Isgouhi Kaloshian

Isgouhi Kaloshian is a Professor at the University of California, Riverside, USA, who delivered a lecture at the University of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova ("Dimitrie Cantemir" State University) on December 7, 2015, as part of the "Public Lectures with 50 invited professors" program.

Her research centers on plant molecular genetics with emphasis on plant-pathogen resistance mechanisms. Key interests include genetic control of plant immunity, pathogen-induced immune modulation, identification of resistance genes, and molecular techniques for studying plant defense systems. Her work bridges fundamental genetic research with agricultural applications for pathogen-resistant crops.

She presented cutting-edge methodologies in molecular biology during her lecture, engaging over 40 students, researchers, and faculty in discussions about contemporary research approaches. Her expertise demonstrates strong integration of theoretical genetics with practical laboratory techniques in plant science.

Her lecture highlighted interdisciplinary connections between genomics, proteomics, and functional genetics within modern plant pathology research frameworks.