Marta Niedzicka
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Marta Niedzicka
@theplantvirologist.bsky.social
plant virologist in the making
I'm going to talk about my research, plants, viruses and life as a MSCA postdoc
The research project I talk about is funded by the European Union under HorizonEU research and innovation programme
Early career workshop by Green ERA-Hub in CIHEAM Bari has started
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#plantviruses
#plantvirology
#pestmanagement
#postdoc
July 24, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Last field sampling in the project, mixed emotions there. At least very curious sheep kept us company 🧪

#plantviruses
#fieldsampling
July 15, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Crops and Technology Open Day in Teagasc last Wednesday

#teagasc
#cropsandtechnology
#plantviruses
#plantvirology
June 27, 2025 at 6:51 PM
You can find me and my poster at IAPV conference!

#IAPV25
#plantviruses
#plantvirology
April 8, 2025 at 9:47 PM
I'm honored by receiving the Best Lightning Talk Award in the Life Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Economics and Physics session on MCAA annual conference 2025 with my talk about plant viruses! 🧪

#mcaaconf2025
#plantviruses
#sciencecommunicatiom
March 26, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Attending Marie Curie Alumni Association annual conference today #mcaaconf2025
#plantviruses
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March 21, 2025 at 8:17 AM
BT Young Scientist is ongoing! A lot of interesting stands. You could have also met me and played Hungry Aphids, eating plants and transmitting plant viruses
#btyoungscientist2025
#plantviruses
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January 10, 2025 at 3:59 PM
It has been a while since the Science Week - it was an extremely busy week for me. Here is the picture from the talk in An Gairdin Beo, Carlow- the event was lovely
"Can my plant catch the flu?"
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#plantviruses
#planthealth
#plantbiology
December 9, 2024 at 3:48 PM
You can find me in AgMag! The online version of the magazine is available here: 7a630787.flowpaper.com/AGMAG2/#page=8
And you can meet me in An Gairdin Beo this Saturday:
www.eventbrite.ie/e/can-my-pla...
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November 14, 2024 at 3:48 PM
If you have no plans for Saturday morning on 16th Nov, and you are around Carlow, come to my talk about plants and viruses!
The event is free and you can register here:
www.eventbrite.ie/e/can-my-pla...
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November 8, 2024 at 10:48 AM
September 11, 2024 at 3:14 PM
September 10, 2024 at 12:10 PM
This time looking for beet viruses
#plantviruses
#planthealth
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August 12, 2024 at 10:15 AM
Last week I was on EMBO Laboratory Leadership course for postdocs, and it was excellent! I think it is a great course for postdocs, especially if they plan their careers as PIs.
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#EMBOsolutions #Leadershipsculptor #postdoc #leadershipcourse
July 23, 2024 at 11:58 AM
A new sample gathered - stunted faba bean plant with viral symptoms

#plantviruses #planthealth
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July 2, 2024 at 1:41 PM
Field work ongoing - sampling potatoes next week.
Let's see what viruses I can find there 🧪🌾
#planthealth
#plantbiology
#plantviruses
June 27, 2024 at 6:14 AM
Spring barley sampling yesterday. Let's see what viruses I can find here.
Three months ago I sampled arable margins around this field. It will take me a while to process and analyse all this data 🧪🌾
#plantviruses
#plantvirology
#planthealth
#plantbiology
June 19, 2024 at 9:14 AM
Checking on lupins. One sample with possible viral symptoms gathered. This one is just a pretty lupin plant🧪
#plants
#plantvirology
#planthealth
June 17, 2024 at 9:14 PM
A day from a field: flowering faba beans 🧪
June 4, 2024 at 6:48 AM
Giving a talk yesterday (I'll try to write more later), and going to Limerick tomorrow, engaging in ESB Blast.
Days are busy now

#msca
#plantviruses
#sciencecommunication
May 22, 2024 at 11:23 AM
Attending the plant health conference today
#planthealth
#plantviruses
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May 8, 2024 at 3:57 PM
More crocheting - these peas probably don't have viruses, based on their cheerful smiles.

Pattern from: stringydingding.com/peas-in-a-po...
April 24, 2024 at 6:16 AM
The book was recommended to me by a friend, and I saw multiple good opinions on it - and yes, I'm enjoying it a lot!
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April 17, 2024 at 6:06 AM
Chilling for a change
April 3, 2024 at 8:03 PM
Field sampling on Friday went well, collected all necessary plant material, and got a bit of sun!
In future I will hope to find out what kind of viruses are present in field margins 🧪
...collecting samples really calmed me down, somewhat like meditation
March 19, 2024 at 4:51 PM