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ERC Grant for new Microverse scientist Ioachim Pupeza
Read more … ERC Grant for new Microverse scientist Ioachim Pupeza
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FSU President Rosenthal voted University Leader of the Year
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Upcoming Events
Online
Internal Microverse Seminar
Nia Verdon, Theoretical Microbial Ecology, FSU Jena
Measuring the response of bacteria to antibiotic in microfluidic droplets
Vijay Srinivasan, Theoretical Microbial Ecology, FSU Jena
Regulation of Mycobaterium rifampicin susceptibility by potassium
Lecture hall Hodgkin, Leibniz HKI
The Interplay of Genome, Proteome, and Environment: Insights into Fungal Drug Susceptibility
Dr. Johannes Hartl, Charité Berlin
Leibniz HKI Colloquium
Online
Internal Microverse Seminar
Andrea Marfil Sánchez, Microbiome Dynamics, Leibniz HKI and FSU Jena
Discovery of robust and highly specific microbiome signatures of non.alcoholic fatty liver disease
Mahnoor Zulfiqar, Cheminformatics and Chemometrics, FSU Jena
Extending FAIR metabolome annotation workflow to elucidate microbial metabolites
Online
Internal Microverse Seminar
Anna Czapka, Microbial Immunology, Leibniz HKI
TBD
Parastoo Akbarimoghaddam, Applied System Microbiology, Leibniz HKI
Image-based analysis of Candida albicans infection in a gut-on-chip model
Koch/Pasteur lecture hall, Leibniz HKI
Talk by Janet Quinn
Janet Quinn, Prof. of Eukaryotic Microbiology from Newcastle University, UK
Rosensäle, University of Jena
Symposium: The Plant Microverse
Join us on 25 April 2023 for a one-day symposium on plant-microbial research, bringing together experts from doctoral researchers to esteemed professors. A unique opportunity to share novel ideas and findings, we have assembled a prestigious panel of guest speakers with expertise in various facets of plant-microbe interactions. From exploring the phyllosphere to analyzing the rhizosphere, from investigating crop plants to delving into model plants, from ecological to molecular methods, our guest speakers cover it all.
The symposium will kick off with the guest speakers sharing their pioneering research, offering invaluable insights into their areas of expertise. This will be followed by a stimulating roundtable discussion, giving both the speakers and the audience a platform to exchange ideas and perspectives on plant-microbial research.
Join us in this dynamic and intellectually stimulating symposium, where we seek to broaden our understanding of plant-microbial research and the impact it has on our world.
Haus auf der Mauer, Großer Saal, Johannisplatz 26
Book Club "Science meets Society"
Readings tbd, topic: climate change
Podcast
Microbial balance is crucial for a healthy life - whether in humans, animals or plants. Even waters and soils, and thus entire ecosystems, depend on it. If this dynamic balance of bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms falters, the consequences can be severe.
Research into the Microverse is all about the communication and interaction of these tiny organisms with each other and with their environment. This is because they have often been living together for millions of years and are rarely found in isolation.
Prof. Brakhage explains that the next antibiotic agent may be waiting to be discovered in our front yard. And from this, in the best case, a drug can be developed that specifically attacks undesirable microorganisms and does not affect the beneficial ones.
Microbial Kitchen
Microorganisms like bacteria and fungi have a big influence on our lives. Often they appear to us as threats to our health but that is only a very narrow view on the functions and abilities of microorganisms. In fact, life would not be possible without them: a balanced microbiome keeps humans, animals, plants and ecosystems healthy. Moreover they are significant for our nutrition – humans have been using microorganisms such as yeast or lactic acid bacteria to produce food for thousands of years.
Members and friends of the Microverse Cluster and the Jena School for Microbial Communication have revealed their favourite delicious recipes which involve the activity of microorganisms. You will also find information on typical microorganisms used for food production.
Discover the Microverse and enjoy the microbial kitchen!