Name

Tonja Wilkins Fisher

   University of Kentucky
   Department of Entomology
   S-225 Ag. Science Center North
   Lexington, KY 40546
  tmwilk2@uky.edu

Qualifications
B.S. Biology Kentucky State University
M.S. Entomology. University of Kentucky, Lexington-Kentucky, Summer 2004

Expertise and Research Interests
Biological Control, Molecular Biology, Insect Physiology

Current Research
Examining the functions of several Cys-motif genes using RNAi technology.

Memberships
Ohio Valley Entomological Association
Entomological Society of America (ESA),
Kentucky Academy of Sciences (KAS),

Honors and Awards

Full YMCA Black Achievers schloarship, 4 years

Lyman T. Johnson Fellowship, 3 years

Research Assistantship, Kentucky State University, Spring 2001-2004

Research Assistantship, University of Kentucky, Fall 2004-present

Research experience
Dr. John D. Sedlacek, Stored Products and Ecology Laboratory, Kentucky State University, 1998-2004.
Examined effects of Bacillus thuringiensis transgenic corn on several stored product insects.

Laboratory
Dr. Bruce A. Webb, Molecular Entomology.