Linda Bisson

Dr. Linda Bisson is a trained yeast geneticist who focuses on sugar catabolism and fermentation. She is a retired professor and geneticists from the University of California at Davis.[1] She joined the faculty at University of California at Davis as an assistant professor in 1985 and was the Viticulture and Enology Chair from 1990–1995 and then the Maynard A. Amerine Endowed Chair in Viticulture and Enology from 1997–2008.[2]

She was the science editor of the American Journal of Enology and Viticulture (AJEV) for 15 years and the co-author of the text book, “Principles and Practices of Winemaking.”[3] The textbook won the Le Prix en Oenologie from the Office International de la Vigne et du Vin in 1998.[4]

In 2002, she received the Excellence in Teaching Award from UC Davis Extension; in 2004, she received the Excellence in Education Award from Associated Students of UCD; and in 2012, she was awarded the DEVO Excellence in Teaching Award.[5] In 2011, she received the James M. Craig Lectureship Award from Oregon State University. In 2014, she was honored with the American Society for Enology and Viticulture’s (ASEV) highest honor, the Merit Award,[6] and was the ASEV Honorary Research Lecturer in 2000. She also received the UC Davis Charles P. Nash Prize.

References

  1. "Linda Bissons Contributions to Science and Industry Honored at UCD ..." www.winebusiness.com. Retrieved 2018-06-28.
  2. "Wines & Vines - New Venue Unites ASEV and Eastern Section". www.winesandvines.com. Retrieved 2018-06-28.
  3. "ASEV to Recognize Dr. Bisson with Highest Honor in June - American Society for Enology and Viticulture". American Society for Enology and Viticulture. Retrieved 2018-06-28.
  4. "Linda Bisson - UC Davis ADVANCE". UC Davis ADVANCE. Retrieved 2018-06-28.
  5. "Linda Bisson - UC Davis ADVANCE". UC Davis ADVANCE. Retrieved 2018-06-28.
  6. "ASEV to Recognize Dr. Bisson with Highest Honor at the National Conference in Austin - American Society for Enology and Viticulture". American Society for Enology and Viticulture. Retrieved 2018-06-28.


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