InterConnections
Spotlight on Early Career Researchers
Damaris Barminga is pursuing her M.S. degree in biotechnology at Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya. Learn how her research into the offensive and defensive mechanisms involved in the interaction between Striga and its host plant is providing groundbreaking insights.
Bridging Academia and Industry
Ph.D. candidate Sandra Gomez‘s passion for bioinformatics led her from Purdue University to a co-op internship in computational biology at Corteva AgriscienceTM, working under the supervision of Dr. Achal Rastogi. Sandra interviewed Dr. Rastogi about his perspective on the career transition from academia to industry and his advice for young scientists.
InterOutreach
Science Communication with Priya Sengupta, Part III
In the third part of our series on science outreach and communication, Dr. Priyamedha Sengupta describes her outreach activities at the Science is Wonderful fair; another Pint of Science festival; and Researchers’ Night. Her experiences reveal how outreach bridges the gap between science and society and promotes the critical role of science and innovation in society.
News and Opportunities
2025 IS-MPMI Awards Announced
Congratulations to Roger Innes on receiving the Outstanding Achievement Award and to
Sebastian Eves-van den Akker on receiving the Early Career Achievement Award.
Sebastian Eves-van den Akker on receiving the Early Career Achievement Award.
Great News! Abstract Submission Extended to March 26
The abstract submission deadline has been extended to March 26. Submit your abstract for oral presentation and be part of the 2025 IS-MPMI Congress in Cologne, Germany, July 13–17.
Register now for the 2025 IS-MPMI Congress and save! Join global experts for groundbreaking sessions, dynamic posters, and unmatched networking. Early bird rates end April 30.
IS-MPMI Satellite Meeting: Building Careers in Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions Through Effective Mentoring
Join the MPMI Assistant Feature Editors (AFEs) at the Building Careers in Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions Through Effective Mentoring satellite meeting on July 13, 2025, to explore the influence of mentorship in career growth.
Join us in welcoming new members to the IS-MPMI community.
Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions (MPMI) is looking for creative, innovative communicators who want to volunteer their time to engage with both the scientific and nonscientific communities. Learn more about the opportunity and how to apply.
Great news! All 2025 IS-MPMI Congress attendees qualify for a $500 discount off their article processing charge when they submit a manuscript to MPMI.
What’s New
The focus issue Fine Grain: Molecular, Cellular and Genomic Details of Cereal Crop Diseases is coming to MPMI this spring! Get a sneak peek at the articles now available in the Just Published section.
Catch up with recent MPMI Editor’s Picks published in November, December, and January and an additional commentary authored by MPMI Assistant Feature Editor Ruby Tiwari.
Check out the Job Center on the IS-MPMI website.