Erika Martínez

MicroSEA (Microbial Sea Eukaryotes) course is a one-week, field-based summer school to train early-career researchers in the diversity, ecology, and single-cell biology of marine protists. MicroSEA course integrates lectures, field sampling, and lab-based practicals in advanced techniques, such as flow cytometry, microscopy, culturing, and molecular analysis. The main objectives of MicroSEA course are: Fostering a deep understanding of marine protist diversity, ecology and biology; Providing hands-on training in advanced single-cell methods that are not commonly available in university programs; Building participants' confidence in designing and conducting research projects from field to data analysis; Promoting international collaborations and peer networking among students and speakers/trainers. The course will take place at the Station Biologique de Roscoff - SBR (France) - 7th to 12th of June, 2026 (arrival on the 6th, departure on the 13th). 20 participants will be selected, including 10 from EuroMarine member institutes. https://opbc.sciencesconf.org/

Protist lovers: Please apply for a week of rhapsody! Learn by doing:

MicroSEA (Microbial Sea Eukaryotes) course is a one-week, field-based summer school to train early-career researchers in the diversity, ecology, and single-cell biology of marine protists. opbc.sciencesconf.org

#protistsonsky

We’re hiring! 🌿

Permanent E13 (100%) position in Plant Ecology & Biodiversity Research at Leibniz University Hannover.

Focus: vegetation ecology, field research, quantitative skills, teaching (BSc, German required).

Deadline: 15 April 2026
Details: www.uni-hannover.de/jobs/id/8379/

Embroidery on a turquoise background with images of a goldfish, flowers and circular bands in white leading to two skull like Japanese heads

Haunted Pond, 2015 by Turkish textile artist Irem Yazici who creates embroideries that often show magical, surreal worlds #womensart

Oh no. It's Monday again. Isn't it.

La UNAM, que no tiene perfil aquí en Bluesky (hay que presionar!) con su equipo de TV UNAM Global hicieron un pequeño video para contextualizar los resultados de nuestro estudio. Se los dejo por si le quieren echar un ojo, dura 2 minutos :p #HistoriasUNAM

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🚨 Last day to apply! Don’t miss your chance to become a speaker at Soapbox Science Berlin ⏰✨

One more week to apply to be a Soapbox Science speaker. Don’t miss your chance!

Study escaped my radar, but I am so glad to see it! 🩸🌿

Regarding menstruation & fieldwork in the natural sciences:
• 48% report significant menstrual pain in the field
• 85% say first aid kits lack menstrual products
• Only 30.5% feel comfortable discussing issues with male supervisors

La imagen muestra fotos de ninias y mujeres en el centro, junto con el texto arriba que lee: COMISION DE GENERO Y DIVERSIDAD IADIZA. Dia internacional de la mujer y la ninia en la ciencia. Abajo el lema Unesco de este anio y abajo la frase: Reafirmamos nuestro compromiso con una ciencia mas diversa equitativa y transformadora,, impulsando la participacion plena de mujeres y ninias. Promover la igualdad en la ciencia no es solo un objetivo, es una oportunidad para construir un futuro mas justo, creativo y con mayor capacidad de transformar nuestra sociedad.

Feliz día internacional de las mujeres y las niñas en la ciencia les deseamos desde la Comisión de Género y Diversidad de Instituto Argentino de Investigaciones de las Zonas Áridas 💜

We must create safe, supportive environments where women and girls can thrive, and develop strategies to dismantle the structural barriers that hinder gender equality in science. Real change goes beyond inspiration, it requires a transformation

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#InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience

The poster represent two women scientists. It’s a poster from the UNESCO for the International Day of Women and Girls in Science

On this International Day of Women and Girls in Science, it’s important to acknowledge how far we have progressed. But we should also recognize that empowerment alone is not enough.

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How should we start this grey, cold week? By applying to be one of the Soapbox Science Berlin speakers, of course! 🌧☕️

Applications are still open. So grab your favourite hot drink and submit your application. All info 👇🏼

Don’t miss the chance! 💫

Great opportunity to work with Hanna Mazur-Marzec's group at the University of Gdansk.👇
Position for an Associate Professor in the research and teaching staff group at the #Phycology Laboratory, Department of Marine #Biology and #Biotechnology.
More info: euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/403757

📌 New preprint

Super trilled to share the work of our PhD student Rob Bücking.

He did a massive work collecting a large longitudinal globally representative dataset of infant microbiomes to develop a microbiome age index 🌍🍼👶🏻🦠 (1/4)

Similar growth potentials of cyanobacteria and algae explain their coexistence in desert soils nature.com/articles/s41598-…

Are you in Berlin this chilly Sunday and looking for something inspiring to do? Join us at Holzmarkt 25 at 15:30 for our event! 6 amazing speakers will share insights on interesting topics in a relaxed atmosphere. Come, meet the scientists, and be part of a great afternoon. See you there! ✨

And last but not least, today we introduce the final two speakers of this year’s Soapbox Science Berlin & LGBTQ+ STEM Berlin events at Berlin Science Week 2025! 🌟

UNAM-DFG 2025/2026: Mexican-German Joint Call for Proposals

Joint #CallForProposals from the DFG and the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) in all Fields of Research, including Social Sciences and the Humanities. The fourth iteration of this cooperation aims to bring together researchers from Germany and Mexico.
Details:
sohub.io/vf98

Our first event at this year’s Berlin Science Week CAMPUS was amazing, so many curious minds and inspiring conversations!✨

But we’re not done yet… We’re back this Sunday, November 9, with six new speakers bringing their science to FORUM at Holzmarkt 25. So let’s meet the first two! 👀

⏰ In less than 24 hours, six amazing speakers will take the stage to share their research on Parkinson’s disease, glaciers, menstruation, powerful bacteria, grooving cells, and the origins of “spikiness” in animals! 🧠❄️🦠🌈🦔

The last two amazing speakers of our Soapbox Science Berlin event at CAMPUS! 🌟

A new day, a new pair of amazing speakers to introduce! 🌟

Here we go again! 🎤 Our event "Diverse minds, shared future", in collaboration with the LGBTQ+ STEM group during the Berlin Science Week, is approaching fast!

We're excited to start introducing the amazing speakers joining us for this year's event

Call for Abstracts: Share Your Science at SETAC Maastricht

📢 #Abstract submission for #SETACMaastricht is open! Join us in May and share your latest #research with a vibrant community of #environmental scientists and professionals. 🌿🧪 Submit your abstract by 26 November and take part in shaping a bold scientific programme!
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Join the Next SETAC Café on Perfecting Your Presentation

Sharpen your presentation skills ahead of #SETACPortland! 🎤 Join the SETAC Café, “Perfecting Your Presentation,” at 12 EDT on 28 October for tips on effective science communication and guidance for the Best Student Presentation Awards. 🔗 www.setac.org/resource/joi...

Abstract submission is now open (till 26 November). Join us in an exciting #HABs Session #SETACMaastricht 👇
Session description: setac.secure-platform.com/meetings/gal...
#SETAC #SETACEurope #SETAC2026
@setac.bsky.social @setac-glb.bsky.social

Engelberts et al. introduce GenomeFISH: a genome-based fluorescence in situ hybridization method that couples high-throughput single cell genomics with whole genome hybridization for strain-level visualization of microbial communities
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#imaging #microbiome #omics

Glad to share a collaboration with Yicen Lin's group at Kunming University of Science and Technology published in ISME Journal

Synergistic biodegradation of polyethylene by experimentally evolved bacterial biofilms
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#MicrobiomeEcology at #LeidenBiology

Hell yea!