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Jared M. LeBoldus is an Associate Professor of Forest Pathology at Oregon State University with a joint appointment between the Department of Botany and Plant Pathology in the College of Agriculture and the Forest Engineering, Resources and Management Department in the College of Forestry. His research laboratory focuses on understanding host-pathogen interactions in forest ecosystems, particularly the genomic basis of these relationships and their implications for landscape-level biotic disturbances.
Dr. LeBoldus specializes in the Populus-Sphaerulina pathosystem, employing computational and molecular tools to investigate host-parasite interactions at the genomic level. His research interests include forest pathology, host-parasite genomics in natural ecosystems, impacts of biotic disturbances on forest structure and function, molecular mechanisms of plant innate immunity, and tree and pathogen genomics. His work has significant implications for forest health management and conservation in the face of emerging pathogens.
Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on molecular approaches to understanding forest diseases, with particular focus on Phytophthora species (including the sudden oak death pathogen) and Sphaerulina musiva affecting poplar trees. His research spans from fundamental molecular mechanisms of pathogenesis to applied forest management solutions, including diagnostic development, resistance breeding, and disease monitoring approaches.
- OSU Extension Association Search for Excellence Award (2019)
- Graduate Student Teaching Award for PLSC 385 (2010)
Dr. LeBoldus began his appointment at OSU in fall 2015 after completing his Ph.D. in Forest Biology and Management at the University of Alberta, Canada. His undergraduate degree is in Forest Science from the University of British Columbia. He maintains active collaborations with researchers across multiple institutions and agencies, contributing significantly to our understanding of forest pathogens and their management.
