we are joined by Carol Ishimaru, Professor in Department of Plant Pathology. Dr. Ishimaru's research focuses on nationally and internationally important bacterial plant pathogens with the goal of enhancing food production and disease management. During her career she has served as Department Head and President of the American Phytopathological Society. 

In this episode she discusses:
How she expresses her own creativity in her research through paying close attention to details and trying to reveal how things in the natural world work together.

How collaborations with other scientists have helped her deal with setbacks in her research.

The role of plant pathologists in interdisciplinary research and how to communicate effectively with other scientists.

The importance of mentorship and how to be a better mentor and find mentor relationships.

Breaking Protocol Episode 2: Carol Ishimaru

On this channel you will find Breaking Protocol, a podcast from the University of Minnesota's Department of Plant Pathology exploring and illuminating the scientific process, the trials and tribulations of the research journey, and how creativity can be found in science. Listen to hear plant scientists discuss their scientific journeys as well as their perspectives and philosophies about science and the scientific process.

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