Congratulations, Dr. Rodion Boikine (also known as Rodi)! He passed his Ph.D. exam summa cum laude. Dr. Boikine spearheaded our efforts to understand the molecular mechanism of receptor kinase-mediated cell wall damage caused by inhibition of cellulose biosynthesis. He was also instrumental in establishing FRET-FLIM technology in our lab. He did an excellent job in both areas. We are very proud of him!