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SUMMARY:Seminar: Prof. Wataru Sakamoto (Okayama University\, Japan)
DESCRIPTION:We’re glad to have Prof. Wataru Sakamoto (Okayama University\, Japan) giving a seminar on 4th August. \n  \nWataru Sakamoto \n\nProfessor of Plant Genetics and Physiology\, leading the Light Acclimation Research Group\nFormer editor-in-chief of Plant & Cell Physiology\nResearch on photosynthesis\, chloroplast development\, function and repair under environmental stress\n\n  \nWhen: 4th August (Tue)\, 09:45-10:45 \nWhere: Meeting room M1\, Radix \n  \nSeminar title: Thylakoid membrane homeostasis (thylakostasis) in plant chloroplasts \nThe thylakoid membrane (TM) system\, characteristic of oxygen-evolving photosynthetic organisms\, hosts the protein complexes essential for light-dependent reactions and ATP synthesis. Although TM architecture varies considerably among photosynthetic lineages\, the evolutionary transition from aquatic to terrestrial environments is thought to have driven the development of more complex TM organization. In vascular plants\, the TM has evolved into a sophisticated network of unstacked stroma thylakoids and stacked grana thylakoids\, which enables the spatial separation of photosystem II (PSII) and photosystem I (PSI) to optimize light capture and energy transfer. How TMs are established\, differentiated\, and maintained is fundamental to photosynthesis and can be conceptualized as thylakostasis (thylakoid membrane homeostasis). Over the past decade\, studies on thylakostasis have identified key proteins with broad remodeling functions\, including membrane deformation\, fusion\, and fission. Among these\, we focus on VIPP1\, a member of the evolutionarily conserved ESCRT-III superfamily\, which mediates diverse membrane remodeling events in the cytosol of yeast and animals. Recent advances in VIPP1 research in Arabidopsis will be discussed\, with a particular focus on its oligomeric structures\, interacting partners\, and its evolutionary conservation. \n  \nFeel free to share this invitation with anyone interested within WUR. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://graduateschool-eps.info/event/seminar-prof-wataru-sakamoto-okayama-university-japan/
LOCATION:Radix building\, Droevendaalsesteeg 1\, Wageningen\, Gelderland\, 6708 PB\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260715T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260715T163000
DTSTAMP:20260707T174142
CREATED:20260511T164204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T084617Z
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SUMMARY:3rd year PhD meet-up with workshop Storytelling (cancelled)
DESCRIPTION:Date: 15 July 2026\, 11:30-16:30 (event date cancelled due to insufficient registrations; new date for workshop t.b.d.)\nLocation: Meeting rooms M1+M2 (M1.161+M1.160) Radix building (nr 107)\, Wageningen Campus\nTarget group: 3rd year EPS PhD candidates (min 10\, max 30)\nFee: 60 EUR for the workshop*\, lunch and drinks & snacks provided by EPS\nRegistration closed \nProgramme\n\n11:30-12:30 Lunch together – exchanging PhD experiences\n12:30-16:30 Workshop Storytelling (including half an hour break) \nWorkshop Storytelling \nPhD candidates in their 3rd year are at a point in the PhD process where storytelling can make the difference: there is a lot of knowledge\, but translating it into a clear\, convincing story – for a PhD thesis\, media attention\, or a job interview – is a different type of skill. \nHow do you make an abstract work into an engaging and human story? Storytelling is an essential\, learnable skill that can transform dry facts into emotionally charged stories\, through which the complex messages are better retained\, more inspiring\, and leading to action. Storytelling is crucial for (personal) leadership and communication\, because it connects\, builds trust\, unites “head” with “heart”\, and convinces people. \nIn this interactive workshop ‘academic adventurer’ and storyteller Brigitte Ars\, will take us along on a journey that will cover the following topics: \n\nWhat is storytelling? About the power\, impact and magic of stories to change things.\nThe structure of a good story\, the importance of a clear message and the power of concrete examples\nYour PhD as a story. How do you translate your research of many years into a story that sticks?\nYour story as a start for connecting with the media.\nYour personal story. Who are you as a scientist\, what drives you\, and how do you tell your story at a job interview or at a conference?\n\n* Free cancellation until 1 July 2026/ A no-show fee of an additional 50 EUR applies.
URL:https://graduateschool-eps.info/event/3rd-year-phd-meet-up-with-workshop-storytelling/
LOCATION:Radix building\, Droevendaalsesteeg 1\, Wageningen\, Gelderland\, 6708 PB\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Recurring events annual
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260703T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260703T170000
DTSTAMP:20260707T174142
CREATED:20260526T134619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T134619Z
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SUMMARY:More than a phase; Phase separation and clustering of Auxin Response Factor 2 from Marchantia polymorpha
DESCRIPTION:PhD candidate: BPJ (Bas) Janssen MSc \nPromotor:  Prof.dr. D (Dolf) Weijers \nCo-promotors: Dr. CPM (Carlo) van Mierlo / Dr JW (Jan Willem) Borst \nOrganization: Wageningen University & Research – Laboratory of Biochemistry \nDate: Friday 3 July 2026 \nTime: 15:30 h
URL:https://graduateschool-eps.info/event/more-than-a-phase-phase-separation-and-clustering-of-auxin-response-factor-2-from-marchantia-polymorpha/
LOCATION:Gelderland
CATEGORIES:Defenses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260629
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260718
DTSTAMP:20260707T174142
CREATED:20251026T160105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T231710Z
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SUMMARY:3rd year PhD interviews - 2026
DESCRIPTION:Deadline to indicate interest: 22 March 2026\nEach year EPS invites all EPS PhD candidates in their 3rd year (or 3rd year equivalent) for a PhD interview. \nThe purpose of the personal interview is twofold\, namely 1) for the graduate school to get feedback about the PhD experience from the PhD candidates\, and 2) to help the PhD candidate to reflect on the planning of and the priorities for the remaining PhD project time with somebody from outside the supervisory team.\nHomework beforehand will be to send in an updated training overview\, an outline of the (planned) thesis content and a (rough) timeline for the remaining work. \nAfter a call to indicate interest for an interview\, the personal interviews will be arranged in the summer period (dates depending on availability of the interviewers). The interested PhD candidates will be matched with an EPS research theme coordinator\, a member of the EPS Educational Committee\, or the EPS director. The interviews will last about 30 minutes and will\, in principle\, be hosted at the location of the interviewer (unless it is necessary to do it online). \nDetailed information about the whole procedure will be sent to the interested PhD candidates that respond to the call to declare their interest in an interview.\nInterested? Then please register your preferred interview dates in the form below. \nQuotes from PhD candidates that had a 3rd year PhD interview in 2025: \n“It was great to summarize the journey over the past 2.5 years\, and to reflect on the outcomes of my PhD so far. This opportunity during the 3rd year PhD interview is quite unique in that sense.” \n“Preparing for the third-year interview really helped me see how far I’ve come and where I want to go next. It was challenging but worth it.” \n“It is really quite informative to have a detailed discussion about your PhD with someone that has an outside perspective.” \n“It felt less like an interview and more like a wake-up call\, a reminder to prioritize what truly matters in order to finish the thesis on time.”
URL:https://graduateschool-eps.info/event/3rd-year-phd-interviews-edition-2026/
LOCATION:Gelderland
CATEGORIES:EPS meetings,Recurring events annual
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260626T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260626T170000
DTSTAMP:20260707T174142
CREATED:20260526T132928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T132928Z
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SUMMARY:Root microbiomes under stress: from assembly to function
DESCRIPTION:PhD candidate: Z (Zulema) Carracedo Lorenzo MSc \nPromotors:  Prof.dr. M (Marcel) Dicke / Prof.dr. C (Christa) Testerink \nCo-promotors: Dr. KJ (Karen) Kloth / Dr RB (Rumyana) Karlova \nOrganization: Wageningen University & Research – Laboratory of Entomology and Laboratory of Plant Physiology \nDate: Friday 26 June 2026 \nTime: 15:30 h
URL:https://graduateschool-eps.info/event/root-microbiomes-under-stress-from-assembly-to-function/
LOCATION:Gelderland
CATEGORIES:Defenses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260625T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260625T170000
DTSTAMP:20260707T174142
CREATED:20260624T105327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T105327Z
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SUMMARY:EPSO Plant Science Seminar "(Super resolution) microscopy in plants"
DESCRIPTION:EPSO announces the 54th of our European-wide seminar series by the European Plant Science Organisation (EPSO) and aimed at the Plant Science community and its stakeholders. We continue to provide a stimulating set of seminars once a month on a hot and/or emerging topic in plant science\, giving the floor to both eminent world leaders and talented up-and-coming early career researchers. \nProgramme: \nMagali Grison\, University of Bordeaux –“Lifetime-STED and Expansion Microscopy\, new methods for Super Resolution Imaging in plant tissues” \nJoris Sprakel\, Wageningen University and Research – “See the Force: New approaches to plant mechanobiology” \nMarie-Cécile Caillaud\, University of Lyon – “Defying Geometry: How Plant Cells Control Division Orientation” \nEPSO members register in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/nQbupMLxQeieluX1QxzSqw\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nAll EPS members can register at EPSO to become a personal member. More information about becoming a personal EPSO member: Ingrid.Vleghels@wur.nl
URL:https://graduateschool-eps.info/event/epso-plant-science-seminar-super-resolution-microscopy-in-plants/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Seminars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260625T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260625T150000
DTSTAMP:20260707T174142
CREATED:20260618T071342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T093603Z
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SUMMARY:Seminars: Rob Schuurink (UvA) & Marcel Jansen (University of Cork\, Ireland)
DESCRIPTION:Two seminars are organized on the occasion of the public defense of the doctoral research of Willy Contreras-Aviles (chairgroups Horticulture and Product Physiology (HPP) and Plant Physiology (PPH) \nDate: June 25 \nTime: 13:30 – 14:45 \nLocation: Radix M1/M2 \n13:30 prof. dr. Rob Schuurink\, University of Amsterdam. Topic: Tomato glandular hairs and their specialized metabolites.  \n14:00  prof. dr. Marcel Jansen\, University of Cork\, Ireland. Topic: UV-photobiology regulating plant morphogenesis and metabolism
URL:https://graduateschool-eps.info/event/seminars-rob-schuurink-uva-marcel-janson-university-of-cork-ireland/
LOCATION:Wageningen Campus\, Droevendaalsesteeg 4\, Wageningen\, Gelderland\, 6708 PB\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260618T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260618T170000
DTSTAMP:20260707T174142
CREATED:20260609T121556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T121556Z
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SUMMARY:Seminar "Prof. Yasin Dagdas \, University of Heidelberg"
DESCRIPTION:“Evolutionary Origins & Mechanisms of Cellular Quality Control” \nDate: June 18th  \nTime:15:30-17:00  \nLocation: C3033 (Orion) \nProf. Dagdas studies the molecular mechanisms of cellular quality control and selective autophagy in plants. His research combines cell biology\, genetics\, biochemistry\, and evolutionary approaches to understand how eukaryotic cells maintain proteome integrity\, adapt to environmental challenges\, and balance growth\, stress responses\, and immunity. His work has provided important insights into autophagy-mediated quality control during plant development and plant–microbe interactions. \n Evolutionary Cell Biology – Centre for Organismal Studies \n 
URL:https://graduateschool-eps.info/event/seminar-prof-yasin-dagdas-university-of-heidelberg/
LOCATION:Wageningen Campus\, Droevendaalsesteeg 4\, Wageningen\, Gelderland\, 6708 PB\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260612T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260612T170000
DTSTAMP:20260707T174142
CREATED:20260526T131659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T133009Z
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SUMMARY:Molecular insights into the role of VRS5 in tillering and lateral spikelet development in barley
DESCRIPTION:PhD candidate: T (Ton) Winkelmolen MSc \nPromotor:  Prof.dr. RGH (Richard) Immink \nCo-promotor: Dr. GW (Wilma) van Esse \nOrganization: Wageningen University & Research – Laboratory of Molecular Biology \nDate: Friday 12 June 2026 \nTime: 15:30 h
URL:https://graduateschool-eps.info/event/molecular-insights-into-the-role-of-vrs5-in-tillering-and-lateral-spikelet-development-in-barley/
LOCATION:Gelderland
CATEGORIES:Defenses
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260612T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260612T143000
DTSTAMP:20260707T174142
CREATED:20260526T120551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T112409Z
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SUMMARY:Deciphering virulence dynamics in potato cyst nematodes to detect and counteract resistance breakdown
DESCRIPTION:PhD candidate: A (Arno) Schaveling MSc \nPromotor:  Prof.dr. G (Geert) Smant \nCo-promotors: Dr. MG (Mark) Sterken / Dr. A (Aska) Goverse \nOrganization: Wageningen University & Research – Laboratory of Nematology \nDate: Friday 12 June 2026 \nTime: 13:00 h
URL:https://graduateschool-eps.info/event/deciphering-virulence-dynamics-in-potato-cyst-nematodes-to-detect-and-counteract-resistance-breakdown/
LOCATION:Gelderland
CATEGORIES:Defenses
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260612T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260612T120000
DTSTAMP:20260707T174142
CREATED:20260413T090348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T232132Z
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SUMMARY:Meet and Greet with PLOS Biology Editor Melissa Vazquez Hernandez
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered what a typical workday looks like for a journal editor? \nMeet Melissa Vazquez Hernandez\, an editor at PLOS Biology. She specializes in microbiology—including virology\, mycology\, and parasitology—as well as immunology. In this talk\, she will share insights into her career transition from being a scientist to becoming an editor\, and what her role involves behind the scenes. \nDate: 12 June 2026 \nTime: 11:00 – 12:00 \nLocation: B0621 in Forum\, Wageningen Campus \nAbout Melissa Vazquez Hernandez \nRaised in a small city in Mexico\, Melissa received a BSc in Biotechnology from the Autonomous University of Queretaro where she studied the enzymatic capacities of the fungus Aspergillus. After graduating she moved to Mexico City to do a MSc in Biochemistry at the National Autonomous University of Mexico on Streptomyces and genome mining. She then did her PhD at Ruhr University Bochum in Germany under the supervision of Julia Bandow and Ken Keiler\, studying the physiology of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria and novel antimicrobials. After a year as a postdoc\, she switched careers and joined the PLOS Biology team in December 2023. \n 
URL:https://graduateschool-eps.info/event/meet-and-greet-with-plos-biology-editor-melissa-vazquez-hernandez/
LOCATION:Wageningen Campus\, Droevendaalsesteeg 4\, Wageningen\, Gelderland\, 6708 PB\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:EPS courses,Recurring events incidental
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260611T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260611T143000
DTSTAMP:20260707T174142
CREATED:20260526T092816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T122007Z
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SUMMARY:Phyllosticta on Citrus; Exploring pathogenicity\, genomics\, and taxonomy
DESCRIPTION:PhD candidate: V (Valerie) Buijs MSc \nPromotor:  Prof.dr. PW (Pedro) Crous \nCo-promotors: Dr. JW (Ewald) Groenewald / Dr. MF (Michael) Seidl \nOrganization: Wageningen University & Research – Phytopathology \nDate: Thursday 11 June 2026 \nTime: 13:00 h
URL:https://graduateschool-eps.info/event/phyllosticta-on-citrus-exploring-pathogenicity-genomics-and-taxonomy/
LOCATION:Gelderland
CATEGORIES:Defenses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260605T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260605T170000
DTSTAMP:20260707T174142
CREATED:20260526T085606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T122913Z
UID:5902-1780673400-1780678800@graduateschool-eps.info
SUMMARY:Decoding Nodules; The spatiotemporal hormonal regulation of tissue-specific nodule initiation in Medicago trancatula
DESCRIPTION:PhD candidate: S (Sophia) Müller MSc \nPromotor:  Prof.dr. V (Viola) Willemsen \nCo-promotor: Dr. W (Wouter) Kohlen \nOrganization: Wageningen University & Research – Laboratory of Cell and Development Biology \nDate: Friday 5 June 2026 \nTime: 15:30 h
URL:https://graduateschool-eps.info/event/decoding-nodules-the-spatiotemporal-hormonal-regulation-of-tissue-specific-nodule-initiation-in-medicago-trancatula/
LOCATION:Gelderland
CATEGORIES:Defenses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260529T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260529T143000
DTSTAMP:20260707T174142
CREATED:20260421T130104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T130104Z
UID:5708-1780059600-1780065000@graduateschool-eps.info
SUMMARY:Sphere of influence: Insect herbivory and plant defense signaling shaping rhizosphere microbiomes in Brassicaceae
DESCRIPTION:PhD candidate: MS (Marcela) Aragón Gómez MSc \nPromotor:  Prof.dr. M (Marcel) Dicke \nCo-promotor: Dr. KJ (Karen) Kloth \nOrganization: Wageningen University & Research – Laboratory of Entomology \nDate: Friday 29 May 2026 \nTime: 13:00 h
URL:https://graduateschool-eps.info/event/sphere-of-influence-insect-herbivory-and-plant-defense-signaling-shaping-rhizosphere-microbiomes-in-brassicaceae/
LOCATION:Gelderland
CATEGORIES:Defenses
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260528T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260529T220000
DTSTAMP:20260707T174142
CREATED:20260413T091453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T232000Z
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SUMMARY:KWS Company Visit
DESCRIPTION:KWS company visit \nOn May 29\, 2026\, all areas of research and development at KWS in Einbeck will open their doors to young students and scientists. This will allow them to get an insight into all facets of research and development at one of the world’s leading plant breeding companies. Visitors will discover the exciting interrelationships in the development of new varieties. Around 2\,000 colleagues from a wide range of disciplines work in research and development at KWS worldwide\, working on solutions for sustainable agriculture.\nWould you like to join the company visit to KWS? We will leave on the 28th May around lunch time\, and stay over at a youth hostel. On the 29th\, we will visit KWS and leave Einbeck around 16:30. The costs for each participant are €60.  If you are interested in joining the company visit\, please sign up not later than 1st of may 2026. The number of participants is limited to 50. \nDate: 28 & 29 May 2026 \nTime: leaving around noon on the 28th of May\, back at the 29th late in the evening \nCosts: €60 \nRegistration: KWS company visit 2026 – Fill out form \nDeadline: 1st of May 2026 \nParticipants: Max 50. \n 
URL:https://graduateschool-eps.info/event/kws-company-visit/
LOCATION:Gelderland
CATEGORIES:EPS courses,Recurring events incidental
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260528T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260528T120000
DTSTAMP:20260707T174142
CREATED:20260429T114654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T114921Z
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SUMMARY:Large-scale innovative approaches for natural products discovery
DESCRIPTION:Nigel J. Mouncey\, J. Dinglasan\, D. Doering\, K. Kukil\, H. Otani\, D. Udwary \nU.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute\, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory\, Berkeley\, USA nmouncey@lbl.gov \nThe galaxy of natural products comprises a large family of diverse and complex chemical entities that have roles in both primary and secondary metabolism\, and today >36\,000 natural products have been characterized. We are seeing a resurgence of activity in exploring secondary metabolites for a wide range of applications\, due to not only increasing antibiotic and pesticide resistance\, but the advent of next-generation genome sequencing and new technologies to investigate natural product biosynthesis. There remains a treasure trove of natural products that remains to be unlocked. At the JGI\, we have developed new tools and processes for identification of novel biosynthetic gene clusters from isolate genomes and metagenomes and complementing these with a suite of new experimental platforms to access the products of these clusters. We have built a new secondary metabolite biosynthetic cluster prediction pipeline and a data portal\, the Secondary Metabolism Collaboratory\, as a new community-centric resource. Furthermore\, we have developed capabilities to understand how secondary metabolite biosynthesis is regulated\, expression systems in native and heterologous hosts and with cell-free technology to access unexplored chemistry and used these to explore secondary metabolites from a range of organisms. I will share our recent developments in unlocking the Earth’s Secondary Metabolome.
URL:https://graduateschool-eps.info/event/large-scale-innovative-approaches-for-natural-products-discovery/
LOCATION:Radix building\, Droevendaalsesteeg 1\, Wageningen\, Gelderland\, 6708 PB\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Seminars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260527T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260527T170000
DTSTAMP:20260707T174142
CREATED:20260421T124904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T083722Z
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SUMMARY:Genetic and Physiological Basis of Seed Longevity in Rice under Dry Storage
DESCRIPTION:PhD candidate: MP (Manjunath) Cholanayakanahalli Thyagaraju MSc \nPromotor:  Prof.dr. GC (Gerco) Angenent \nCo-promotor: Dr. SPC (Steven) Groot \nOrganization: Wageningen University & Research – Laboratory of Molecular Biology \nDate: Wednesday 27 May 2026 \nTime: 15:30 h
URL:https://graduateschool-eps.info/event/genetic-and-physiological-basis-of-seed-longevity-in-rice-under-dry-storage/
LOCATION:Gelderland
CATEGORIES:Defenses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260526
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260528
DTSTAMP:20260707T174142
CREATED:20250812T123336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T232048Z
UID:4204-1779753600-1779926399@graduateschool-eps.info
SUMMARY:Get2Gether 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Get2Gether brings together PhD candidates from across EPS for two days of networking\, knowledge exchange\, and community building. The program will feature engaging keynote speakers from around Europe\, parallel sessions\, interactive workshops and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow researchers in a relaxed and collaborative setting. \nDate and time: 09:00 Tuesday 26th May – 17:00 Wednesday 27th May 2026\nLocation: StayOkay Soest\, Bosstraat 16\, 3766 AG Soest\, Netherlands\nCost: €150 for early bird discount – Until 30th of March 2026 /€200 for late birds – Until 17th of April \nTo secure your spot\, please register via the link below:\n👉   EPS Get2Gether 2026 – Fill out form \nKeynote speaker lineup \n\nAlexey Sapiguzov\, University of Helsinki\nDaniel Buchvaldt Amby\,  Aarhus University\nLeonardo Jo\, Utrecht University\nFrancesca Quattrocchio\, University of Amsterdam\n\nStay tuned to our LinkedIn page\, where we will soon share details about their presentations\, as well as updates about the work we do as a council and the upcoming Get2Gether event. \nWorkshops \n\nUsing AI in scientific research\nScientific design for posters and presentations and more\nHow to manage your supervisor\nBirdwatching in the Soestduinen\n\nYour registration fee will also cover four meals (lunch and dinner on day 1; breakfast and lunch on day 2)\, tea and coffee throughout the event and one night in a shared hostel room. \nRegistration will remain open until 17th April 2026\, and places may be limited\, so we encourage you to sign up early. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to the EPS PhD Council Get2Gether and hope you will join us for this exciting event.\nIf you have any questions\, feel free to contact us at eps.phd.council@gmail.com
URL:https://graduateschool-eps.info/event/get2gether-2026/
LOCATION:Stayokay Soest\, Bosstraat 16\, Soest\, Utrecht\, 3766 AG\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:EPS meetings,Recurring events annual
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260518T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260518T170000
DTSTAMP:20260707T174142
CREATED:20260421T123845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T085739Z
UID:5701-1779118200-1779123600@graduateschool-eps.info
SUMMARY:Light Stress in Plants. Insights from chlorophyll fluorescence
DESCRIPTION:PhD candidate: CRP (Cleo) Bagchus MSc \nPromotor:  Prof.dr. H (Herbert) van Amerongen \nCo-promotor: Dr. IE (Emilie) Wientjes \nOrganization: Wageningen University & Research – Laboratory of Biophysics \nDate: Monday 18 May 2026 \nTime: 15:30 h
URL:https://graduateschool-eps.info/event/light-stress-in-plants-insights-from-chlorophyll-fluorescence/
LOCATION:Gelderland
CATEGORIES:Defenses
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260513T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260513T143000
DTSTAMP:20260707T174142
CREATED:20260421T123414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T085421Z
UID:5699-1778677200-1778682600@graduateschool-eps.info
SUMMARY:Rethinking Huanglongbing Research. Early phloem signaling\, surrogate models\, and a revised evolutionary framework of Liberibacter
DESCRIPTION:PhD candidate: J (Jing) Wang MSc \nPromotor:  Prof.dr. AHJ (Ton) Bisseling \nCo-promotor: Prof.dr. X (Xu) Cheng \nOrganization: Wageningen University & Research – Laboratory of Molecular Biology \nDate: Friday 13 May 2026 \nTime: 13:00 h
URL:https://graduateschool-eps.info/event/rethinking-huanglongbing-research-early-phloem-signaling-surrogate-models-and-a-revised-evolutionary-framework-of-liberibacter/
LOCATION:Gelderland
CATEGORIES:Defenses
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260508T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260508T120000
DTSTAMP:20260707T174142
CREATED:20260421T121758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T084125Z
UID:5697-1778236200-1778241600@graduateschool-eps.info
SUMMARY:Next generation molecular breeding in strawberry: using whole-genome sequencing based haplotypes
DESCRIPTION:PhD candidate: T (Tim) Koorevaar MSc \nPromotor:  Prof.dr. R.G.F. (Richard) Visser \nCo-promotors: Dr. P (Paul) Arens / Dr. JH (Johan) Willemsen / Dr. CA (Chris) Maliepaard \nOrganization: Wageningen University & Research – Plant Breeding \nDate: Friday 8 May 2026 \nTime: 10:30 h
URL:https://graduateschool-eps.info/event/next-generation-molecular-breeding-in-strawberry-using-whole-genome-sequencing-based-haplotypes/
LOCATION:Gelderland
CATEGORIES:Defenses
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260428T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260428T160000
DTSTAMP:20260707T174142
CREATED:20260413T092125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T092125Z
UID:5536-1777386600-1777392000@graduateschool-eps.info
SUMMARY:BIC Seminar: Prof. Rainer Hedrich
DESCRIPTION:BIC Seminar: Prof. Rainer Hedrich \nProbing plant signalling via Channelrhodopsin optogenetics \nDate: 28 April 2026 \nTime: 14:50 \nLocation: C0333\, Orion\, Wageningen Campus \nAbstract: \nMembrane electrical excitation\, often associated with the transient rise in cytosolic Ca2+ and H+ concentration\, represent universal signalling elements that couple a wide range of stimuli to their characteristic responses\, including in plants. Despite decades of intensive research\, many of the signal transduction elements involved in Ca2+ and pH signalling are yet to be elucidated. Progress has been hampered due to our inability to trigger defined changes in cytosolic Ca2+ concentration\, without provoking changes in plasma membrane electrical properties. Over the past 5 years\, new game-changing ion channel optogenetic tools have been introduced into plants to answer long-standing questions in plant biology. \nIn this presentation I will describe how we have engineered the light-gated ChannelRhodopsins CHRs selective for anions (ACR1)\, H+ (KCR2) or Ca2+ (XXM2.0) and to obtain stable expression in Arabidopsis and tobacco plants. These tools provide us with the unique opportunity to non-invasively induce voltage\, Ca2+ and H+ signals in guard cells as well as any plant cell/tissue/organ type of interest. Furthermore\, I will describe how CHRs provide a valuable tool to non-invasively excite the plasma membrane\, trigger H+ or Ca2+ influx\, and provoke H+ or Ca2+ induced Ca2+ release. This allows to study the interrelation between plant pH and Ca2+ signalling on one side\, and electrical excitation on the other. Depending on the CHR and stimulation features (pulse number\, length\, and frequency) one can remote control single cell action\, long-distance transport as well as growth and shape or plant organs. Our findings challenge established paradigms relating to the way proton\, calcium\, and voltage signalling are interconnected in plants and rethink of mechanisms involved.
URL:https://graduateschool-eps.info/event/bic-seminar-prof-rainer-hedrich/
LOCATION:Wageningen Campus\, Droevendaalsesteeg 4\, Wageningen\, Gelderland\, 6708 PB\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:EPS courses,Seminars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260423
DTSTAMP:20260707T174142
CREATED:20250925T132602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T232241Z
UID:4865-1776729600-1776902399@graduateschool-eps.info
SUMMARY:EPS Bioinformatics course - Module 2 “Comparative genomics & Phylogeny and Transcriptomics ”
DESCRIPTION:Date: 21 and 22 of April 2026\nTarget group: PhD candidates\, postdocs and interested persons (max 40)\nLocation: Campus Wageningen University & Research\, Forum building\, room B0432\nRegistration: closed \nDay 1 – 21 April 2026 “ Comparative genomics & Phylogeny ” \nJoin the course module and learn about the evolutionary relationships between species and uncover the genetic basis of biological diversity. \n\nPrinciples of comparative genomics and genome evolution\nMethods to identify orthologs\, paralogs\, and gene families\nTools and techniques for building phylogenetic trees\nUnderstanding genome conservation and divergence across species\n\nTrainers: Michael Seidl (UU) & Eric Schranz (WUR) \nDay 2 – 22 April 2026 “ Transcriptomics”  \nDuring the course module your get insight into the RNA landscape\, helping you understand how genes are expressed\, regulated\, and interpreted in various biological contexts – from development to disease. \n\nFoundations of transcription and RNA biology\nHigh-throughput technologies: Microarrays & RNA-Seq\nRNA extraction\, library preparation\, and sequencing pipelines\nData analysis: Mapping\, quantification\, and differential expression\nIntroduction to single-cell transcriptomics and emerging trends\n\nTrainers: Tijs Bliek (UvA) & Misha Paauw (UvA) \n\n\nCourse fees\n\n\n\nCategories\nFee\n\n\n\n\nEPS PhD candidates with approved TSP & WUR PhD candidates with approved TSP\n€215\n\n\nOther PhD candidates\n€325\n\n\nEPS or WUR postdocs\n€325\n\n\nAcademic staff\n€430\n\n\nIndustry\n€1000\n\n\n\n\nCancellation \nYou may cancel free of charge up to 1 month before the start of the course. After this date you will be charged the lowest fee (EPS/WUR PhD candidates with an approved TSP). \nIf you can find someone to replace you in the course and supply the course coordinator with the name and contact information of your replacement\, you will only be charged a € 50\,- cancellation fee.
URL:https://graduateschool-eps.info/event/eps-bioinformatics-course-module-2-comparative-genomics-phylogeny-and-transcriptomics/
LOCATION:Wageningen Campus\, Droevendaalsesteeg 4\, Wageningen\, Gelderland\, 6708 PB\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:EPS courses,Recurring events annual
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260420T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260420T170000
DTSTAMP:20260707T174142
CREATED:20251222T105451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T232319Z
UID:5262-1776693600-1776704400@graduateschool-eps.info
SUMMARY:Workshop: Biosynthesis of Natural Products – From Genes to Molecules to Data
DESCRIPTION:Date: 20 April 2026 (14:00–17:00 + borrel afterwards)\nLocation: Room B9210+B9211\,  Aurora building nr. 127\, Wageningen Campus\nInstructors:  Joelle Mergola Greef (LU) · Barbara Terlouw (WUR) · Esteban Charria Girón (WUR)\nAudience: Wageningen University & Research / Affiliated institutes (max. 50 participants)\nRegistration: open (deadline 13 April)\nContact: Esteban Charria Girón (esteban.charriagiron@wur.nl) \nLearning goals\nBy the end of the workshop\, participants will: \n\nRecognize the core logic of assembly-line biosynthesis for polyketide\, nonribosomal peptide\, RiPP\, terpene\, and hybrids.\nInterpret basic biosynthetic gene cluster (BGC) architectures and infer likely building blocks and tailoring steps.\nFormulate simple experimental set ups to test biosynthetic hypotheses.\nIdentify bioinformatics tools for natural products discovery available at BIF (e.g. genome mining\, biosynthesis-informed fingerprints\, knowledge graphs).\n\nProgram (14:00–17:00)\n14:00–14:10 – Welcome & framing: “From genes to molecules to data”: Short welcome\, practical information\, and introductions of the three instructors. Brief audience poll (wet-lab vs computational vs both)\, workshop expectations\, and an overview of the storyline: from biosynthetic gene clusters to molecules\, data & AI\, and back. \n14:10–14:30 – Lightning pitches: Selected lightning talks from participants (5 talks x 4 min each). Each pitch briefly answers: \n\nWhat are you working on?\nHow does natural products biosynthesis play a role in your work?\nOne concrete question or challenge you have (one slide).\n\n14:30–15:30 – Three perspectives\, one pipeline \n1) Chemical logic of biosynthesis: Going over the building blocks and substrates employed in different pathways (acetyl/malonyl units\, amino acids\, isoprene units\, shikimate-derived intermediates\, etc.). Typical reactions in natural product biosynthesis: C–C and C–N bond formation\, redox chemistry\, and tailoring reactions. Also explain how the “same” chemistry is wired differently in Bacteria\, fungi\, and plants. \n2) Experimental hooks & what we actually see: How can we translate biosynthetic insights into real experiments: \n\nScreening and untargeted metabolomics (What is there?).\nWhat you expect to see in LC-MS/MS experiments for a PKS vs NRPS product.\nTypical follow-up experiments: feeding experiments\, co-culture\, mutants\, overexpression.\nHeterologous expression of target BGCs and what can go wrong (e.g. shunt products or side pathways in host).\n\n3) Anecdotes of NP discoveries – From bioinformatics to experimental data and back: How genome mining tools identify signatures of the chemistry just discussed (domain architectures\, motifs\, “biosynthetic fingerprints”) and how ML/fingerprints/knowledge graphs\, together with core reference databases (e.g. MIBiG\, MITE\, NPAtlas\, and others)\, can support discovery – illustrated via concrete stories: \n\nHow genome mining + pathway logic guided biosynthetic pathway elucidation for tridecaptin and marushamycin.\nCollaborative biosynthesis / oligomerization\, showing how BGC predictions\, MS/MS data and context-dependent expression come together.\nNocardichelin biosynthesis and lipopeptide discovery guided by Harvest.\n\n15:20–15:35 – Mini panel Q&A: Joint Q&A with all three instructors \n15:35–15:45 – Coffee / tea break \n15:45–16:45 – Rotating mini-workshops (3 stations): Participants are divided into three groups (A\, B\, C). Each group visits all three stations in rotation (~20 minutes per station\, plus short changeovers). \nStation 1 — Reading BGCs like a map: Participants work with printed BGC cartoons (PKS\, NRPS\, hybrid) and: \n\nIdentify the biosynthetic class and building blocks.\nDiscuss the roles of key tailoring enzymes.\n\nStation 2 — From phenotype to molecules: Using a case study (e.g. antibiotic discovery)\, groups see figures (inhibition data or FERMO output) and: \n\nPropose what biosynthetic class might be involved (based on MS/MS and BGC results).\nSuggest follow-up experiments to test their hypotheses.\n\nStation 3 — Tools & AI: Demo or screenshots of BGC-to-compound prediction (RetroMol and Harvest)\, biosynthesis-informed fingerprints and knowledge graph concepts. Short exercise in which participants discuss how two example molecules might be represented and connected in such a system. \n16:45–17:00 – Wrap-up: Final recap of key messages and practical information about slides/materials\, tools\, and any mailing list or follow-up activities. \nBorrel & networking (from 17:00)\nInformal borrel after the workshop\, offering time for networking and follow-up discussions. Participants are encouraged to connect across groups and disciplines\, and to explore potential collaborations within the WUR and friends ecosystem. \nFee\nThe fee for this workshop for all participants is € 50\,- \nCancellation\nYou may cancel free of charge up to two weeks before the start of the course. After this date you will be charged the participation fee. In case of a no-show you will be charged the participation fee with an added € 50\,- cancellation fee. \nRegistration
URL:https://graduateschool-eps.info/event/workshop-biosynthesis-of-natural-products-from-genes-to-molecules-to-data/
LOCATION:Aurora building\, Wageningen Campus\, Vijfde Polder 1\, Wageningen\, 6708 WC
CATEGORIES:EPS courses,Recurring events incidental
ORGANIZER;CN="WUR Bioinformatics":MAILTO:esteban.charriagiron@wur.nl
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260415T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260415T170000
DTSTAMP:20260707T174142
CREATED:20260407T074717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T091719Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding the genetic mechanism of Brassica napus resistance against cabbage stem flea beetle
DESCRIPTION:Understanding the genetic mechanism of Brassica napus resistance against cabbage stem flea beetle\nRachel Wells\, Department of Crop Genetics\, John Innes Centre \nWednesday April 15th; time 16.00; location Wageningen\, Radix W01\nContact: Guusje Bonnema\, Plant Breeding\, WUR \nRachel’s research involves the identification of genetic resistance to Brassica pests and disease\, with a strong focus on cabbage stem flea beetle (CSFB). Her research group uses captive colonies\, to study CFSB development and genetics\, and controlled and field plant variety screens for both adult and larval CSFB damage in Brassica napus and related species\, such as Sinapis alba. These experiments can be used to look at plant-pest interaction and ultimately determine the genes and mechanisms associated with pest resistance. This work is complemented by collaboration with the University of Hertfordshire on light leaf spot\, focussing on mutation breeding and genome editing to target disease susceptibility.
URL:https://graduateschool-eps.info/event/understanding-the-genetic-mechanism-of-brassica-napus-resistance-against-cabbage-stem-flea-beetle/
LOCATION:Gelderland
CATEGORIES:EPS courses,Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260415T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260415T120000
DTSTAMP:20260707T174142
CREATED:20260317T124217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T125740Z
UID:5475-1776249000-1776254400@graduateschool-eps.info
SUMMARY:Decoding Leafy Head Formation in Brassica Using Machine Learning
DESCRIPTION:PhD candidate: W (Wei) Sun MSc \nPromotor:  Dr. AB (Guusje) Bonnema \nCo-promotors: Prof.dr. A.D.J. (Aalt-Jan) van Dijk / Prof. X (Xiaowu) Wang \nOrganization: Wageningen University & Research – Plant Breeding \nDate: Wednesday 15 April 2026 \nTime: 10:30 h
URL:https://graduateschool-eps.info/event/the-microbial-fingerprint-of-drought-patterns-and-drivers-of-microbiome-assembly-in-the-rhizosphere-of-water-stressed-plants-2/
LOCATION:Gelderland
CATEGORIES:Defenses
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260330
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260401
DTSTAMP:20260707T174142
CREATED:20250515T133923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T232359Z
UID:3703-1774828800-1775001599@graduateschool-eps.info
SUMMARY:EPS Annual Meeting 2026
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, around 475 members of the Dutch plant science community gather for a two-day meeting\, making it the premier event for networking and collaboration. This annual meeting is a unique opportunity for young plant scientists to connect with established researchers across the Netherlands\, engage with cutting-edge research\, and explore potential collaborations through mini-meetings. \nFor alumni from abroad\, it’s an excellent chance to stay updated on the latest developments in Dutch plant sciences. The event also attracts representatives from the plant science industry\, further enriching the discussions and opportunities available.
URL:https://graduateschool-eps.info/event/eps-annual-meeting-2026/
LOCATION:Hotel Zuiderduin\, Zeeweg 52\, Egmond aan Zee\, 1931 VL\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:EPS meetings,Recurring events annual
ORGANIZER;CN="EPS":MAILTO:anja.mosselman@wur.nl
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260327T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260327T143000
DTSTAMP:20260707T174142
CREATED:20260127T141425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T091043Z
UID:5348-1774616400-1774621800@graduateschool-eps.info
SUMMARY:The Microbial Fingerprint of Drought – Patterns and Drivers of Microbiome Assembly in the Rhizosphere of Water-Stressed Plants
DESCRIPTION:PhD candidate: RL (Roland) Berdaguer MSc \nPromotor:  Prof.dr. CS (Christa) Testerink \nCo-promotors: Dr. R (Rumyana) Karlova \nOrganization: Wageningen University & Research – Laboratory of Plant Physiology \nDate: Friday 27 March 2026 \nTime: 13:00 h
URL:https://graduateschool-eps.info/event/the-microbial-fingerprint-of-drought-patterns-and-drivers-of-microbiome-assembly-in-the-rhizosphere-of-water-stressed-plants/
LOCATION:Gelderland
CATEGORIES:Defenses
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260326T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260326T120000
DTSTAMP:20260707T174142
CREATED:20260127T140034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T081025Z
UID:5344-1774521000-1774526400@graduateschool-eps.info
SUMMARY:Genetic variation in the lettuce pangenome
DESCRIPTION:PhD candidate: FJM (Dirk-Jan) van Workum MSc \nPromotor:  Prof.dr. D (Dick) de Ridder \nCo-promotors: Dr. S (Sandra) Smit \ Prof.dr. ME (Eric) Schranz \nOrganization: Wageningen University & Research – Bioinformatics \nDate: Thursday 26 March 2026 \nTime: 10:30 h
URL:https://graduateschool-eps.info/event/genetic-variation-in-the-lettuce-pangenome/
LOCATION:Gelderland
CATEGORIES:Defenses
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260320T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260320T170000
DTSTAMP:20260707T174142
CREATED:20260127T134529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T085120Z
UID:5342-1774020600-1774026000@graduateschool-eps.info
SUMMARY:On the side of the plant cell: proteomic insights into lateral cell polarity
DESCRIPTION:On the side of the plant cell: proteomic insights into lateral cell polarity \nPhD candidate: E (Evgeniya) Pukhovaya MSc \nPromotor:  Prof.dr. D (Dolf) Weijers \nCo-promotor: Dr. C (Catherine) Albrecht \nOrganization: Wageningen University & Research – Laboratory of Biochemistry \nDate: Friday 20 March 2026 \nTime: 15:30 h
URL:https://graduateschool-eps.info/event/on-the-side-of-the-plant-cell-proteomic-insights-into-lateral-cell-polarity/
LOCATION:Gelderland
CATEGORIES:Defenses
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