Bradley C. Hyman
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Bradley C. Hyman received his B.A in Biology in
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During more than twenty years, Dr. Hyman has played a leading role in extending molecular applications to agricultural nematology. Dr. Hyman made ground-breaking findings concerning the nematode mitochondrial genome. In particular, his studies using Romanomermis culicivoraxand Meloidogyne revealed genome organization and function that were not previously recognized in the animal kingdom. Papers published in Nature, Proceeding of the National Academy of Science, and elsewhere documented recombination in the nematode (and hence animal) mitochondrial genome for the first time, having a huge impact on the thinking and direction of study in this area of biology.
Related studies determined
important features of mtDNA size and sequence repetition. A recent example of
these efforts is his paper that discussed rolling circle amplification of
complete nematode mitochondrial genomes. He currently is encompassing a broad
analysis of mermithids at the family level based on comparative mitochondrial
genomics that will provide new molecular frameworks for understanding nematode
evolution. His active interest in extending this area of research to major
plant-parasitic nematode groups, including Meloidogyne and Nacobbus,has
provided unique contributions that have enhanced our understanding of these
important agricultural pests.
Dr. Hyman's work on the
Editorial Board of the Journal of Nematology, is exemplary and includes
nine total years, culminating with three years as Editor-in-Chief. In 2003, he
was the recipient of the SON Service Award for his yeoman service to the
Journal.
In recognition of his excellence
in research, Dr. Hyman was elected Fellow of the American Association for the
Advancement of Science in 2003.
In 2007, Dr. Bradley Hyman was
named Fellow of the Society of Nematologists.