Brent Kronmiller

Brent Kronmiller is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Botany and Plant Pathology at Oregon State University. His research focuses on genomic and transcriptomic analyses of plant pathogens, particularly in oomycetes like Phytophthora species, as well as the genetic basis of plant-microbe interactions, disease resistance, and stress responses in crops. He contributes to projects involving genome assembly, pathogen genomics, and evolutionary biology.

Key research interests include plant pathogen genomics, transcriptome responses to environmental stress, and the application of genomic tools to understand agricultural pests and beneficial plant traits. Recent work includes studies on hop (Humulus lupulus) genome assembly, transgenic soybean resistance, and the genomic basis of pathogenicity in Phytophthora species.

Kronmiller’s publications span diverse topics such as bacterial spore prevalence (Clostridium perfringens), shrew gut-brain axis transcriptomics, and the evolutionary implications of centromere structures in oomycetes. His collaborations involve interdisciplinary teams addressing issues in crop protection, pest genomics, and non-coding RNA functions in mammals.

He is affiliated with the Center for Genome Research and Biocomputing (CGRB) at OSU, leveraging genomic resources for impactful research. His work bridges fundamental biology with applied solutions for agricultural and public health challenges.