Jennifer Lorang

Jennifer Lorang is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Botany and Plant Pathology at Oregon State University (OSU). Her academic journey includes a B.S. in Environmental Biology from St. Mary’s University of Minnesota, an M.S. in Plant Pathology from the University of Minnesota, and a Ph.D. in Plant Pathology from the University of California-Riverside. She transitioned to teaching while maintaining research interests in plant-microbe interactions and fungal toxin effects on plant immunity. Her research focuses on molecular mechanisms underlying plant responses to pathogens and toxins.

• Education:
• B.S., Environmental Biology, St. Mary’s University of Minnesota (Winona)
• M.S., Plant Pathology, University of Minnesota
• Ph.D., Plant Pathology, University of California-Riverside

Her research explores the molecular signaling between plants and pathogens, with recent emphasis on fungal toxin-induced immune responses. She has contributed to studies on bacterial pathogens, fungal effector proteins, and genetic resistance mechanisms in plants. Notable work includes investigations into victorin sensitivity in Arabidopsis and common bean, as well as host-specific effector recognition in barley.

Dr. Lorang has published extensively in journals like The Plant Cell, Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions, and Molecular Breeding. Her teaching includes courses on Fungi in Society and Introductory Plant Pathology, both on-campus and via OSU’s Ecampus platform. While no specific awards are listed, her work reflects significant contributions to plant pathology education and research.