Published in Probe Volume 4(1-2): July 1993-July 1994
Dr. Edward K. Kaleikau has assumed responsibility as program director for the Plant Genome Program of the USDA National Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program (NRICGP). In this position, Dr. Kaleikau coordinates the competitive grant review process for the Plant Genome Program. His responsibilities include selecting and working with members of the review panel in conjunction with the panel manager, as well as handling other review assignments as needed.
In addition, Dr. Kaleikau is co-chairman of the Plant Genome Steering Committee along with Dr. Jerome Miksche, and serves on the USDA Biotechnology Research Subcommittee.
Dr. Kaleikau, a native of Hawaii, received his B.S. degree in biology/chemistry (1981) from Graceland College in Lamoni, IA and Ph.D. degree in plant genetics (1988) from Kansas State University. His Ph.D. dissertation investigated the inheritance and chromosomal mapping of genes controlling in vitro tissue culture response in wheat.
Dr. Kaleikau developed his interest in plant genetics during an internship at the Arco Plant Research Institute in Dublin, CA, after graduation from college. He gathered further experience as a technician for Advanced Genetic Sciences in Manhattan, KS.
Prior to joining the NRICGP, Dr. Kaleikau received postdoctoral training at Stanford University, where he was awarded fellowships from both the National Institute of Health and National Science Foundation to study the regulation of transcription initiation and termination of rice mitochondrial genes.
Dr. Kaleikau can be contacted as follows:
Internet: EKLEIKAU@DARTH.ESUSDA.GOV
Phone: (202) 401-5114
Address: USDA/CSRS/NRICGP
901 D Street, SW
Aerospace Bldg, Rm 323
Washington, DC 20250-2241