Lucas K. Bobadilla

PhD Candidate

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Biography

I am a weed scientist and computational biologist PhD candidate at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. My research focuses on the use of computational biology to understand weeds adaptation in agricultural environments mainly studying herbicide resistance evolution. My work involves the use of multiple “omics” tools, high throughput phenotyping using image analysis, machine learning and data science. My research goal is to continue using high throughput data to answer key questions that will increase agriculture efficiency and sustainability.

On my free time, I love spend time with my daughter, wife and dog. I enjoy learning new programming languages and to play with data.

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Interests

• Computational biology
• Bioinformatics
• Data science
• Weed Science
• Agronomy

Education

• PhD Candidate in Crop Sciences, 2022

  University of Illinois - Urbana/Champaign

• MS in Crop Sciences and Plant Breeding, 2019

  Oregon State University

• BSc in Agronomy and Agricultural engineer, 2016

  University of Sao Paulo

Skills

R

Programming Language

Data Science

Data analysis & visualization

Python

Programming Language

Agronomy

Agricultural sciences

Bioinformatics

Omics data analysis

Molecular biology

Wet-lab skills

Projects

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All Dicamba RNA-seq Weed Science Evolution

Dicamba resistance evolution in Amaranthus tuberculatus

Characterization of the first dicamba resistance waterhemp

Lucas K. Bobadilla and Pat Tranel

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Experience

 

 

 

 

 

Research assistant

Tranel Lab - University of Illinois

Jun 2019 – Present Urbana, Illinois

• Worked with extensive bioinformatics analysis
• Genome assembly
• R package development
• Wet-lab activities: PCR, Sanger sequence, RT-q PCR, DNA and RNA extraction
• Prepared and conducted greenhouse-based experiments
• Supervised undergraduate students
• Teaching assistant
• Performed guest lectures about data analysis and bioinformaticcs
• Presented seminars in scientific conferences
• Manuscript & proposal preparation
• Development of successful USDA grand ($500,000.00)
• Development of plant phenotyping image analysis system
• Multiple successful peer reviews papers

 

 

 

 

 

Research Assistant

Mallory-Smith Lab - Oregon State University

Aug 2016 – Jun 2019 Corvallis, Oregon

• Conducted field research with a focus on weed management in perennial crops
• Assisted in extensive research involving the use of radiolabeled herbicides in weed species to study herbicide absorption and translocation
• Undertaken dose-response experiments on greenhouse and field trials
• Experimental design & Data analysis
• Teaching assistant

 

 

 

 

 

Researcher analyst

Control Union

Jun 2016 – Jan 2016 Sao Paulo, Brazil

• Evaluation and assessment of agriculture land value
• Development of tools for land evaluation
• Spatial analysis and map development

 

 

 

 

 

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Hanson Lab - UC Davis

Feb 2015 – Dec 2015 Davis, California

• Conducted field research with a focus on weed management in agronomic crops
• Collaborated with extension farm advisors to conduct field experiments
• Mentored and helped undergraduate research projects
• Greenhouse and laboratory experience
• Spatial data analysis
• Image analysis
• Experimental design & Data analysis

Recent & Upcoming Talks

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Publications

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Lucas K. Bobadilla, Darci A. Giacomini, Aaron G. Hager, Patrick J. Tranel (2022). Characterization and Inheritance of Dicamba Resistance in a Multiple-Resistant Waterhemp (emphAmaranthusemph Tuberculatus) Population from Illinois. Weed Science.

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Marcelo L. Moretti, Lucas K. Bobadilla, Bradley D. Hanson (2021). Cross-Resistance to Diquat in Glyphosate/Paraquat-Resistant Hairy Fleabane (Conyza Bonariensis) and Horseweed (Conyza Canadensis) and Confirmation of 2,4-D Resistance in Conyza Bonariensis. Weed Technology.

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Yousoon Baek, Lucas K Bobadilla, Darci A Giacomini, Jacob S Montgomery, Brent P Murphy, Patrick J Tranel (2021). Evolution of Glyphosate-Resistant Weeds. Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology Volume 255.

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Lucas K. Bobadilla, Andrew G. Hulting, Pete A. Berry, Marcelo L. Moretti, Carol Mallory-Smith (2021). Frequency, Distribution, and Ploidy Diversity of Herbicide-Resistant Italian Ryegrass (emphLoliumemph Perenne Spp. emphMultiflorum) Populations of Western Oregon. Weed Science.

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Stephen O Duke, Ian Heap, Patrick J Tranel, Lucas Kopecky Bobadilla (2021). How Many Ways Can Nature Kill the Goose That Laid the Golden Egg?–The Many Mechanisms of Evolved Glyphosate Resistance. Outlooks on Pest Management.

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Lucas K. Bobadilla, Andrew G. Hulting, Daniel W. Curtis, Carol Mallory-Smith (2020). Application of Synthetic Auxin Herbicides to Suppress Seed Viability of Italian Ryegrass (Lolium Perenne ssp. Multiflorum) in Tall Fescue Seed Production. Weed Technology.

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Andréia K. Suzukawa, Lucas K. Bobadilla, Carol Mallory-Smith, Caio ACG Brunharo (2020). Non-Target-Site Resistance in Lolium Spp. Globally: A Review. Frontiers in Plant Science.

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Contact

• lucask3 at illinois dot edu
• 1201 W Gregory Dr., Urbana, IL 61801
• 3rd Floor, Lab 320
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