Assistant Professor Fungal biology and parasitism      Lab web site: Mitchell Lab

Research area: Fungal biology and parasitism with an emphasis on using modern tools and techniques in molecular biology, genomics, and proteomics to elucidate the molecular underpinnings of virulence.

Selected as a presenter in a special session, "Faces of the Future in Mycology - A Look to the Future," at the 2008 American Phytopathological Society Centennial Meeting on July 27 in Minneapolis.

Professional Positions

• 2007-present   Assistant Professor
  The Ohio State University, Department of Plant Pathology
• 2001-2007    Research Assistant Professor
  North Carolina State University, Center for Integrated Fungal Research, Department of Plant Pathology
• 2005-present   Adjunct Faculty
  Oklahoma State University Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology
• 2005-2007   Adjunct Faculty
  Fayetteville State University Department of Biology 
• 1999–2001   Senior Research Scientist
  North Carolina State University, Fungal Genomics Laboratory, Department of Plant Pathology

Education

• PhD  Plant Pathology - North Carolina State University (2000)
• MS Plant Pathology  -  Clemson University (1995)
• BS Plant Science  -  Pennsylvania State University (1992)
  
  

Contact Information

Thomas K. Mitchell
Office: 481B Kottman Hall

The Ohio State University
Department of Plant Pathology
2021 Coffey Road
Columbus, Ohio 43210-1087

Tel: (614) 292-1728
Fax: (614) 292 4455
Email: mitchell.815@osu.edu