Brian Scheffler

Phone: (662) 686-5454
Fax:     (662) 686-3567

JWDSRC, Bldg.1, Room 229
141 Experiment Station Road

PO Box 36
Stoneville, MS 38776-0036

Dr. Scheffler is the director of the SEA's Genomics and Bioinformatics Research Unit which serves a majority of the genomics needs for the entire SEA and also helps with other genomics needs of the Agency.  In conjunction with ARS scientists, he and his team help in the analysis of a wide range of important species including catfish, soybean, cotton, sugarcane, rice, sweet potato and various insects.   The Laboratory specializes in DNA sequencing, DNA marker technology and subsequent bioinformatic analysis.

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• ARS News Articles

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