Vinson P. Doyle is an Associate Professor of Mycology at Louisiana State University. Vinson earned his BSc from The Evergreen State College and his PhD from the City University of New York/New York Botanical Garden. His research focuses on understanding the ecology, evolution, and life history of fungi across multiple timescales and habitats, with a focus on the fungal symbionts of plants and animals. Vinson’s research includes the taxonomy, systematics, and population biology of plant epiphytes, endophytes, and pathogens as well as animal pathogens, commensals, and mutualists with support from diverse funding sources that span fundamental and applied interests. He has published over 50 peer-reviewed research articles with collaborators across the United States, Europe, and South America. He teaches introductory and advanced mycology courses at LSU, advises multiple undergraduate, master’s, and PhD students, and serves as chair of the courses and curricula committees for his department and college. Vinson is currently past-chair of the MSA student-mentor travel award committee.