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Discovery inspired by plants. Click the link to explore more about BTI and for our “House Rules” for Social Media Comments.
Ithaca, NY
Joined March 2012
BTI's @NSF Research Experience for Undergraduate Program is training the next generation of plant scientists! The researchers created this video to show you what the program is all about and why it's so valuable, can you believe all the amazing science they're doing??
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BTI alumni take top honors at FuzeHub’s 2025 Commercialization Competition! 🎉 Congratulations to Alexa Schmitz (founder of REEgen) and Murli Manohar (founder of CryoBio) for winning 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 at the FuzeHub pitch competition last week. We’re proud
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Happy Halloween! 🎃👻 Meet the monster that destroyed potato fields and still lurks today. But there’s hope and scientists are fighting back! Watch the video and read more: https://t.co/pJ9jZmAgTJ
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👻 With Halloween just around the corner, we asked some members of our BTI community what would really scare them in a haunted house 🎃😱
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No drama when the day features a llama. And it's not so 'ruff' when you get to enjoy some doggy fluff. Thanks Cornell Companions for stopping by!
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Yesterday BTI hosted our Fall Community Lunch, a perfect break to connect, chat, and get festive! 🎃 From pumpkin decorating to tasty fall treats, it was all about good food and great company. Thanks to everyone who joined in the fun!
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Register now: https://t.co/M6sQYEmVuA The CRISPR Help Session Part II is an interactive Q&A event. The audience will have an opportunity to ask specific questions to expert speakers Chung-Jui Tsai and Joshua Clem about analysis of edited lines. #Biotechnology #CRISPR
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The Boyce Thompson Institute (BTI), an independent research institute affiliated with Cornell University, is seeking applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. We welcome candidates pursuing innovative, interdisciplinary research in plant science or related
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Congratulations to @AscribeBio on their $12M Series A funding towards the launch of Phytalix® — a groundbreaking biofungicide bringing sustainable, effective disease control to farmers worldwide. A major milestone for science-driven agriculture stemming from years of
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Ascribe Bio Closes $12 Million Series A Financing to Advance Next-Generation Natural Crop Protection Co-Led by Acre Venture Partners and Corteva
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@BTIscience 👉Read a message from Silvia Restrepo, President, Boyce Thompson Institute on @plantae_org: https://t.co/363LiFdiQx.
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A message from Silvia Restrepo, President, Boyce Thompson Institute As the Boyce Thompson Institute (BTI) embarks on our second century of plant science innovation, I’m deeply honored to announce the…
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🌿 Now Accepting Applications for the Jane Silverthorne Postdoctoral Fellowship Program at BTI! The fellowship, made possible by a generous gift from Dr. Silverthorne's estate, is designed for pioneers, for scientists who are driven to tackle the most challenging frontiers in
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BTI’s Post Graduate Society (PGS) recently held their annual symposium, a full day celebrating science with poster sessions, talks, and great opportunities to connect. Huge thanks to the organizing team: Juliana González-Tobón, Sarah Gartner, Laura Gonzalez, Sofi Trujillo, and
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A reminder and new link! Join @SomosAGROSAVIA and BTI for a workshop highlighting how pangenomes are reshaping genomics and driving innovation in breeding and agriculture. This is an exciting opportunity for students, postdocs & researchers in plant genetics, breeding,
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Join @SomosAGROSAVIA and BTI for a workshop highlighting how pangenomes are reshaping genomics and driving innovation in breeding and agriculture. This is an exciting opportunity for students, postdocs & researchers in plant genetics, breeding, physiology, agronomy,
Virtual Pangenome Workshop (in English) October 1st, 2025 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (US) | 8:00 am – 3:00 pm (Colombia) Join us to explore how pangenomes are reshaping genomics and driving innovation in breeding and agriculture. 👩🔬 For students, postdocs & researchers in plant genetics,
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Sarah Siegle spent her summer in BTI’s REU program exploring how lignin in corn affects nitrification and how genomic models can predict lignin content. Along the way, she gained five key insights and reflects on her time at BTI as a season of growth, discovery, and inspiration.
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This summer, Hazel Frans studied cold tolerance in Arabidopsis as part of BTI's summer research experience. Alongside building her research skills, she enjoyed exploring Ithaca with friends and connecting with fellow students. The experience deepened her passion for plant biology
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Paul Kuehnert started out as a woodworker and furniture designer, but his curiosity about trees brought him back to the classroom. Through the BTI REU program this summer, he gained hands-on research experience, confidence, and a clear vision for the future. From the workshop to
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Join @SomosAGROSAVIA and BTI for a workshop highlighting how pangenomes are reshaping genomics and driving innovation in breeding and agriculture. This is an exciting opportunity for students, postdocs & researchers in plant genetics, breeding, physiology, agronomy,
Virtual Pangenome Workshop (in English) October 1st, 2025 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (US) | 8:00 am – 3:00 pm (Colombia) Join us to explore how pangenomes are reshaping genomics and driving innovation in breeding and agriculture. 👩🔬 For students, postdocs & researchers in plant genetics,
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Tetianna Smith-Drysdale spent the summer expanding her research experience and scientific understanding in Andre Kessler’s lab at Cornell University through the REU program at the BTI. Her journey has been shaped by curiosity, determination, and a passion for the hidden world of
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Abby Stathis spent the summer at BTI uncovering how microbes shape plant disease. From culturing bacteria, to running field experiments, she dove deep into molecular biology while learning from mentors who inspired her. Read Abby's story of curiosity, discovery, and big dreams
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