Laura Boykin

Laura Boykin, a computational biologist and activist, talks about her mission to aid nearly 800 million people reliant on cassava, a crop facing deadly viruses. She shares insights into her work using portable DNA labs and mini supercomputers to identify these threats within hours. Boykin emphasizes the importance of diversity in science and how innovation in technology empowers farmers to tackle food insecurity. Her initiatives, like the Cassava Virus Action Project, illustrate the transformative impact of genomic solutions in agriculture.