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Iowa State Professor Honored for Maize Research Breakthroughs

3/31/2025

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Erik Vollbrecht, a dedicated professor at Iowa State University, was honored with the Pioneer Hi-Bred Chair in Molecular Biology of Maize on March 27. His groundbreaking research aims to boost maize yield and resilience, tackling critical food security issues while empowering the next generation of scientists through funded graduate student opportunities.

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Erik Vollbrecht, a dedicated professor at Iowa State University, was honored with the Pioneer Hi-Bred Chair in Molecular Biology of Maize on March 27. His groundbreaking research aims to boost maize yield and resilience, tackling critical food security issues while empowering the next generation of scientists through funded graduate student opportunities.