Verena Kohler
@verenakohler.bsky.social
Assistant professor at Umeå University 🇸🇪, leading @vkohler-lab.bsky.social, excited about ageing, proteostasis and interorganellar connectivity, married to @akohler-mito.bsky.social
https://www.vkohler-lab.com/
https://www.vkohler-lab.com/
Joined a panel at #KBCDays 🌱 Talking openly about challenges & opportunities in academia matters. It’s not an easy path—funding, supervision, independence—but honesty, preparation & great people make it meaningful. Still learning every day. #Academia #Mentorship
November 12, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Joined a panel at #KBCDays 🌱 Talking openly about challenges & opportunities in academia matters. It’s not an easy path—funding, supervision, independence—but honesty, preparation & great people make it meaningful. Still learning every day. #Academia #Mentorship
Talking face-to-face followed by clear documentation, which is approved by all parties, is my personal key to making the team work TOGETHER.
This is not about bureaucracy—it’s about creating a low-barrier way to address challenges before they become problems.
This is not about bureaucracy—it’s about creating a low-barrier way to address challenges before they become problems.
Clear #Communication – Why We Invest in It
#Team #Leadership #KohlerProteostasisLab
www.vkohler-lab.com/news/clear-c...
#Team #Leadership #KohlerProteostasisLab
www.vkohler-lab.com/news/clear-c...
November 5, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Talking face-to-face followed by clear documentation, which is approved by all parties, is my personal key to making the team work TOGETHER.
This is not about bureaucracy—it’s about creating a low-barrier way to address challenges before they become problems.
This is not about bureaucracy—it’s about creating a low-barrier way to address challenges before they become problems.
Expanding the FAST platform from yeast to infection biology—ready for new challenges and collaborations!
🔗 www.vkohler-lab.com/news/steppin...
#InfectionBiology #FASTplatform #TeamScience #Collaboration #KohlerProteostasisLab
🔗 www.vkohler-lab.com/news/steppin...
#InfectionBiology #FASTplatform #TeamScience #Collaboration #KohlerProteostasisLab
November 4, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Expanding the FAST platform from yeast to infection biology—ready for new challenges and collaborations!
🔗 www.vkohler-lab.com/news/steppin...
#InfectionBiology #FASTplatform #TeamScience #Collaboration #KohlerProteostasisLab
🔗 www.vkohler-lab.com/news/steppin...
#InfectionBiology #FASTplatform #TeamScience #Collaboration #KohlerProteostasisLab
We just launched our largest #FASTplatform screen yet and had the honor of presenting it to #Kempestiftelserna and #UmeåUniversity! Curious about the story behind the robot? Read more 👉
www.vkohler-lab.com/news/from-co...
#ResearchJourney #TeamScience
www.vkohler-lab.com/news/from-co...
#ResearchJourney #TeamScience
October 28, 2025 at 9:37 AM
We just launched our largest #FASTplatform screen yet and had the honor of presenting it to #Kempestiftelserna and #UmeåUniversity! Curious about the story behind the robot? Read more 👉
www.vkohler-lab.com/news/from-co...
#ResearchJourney #TeamScience
www.vkohler-lab.com/news/from-co...
#ResearchJourney #TeamScience
October 16, 2025 at 12:17 PM
🎉 Excited to welcome Karl Poncha, PhD, our first postdoc!
He’ll explore proteostasis in aging, combining bioinformatics + screening—a perfect match for our FAST platform and mission to understand the ageing chaperome.
#PostdocLife #Proteostasis #AgingResearch #Bioinformatics #KohlerLab
He’ll explore proteostasis in aging, combining bioinformatics + screening—a perfect match for our FAST platform and mission to understand the ageing chaperome.
#PostdocLife #Proteostasis #AgingResearch #Bioinformatics #KohlerLab
October 14, 2025 at 11:18 AM
🎉 Excited to welcome Karl Poncha, PhD, our first postdoc!
He’ll explore proteostasis in aging, combining bioinformatics + screening—a perfect match for our FAST platform and mission to understand the ageing chaperome.
#PostdocLife #Proteostasis #AgingResearch #Bioinformatics #KohlerLab
He’ll explore proteostasis in aging, combining bioinformatics + screening—a perfect match for our FAST platform and mission to understand the ageing chaperome.
#PostdocLife #Proteostasis #AgingResearch #Bioinformatics #KohlerLab
Years of dreaming, one year of planning, one year of building, optimizing, and running — and now, FAST is here
Officially launching our #FASTplatform
www.vkohler-lab.com/news/introdu...
Officially launching our #FASTplatform
www.vkohler-lab.com/news/introdu...
September 16, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Years of dreaming, one year of planning, one year of building, optimizing, and running — and now, FAST is here
Officially launching our #FASTplatform
www.vkohler-lab.com/news/introdu...
Officially launching our #FASTplatform
www.vkohler-lab.com/news/introdu...
Speaking openly can trigger ugly reactions
#AcademicKindness #OwnExperiences
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#AcademicKindness #OwnExperiences
vkohler-lab.com/news/dealing...
September 2, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Speaking openly can trigger ugly reactions
#AcademicKindness #OwnExperiences
vkohler-lab.com/news/dealing...
#AcademicKindness #OwnExperiences
vkohler-lab.com/news/dealing...
As a young PI, I've been and am still learning how to build a more sustainable and balanced academic life.
Sharing some thoughts and experiences in this blog post—hoping it resonates with others on a similar path. 🌿 #WorkLifeBalance #AcademicJourney
www.vkohler-lab.com/news/work-li...
Sharing some thoughts and experiences in this blog post—hoping it resonates with others on a similar path. 🌿 #WorkLifeBalance #AcademicJourney
www.vkohler-lab.com/news/work-li...
August 19, 2025 at 12:44 PM
As a young PI, I've been and am still learning how to build a more sustainable and balanced academic life.
Sharing some thoughts and experiences in this blog post—hoping it resonates with others on a similar path. 🌿 #WorkLifeBalance #AcademicJourney
www.vkohler-lab.com/news/work-li...
Sharing some thoughts and experiences in this blog post—hoping it resonates with others on a similar path. 🌿 #WorkLifeBalance #AcademicJourney
www.vkohler-lab.com/news/work-li...
Come work with us!
We’re recruiting a postdoc for a collaborative project between the Kohler Proteostasis Lab & Kohler Mito Lab.
This opportunity comes with dedicated research funding and an extra budget for professional development.
🔗 Apply here: www.vkohler-lab.com/join-our-team
We’re recruiting a postdoc for a collaborative project between the Kohler Proteostasis Lab & Kohler Mito Lab.
This opportunity comes with dedicated research funding and an extra budget for professional development.
🔗 Apply here: www.vkohler-lab.com/join-our-team
August 6, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Come work with us!
We’re recruiting a postdoc for a collaborative project between the Kohler Proteostasis Lab & Kohler Mito Lab.
This opportunity comes with dedicated research funding and an extra budget for professional development.
🔗 Apply here: www.vkohler-lab.com/join-our-team
We’re recruiting a postdoc for a collaborative project between the Kohler Proteostasis Lab & Kohler Mito Lab.
This opportunity comes with dedicated research funding and an extra budget for professional development.
🔗 Apply here: www.vkohler-lab.com/join-our-team
We just added poster design tips to our homepage!
After a fun session with our teams, we share what works (and what doesn’t) when designing posters.
No need to reinvent the wheel — check it out:
vkohler-lab.com/resources
#ScientificPosters #LabLife #ScienceCommunication
After a fun session with our teams, we share what works (and what doesn’t) when designing posters.
No need to reinvent the wheel — check it out:
vkohler-lab.com/resources
#ScientificPosters #LabLife #ScienceCommunication
July 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM
We just added poster design tips to our homepage!
After a fun session with our teams, we share what works (and what doesn’t) when designing posters.
No need to reinvent the wheel — check it out:
vkohler-lab.com/resources
#ScientificPosters #LabLife #ScienceCommunication
After a fun session with our teams, we share what works (and what doesn’t) when designing posters.
No need to reinvent the wheel — check it out:
vkohler-lab.com/resources
#ScientificPosters #LabLife #ScienceCommunication
#Postdoc – #ExcellenceByChoice programme!
Our lab & the Kohler Mito lab are seeking researchers to study specialized mitoribosomes under stress & ageing.
Apply by Aug 17
👉https://www.vkohler-lab.com/join-our-team
#ExcellenceByChoice #Mitochondria #Ageing #Proteostasis
Our lab & the Kohler Mito lab are seeking researchers to study specialized mitoribosomes under stress & ageing.
Apply by Aug 17
👉https://www.vkohler-lab.com/join-our-team
#ExcellenceByChoice #Mitochondria #Ageing #Proteostasis
June 23, 2025 at 8:04 PM
I am honored to receive the "Terminens Ros" award from Biomedicine students at Umeå University, marking a significant milestone in my teaching journey and motivating me to continue improving and inspiring my students. www.vkohler-lab.com/news/termine...
June 13, 2025 at 1:47 PM
I am honored to receive the "Terminens Ros" award from Biomedicine students at Umeå University, marking a significant milestone in my teaching journey and motivating me to continue improving and inspiring my students. www.vkohler-lab.com/news/termine...
#PostdocOpportunity
We are in the final days - deadline: May 30
More info - see below or via verena.kohler@umu.se
We are in the final days - deadline: May 30
More info - see below or via verena.kohler@umu.se
#Postdoc #Opportunity in the #KohlerProteostasisLab.
Deadline: May 30
Details: www.vkohler-lab.com/join-our-team
Looking forward to receiving your application!
What we stand for:
#STEM #Science #Support #ProfessionalDevelopment #AcademicKindness #DynamicTeam
Deadline: May 30
Details: www.vkohler-lab.com/join-our-team
Looking forward to receiving your application!
What we stand for:
#STEM #Science #Support #ProfessionalDevelopment #AcademicKindness #DynamicTeam
May 26, 2025 at 3:49 PM
#PostdocOpportunity
We are in the final days - deadline: May 30
More info - see below or via verena.kohler@umu.se
We are in the final days - deadline: May 30
More info - see below or via verena.kohler@umu.se
May 21, 2025 at 7:52 PM
What is #AcademicKindness and why does it matter to me?
Some thoughts in the light of next week's #EuropeanMentalHealthWeek
www.vkohler-lab.com/news/what-is...
Some thoughts in the light of next week's #EuropeanMentalHealthWeek
www.vkohler-lab.com/news/what-is...
What Is Academic Kindness—and Why Does It Matter to Me? — Kohler Proteostasis Lab
In light of Mental Health Awareness Week (starting May 19), I’ve been reflecting more deeply on what academic kindness really looks like in day-to-day practice.
www.vkohler-lab.com
May 14, 2025 at 11:07 AM
What is #AcademicKindness and why does it matter to me?
Some thoughts in the light of next week's #EuropeanMentalHealthWeek
www.vkohler-lab.com/news/what-is...
Some thoughts in the light of next week's #EuropeanMentalHealthWeek
www.vkohler-lab.com/news/what-is...
#Postdoc #Opportunity in the #KohlerProteostasisLab.
Deadline: May 30
Details: www.vkohler-lab.com/join-our-team
Looking forward to receiving your application!
What we stand for:
#STEM #Science #Support #ProfessionalDevelopment #AcademicKindness #DynamicTeam
Deadline: May 30
Details: www.vkohler-lab.com/join-our-team
Looking forward to receiving your application!
What we stand for:
#STEM #Science #Support #ProfessionalDevelopment #AcademicKindness #DynamicTeam
May 13, 2025 at 6:57 AM
#Postdoc #Opportunity in the #KohlerProteostasisLab.
Deadline: May 30
Details: www.vkohler-lab.com/join-our-team
Looking forward to receiving your application!
What we stand for:
#STEM #Science #Support #ProfessionalDevelopment #AcademicKindness #DynamicTeam
Deadline: May 30
Details: www.vkohler-lab.com/join-our-team
Looking forward to receiving your application!
What we stand for:
#STEM #Science #Support #ProfessionalDevelopment #AcademicKindness #DynamicTeam
🔬 Hiring: Postdoctoral Fellow
Seeking a bioinformatician/screening expert to be part of our team running genome‑wide screens, building data‑integration pipelines & validating hits in higher organisms.
🌱 2‑yr fellowship with tailored mentorship, leadership & science‑communication training
Seeking a bioinformatician/screening expert to be part of our team running genome‑wide screens, building data‑integration pipelines & validating hits in higher organisms.
🌱 2‑yr fellowship with tailored mentorship, leadership & science‑communication training
April 18, 2025 at 8:03 AM
🔬 Hiring: Postdoctoral Fellow
Seeking a bioinformatician/screening expert to be part of our team running genome‑wide screens, building data‑integration pipelines & validating hits in higher organisms.
🌱 2‑yr fellowship with tailored mentorship, leadership & science‑communication training
Seeking a bioinformatician/screening expert to be part of our team running genome‑wide screens, building data‑integration pipelines & validating hits in higher organisms.
🌱 2‑yr fellowship with tailored mentorship, leadership & science‑communication training
Flying home after two exciting events at my Alma Mater UniGraz
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#FirstTimePanelMember #Invitation #AcademicKindness #Workshop
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#FirstTimePanelMember #Invitation #AcademicKindness #Workshop
April 18, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Flying home after two exciting events at my Alma Mater UniGraz
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research-careers-campus.uni-graz.at/de/neuigkeit...
#FirstTimePanelMember #Invitation #AcademicKindness #Workshop
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research-careers-campus.uni-graz.at/de/neuigkeit...
#FirstTimePanelMember #Invitation #AcademicKindness #Workshop
Just completed a fantastic course on resolving conflicts in research by #LeadershipSculptor!
Conflicts drain energy, but now I have tools to handle them constructively. Clear communication and respect are key for high-performing teamS
#Leadership #ConflictResolution #TeamBuilding #AcademicKindness
Conflicts drain energy, but now I have tools to handle them constructively. Clear communication and respect are key for high-performing teamS
#Leadership #ConflictResolution #TeamBuilding #AcademicKindness
January 28, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Just completed a fantastic course on resolving conflicts in research by #LeadershipSculptor!
Conflicts drain energy, but now I have tools to handle them constructively. Clear communication and respect are key for high-performing teamS
#Leadership #ConflictResolution #TeamBuilding #AcademicKindness
Conflicts drain energy, but now I have tools to handle them constructively. Clear communication and respect are key for high-performing teamS
#Leadership #ConflictResolution #TeamBuilding #AcademicKindness
Rollercoaster 2024 has ended - my first full year as a professor. Filled with challenges, and I know there’s still a lot to learn. In 2025, I hope to work towards a healthy work-life balance, and enjoy the wild nature here in northern Sweden.
Wishing everyone a wonderful start to the new year!
Wishing everyone a wonderful start to the new year!
January 1, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Rollercoaster 2024 has ended - my first full year as a professor. Filled with challenges, and I know there’s still a lot to learn. In 2025, I hope to work towards a healthy work-life balance, and enjoy the wild nature here in northern Sweden.
Wishing everyone a wonderful start to the new year!
Wishing everyone a wonderful start to the new year!
Very happy to receive continuing support from the Konung Gustaf V:s och Drottning Victorias Stiftelse!
This is a positive way to end this roller-coaster academic year!
#Grateful #ResearchSupport #HighThroughputScreening #AcademicSuccess #EndOfYear #FutureGoals
This is a positive way to end this roller-coaster academic year!
#Grateful #ResearchSupport #HighThroughputScreening #AcademicSuccess #EndOfYear #FutureGoals
December 19, 2024 at 12:21 PM
Very happy to receive continuing support from the Konung Gustaf V:s och Drottning Victorias Stiftelse!
This is a positive way to end this roller-coaster academic year!
#Grateful #ResearchSupport #HighThroughputScreening #AcademicSuccess #EndOfYear #FutureGoals
This is a positive way to end this roller-coaster academic year!
#Grateful #ResearchSupport #HighThroughputScreening #AcademicSuccess #EndOfYear #FutureGoals
Just attended my first #Luciaträff with #Forskaraspiranterna
Great evening with dinner, inspiring talks and diploma ceremony for our final-year summer aspirants. Thanks to everyone involved!
Looking forward to the new #ForskaraspiranternaYear!
#Science #UmeåUniversity #TalkingScience #Outreach
Great evening with dinner, inspiring talks and diploma ceremony for our final-year summer aspirants. Thanks to everyone involved!
Looking forward to the new #ForskaraspiranternaYear!
#Science #UmeåUniversity #TalkingScience #Outreach
December 9, 2024 at 7:03 PM
Just attended my first #Luciaträff with #Forskaraspiranterna
Great evening with dinner, inspiring talks and diploma ceremony for our final-year summer aspirants. Thanks to everyone involved!
Looking forward to the new #ForskaraspiranternaYear!
#Science #UmeåUniversity #TalkingScience #Outreach
Great evening with dinner, inspiring talks and diploma ceremony for our final-year summer aspirants. Thanks to everyone involved!
Looking forward to the new #ForskaraspiranternaYear!
#Science #UmeåUniversity #TalkingScience #Outreach
YEAST, ROBOTS, AND SNOW – MY FIRST YEAR AS A PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR IN NORTHERN SWEDEN
I really liked writing this blog about my journey as a #PI
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I really liked writing this blog about my journey as a #PI
ucmrblogg.umu.se/yeast-robots...
Yeast, robots, and snow – My first year as a principal investigator in Northern Sweden – UCMR-blogg
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December 5, 2024 at 1:52 PM
YEAST, ROBOTS, AND SNOW – MY FIRST YEAR AS A PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR IN NORTHERN SWEDEN
I really liked writing this blog about my journey as a #PI
ucmrblogg.umu.se/yeast-robots...
I really liked writing this blog about my journey as a #PI
ucmrblogg.umu.se/yeast-robots...
Having one of these robots has been a dream since I started with yeast
Now I loooove being back at the bench, collaborating with our new robotic friend
This custom-built guy came after one year of planning
#LabLife #ExcitingTimes #NewPI
Now I loooove being back at the bench, collaborating with our new robotic friend
This custom-built guy came after one year of planning
#LabLife #ExcitingTimes #NewPI
Our new everyday lab routine
Soo excited for the first screening results
#YeastScreening #HighThroughput #NewToy #Automation #Robotics
Soo excited for the first screening results
#YeastScreening #HighThroughput #NewToy #Automation #Robotics
December 4, 2024 at 3:47 PM
Having one of these robots has been a dream since I started with yeast
Now I loooove being back at the bench, collaborating with our new robotic friend
This custom-built guy came after one year of planning
#LabLife #ExcitingTimes #NewPI
Now I loooove being back at the bench, collaborating with our new robotic friend
This custom-built guy came after one year of planning
#LabLife #ExcitingTimes #NewPI