Betsy Alford is currently working as a Genomic and Bioinformatic Scientist at BioConsortia, Inc. Betsy has a strong background in microbiome analysis, genome annotation, and machine learning techniques. Betsy has experience in various research assistant roles and internships in the biotechnology industry, where Betsy has demonstrated proficiency in genomic analysis and pathway engineering. Betsy holds a Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology, a Master of Science in Botany and Plant Pathology, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Plant Microbe Interactions.