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John McKay
Professor, Colorado State University
John McKay is the Chief Scientific Officer and a Board Member at New West Genetics.12 He is also a Professor of Plant Evolutionary Genomics at Colorado State University, where he leads a research group focused on the genetics of adaptation in crops and model systems, with an emphasis on drought and sustainability.14
Dr. McKay's research integrates ecology, physiology, and genetics to understand plant adaptation.3 His work examines evolution and gene function at both phenotypic and molecular levels, and his genetic discoveries are in the commercial breeding pipeline for multiple crops.1 With over 6,000 citations to his publications, Dr. McKay serves on scientific review panels in the US and internationally.1
He has secured over $20 million in competitive grant awards from organizations such as the National Science Foundation, USDA, ARPA-E, and the DOE for research projects investigating the genetics of adaptation to climate.1 Dr. McKay is a frequently requested speaker for keynote addresses at plant genetics conferences.2
His LinkedIn profile username "john-mckay-droughtadaptation" reflects his expertise in drought adaptation research.35
