I am fascinated by the “space-in-between” or the Bardo. Although originally taken from Tibetan Buddhist thought, in my science writing I seek to understand the reciprocal influence of medicinally important plant root compounds and rhizosphere fungi have on the quality of botanical medicine , including wine. As a poet, my efforts focus on the joy of the language naming those experiences that have no name.

I am an innovative educator, developing pedagogy and course learning modules for a broad range of disciplines, including plant biology, mycology and expository writing. As an interdisciplinary researcher I have had the opportunity to integrate extensive experience with herbal products industry, federal regulators and academic research synthesizing solutions using herbal therapeutics, tissue culture, field/green house experiments, toxicology and separation science.

II welcome your collaboration! You can contact me at Bardo. If you are interested in my work you can find out more about me here.