NTR Focus episode: Superplant
In a recent NTR Focus episode titled Superplant NPEC biologists explain how harnessing the plant-microbiome can make our crops more resilient. The show is produced by the Dutch public broadcaster NTR, Dutch-spoken and without English subtitles.
Vidi grant for Daniel Tamarit
One of this year’s Vidi grants has been awarded to UBC member Daniel Tamarit for his project Blueprints of the Third Domain. The Vidi grants are awarded by the Dutch Research Council (NWO). Daniel investigates how archaeal genomes evolved at the dawn of eukaryogenesis, using phylogenomics and large-scale evolutionary genomics to uncover the origins of complex life. […]
Berend Snel and Laura Villanueva on VPRO Tegenlicht
Watch our fellow UBC members Berend Snel and Laura Villanueva discuss their research in a new episode of Tegenlicht, produced by the Dutch public broadcasting network VPRO. The documentary explores one of evolution’s most remarkable questions: how complex life first arose on Earth. Through their insights, the episode uncovers the ancient fusion event that enabled […]
HU University of Applied Sciences joins UBC
HU University of Applied Sciences has officially joined the UBC community. In this interview, lecturer Chris van Oevelen shares how bioinformatics at HU has grown into a strong, practice-oriented program that integrates data science across their Life Sciences curriculum. Chris highlights HU’s focus on training ‘hybrid’ students, that are skilled in both lab work and data analysis. The interview also points to new opportunities for collaboration with UBC members.
EMBO Fellowship for Joana Dopp
Joana Dopp has been awarded an EMBO Fellowship to further investigate how zombie ant parasites reprogram the biological clock of their host. Her research aims to shed light on the connection between molecular interactions and circadian rhythms, and uncover new perspectives on host–parasite biology. This fellowship is an important recognition of her innovative work. Congratulations! Joana will […]