Emily Braithwaite is a Ph.D. student in Plant Biology and Pathology at Oregon State University (OSU) and also helps manage the OSU Turfgrass Diagnostic Lab. She received her M.Sc. in Horticulture in 2024 and has more than 10 years of research experience in turfgrass management.
Her research focuses on optimizing the surveying, collection, and management of plant-parasitic nematodes in cool-season putting greens, as well as resistance management of nematicides.
Prior to beginning her graduate education, Emily worked as a research technician at Oregon State University, focusing primarily on diseases affecting golf course putting greens.