Sara Branco
@sbranco.bsky.social
Associate Professor at the University of Colorado Denver. Fungal adaptation and everything related.
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We're looking for a PhD student! If you're interested in #fungal #genomics & #TEs, meiotic drive, or pathogens, please consider applying. The project is about toxin/antidote genes in the human fungal pathogen A. fumigatus. uu.varbi.com/en/what:job/...
November 19, 2025 at 9:20 AM
We're looking for a PhD student! If you're interested in #fungal #genomics & #TEs, meiotic drive, or pathogens, please consider applying. The project is about toxin/antidote genes in the human fungal pathogen A. fumigatus. uu.varbi.com/en/what:job/...
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NSF is open again!
A few comments:
*Please be patient.
During a shutdown NSF employees cannot open computers or respond to emails.
*Merit review will continue. However panels won’t resume until after Dec 8th.
*POs remain excited and committed to advancing science and the scientific workforce.
A few comments:
*Please be patient.
During a shutdown NSF employees cannot open computers or respond to emails.
*Merit review will continue. However panels won’t resume until after Dec 8th.
*POs remain excited and committed to advancing science and the scientific workforce.
November 13, 2025 at 5:58 PM
NSF is open again!
A few comments:
*Please be patient.
During a shutdown NSF employees cannot open computers or respond to emails.
*Merit review will continue. However panels won’t resume until after Dec 8th.
*POs remain excited and committed to advancing science and the scientific workforce.
A few comments:
*Please be patient.
During a shutdown NSF employees cannot open computers or respond to emails.
*Merit review will continue. However panels won’t resume until after Dec 8th.
*POs remain excited and committed to advancing science and the scientific workforce.
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I have an opening for a postdoctoral position in my Laboratory of Fungal Ecology and Evolution at the Biology Centre CAS, Institute of Entomology, in České Budějovice, Czechia. www.dannyhaelewaters.com/opening-for-... #LFEE #postdoc #hiring
Opening for a postdoctoral position in my lab
We are inviting applications for a postdoctoral researcher to support the Laboratory of Fungal Ecology and Evolution, and join our project studying obligatory multitrophic interactions. Project Ove…
www.dannyhaelewaters.com
October 29, 2025 at 10:51 AM
I have an opening for a postdoctoral position in my Laboratory of Fungal Ecology and Evolution at the Biology Centre CAS, Institute of Entomology, in České Budějovice, Czechia. www.dannyhaelewaters.com/opening-for-... #LFEE #postdoc #hiring
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We have a new paper out in Molecular Ecology, led by @devinbendixsen.bsky.social ! Reproductive isolation due to divergent ecological selection is accompanied by vast genomic instability in experimentally evolved yeast populations onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
September 18, 2025 at 8:56 AM
We have a new paper out in Molecular Ecology, led by @devinbendixsen.bsky.social ! Reproductive isolation due to divergent ecological selection is accompanied by vast genomic instability in experimentally evolved yeast populations onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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I have open position for a postdoctoral research associate in my lab. Additional information and how to apply: tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TAMUCC...
September 15, 2025 at 10:22 PM
I have open position for a postdoctoral research associate in my lab. Additional information and how to apply: tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TAMUCC...
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I started this #Mycologists Starter Pack, aiming to get all professional fungal researchers on BlueSky in one place. DM if you want to be added.
go.bsky.app/UMrVSsp
go.bsky.app/UMrVSsp
September 1, 2025 at 1:43 AM
I started this #Mycologists Starter Pack, aiming to get all professional fungal researchers on BlueSky in one place. DM if you want to be added.
go.bsky.app/UMrVSsp
go.bsky.app/UMrVSsp
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AFGE Local 3403 President Jesus Soriano joined Rep. Zoe Lofgren and AFGE National President Everett Kelley to highlight the damage being done to NSF by the Trump Administration and discuss a letter sent to Congresswomen Lofgren signed by 150 NSF employees
#SaveNSF #SaveScience #FundNSF
#SaveNSF #SaveScience #FundNSF
July 22, 2025 at 10:07 PM
AFGE Local 3403 President Jesus Soriano joined Rep. Zoe Lofgren and AFGE National President Everett Kelley to highlight the damage being done to NSF by the Trump Administration and discuss a letter sent to Congresswomen Lofgren signed by 150 NSF employees
#SaveNSF #SaveScience #FundNSF
#SaveNSF #SaveScience #FundNSF
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Inspired and overwhelmed after SuilluCamp No.1 - amazing science, nearly 50 attendees, and an outline for a new strategic plan for the International Suillus Consortium. I *could not be* more grateful for this community, or more excited for what we’re building together. Thank you #TeamSlime!
June 29, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Inspired and overwhelmed after SuilluCamp No.1 - amazing science, nearly 50 attendees, and an outline for a new strategic plan for the International Suillus Consortium. I *could not be* more grateful for this community, or more excited for what we’re building together. Thank you #TeamSlime!
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Late-breaking workshop news! The NSF will be offering an information session to discuss new and ongoing programs and the merit review process. Registration is free. More information here:
www.xcdsystem.com/evolution/pr...
#Evol2025
www.xcdsystem.com/evolution/pr...
#Evol2025
Evolution 2025
www.xcdsystem.com
June 12, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Late-breaking workshop news! The NSF will be offering an information session to discuss new and ongoing programs and the merit review process. Registration is free. More information here:
www.xcdsystem.com/evolution/pr...
#Evol2025
www.xcdsystem.com/evolution/pr...
#Evol2025
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We are looking for a Postdoc in the LaBella Lab!
Do you love fungi 🍄, genetics 🧬and bioinformatics 💻 - then this might be a good fit for you!
jobs.charlotte.edu/postings/63307
Applications accepted through July 1
Do you love fungi 🍄, genetics 🧬and bioinformatics 💻 - then this might be a good fit for you!
jobs.charlotte.edu/postings/63307
Applications accepted through July 1
June 4, 2025 at 1:18 PM
We are looking for a Postdoc in the LaBella Lab!
Do you love fungi 🍄, genetics 🧬and bioinformatics 💻 - then this might be a good fit for you!
jobs.charlotte.edu/postings/63307
Applications accepted through July 1
Do you love fungi 🍄, genetics 🧬and bioinformatics 💻 - then this might be a good fit for you!
jobs.charlotte.edu/postings/63307
Applications accepted through July 1
Important and timely work from the Mycological Society of America.
imafungus.pensoft.net/article/1556...
IMA Fungus has just published a summary of the work of the MSA DEI committee over the past decade. The authors prefer to stay anonymous. The IMA has also established a committee to promote diversity, equality and inclusion among mycologists at a global scale.
IMA Fungus has just published a summary of the work of the MSA DEI committee over the past decade. The authors prefer to stay anonymous. The IMA has also established a committee to promote diversity, equality and inclusion among mycologists at a global scale.
10 years of advancing diversity within the Mycological Society of America
Like most Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields, mycology has been dominated by white male scientists, while representation of marginalised groups (e.g., women, persons from ...
imafungus.pensoft.net
May 28, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Important and timely work from the Mycological Society of America.
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Tomorrow is NSF's 75th anniversary. 😪
May 9, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Tomorrow is NSF's 75th anniversary. 😪
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I am extremely pleased to share this feature articulating why I have lost my sanity lately. www.science.org/content/arti...
U.S. scientists’ lives and careers are being upended. Here are five of their stories
As the second Trump administration sends U.S. science into upheaval, countless researchers are fighting for their futures
www.science.org
May 3, 2025 at 10:23 PM
I am extremely pleased to share this feature articulating why I have lost my sanity lately. www.science.org/content/arti...
#SaveNSF working to save funding for scientific grants through the U.S. National Science Foundation. Join in and distribute widely! www.savensf.com
Home | Savensf
www.savensf.com
May 3, 2025 at 1:33 AM
#SaveNSF working to save funding for scientific grants through the U.S. National Science Foundation. Join in and distribute widely! www.savensf.com
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Why is the U.S. National Science Foundation important?
Please share your stories!
Use the hashtags #WithoutNSF or #WithoutScience
Please share your stories!
Use the hashtags #WithoutNSF or #WithoutScience
April 25, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Why is the U.S. National Science Foundation important?
Please share your stories!
Use the hashtags #WithoutNSF or #WithoutScience
Please share your stories!
Use the hashtags #WithoutNSF or #WithoutScience
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For early-career scientists (postdocs, Assist. Profs) - a fun 6-day workshop on grant writing in the mountains of Virginia.
Think, write, hike, and interact with colleagues.
What’s not to love?
Workshop Dates: July 20 - 26, 2025
Deadline to register: July 6
mlbs.virginia.edu/grant-writin...
Think, write, hike, and interact with colleagues.
What’s not to love?
Workshop Dates: July 20 - 26, 2025
Deadline to register: July 6
mlbs.virginia.edu/grant-writin...
Grant Writing Workshop | Mountain Lake Biological Station, U.Va.
mlbs.virginia.edu
March 22, 2025 at 8:07 PM
For early-career scientists (postdocs, Assist. Profs) - a fun 6-day workshop on grant writing in the mountains of Virginia.
Think, write, hike, and interact with colleagues.
What’s not to love?
Workshop Dates: July 20 - 26, 2025
Deadline to register: July 6
mlbs.virginia.edu/grant-writin...
Think, write, hike, and interact with colleagues.
What’s not to love?
Workshop Dates: July 20 - 26, 2025
Deadline to register: July 6
mlbs.virginia.edu/grant-writin...
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NSF plans to reinstate all probationary employees who were fired on 18 Feb!
NSF’s decision. 👏🏻👏🏻❤️
NSF’s decision. 👏🏻👏🏻❤️
March 3, 2025 at 2:33 PM
NSF plans to reinstate all probationary employees who were fired on 18 Feb!
NSF’s decision. 👏🏻👏🏻❤️
NSF’s decision. 👏🏻👏🏻❤️
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Upon learning that yesterday would be my last day as a program officer at the National Science Foundation, I shared this parting message with my colleagues. The next few months will be frenetic and stressful for them. Here are some things that you can do to help them with the mission ahead. (1)
February 19, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Upon learning that yesterday would be my last day as a program officer at the National Science Foundation, I shared this parting message with my colleagues. The next few months will be frenetic and stressful for them. Here are some things that you can do to help them with the mission ahead. (1)
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Jan 1, and my first day as an Asst. Professor at Berkeley. The lab opens in just a few weeks and I am currently staffing at all levels- www.lotuslofgren.com/new-page-1
Join our team — The Lofgren Lab
www.lotuslofgren.com
January 1, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Jan 1, and my first day as an Asst. Professor at Berkeley. The lab opens in just a few weeks and I am currently staffing at all levels- www.lotuslofgren.com/new-page-1
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Thrilled to have our recent review on giant #fungal #transposons, called Starships, featured on the cover of Trends in Genetics! Accompanied by some fantastic artwork! With @mycomile.bsky.social. www.cell.com/trends/genet...
December 3, 2024 at 10:02 AM
Thrilled to have our recent review on giant #fungal #transposons, called Starships, featured on the cover of Trends in Genetics! Accompanied by some fantastic artwork! With @mycomile.bsky.social. www.cell.com/trends/genet...
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Are you as excited about the Fungarium Sequencing Project as we are?! 🍄🧬 If so you’re in luck, we are looking for applicants in three different roles; Taxonomists, Sampling Leads, and Sampling Assistants. Check out the Kew Vacancies page to apply: tinyurl.com/56rwx5ha
May 25, 2024 at 5:42 AM
Are you as excited about the Fungarium Sequencing Project as we are?! 🍄🧬 If so you’re in luck, we are looking for applicants in three different roles; Taxonomists, Sampling Leads, and Sampling Assistants. Check out the Kew Vacancies page to apply: tinyurl.com/56rwx5ha
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For the NSF DEB community - see the new solicitation for the core programs.
What’s to note?
SG (Small Grants) changed to STAR - new acronym with more $, now $400k. Great for theory, synthesis, postdoc initiated ideas, etc. Only 10 pages too.
new.nsf.gov/funding/oppo...
What’s to note?
SG (Small Grants) changed to STAR - new acronym with more $, now $400k. Great for theory, synthesis, postdoc initiated ideas, etc. Only 10 pages too.
new.nsf.gov/funding/oppo...
Division of Environmental Biology
new.nsf.gov
February 16, 2024 at 6:38 PM
For the NSF DEB community - see the new solicitation for the core programs.
What’s to note?
SG (Small Grants) changed to STAR - new acronym with more $, now $400k. Great for theory, synthesis, postdoc initiated ideas, etc. Only 10 pages too.
new.nsf.gov/funding/oppo...
What’s to note?
SG (Small Grants) changed to STAR - new acronym with more $, now $400k. Great for theory, synthesis, postdoc initiated ideas, etc. Only 10 pages too.
new.nsf.gov/funding/oppo...
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Interested in living and working in Yosemite NP this summer? Do you like working outside with beautiful plants (#Monkeyflowers)?!?! Are you interested in ecology and evolution? Then apply to be a field technician in my lab this spring/summer 2024!!!! Please Repost!!!
#Mimuluspropaganda
#Mimuluspropaganda
January 30, 2024 at 4:53 PM
Interested in living and working in Yosemite NP this summer? Do you like working outside with beautiful plants (#Monkeyflowers)?!?! Are you interested in ecology and evolution? Then apply to be a field technician in my lab this spring/summer 2024!!!! Please Repost!!!
#Mimuluspropaganda
#Mimuluspropaganda
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On AI and the NSF merit review process. new.nsf.gov/news/notice-...
December 18, 2023 at 1:11 PM
On AI and the NSF merit review process. new.nsf.gov/news/notice-...