Christine Smart, a crop pathologist known for her leadership in protecting the health of specialty crops across New York state, has been appointed the Goichman Family Director of Cornell AgriTech, effective Oct. 1.

Olga Padilla-Zakour will continue to serve as interim director until Sept. 30 and will then resume her roles as professor of food science and director of the Cornell Food Venture Center, which plays a critical role in supporting New York state’s food industry.

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