Dr. Bradford is a Professor and Vice Chair for Teaching and Curriculum Development in the Plant Sciences Department at UC Davis. He is the Founding Director of the Seed Biotechnology Center, which has worked to utilize UC Davis research and outreach resources to develop seed technology to benefit the agricultural industry. The center also promotes science-based decision-making regarding government regulation and policy. His past research focuses on a wide range of seed biology concerns, including molecular biology, development, growth and plant biotechnology.