Westerdijk Institute
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Utrecht, Nederland
Joined January 2017
Join us at the 2025 Westerdijk Spring Symposium! 📅 When: April 7–8, 2025 📍 Where: Utrecht, the Netherlands 🎯 Theme: DNA Sequences as Type For more Information and Registration 👉
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📅 Dates: July 6-9, 2025 📍 Location: Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute, Utrecht, the Netherlands 💡Open for suggestions on session topics!
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This workshop brings together experts in food mycology to explore: ✅ New identification methods for mycotoxigenic fungi ✅ Strategies to reduce food spoilage ✅ The impact of climate change on fungal contamination ✅ Advances in omics, predictive modeling, & fermentation
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Abstract submission for the 2025 International Commission on Food Mycology (ICFM) workshop is open. Join our workshop and submit your abstract before April 15! Sign up now! 🔗 https://t.co/H4GzuIFig5 More info below
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We had the honor of welcoming the director of research policy at the KNAW, Geert de Snoo, to our institute He discussed: ⭐The differences between universities & research institutes ⭐The value of a shared narrative between KNAW institutes ⭐The mission & vision of the KNAW
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📅 Dates: July 6-9, 2025 📍 Location: Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute, Utrecht, the Netherlands 💡 Open for suggestions on session topics!
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This workshop brings together experts in food mycology to explore: ✅ New identification methods for mycotoxigenic fungi ✅ Strategies to reduce food spoilage ✅ The impact of climate change on fungal contamination ✅ Advances in omics, predictive modeling, & fermentation
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Abstract submission for the 2025 International Commission on Food Mycology (ICFM) workshop is open. Join our workshop and submit your abstract before April 15! Sign up now! 🔗 https://t.co/LolOFT083w More info below
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Last week, we had the pleasure of welcoming the KNAW for a visit. This was a great opportunity to showcase the important work and impact of our institute within the KNAW. It also served to strengthen collaborations and explore new opportunities for interdisciplinary research.
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NGS-based Aspergillus detection in plasma and lung lavage of children with invasive pulmonary aspergillosis #OpenAccess
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npj Genomic Medicine - NGS-based Aspergillus detection in plasma and lung lavage of children with invasive pulmonary aspergillosis
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New paper 🚨 Cortinarius spilomeoalpinus represents a new species of Cortinarius which is typical for alpine Dryas octopetala habitats Read here 👇 https://t.co/2GAuKhHF3n
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Today, Lanyu Li from the Group of Ronald de Vries shared his insights on: ⭐The important role of fungi in the carbon cycle ⭐The need for sustainable plant biomass valorization ⭐and his analysis of poorly studied fungal hemicellulase families
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New paper 🚨 A re-assessment of the sections in Lepiota confirm that the microstructure of the pileus covering is the taxonomically most significant character. Read here 👇 https://t.co/dVnzAsBXGe
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Wishing you a Happy International Women’s day!!!
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Evelien ter Hoeven Let’s continue to break down barriers, create opportunities, and foster a future where all women, regardless of background, career path, or personal journey, can thrive, lead, and make a lasting impact.
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Their stories inspire us to challenge stereotypes, push boundaries, and celebrate the achievements of women everywhere. Thank you to all the women who shared their advice: Raquel Ledo Doval
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This International Women’s Day, we’ve asked some of the incredible women at our institute to share their advice and experiences to help empower more women.
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