Call for “assistant feature editors!” MPMI is seeking creative postdoctoral volunteers to help promote the science of MPMI journal in innovative, accessible ways! Learn more about this opportunity: bit.ly/46bgBpK IS-MPMI The American Phytopathological Society IS-MPMIConnect

#2023Rewind⏪ This year we announced the appointment of 3 principal investigators to further expand our team of scientists who seek to answer life’s biggest mysteries through foundational #research – SivaSankari, Neset Ozel, and Ameya Mashruwala. MORE: bit.ly/3VuuGdW

Happy new year 2024 to all ! From the Sankari lab ⁦Stowers Institute⁩ ⁦SHRUTI PATIL⁩ ⁦Gattu Niranjan⁩

It’s PhD rotation season! Here’s some wisdom- (1) you have 5 years to learn a new topic, go with what excites you rather than what you’ve been trained in/exposed to. don’t be afraid to explore new territory! If not now then when? A thread 🧵

SivaSankari and Dr. Amelia Lovelace comment on this finding in Unveiling the Molecular Arsenal: Identification and Characterization of Sphaerulina musiva Effectors Targeting Populus Genotypes Check it out: doi.org/10.1094/MPMI-1…

We are celebrating #NationalMentoringMonth by asking members what they believe makes a great #mentor. Listen as Assistant Investigator, SivaSankari, explains how #mentoriship has impacted her scientific journey. Learn more about the Sankari Lab:  bit.ly/3qiUw9V

It was great to see an almost full auditorium Stowers Institute . Thanks all for coming and sharing your excitement. Great questions and suggestions. Thanks to my lab members for all the hard work!! What a great way to end a week!!

The Accorsi Lab 🐌 will open this Spring UC Davis to study the development and regeneration of the Apple Snail visual system 🐌. We are hiring a tech to join us in creating a collaborative and inclusive environment and exploring cool biology! Apply here: recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF06290

One week left to apply! 📢If your a postdoc interested in MPMI and science communication join us as an Assistant Feature Editor. Want to know more? Reach out to our current AFEs Dr. Amelia Lovelace SivaSankari Dr. Manish Tiwari Tiffany Mak Dominique Holtappels

Attention #ChiefsKingdom! It's #superbowl week & we have a friendly wager w/ Gladstone Institutes! When the Kansas City Chiefs win we’ll be enjoying #SanFrancisco sourdough bread & Ghiradelli chocolate! 🍞 If San Francisco 49ers take home the #Lombardi we’ll send some #KanasCity BBQ 🏈 Stay tuned & #GoChiefs!

Hey Gladstone Institutes, our President (A. Sánchez Alvarado) & Scientific Director have a wager for your Pres.! If the @chiefs win the Super Bowl, Deepak Srivastava will have to wear some #Chiefs gear! If the San Francisco 49ers win, they'll sport some #SanFrancisco gear. Remember, winning is in our #DNA!

I just published: What’s a toxic environment for a PhD student? Being aware of potential red flags when selecting a host lab is crucial. Here are some issues I’ve witnessed over the years. #phdchat #AcademicChatter link.medium.com/O5fd2PQ0GHb

Out now! H. H. Flor Distinguished Reviews, a new series honoring the legacy of Harold H. Flor, presents articles written by leading scientists who have significantly changed our thinking in an area of MPMI. Read the latest review in our new issue!

Welcome all! Welcome Samantha Crossman from Wake Forest University and welcome back Esha Francis from Rockhurst University to our lab. Thanks Stowers Grad School for this wonderful program.

Investigator Jennifer Gerton, PhD, has been named Dean of Stowers Grad School. She brings her deep research expertise and dedication to mentorship to the role. #GraduateSchool #PhD #Biology Learn more: stowers.org/gradschool/new…

Great PI. Great projects. Jump in and apply!

#WhyStowers? Investigator positions are fully funded and full of possibility. Hear our scientists explain why doing science at Stowers is different. #NewPIs #wearehiring #hiring #sciencejobs Apply now to join our team of investigators: bit.ly/4ft6ceY

Please join us in welcoming the 10 brilliant new predocs of the 2024 class! We're eager to see the amazing contributions you'll bring to our community. #GradSchool #PhD #Biology

Read the associating commentary by SivaSankari where she summarizes their findings and the significance of this new research. This research highlights the key role of plant-microbe interactions in breaking down harmful herbicide residues in soils.

#job #hiring Check out this job at Stowers Institute for Medical Research: Research Technician Media Preparation team linkedin.com/jobs/view/3995…