Profile TabsProfileDr. Gayani EkanayakePost Doctoral Scholarekanayake.6@osu.eduOffice: Kottman Hall (200)Professional InformationDegrees & Credentials: PhD Biochemistry - University of Missouri (2020)BS Biochemistry - New Mexico State University (2014)BS Botany, Chemistry, Zoology - University of Peradeniya - Sri LankaBiography: I am interested in understanding the underlying molecular mechanisms of plant-pathogen interactions with the goal of sustainable production of crops. I am working at Dr. David Mackey’s lab as a postdoctoral fellow. My current project focuses on delineating effects on host genomics and proteomics by bacterial effectors, which function in modulating apoplast metabolite composition in Maize. When did you start working for OSU? September 2020 What do you like to do in your free time? Spend time with family and cooking. Works - Any -Journal articleBook/book chapterReportWorking paperPolicy briefPresentationData