Avi Karn
Post-Doctoral Associate, Cornell University
Current Position: Molecular Breeding Discovery Scientist at AgReliant Genetics LLC.
Role in VitisGen: Computational Biologist Post-Doc; collaborated with nation-wide grape breeders in VitisGen2 project to apply amplicon sequencing (AmpSeq/rhAmpSeq) marker data for accelerated marker-assisted selection in grape breeding.
“I developed and performed breeding data analysis pipelines in R, PERL, Linux, as well as managed breeding database in SQL/GitHub. Led high-throughput phenotype data collection for grape breeding programs.”
“VitisGen tremendously improved my collaboration and networking skills with both scientific and non-scientific communities. Extraordinary group of people with big hearts and extraordinary vision.”
