Jessica Bernardin
Jessica Bernardin
Postdoctoral Researcher - Bittleston Lab
I am a microbial community ecologist inspired by the complexity and dynamics of tiny organisms that have large impacts on their communities and ecosystems. My research focuses on bacteria, fungi, and protists, investigating microbial community assembly, composition, and function on the microscopic level. I also am interested in the interactions between plants and their associated microbial partners including how microbial communities influence plant growth and fitness.
I am a microbial community ecologist inspired by the complexity and dynamics of tiny organisms that have large impacts on their communities and ecosystems. My research focuses on bacteria, fungi, and protists, investigating microbial community assembly, composition, and function on the microscopic level. I also am interested in the interactions between plants and their associated microbial partners including how microbial communities influence plant growth and fitness.
Interests
Interests
Microbial Community Ecology
Quantitative Ecological Statistics
Bioinformatics
Education
Education
Ph.D - Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior
Boise State University - 2024
Masters of Science - Biology (Mycology)
Texas State University - 2019
Bachelors of Science - Botany (Ecology)
Oklahoma State University - 2007
