• Bioinformatics
• Biotechnology
• Genetics
• Genomics
• Genome Editing
• Soybean Genetic Improvement
• Nematode Biology

Professor
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
217-244-8096
mhudson@illinois.edu

Dr. Hudson chose soybean research because soybeans can feed the world, they’re an important crop for agriculture, and they don’t require fertilizer. He was involved in cloning the soybean cyst nematode resistance gene Rhg1. Dr. Hudson uses supercomputing and DNA sequencing to solve problems in plants. He is particularly interested in the genetics of crop traits and the genetic and molecular interactions of soybeans with pathogens, pests, and other organisms. Hailing from the UK, Dr. Hudson holds a master’s degree from the University of Cambridge and a doctorate from the University of Leicester.

Fun Facts!
While Dr. Hudson follows the University of Illinois teams, his heart belongs to the Sheffield Wednesday soccer club where one of his great uncles played (according to family legend!). He enjoys hanging out with his kids, playing guitar, and growing fruits and vegetables. His favorite foods are fish and chips (of course), steak, hummus, and anything Chinese or Japanese. Just don’t give him dairy – he’s allergic and prefers the many soybean products instead!