Dr. Fatma Kaplan
@drfatmakaplan.bsky.social
CEO & Founder @Pheronym.com alumna of @Indbio @activatefellows @cyclotronroad
I am a #scientist #inventor #entrepreneur
I work on #biocontrol #pheromones #nematodes #astronematode #wormsinspace #climatesmart #agriculture
I am a #scientist #inventor #entrepreneur
I work on #biocontrol #pheromones #nematodes #astronematode #wormsinspace #climatesmart #agriculture
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Let's go, Team USA! 🇺🇸
California is proud to have 19 incredible athletes representing the Golden State at the #MilanoCortina2026 Winter Olympics.
Bring home the gold!🥇
California is proud to have 19 incredible athletes representing the Golden State at the #MilanoCortina2026 Winter Olympics.
Bring home the gold!🥇
February 6, 2026 at 11:57 PM
Let's go, Team USA! 🇺🇸
California is proud to have 19 incredible athletes representing the Golden State at the #MilanoCortina2026 Winter Olympics.
Bring home the gold!🥇
California is proud to have 19 incredible athletes representing the Golden State at the #MilanoCortina2026 Winter Olympics.
Bring home the gold!🥇
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No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition.
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Gladys Mae West obituary: mathematician who pioneered GPS technology
She made key contributions to US cold-war science despite facing huge barriers as a Black woman.
www.nature.com
February 6, 2026 at 9:09 AM
No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition.
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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During a dive last year in the Atlantic Ocean off Argentina, researchers documented a giant phantom jelly, a deep-sea species rarely seen since it was discovered a little over a century ago. “There was a mixture of excitement and disbelief,” said one marine biologist. trib.al/HfkWfp4
February 5, 2026 at 8:14 PM
During a dive last year in the Atlantic Ocean off Argentina, researchers documented a giant phantom jelly, a deep-sea species rarely seen since it was discovered a little over a century ago. “There was a mixture of excitement and disbelief,” said one marine biologist. trib.al/HfkWfp4
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Pheronym is developing eco-friendly pest control solutions to help farmers support food production. Learn more about what we do at pheronym.com
#soilhealth #cropprotection #soilinnovation #agtech #agbio
#soilhealth #cropprotection #soilinnovation #agtech #agbio
February 5, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Pheronym is developing eco-friendly pest control solutions to help farmers support food production. Learn more about what we do at pheronym.com
#soilhealth #cropprotection #soilinnovation #agtech #agbio
#soilhealth #cropprotection #soilinnovation #agtech #agbio
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Screwworm imported from Argentina, caught at border inspection in Florida. The interception isn't itself cause for alarm and shows the government is still functioning.
Still, it's a demonstration of propagule pressure, and the re-establishment of screwworm here is likely a matter of when, not if.
Still, it's a demonstration of propagule pressure, and the re-establishment of screwworm here is likely a matter of when, not if.
A horse at an equine import quarantine facility in Florida has tested positive for New World screwworm, the USDA says. https://www.wfla.com/news/national/border-report-live-us-confirms-case-of-new-world-screwworm/
February 4, 2026 at 10:41 PM
Screwworm imported from Argentina, caught at border inspection in Florida. The interception isn't itself cause for alarm and shows the government is still functioning.
Still, it's a demonstration of propagule pressure, and the re-establishment of screwworm here is likely a matter of when, not if.
Still, it's a demonstration of propagule pressure, and the re-establishment of screwworm here is likely a matter of when, not if.
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📚 Nicole Stott's book, "Back to Earth: What Life in Space Taught Me About Our Home Planet―And Our Mission to Protect It," includes our @Astronematode project & the benefits of #ecofriendly solutions on Earth and in Space 🌎 https://ow.ly/xntg50Y8W04―and-our-mission-to-protect-it/
February 4, 2026 at 6:39 PM
📚 Nicole Stott's book, "Back to Earth: What Life in Space Taught Me About Our Home Planet―And Our Mission to Protect It," includes our @Astronematode project & the benefits of #ecofriendly solutions on Earth and in Space 🌎 https://ow.ly/xntg50Y8W04―and-our-mission-to-protect-it/
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The frost, the drought, and the brown marmorated stink bug. A look at how a pest problem drastically affected small farmers: https://ow.ly/mnTu50Y5wZ2
#pestcontrol #agtech #biocontrol
#pestcontrol #agtech #biocontrol
January 29, 2026 at 5:11 PM
The frost, the drought, and the brown marmorated stink bug. A look at how a pest problem drastically affected small farmers: https://ow.ly/mnTu50Y5wZ2
#pestcontrol #agtech #biocontrol
#pestcontrol #agtech #biocontrol
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As a woman entrepreneur, should you push for VC funding at the pre-seed/seed stage or not? Dr. Kaplan breaks downs why grant funding is a necessity for women founders in deep tech/biotech 🔗 https://ow.ly/r6mx50Y7LGg
February 2, 2026 at 6:31 PM
As a woman entrepreneur, should you push for VC funding at the pre-seed/seed stage or not? Dr. Kaplan breaks downs why grant funding is a necessity for women founders in deep tech/biotech 🔗 https://ow.ly/r6mx50Y7LGg
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Major news today —
In partnership with @senatorashby.bsky.social and Asm. Krell, we've secured a $50 million investment from Meta to transform three underutilized state buildings in downtown Sacramento into an affordable housing district for @sacstate.bsky.social students, faculty, and staff.
In partnership with @senatorashby.bsky.social and Asm. Krell, we've secured a $50 million investment from Meta to transform three underutilized state buildings in downtown Sacramento into an affordable housing district for @sacstate.bsky.social students, faculty, and staff.
Meta invests $50 million to transform Capitol Mall in support of Sacramento State Capital Campus
Sacramento State’s plans for a Capital Campus in downtown Sacramento are getting a major boost, with Meta investing $50 million toward development efforts.
www.kcra.com
January 29, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Major news today —
In partnership with @senatorashby.bsky.social and Asm. Krell, we've secured a $50 million investment from Meta to transform three underutilized state buildings in downtown Sacramento into an affordable housing district for @sacstate.bsky.social students, faculty, and staff.
In partnership with @senatorashby.bsky.social and Asm. Krell, we've secured a $50 million investment from Meta to transform three underutilized state buildings in downtown Sacramento into an affordable housing district for @sacstate.bsky.social students, faculty, and staff.
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The City of Philadelphia has introduced legislation to limited ICE in the city. The Federal Agents can not be masked, must have ID visible, must have arrested warrants signed by federal judges. They can't attack people. If they can't do this, they will be arrested.
youtu.be/i5Yvg_HHfbE?...
youtu.be/i5Yvg_HHfbE?...
WATCH: Philadelphia lawmakers introduce 'ICE Out' legislation to restrict federal operations in city
YouTube video by PBS NewsHour
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 3:47 PM
The City of Philadelphia has introduced legislation to limited ICE in the city. The Federal Agents can not be masked, must have ID visible, must have arrested warrants signed by federal judges. They can't attack people. If they can't do this, they will be arrested.
youtu.be/i5Yvg_HHfbE?...
youtu.be/i5Yvg_HHfbE?...
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Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar was speaking at a town hall event when she was rushed by a man who sprayed a liquid at her via a syringe. n.pr/3LGNR46
Rep. Ilhan Omar rushed on stage and sprayed with liquid at town hall event
Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar was speaking at a town hall event when she was rushed by a man who sprayed a liquid at her via a syringe.
n.pr
January 28, 2026 at 3:42 AM
Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar was speaking at a town hall event when she was rushed by a man who sprayed a liquid at her via a syringe. n.pr/3LGNR46
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We attended a great information session for NorCal AngelCon Deep Tech Startup program. We connected with entrepreneurs and investors in the NorCal & learned about the application review process.
Application ➡️ https://ow.ly/lJZj50Y4tW0
#startup #agriculture #biotech
Application ➡️ https://ow.ly/lJZj50Y4tW0
#startup #agriculture #biotech
January 27, 2026 at 6:58 PM
We attended a great information session for NorCal AngelCon Deep Tech Startup program. We connected with entrepreneurs and investors in the NorCal & learned about the application review process.
Application ➡️ https://ow.ly/lJZj50Y4tW0
#startup #agriculture #biotech
Application ➡️ https://ow.ly/lJZj50Y4tW0
#startup #agriculture #biotech
Great information session for #NorCal #AngelCon Deep #Tech #Startup program last week in #Aggie Square in Sacramento. Connect with entrepreneurs & investors in the NorCal and learned about application process for the NorCal AngelCon Deep Tech Startup program.
#startup #funding agriculture #biotech
#startup #funding agriculture #biotech
January 26, 2026 at 10:38 PM
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More eco- and climate- friendly solutions can help deal with this increasing pest pressure. Here's how climate change affects our agriculture ➡️ ow.ly/wrpr50Y1ZFo
#pestcontrol #pestpressure #climatechange #agpests #climatefriendly
#pestcontrol #pestpressure #climatechange #agpests #climatefriendly
January 23, 2026 at 8:38 PM
More eco- and climate- friendly solutions can help deal with this increasing pest pressure. Here's how climate change affects our agriculture ➡️ ow.ly/wrpr50Y1ZFo
#pestcontrol #pestpressure #climatechange #agpests #climatefriendly
#pestcontrol #pestpressure #climatechange #agpests #climatefriendly
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BREAKING: Immigration officers are asserting sweeping power to enter homes without a judge’s warrant, a memo obtained by AP says.
Immigration officers assert sweeping power to enter homes without a judge's warrant, memo says
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement memo obtained by The Associated Press reveals that the agency allows immigration officers to forcibly enter homes to make arrests without a judicial warrant.
bit.ly
January 21, 2026 at 9:32 PM
BREAKING: Immigration officers are asserting sweeping power to enter homes without a judge’s warrant, a memo obtained by AP says.
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January 21, 2026 at 6:17 PM
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We had a great time at the 44TH Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco. 💭 Even though this was a healthcare conference, it provided a lot of networking opportunities for ag biotech.
#Biocom #agriculture #biotech #WuXi
#Biocom #agriculture #biotech #WuXi
January 20, 2026 at 7:08 PM
We had a great time at the 44TH Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco. 💭 Even though this was a healthcare conference, it provided a lot of networking opportunities for ag biotech.
#Biocom #agriculture #biotech #WuXi
#Biocom #agriculture #biotech #WuXi
Reflecting on JPM week in San Francisco. Even though this is a healthcare conference, it provides lot of networking opportunities for Ag biotech too. Some overlaps are AI & Biotech R&D. Some of the networking event had a really great view I had to share.
#CLSI #Biocom #PropelX #AI #agriculture
#CLSI #Biocom #PropelX #AI #agriculture
January 17, 2026 at 12:38 AM
Reflecting on JPM week in San Francisco. Even though this is a healthcare conference, it provides lot of networking opportunities for Ag biotech too. Some overlaps are AI & Biotech R&D. Some of the networking event had a really great view I had to share.
#CLSI #Biocom #PropelX #AI #agriculture
#CLSI #Biocom #PropelX #AI #agriculture
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Everyone is aware of the unmatched strength and power of composites in engineering. What if we applied the composite concept to the #biopesticide market for agricultural #pestcontrol? ➡️ ow.ly/B0pN50XYaZy
#ecofriendly #pheromones #nematodes #biocontrol
#ecofriendly #pheromones #nematodes #biocontrol
January 16, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Everyone is aware of the unmatched strength and power of composites in engineering. What if we applied the composite concept to the #biopesticide market for agricultural #pestcontrol? ➡️ ow.ly/B0pN50XYaZy
#ecofriendly #pheromones #nematodes #biocontrol
#ecofriendly #pheromones #nematodes #biocontrol
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Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth at the Seed Central 9th Innovators Showcase at UC Davis last week! We had a fantastic time sharing Pheronym’s story!
#agriculture #biocontrol #pestcontrol #soilhealth
#agriculture #biocontrol #pestcontrol #soilhealth
January 15, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth at the Seed Central 9th Innovators Showcase at UC Davis last week! We had a fantastic time sharing Pheronym’s story!
#agriculture #biocontrol #pestcontrol #soilhealth
#agriculture #biocontrol #pestcontrol #soilhealth
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You will not see a clearer message that the United States government wishes to kill huge numbers of people.
Breaking News: The EPA will stop considering lives saved when setting pollution limits and instead calculate only the cost to businesses.
E.P.A. to Stop Considering Lives Saved by Limiting Air Pollution
In a reversal, the agency plans to calculate only the cost to industry when setting pollution limits, and not the monetary value of saving human lives, documents show.
nyti.ms
January 12, 2026 at 6:56 PM
You will not see a clearer message that the United States government wishes to kill huge numbers of people.
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📣The #whitefly has a diverse host range that includes many economically important crops. Pheromone-enhanced beneficial nematodes increase mortality of whitefly adults by 79% and nymphs by 94%, with fewer nematodes ➡️ ow.ly/NxM450XVAYN
#pheromone #nematodes #pestcontrol
#pheromone #nematodes #pestcontrol
January 12, 2026 at 3:45 PM
📣The #whitefly has a diverse host range that includes many economically important crops. Pheromone-enhanced beneficial nematodes increase mortality of whitefly adults by 79% and nymphs by 94%, with fewer nematodes ➡️ ow.ly/NxM450XVAYN
#pheromone #nematodes #pestcontrol
#pheromone #nematodes #pestcontrol
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We had a great time sharing Pheronym’s story, learning about new tech, reconnecting and making new connections with the regional and international startups and companies at the Seed Central 9th Innovators Showcase at UC Davis yesterday.
#biocontrol #pestcontrol #soilhealth
#biocontrol #pestcontrol #soilhealth
January 9, 2026 at 9:21 PM
We had a great time sharing Pheronym’s story, learning about new tech, reconnecting and making new connections with the regional and international startups and companies at the Seed Central 9th Innovators Showcase at UC Davis yesterday.
#biocontrol #pestcontrol #soilhealth
#biocontrol #pestcontrol #soilhealth
We had a great time sharing @pheronym’s story, learning about new technologies, reconnecting and making new connections with the regional and international startups and companies at the Seed Central 9th Innovators Showcase at UC Davis yesterday.
#agriculture #pest #soilhealth #croprotection #seed
#agriculture #pest #soilhealth #croprotection #seed
January 9, 2026 at 6:50 PM
We had a great time sharing @pheronym’s story, learning about new technologies, reconnecting and making new connections with the regional and international startups and companies at the Seed Central 9th Innovators Showcase at UC Davis yesterday.
#agriculture #pest #soilhealth #croprotection #seed
#agriculture #pest #soilhealth #croprotection #seed
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Excited to announce that @drfatmakaplan.bsky.social will be presenting at the 9th Innovators Showcase at @ucdavis.bsky.social on Jan 8.
➡️ Visit our booth to learn about our technology and ask how to join us to revolutionize #soilhealth and agriculture #pestcontrol.
➡️ Visit our booth to learn about our technology and ask how to join us to revolutionize #soilhealth and agriculture #pestcontrol.
January 6, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Excited to announce that @drfatmakaplan.bsky.social will be presenting at the 9th Innovators Showcase at @ucdavis.bsky.social on Jan 8.
➡️ Visit our booth to learn about our technology and ask how to join us to revolutionize #soilhealth and agriculture #pestcontrol.
➡️ Visit our booth to learn about our technology and ask how to join us to revolutionize #soilhealth and agriculture #pestcontrol.