Mike is a lead microbiologist at MCR Labs with an extensive background in plant, soil and insect biology. Prior to joining the team at MCR, he worked as a cultivator at grow facilities within the Massachusetts legal cannabis industry. Before entering the industry Mike developed a strong foundation in plant pathology, and the usage of molecular techniques like PCR and sanger sequencing through his time in molecular systematics labs working on large invasive species databases for use by the USDA.