Dr. Bradford, Professor Vegetable Crops at UC Davis, is the founding Director of the Seed Biotechnology Center. Dr. Bradford received B.S. and M.S. degrees in Biochemistry and Horticulture from Michigan State University and received his Ph.D. in Plant Physiology from UC Davis in 1981. Dr. Bradford oversees the outreach, education and research activities of the Center.
Ms. Glaeser received a B.S. degree in Agricultural Business Management from Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo. Prior to joining the Center, she worked at the Farm Credit system and was a partner in a rice and field crop operation. She also worked at the UC Davis History Project for three years. Currently she and her family own and operate a 40 acre wine grape vineyard. Ms. Glaeser is responsible for coordinating and administering the Plant Breeding Academy and assists with various activities at the Center.
Dr. Van Deynze received B.S. and M.S. degrees in Plant Science from the University of Manitoba, Canada and his Ph.D. in plant molecular breeding from the University of Guelph, Canada. He did a postdoctorate in molecular genetics at Cornell University and worked with Monsanto and Celera. Dr. Van Deynze is responsible for developing, coordinating and conducting research and generating and disseminating scientific and informational content for the Center's educational and outreach programs.
Ms. DiTomaso received a B.S. degree in Agricultural Science from Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo, and an Agriculture Teaching Credential from the University of California, Davis. She is a graduate of the California Agricultural Leadership Program, Class XXXII. Ms. DiTomaso is responsible for coordinating public relations and outreach activities, manages the Center's Web site, oversees publications and center administration and assists in program development.