Congratulations to Dr. George diCenzo, Associate Professor in Biology (Queen's), who was awarded the prestigious United States Culture Collection Network 2025 J. Roger Porter Award, in recognition of his visionary leadership in developing the Canadian Collection of Agricultural Soil Microbes (CCASM) and his transformative contributions to microbial resource stewardship.
Dr. diCenzo is internationally recognized for his work on rhizobial genomics and taxonomy that facilitates the use of rhizobia in agriculture, where accurate taxonomic information is crucial for obtaining regulatory approval of new commercial products. Dr. diCenzo also leads the “Open Plastic” project, which aims to identify microorganisms capable of breaking down plastic waste, demonstrating his commitment to addressing global challenges through microbial innovation.
