13. Plant Virology, Fostering Collaborations, and Brass Bands with Dr. Adrian Fox

Published: Sept. 23, 2020, 5:52 p.m.

Why is plant virology important for biosecurity, and how can we form international professional connections at conferences and via Twitter? Dr. Adrian Fox, a Senior Plant Virologist at Fera Science Ltd., discusses his research and plant diagnostic work, what it's like to be an industry scientist, how he communicates science via his dog's Twitter account, and his myriad of activities outside of science, including playing the trombone and baking.

Follow Adrian on Twitter @Blisteredcanker and his dog @PlantpathDog.

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