Katharina Jung, from Germany, is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Zurich in Switzerland. She works with a nested association mapping (NAM) population that includes both modern and traditional wheat varieties from Asia. These varieties are highly diverse yet have been underrepresented in modern breeding. Katharina aims to uncover the genetic basis of yellow rust resistance and drought adaptation through large-scale field trials in collaboration with CIMMYT, experiments under controlled conditions, and genomic analysis. With a background in Agricultural Sciences and Plant Breeding from the University of Hohenheim, she is well equipped to bridge genetic research and the practical needs of applied agriculture. Katharina is passionate about safeguarding and exploring genetic resources and about understanding their adaptation to biotic and abiotic factors.