International Branch Meeting

Organizer(s)

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  Hongmei Li-Byarlay

  Associate Professor
  Agricultural Research Development Program
  Central State University
  Wilberforce, Ohio
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  Veronique Martel (she/her/hers)

  Research Scientist
  Canadian Forest Service
  Natural Resources Canada
  Quebec, Quebec, Canada
• 

  Tania Zaviezo

  Full Professor
  Fruit Crops & Enology
  Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile
  Santiago, Region Metropolitana, Chile

International Branch business meeting, financial report, new GB members

Presentations:

• 4:30 PM – 4:40 PM MST

  Welcome and introductory remarks
  

  Presenting Author: Hongmei Li-Byarlay – Central State University
• 4:40 PM – 4:45 PM MST

  Recognition of newly elected officers
  

  Presenting Author: Veronique Martel (she/her/hers) – Natural Resources Canada
• 4:45 PM – 4:55 PM MST

  News from the ESA Governing Board
  

  Presenting Author: Julien Saguez – CÉROM
• 4:55 PM – 5:05 PM MST

  Treasurer's report
  

  Presenting Author: Livy Williams, III – USDA-ARS
• 5:05 PM – 5:15 PM MST

  Updates from committee chairs
  

  Presenting Author: Boyd Mori – University of Alberta
• 5:15 PM – 5:20 PM MST

  Passing of the gavel
• 5:20 PM – 5:35 PM MST

  John Henry Comstock Award winner presentation
  

  Presenting Author: Alice C. Assmar (she/her/hers) – McGill University
• 5:35 PM – 5:50 PM MST

  Distinguished Scientist Award winner presentation
  

  Presenting Author: Maya L. Evenden (she/her/hers) – University of Alberta
• 5:50 PM – 6:05 PM MST

  Early Career Research and Leadership Award winner presentation
  

  Presenting Author: Sajjan Grover – Bayer Crop Science
• 6:05 PM – 6:15 PM MST

  Announcement of the 2025 IB Virtual Symposium and closing remarks
  

  Presenting Author: Veronique Martel (she/her/hers) – Natural Resources Canada
• 6:15 PM – 6:30 PM MST

  Networking and refreshments