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LaraVB
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👩‍🔬 PhD student in MedMicro at UKB and UniBonn | working on antibiotics, cell wall, Wolbachia, NTDs
📝 Section editor at Student Network for Open Science e.V.

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ORCID: 0000-0002-3066-1841
Greetings from the #GreatWallSymposium in beautiful Sicily! 🌊☀️ Inspiring talks, great people, and the perfect backdrop of sunshine and sea - science is even more fun with this view!
Check out poster 15 to learn about the cell wall mystery of #Wolbachia.

#GWS2025 #antibiotics #ScienceByTheSea
September 16, 2025 at 9:26 AM
🎓 PhD milestone – on my birthday! 🎉
Two weeks ago, I defended my PhD in Pharmacy on my 28th birthday (coincidence, but unforgettable!). A full lecture hall, friends & colleagues from abroad joining online, and afterwards a big celebration at our institute. (1/4)

#PhDone #BirthdayDefense #PhDSky
September 5, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Thanks @symbionticism.bsky.social
It was a long journey - after 28 h I arrived at the Welcome Reception yesterday (there was Saki!).

And here we go #WolbachiaConference2025!

#Wolbachia
April 14, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Therefore, I unfortunately won’t make it to #ESCMIDGlobal this year but found this while packing. Enjoy Vienna! #ESCMID2025
April 12, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Already Day 3 of the #MosbacherKolloquium! Yesterday, Florestan introduced our relatively new group of #GBMPostdocs. Join us today at 7 pm if you’re interested (open to final-stage PhDs). No GBM membership required - however, the first year is free if you register before March 31. @gbmev.bsky.social
March 21, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Also, I got introduced to the banana curry pineapple pizza, apparently the most Swedish pizza there is. Honestly, it tasted better than expected! 🍕 #SwedishPizza #PhDsky #AcademicTravel
January 15, 2025 at 11:17 AM
What I loved about #MIMS was the thoughtful design – spaces for studying, meeting, relaxing, and enjoying #fika together. Those coffee breaks were such a highlight, and I really missed them when I got home. This Christmas, my brother surprised me with homemade cinnamon rolls. 2/3
#EMBL #Umeå #UCMR
January 15, 2025 at 11:17 AM
#Throwback to a year ago today: I arrived in Umeå, Sweden, for my research stay. The #Cava lab gave me a warm welcome (unlike the weather – it was -21 °C!). I loved learning HPLC-MS analysis of #peptidoglycan and exploring snowy Umeå. ❄️ 1/3
#AcademicSky #PhDSky #PGN #CellWall #Fika
January 15, 2025 at 11:17 AM
My Wolbachia-infected insect cells are cell-ebrating Christmas. Happy holidays everyone! 👩‍🔬🦟🦠🎄
#Wolbachia #PhDSky #AcademicSky
December 21, 2024 at 11:47 AM
#AgarArt is so cool! 🎨 This year's @asm.org contest theme asked “What Brings You Joy?” and the first place is titled "Petri Dish Jazz Club".
I also love "Birds of Agar" and "Anybody can dance! Even microbes!"
Check them out here: asm.org/Events/ASM-A...
December 17, 2024 at 8:25 AM
A year ago, I baked these #ECCMID Christmas cookies, which later ended up in the Art Gallery at #ESCMIDGlobal. What a fun conference, although a bit overwhelming with over 18k participants - but I loved discussing my research and meeting inspiring people. #PhDsky #AcademicSky #AMR #ScienceComm
December 12, 2024 at 4:34 PM
Check out this cool antibiotic personality quiz!
#WAAW2024 #AMR
November 19, 2024 at 8:49 AM
Happy #WAAW2024! 💙
You've already gone blue, but this week, let’s go blue for AMR. 🌊
At @escmid.bsky.social in Barcelona, I heard Jim O'Neill discuss advancements in diagnostics to fight drug-resistant infections.
P.S. I took the train – Eiffel Tower photo stop included! 🚆
#GoBlueForAMR #AcademicSky
November 18, 2024 at 7:05 AM
Hi, I’m Lara, a PhD student in microbiology exploring antibiotics and neglected tropical diseases. My research targets symbiotic bacteria essential for filarial survival, seeking innovative ways to fight infections. I’m also passionate about tackling AMR and sharing science! 🌟
#AcademicSky #PhDSky
November 15, 2024 at 8:22 AM