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Inside IALR Podcast: A Day in the Life of a Researcher

December 1, 2025

Inside IALR Podcast: A Day in the Life of a Researcher

In this episode of Inside IALR, we sit down with two of our most experienced research associates, Amy Turner and Rob Chretien.

Each has more than a decade of hands-on experience in IALR’s research labs. They’ve witnessed significant changes in agricultural research, from theoretical plant genetics to cutting-edge applied science, during that time.

Learn about their work with beneficial plant bacteria (endophytes), precision agriculture and controlled environment systems that promise to revolutionize food production. Hear stories of unusual experiments, like rearing black soldier fly larvae, and discover how partnerships with industry are turning research into real-world solutions.

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IALR Staff Receive Service Awards

December 2, 2021

IALR Staff Receive Service Awards

Three IALR employees recently received service awards. Amy Turner, Laboratory Research Associate, celebrated 10 years in April. Her research includes applications of endophytic bacteria, controlled environment agriculture, and helping industry move products toward commercialization. Executive Director Mark Gignac celebrated five years in July. Gignac oversees all divisions of IALR and represents the organization as a leader of economic transformation across the region. Director of Economic Development Linda Green celebrated five years in October. She helps leverage the hosting resources of IALR to assist local economic developers in marketing the Southern Virginia region.

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