Team IS-MPMI
InterConnections: Get to Know Kelley Clark
Kelley Clark and co-authors demonstrate the effect the SDE1 protein from the citrus greening (huanglongbing) pathogen can have on plants. Their results show that the effector is an important virulence factor that induces premature senescence-like responses in both Arabidopsis and citrus host plants….
IS-MPMIConnect Hosts Two Events in February
IS-MPMIConnect, the society’s exciting new virtual discussion space, hosted two events in February. The symposium held on February 17 focused on Mental Health and Dealing with Failure and the event on February 24 featured conversations with Dr. Morgan Halane….
Attend the Free LGBTQ+ Webinar from IS-MPMIConnect
Join IS-MPMIConnect on March 29 for the complimentary LGBTQ+ Webinar, where scientists at various stages in their professions will share their experiences with inequality and bias in STEM. Register today!…
InterConnections: Plant-Microbe Interaction Careers in Government
Careers in plant-microbe interactions span more than research. Suma Chakravarthy is a senior science advisor at the USDA-APHIS-Biotechnology Regulatory Service. Learn how she made her way to her current position and her policy role at APHIS after starting her…
Spotlight on Early Career Researchers
Recent graduate Dr. Alexandra Margets is focused on identifying and understanding the components of the plant-pathogen interface, and her research work has led to the identification of a key protease effector of soybean cyst nematode. With her current and future research, she hopes to gain information that expands our knowledge…
Science Communication with Priya Sengupta, Part II
In the second part of our series on science outreach and communication, Dr. Priyamedha Sengupta describes her outreach activities, including working on an educational animated program; giving Soapbox Science presentations on the street; and participating in the Pint of Science festival, delivering talks in bars and pubs, as well as…
Best Student Paper in MPMI: Ye-Eun Seo
Meet Ph.D. student Ye-Eun Seo, Department of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology, Seoul National University, South Korea, who received the MPMI Best Student Paper Award for her first-author paper on “Phytophthora infestans RxLR Effector PITG06478 Hijacks 14-3-3 to Suppress PMA Activity Leading to Necrotrophic Cell Death.”…
Honorable Mentions for Best Student Paper in MPMI: Jess Choi
Meet Jiyeong (Jess) Choi, a recent Ph.D. degree graduate from Cornell University, USA, who garnered an Honorable Mention for Best Student Paper in MPMI for her first-author paper, “Grapevine Fanleaf Virus RNA1-Encoded Proteins 1A and 1BHel Suppress RNA Silencing.”…
Donate to the Michael Mishkind Travel Fund
Donate to the Michael Mishkind Travel Fund and support travel awards for IS-MPMI members who are early career researchers seeking to attend the 2025 IS-MPMI Congress….
IS-MPMI Is Now on Bluesky!
Follow us on this new social media platform that continues to increase its presence in the scientific community….
Join the IS-MPMI Community
Get involved with IS-MPMI by presenting and attending the IS-MPMI Conference, submitting a manuscript to MPMI, or sharing content through social media platforms. Learn how you can volunteer and engage with the IS-MPMI community….
Explore New Entries in the “What’s New in MPMI!” Virtual Seminar Series
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the latest “What’s New in MPMI!” virtual seminar, with host Jeanne Harris and guest Yingpeng Xie, who discussed the MPMI H. H. Flor Distinguished Review, “Unlocking Nature’s Defense: Plant Pattern Recognition Receptors as Guardians Against Pathogenic Threats.”…
Last Episode of “Microgreens” Season 2 Is Now Available
To gain new insights into the field of plant immunity, listen to “Microgreens” season 2, episode 5, during which Raka Mitra, Dominique Holtappels, and Tiff Mak discuss plant immunity with guest Jane Parker….
MPMI Journal Highlights
Catch up with recent MPMI Editor’s Picks published in the August, September, and October issues and additional commentaries authored by MPMI Assistant Feature Editors….
Register for the 2025 Early Career Showcase Happening in February
On Thursday, February 20, and Thursday, February 26, half-day virtual events will highlight research on molecular plant-microbe interactions by early career scientists around the globe….
Attend the Free Dealing with and Thriving as a Scientist with Disabilities Webinar
Join IS-MPMIConnect on April 14 for a conversation with scientists who are successful academics with disabilities at various stages in their careers. Register today!…
Join Us at the 2025 IS-MPMI Congress!
Make plans now to attend the 2025 IS-MPMI Congress in Cologne, Germany, July 13–17….
Call for Papers! Announcing the 2022 MPMI Focus Issue Topic
Focus Issue Editors Jacquie Bede, Kenichi Tsuda, and Jeanne Harris are inviting research and review articles that explore the complex interactions between plants, microbes, and the abiotic environment. Articles highlighting translational research, as well as fundamental understanding, are welcome. Learn more about this focus issue….
What’s New in MPMI! Seminar Discusses the Binary Distinction Between ETI and PTI
There are currently 11 What’s New in MPMI! virtual seminars available for viewing. Coming up next, Kenichi Tsuda will discuss Top 10 Question #5: Does ETI potentiate and restore PTI—or is there really a binary distinction between ETI and PTI? Register today!…
