Felicia Shepard
Bio
- Degree Program: PhD Genetics- Blueberry Breeding Program
- Previous Degrees: BS Food Science with a minor in Horticultural Science- North Carolina State University
- Advisor: Dr. Hudson Ashrafi
- Completion Date: 2025
Research:
Blueberry genetics and genomics. I am currently optimizing blueberry in vitro tissue culture and regeneration to improve transformation frequency and advance towards gene editing. My ultimate goal is to utilize CRISPR/Cas methods for improved firmness in the blueberry genome to improve mechanical harvesting.