Dr. Adriana Torres-Ballesteros
@drimaria.bsky.social
🔬 Microbial Ecologist | Data Scientist @rothamsted | @IPCC scholar | Scientific Director at Mind The Microbes @mindthemicro 🇬🇧🇨🇴🇧🇷
📍London - Bogotá - São Paulo
📍London - Bogotá - São Paulo
Great to hear the talk from a visiting professor from South Africa with the MMEG team. Inspiring exchange on how plant microbiomes are studied across continents. 🌍🧬 #MicrobiomeResearch #GlobalCollaboration”
June 10, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Great to hear the talk from a visiting professor from South Africa with the MMEG team. Inspiring exchange on how plant microbiomes are studied across continents. 🌍🧬 #MicrobiomeResearch #GlobalCollaboration”
Busy times in the lab with the MMEG team, processing ~1000 rhizosphere samples from the Watkins collection. Exciting collaborative effort uncovering plant-microbe interactions at scale! @rothamsted.bsky.social
June 10, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Busy times in the lab with the MMEG team, processing ~1000 rhizosphere samples from the Watkins collection. Exciting collaborative effort uncovering plant-microbe interactions at scale! @rothamsted.bsky.social
A successful event organised by @rothamsted.bsky.social and the @uhertfordshireucu.bsky.social offered valuable insights into emerging bioscience technologies and industry trends. Highlights included an exceptional panel of women sharing diverse career paths in science
April 4, 2025 at 12:40 PM
A successful event organised by @rothamsted.bsky.social and the @uhertfordshireucu.bsky.social offered valuable insights into emerging bioscience technologies and industry trends. Highlights included an exceptional panel of women sharing diverse career paths in science
Turns out, you can hear the soil! Incredible day at the crop transition experiment in Rothamsted—learning from colleagues about sampling techniques and key scientific questions to enhance soil health. #SoilScience #RegenerativeAgriculture @rothamsted.bsky.social
March 25, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Turns out, you can hear the soil! Incredible day at the crop transition experiment in Rothamsted—learning from colleagues about sampling techniques and key scientific questions to enhance soil health. #SoilScience #RegenerativeAgriculture @rothamsted.bsky.social
Celebrating #InternationalWomensDay at @rothamsted.bsky.social with amazing speakers, inspiring action for gender equality in science and farming. Grateful for the work of @SpeakOutRev driving change for inclusive workplaces! #IWD2025 #WomenInSTEM #WomenInAg
March 12, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Celebrating #InternationalWomensDay at @rothamsted.bsky.social with amazing speakers, inspiring action for gender equality in science and farming. Grateful for the work of @SpeakOutRev driving change for inclusive workplaces! #IWD2025 #WomenInSTEM #WomenInAg
Exciting day at the animation training with Will at @rothamsted.bsky.social! Learning how to bring science to life through #Animation, #ScienceCommunication, and #Storytelling
February 26, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Exciting day at the animation training with Will at @rothamsted.bsky.social! Learning how to bring science to life through #Animation, #ScienceCommunication, and #Storytelling
Had a fantastic time speaking at @cafesci-harpenden.bsky.social Grateful for the chance to turn my talk into a conversation—I learned so much about what captures interest in climate change and microbial ecology research #climatechange @rothamsted.bsky.social @ipcc.bsky.social
February 18, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Had a fantastic time speaking at @cafesci-harpenden.bsky.social Grateful for the chance to turn my talk into a conversation—I learned so much about what captures interest in climate change and microbial ecology research #climatechange @rothamsted.bsky.social @ipcc.bsky.social
“Busy start to 2025! Freeze-drying soil samples from Wakelyns for PLFA analysis & DNA extraction, tackling plenty of admin, and squeezing in some fun at #FOG2025 Festival of Genomics in London. #SoilScience #Microbiology #Genomics #PLFA #DNAExtraction #Agroecology”
February 13, 2025 at 9:29 AM
“Busy start to 2025! Freeze-drying soil samples from Wakelyns for PLFA analysis & DNA extraction, tackling plenty of admin, and squeezing in some fun at #FOG2025 Festival of Genomics in London. #SoilScience #Microbiology #Genomics #PLFA #DNAExtraction #Agroecology”
Last December, we wrapped up the year with more training on the X-ray CT scanner, attended the MMEG meeting in Southampton, and organised social activities for Early Career Researchers, including making Christmas decorations. #ECRSupport #SoilScience #XRayCT #ScienceCommunity #STEMEvents
January 21, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Last December, we wrapped up the year with more training on the X-ray CT scanner, attended the MMEG meeting in Southampton, and organised social activities for Early Career Researchers, including making Christmas decorations. #ECRSupport #SoilScience #XRayCT #ScienceCommunity #STEMEvents
In November, we held grant-writing training for Early Career Researchers at Rothamsted. Sampled at Wakelyns to explore agroforestry benefits and welcomed UKRI visitors to showcase how our X-ray CT scanner is unlocking soil’s secrets. #Agroforestry #SoilScience #ECRSupport @rothamsted.bsky.social
January 21, 2025 at 10:28 AM
In November, we held grant-writing training for Early Career Researchers at Rothamsted. Sampled at Wakelyns to explore agroforestry benefits and welcomed UKRI visitors to showcase how our X-ray CT scanner is unlocking soil’s secrets. #Agroforestry #SoilScience #ECRSupport @rothamsted.bsky.social
In October, I visited the Allerton Project to explore farmer engagement strategies. Used VGStudio to track roots in sand, processed soil samples with MMEG, and presented our X-ray CT scanner with Dr. Kamrun Suravi to visitors & Rothamsted teams. #SoilHealth #AgTech #XRayCT #ScienceInAction
January 21, 2025 at 10:14 AM
In October, I visited the Allerton Project to explore farmer engagement strategies. Used VGStudio to track roots in sand, processed soil samples with MMEG, and presented our X-ray CT scanner with Dr. Kamrun Suravi to visitors & Rothamsted teams. #SoilHealth #AgTech #XRayCT #ScienceInAction
In September, back in England, we joined Lates Night at the #ScienceMuseum, playing the BLAST game. Back in the lab, we continued our carbon sequestration experiments in collaboration with a visiting professor from Malaysia and the #biophysics team at @rothamsted.bsky.social #SMLates
January 16, 2025 at 1:12 PM
In September, back in England, we joined Lates Night at the #ScienceMuseum, playing the BLAST game. Back in the lab, we continued our carbon sequestration experiments in collaboration with a visiting professor from Malaysia and the #biophysics team at @rothamsted.bsky.social #SMLates
Last August, I presented at #ISME, the top conference for microbial ecologists, and a dream come true! It was my first ISME oral presentation. ISME’s first time in Africa made it extra special, as I spoke in the Microbial Ecology & #ClimateChange session. Grateful for the kind compliments on my talk
January 16, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Last August, I presented at #ISME, the top conference for microbial ecologists, and a dream come true! It was my first ISME oral presentation. ISME’s first time in Africa made it extra special, as I spoke in the Microbial Ecology & #ClimateChange session. Grateful for the kind compliments on my talk
In July, we had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Natalia Sierra from the University of Aveiro.We’re exploring the potential of synthetic microbial communities to boost crop yields. Check out these impressive bean #nodules from our #crop transition experiment, collected the same month after harvest!
December 28, 2024 at 11:57 AM
One of June’s highlights was our participation in Groundswell, where we engaged with farmers to discuss technologies for sustainable farming and shared, according to science, which soil features promote healthier, more resilient ecosystems. 🌱 #Groundswell2024 #Sustainability @rothamsted.bsky.social
December 28, 2024 at 12:01 AM
One of June’s highlights was our participation in Groundswell, where we engaged with farmers to discuss technologies for sustainable farming and shared, according to science, which soil features promote healthier, more resilient ecosystems. 🌱 #Groundswell2024 #Sustainability @rothamsted.bsky.social
In May, I chaired and presented at the Soil Sensing Workshop, met top IPCC leaders, and began building the Biosphere and Climate Resilience Network with collaborators at @uspoficial.bsky.social also learned how to collaborate with farmers to tackle climate change together. #ClimateAction #SoilHealth
December 23, 2024 at 4:02 PM
In May, I chaired and presented at the Soil Sensing Workshop, met top IPCC leaders, and began building the Biosphere and Climate Resilience Network with collaborators at @uspoficial.bsky.social also learned how to collaborate with farmers to tackle climate change together. #ClimateAction #SoilHealth
In April, we planted wheat seeds in tank experiments, tested a new bamboo 3D printer, explored exciting collaborations in Kenya, and assisted on supervising a PhD student investigating how plants communicate with soil bacteria. 🌱🌍🔬 #ScienceInAction #SoilHealth @sandracortes.bsky.social
December 23, 2024 at 2:58 PM
In April, we planted wheat seeds in tank experiments, tested a new bamboo 3D printer, explored exciting collaborations in Kenya, and assisted on supervising a PhD student investigating how plants communicate with soil bacteria. 🌱🌍🔬 #ScienceInAction #SoilHealth @sandracortes.bsky.social
In March, my undergraduate student from Colombia presented a poster on using #bacteria and #MachineLearning to remediate Chromium VI in the Bogotá River. We were also honored to chair Science Day at the University of Hertfordshire. 🌍💡 #Research #EnvironmentalScience
December 23, 2024 at 2:33 PM
In March, my undergraduate student from Colombia presented a poster on using #bacteria and #MachineLearning to remediate Chromium VI in the Bogotá River. We were also honored to chair Science Day at the University of Hertfordshire. 🌍💡 #Research #EnvironmentalScience
Back in February, I expanded my skill set as a microbial ecologist by diving into CT scanning to study soil structure and gas diffusion. I also completed full training in #VGStudio Max for data analysis—it’s such a powerful (and fun!) tool to work with!
December 18, 2024 at 6:04 PM
Back in February, I expanded my skill set as a microbial ecologist by diving into CT scanning to study soil structure and gas diffusion. I also completed full training in #VGStudio Max for data analysis—it’s such a powerful (and fun!) tool to work with!
In January, we had the privilege of hosting Professor Tissa Illangasekare, a key collaborator in the #SignalsInTheSoil project. Together, we’re exploring the dynamics of greenhouse gases in soil through groundbreaking large-scale experiments. #SoilScience #GHGResearch @rothamsted.bsky.social
December 18, 2024 at 10:16 AM
In January, we had the privilege of hosting Professor Tissa Illangasekare, a key collaborator in the #SignalsInTheSoil project. Together, we’re exploring the dynamics of greenhouse gases in soil through groundbreaking large-scale experiments. #SoilScience #GHGResearch @rothamsted.bsky.social
Latinos at #MMEG2024 🇲🇽🇨🇴🇨🇱 @unisouthampton.bsky.social @alejandra1909.bsky.social @matehg.bsky.social
December 17, 2024 at 4:59 PM
Latinos at #MMEG2024 🇲🇽🇨🇴🇨🇱 @unisouthampton.bsky.social @alejandra1909.bsky.social @matehg.bsky.social