Michelle Heck

Michelle is a Research Molecular Biologist, USDA-ARS Robert W. Holley Center and an Associate Professor at the Boyce Thompson Institute. 

She leads an active vector biology research group within BTI. Her program uses a combination of molecular, genetic, and proteomics approaches to understand how insects transmit plant pathogens and how pathogens manipulate host plants to ensure replication and transmission. A second area of research is the development of new pest management tools to enhance cultural control and to provide new management strategies for insect vector-borne diseases in plants

For more information on our research please reach out at michelle.heck [at] usda.gov (michelle[dot]heck[at]usda[dot]gov) or mlc68 [at] cornell.edu (mlc68[at]cornell[dot]edu), or visit:

• USDA profile
• BTI profile