Dr Todd Gaines recently visited AHRI and took time out to explain the significance of AHRI Director Stephen Powles' award. Steve recently won the American Chemical Society International Award for Research in agrochemicals.He's the first Australian to win the award, which is given to a scientist who has made outstanding contributions to the field of agrochemicals at the international level, with their vision and sustained contribution having opened new horizons for investigators in their field and beyond.Steve was recognised for his long-standing research contribution to identifying the role of cytochrome P450 enzymes in endowing herbicide resistance in plants.Steve was nominated for the award by Todd Gaines. Todd previously was a postdoctoral student of Steve, who spent three years as a researcher at UWA before returning to the US.Todd discusses what he's been up to and also goes into some detail about what P450s are as well. Take a listen!Music: www.bensound.com
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