Amy Yancey

Graduate Student

yancey@tennessee.edu

Education:
B.A., Philosophy, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville 1996

Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in the Department of Plant Sciences:

My research interest is in agricultural biotechnology public research policy and related intellectual property issues. I am also interested in open-source biology solutions for the development of international humanitarian crops and fair trade practices.

I am a development officer for the UT Institute of Agriculture, where I oversee the Office of External Relations.  M y areas of responsibility include biotechnology, Entomology and Plant Pathology, turfgrass science, the UT Gardens, and Family and Consumer Sciences. When I'm not at work or school, I enjoy spending time with my daughter, riding my horse, traveling, golf, writing, drawing, hiking and just about any activity you can do outdoors.

Publications:

Yancey, A. and C. N. Stewart, Jr. 2007. Are university researchers at risk for patent infringement? Nature Biotechnology. 25:1225-1228.