Meet the Expert: Michael Deyholos

Dr. Michael Deyholos is a professor and department head of the University of British Columbia. To get to know Dr. Deyholos better, we asked him a few questions.

What do you do in your free time?

Hiking and traveling with my family, as well as gardening and cooking

What are you currently working on?

Flax, amaranth, cannabis, breadfruit; genetics and development (pre-breeding) of improved products; disease resistance

What are you passionate about related to your area of expertise?

Responsible use of technology to improve availability of high quality food, with less environmental impact