Xiufang Hong, first author of “Ascorbate peroxidase 1 allows monitoring of cytosolic accumulation of effector-triggered reactive oxygen species using a luminol -based assay” Current Position: Ph.D candidate in Plant Pathology, Zhejiang University Education: Bachelor of Plant Sciences & Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University Non-scientific Interests: Music and traveling Brief bio: After graduating from Huazhong Agricultural University […]
Brian St. Aubin, first author of “Regulatory dynamics distinguishing desiccation tolerance strategies within resurrection grasses” Current Position: Computational Biologist, Pairwise Education: PhD in the lab of Prof. Gregg Howe (Michigan State University), B.S. in Genetics and Plant Biology with a minor in Bioengineering (University of California, Berkeley) Non-scientific Interests: Biking, Woodworking, Pottery Brief bio: The […]
Leonard Blaschek, first author of “Different combinations of laccase paralogs nonredundantly control the amount and composition of lignin in specific cell types and cell wall layers in Arabidopsis” Current Position: EMBO postdoctoral fellow at Copenhagen University Education: BSc Biology, Greifswald University (2013–2015); MSc Molecular plant biology, Uppsala University (2015–2017); PhD Plant physiology, Stockholm University (2017–2022) […]
Ot Pasques, first author of “Physiological mechanisms underlying extreme longevity in mountain pine trees” Current Position: PhD at the University of Barcelona on longevity and adaptability of high mountain species in different threatened ecosystems Education: BSc in Biotechnology and MSc in Environmental Agrobiology at University of Barcelona (UB) Non-scientific Interests: Nature, art, photography, Pyrenees Brief […]
Abir Igamberdiev, first author of “Mitochondria in photosynthetic cells: Coordinating redox control and energy balance” Current Position: Professor at Memorial University of Newfoundland in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada Education: PhD and Doctor of Science (habilitation) in Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russian Federation Non-scientific Interests: Philosophy of Science, History of Science, […]
Guang-Qi He, first author of “Dissection of the Pearl of Csaba pedigree identifies key genomic segments related to early-ripening in grape” Current Position: Master student in College of Horticulture and Plant Protection, Henan University of Science and Technology Education: Bachelor of Horticulture, Henan University of Science and Technology Non-scientific Interests: Reading and Basketball Brief bio: […]
Katelyn H McKown, first author of “Expanded roles and divergent regulation of FAMA in Brachypodium and Arabidopsis stomatal development” Current Position: Lecturer in the Civic, Liberal, and Global Education program at Stanford University Education: B.S. with honors in Biology (Stanford University), PhD Genetics (Stanford School of Medicine) Non-scientific Interests: Gardening, drawing, fishing, hiking Brief bio: I […]
Zi-Wen Ren, first author of “Fast X-ray fluorescence microscopy (µ-XRF) provides a high-throughput phenotyping platform for element distribution in seeds” Current Position: PhD candidate in Agricultural Resources and Environment, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University Education: 2014/09-2018/06 Bachelor of Agriculture, College of Forestry, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University. Non-scientific Interests: Badminton and […]
Mingjing Wang, first author of “SYNTAXIN OF PLANTS 81 Regulates Root Meristem Activity and Stem Cell Niche Maintenance via ROS Signaling” Current Position: ZHEJIANG LAB, Researcher Assistant Education: Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Northeast Forestry University, June 2022 Non-scientific Interests: YOGA, DIY and badminton Brief bio: I received my Ph.D. from Northeast Forestry University. […]