Nematode identification
- Dr. Zafar Handoo, Microbiologist, USDA/ARS, Beltsville, MD
- Dr. Paulo Vieira, Molecular Biologist, USDA/ARS, Beltsville, MD
- Dr. Andrea Skantar, Research Molecular Biologist, USDA/ARS, Beltsville, MD
- Dr. Sergei Subbotin, Nematologist, California Department of Food & Agriculture
- Dr. Ibrahim Atris, Alexandria University, Egypt
- Mr. Joseph Mowery, Microscopist, USDA/ARS, Beltsville, MD
- Dr. Guiping Yan, Assistant Professor, Nematologist, North Dakota State University, ND
- Mr. Gregory Huse, Arlington National Cemetery, 1 Memorial Avenue, Arlington, VA
Beech Leaf Disease
- Dr. Paulo Vieira, Molecular Biologist, USDA/ARS, Beltsville, MD.
- Dr. Cristina Rosa, Associate Professor, Plant Virology, Pennsylvania State University
- Dr. Sharifa Crandall, Assistant Professor Soilborne Disease Dynamics and Management, Pennsylvania State University
- Dr. Seth Bordenstein, Professor of Biology and Entomology, Pennsylvania State University
- Dr. Jill Rose, Forest Pathologist, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
- Dr. Michael Skvarla, Assistant Research Professor of Arthropod Identification, Pennsylvania State University
- Dr. Julian Avery, Assistant Research Professor Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, Pennsylvania State University
Novel biocontrol agents against PPNs
- Dr. Carolee Bull, Professor & Department Head, Department of Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology, Pennsylvania State University
- Dr. Susan Meyer, Retired Scientist from USDA/ARS, Beltsville, MD
- Dr. Kari Peter, Associate Professor, Tree Fruit Pathology, Pennsylvania State University