The Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute
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📅 When: 23–27 February 2026
📍 Where: Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute, Utrecht, The Netherlands
👉 Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from leading experts in mycology and expand your network within the global fungal research community.
📍 Where: Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute, Utrecht, The Netherlands
👉 Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from leading experts in mycology and expand your network within the global fungal research community.
November 11, 2025 at 8:01 AM
📅 When: 23–27 February 2026
📍 Where: Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute, Utrecht, The Netherlands
👉 Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from leading experts in mycology and expand your network within the global fungal research community.
📍 Where: Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute, Utrecht, The Netherlands
👉 Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from leading experts in mycology and expand your network within the global fungal research community.
🎓 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧:
Ideal for (micro)biology students, PhD candidates, technicians, and researchers who want to develop a comprehensive understanding of fungal biodiversity.
Ideal for (micro)biology students, PhD candidates, technicians, and researchers who want to develop a comprehensive understanding of fungal biodiversity.
November 11, 2025 at 8:01 AM
🎓 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧:
Ideal for (micro)biology students, PhD candidates, technicians, and researchers who want to develop a comprehensive understanding of fungal biodiversity.
Ideal for (micro)biology students, PhD candidates, technicians, and researchers who want to develop a comprehensive understanding of fungal biodiversity.
✅ Clinical fungi diagnostics
✅ Fungi in daily life
✅ Exclusive tour of the culture collection
✅ Fungi in daily life
✅ Exclusive tour of the culture collection
November 11, 2025 at 8:01 AM
✅ Clinical fungi diagnostics
✅ Fungi in daily life
✅ Exclusive tour of the culture collection
✅ Fungi in daily life
✅ Exclusive tour of the culture collection
🧫 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬:
✅ Introduction to the Fungal Kingdom: Ascomycota, Basidiomycota, Mucoromycota, and yeasts
✅ Aseptic working, media, and microscopic examination techniques
✅ Polyphasic identification and molecular methods
✅ Introduction to the Fungal Kingdom: Ascomycota, Basidiomycota, Mucoromycota, and yeasts
✅ Aseptic working, media, and microscopic examination techniques
✅ Polyphasic identification and molecular methods
November 11, 2025 at 8:01 AM
🧫 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬:
✅ Introduction to the Fungal Kingdom: Ascomycota, Basidiomycota, Mucoromycota, and yeasts
✅ Aseptic working, media, and microscopic examination techniques
✅ Polyphasic identification and molecular methods
✅ Introduction to the Fungal Kingdom: Ascomycota, Basidiomycota, Mucoromycota, and yeasts
✅ Aseptic working, media, and microscopic examination techniques
✅ Polyphasic identification and molecular methods
The course combines morphological and molecular identification techniques, offering participants both theoretical insights and practical experience in fungal cultivation and recognition.
November 11, 2025 at 8:01 AM
The course combines morphological and molecular identification techniques, offering participants both theoretical insights and practical experience in fungal cultivation and recognition.
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧:
Gain a solid foundation in fungal systematics, ecology, and diagnostics, from soil mycology to plant pathogens.
Gain a solid foundation in fungal systematics, ecology, and diagnostics, from soil mycology to plant pathogens.
November 11, 2025 at 8:01 AM
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧:
Gain a solid foundation in fungal systematics, ecology, and diagnostics, from soil mycology to plant pathogens.
Gain a solid foundation in fungal systematics, ecology, and diagnostics, from soil mycology to plant pathogens.
⭐Genetic differences between 𝘈. 𝘧𝘶𝘮𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘴 and 𝘈. 𝘧𝘭𝘢𝘷𝘶𝘴
⭐ and much more!
⭐ and much more!
November 10, 2025 at 1:02 PM
⭐Genetic differences between 𝘈. 𝘧𝘶𝘮𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘴 and 𝘈. 𝘧𝘭𝘢𝘷𝘶𝘴
⭐ and much more!
⭐ and much more!
To learn more about this topic, check out this publication by Jan Dijksterhuis and Jos Houbraken:
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Fungal Spoilage of Crops and Food
Food productsfood products are a rich nutrient source that will attract both bacterial and fungal colonizers. Food spoilagefood spoilage is a major threat for our food stock and is responsible for enormous losses worldwide, which makes it a research area that is very...
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November 7, 2025 at 2:03 PM
To learn more about this topic, check out this publication by Jan Dijksterhuis and Jos Houbraken:
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Understanding these mechanisms is key to improving food safety strategies and controlling spoilage in thermally processed foods.
As we continue to study these “sleeping survivors,” one thing is clear: fungi have evolved remarkable ways to outlast their environments.
As we continue to study these “sleeping survivors,” one thing is clear: fungi have evolved remarkable ways to outlast their environments.
November 7, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Understanding these mechanisms is key to improving food safety strategies and controlling spoilage in thermally processed foods.
As we continue to study these “sleeping survivors,” one thing is clear: fungi have evolved remarkable ways to outlast their environments.
As we continue to study these “sleeping survivors,” one thing is clear: fungi have evolved remarkable ways to outlast their environments.
⭐Some species (𝘛. 𝘮𝘢𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘶𝘴, 𝘛. 𝘧𝘭𝘢𝘷𝘶𝘴) can remain viable for decades.
⭐Compatible solutes like trehalose and unique trehalose-based oligosaccharides (TOS) help stabilize the cytoplasm, contributing to both dormancy and resilience.
⭐Compatible solutes like trehalose and unique trehalose-based oligosaccharides (TOS) help stabilize the cytoplasm, contributing to both dormancy and resilience.
November 7, 2025 at 2:03 PM
⭐Some species (𝘛. 𝘮𝘢𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘶𝘴, 𝘛. 𝘧𝘭𝘢𝘷𝘶𝘴) can remain viable for decades.
⭐Compatible solutes like trehalose and unique trehalose-based oligosaccharides (TOS) help stabilize the cytoplasm, contributing to both dormancy and resilience.
⭐Compatible solutes like trehalose and unique trehalose-based oligosaccharides (TOS) help stabilize the cytoplasm, contributing to both dormancy and resilience.
The work by Jan Dijksterhuis and Jos Houbraken highlights that:
⭐Heat resistance varies with environmental conditions such as pH, sugar concentration, and even storage temperature.
⭐Heat resistance varies with environmental conditions such as pH, sugar concentration, and even storage temperature.
November 7, 2025 at 2:03 PM
The work by Jan Dijksterhuis and Jos Houbraken highlights that:
⭐Heat resistance varies with environmental conditions such as pH, sugar concentration, and even storage temperature.
⭐Heat resistance varies with environmental conditions such as pH, sugar concentration, and even storage temperature.
Pasteurization or high-pressure treatments meant to inactivate microorganisms can sometimes activate fungal spores instead, leading to renewed growth in fruit juices, purees, and other products once thought safe.
November 7, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Pasteurization or high-pressure treatments meant to inactivate microorganisms can sometimes activate fungal spores instead, leading to renewed growth in fruit juices, purees, and other products once thought safe.
𝘛. 𝘮𝘢𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘶𝘴 spores remain dormant even in rich nutrient media, providing a clever survival strategy until the right physical signal (like heat or pressure) triggers germination.
This is important because these heat-resistant spores challenge the effectiveness of standard food processing methods.
This is important because these heat-resistant spores challenge the effectiveness of standard food processing methods.
November 7, 2025 at 2:03 PM
𝘛. 𝘮𝘢𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘶𝘴 spores remain dormant even in rich nutrient media, providing a clever survival strategy until the right physical signal (like heat or pressure) triggers germination.
This is important because these heat-resistant spores challenge the effectiveness of standard food processing methods.
This is important because these heat-resistant spores challenge the effectiveness of standard food processing methods.
Species such as 𝘛𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘺𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘮𝘢𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘶𝘴, 𝘈𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘶𝘴 𝘧𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘪, and 𝘗𝘢𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘭𝘰𝘮𝘺𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘷𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘪 can survive temperatures up to 85°C for over 100 minutes.
November 7, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Species such as 𝘛𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘺𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘮𝘢𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘶𝘴, 𝘈𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘶𝘴 𝘧𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘪, and 𝘗𝘢𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘭𝘰𝘮𝘺𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘷𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘪 can survive temperatures up to 85°C for over 100 minutes.
Her story continues to inspire, reminding us that curiosity, courage, and collaboration can truly change the course of history.
To purchase a copy of "Dwalen door de Domstad" by Iris Dijkstra, visit the publisher’s website:
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To purchase a copy of "Dwalen door de Domstad" by Iris Dijkstra, visit the publisher’s website:
https://wbooks.com/winkel/nederland/dwalen-door-de-domstad
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Dwalen door de Domstad
Dwalen door de Domstad, 25 nieuwe heim-weetjes over (on)bekend Utrecht. Een must-have voor Utrechters, Utrechtenaren en Utrechtologen
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November 5, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Her story continues to inspire, reminding us that curiosity, courage, and collaboration can truly change the course of history.
To purchase a copy of "Dwalen door de Domstad" by Iris Dijkstra, visit the publisher’s website:
https://wbooks.com/winkel/nederland/dwalen-door-de-domstad
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To purchase a copy of "Dwalen door de Domstad" by Iris Dijkstra, visit the publisher’s website:
https://wbooks.com/winkel/nederland/dwalen-door-de-domstad
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Our work, spanning taxonomy, genomics, and biotechnology, builds on the foundations she laid more than a century ago.
Through Iris Dijkstra’s Dwalen door de Domstad, new audiences can learn more about Johanna Westerdijk’s lasting impact on science and society.
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Through Iris Dijkstra’s Dwalen door de Domstad, new audiences can learn more about Johanna Westerdijk’s lasting impact on science and society.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Our work, spanning taxonomy, genomics, and biotechnology, builds on the foundations she laid more than a century ago.
Through Iris Dijkstra’s Dwalen door de Domstad, new audiences can learn more about Johanna Westerdijk’s lasting impact on science and society.
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Through Iris Dijkstra’s Dwalen door de Domstad, new audiences can learn more about Johanna Westerdijk’s lasting impact on science and society.
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Enduring Legacy
Today, the Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute is situated in Utrecht and proudly bears her name. The Institute continues to honor her pioneering spirit and her mission to advance fungal research and biodiversity studies.
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Today, the Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute is situated in Utrecht and proudly bears her name. The Institute continues to honor her pioneering spirit and her mission to advance fungal research and biodiversity studies.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Enduring Legacy
Today, the Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute is situated in Utrecht and proudly bears her name. The Institute continues to honor her pioneering spirit and her mission to advance fungal research and biodiversity studies.
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Today, the Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute is situated in Utrecht and proudly bears her name. The Institute continues to honor her pioneering spirit and her mission to advance fungal research and biodiversity studies.
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Under her leadership, the institute became an international center for mycological research, focusing on plant diseases and fungal biodiversity.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Under her leadership, the institute became an international center for mycological research, focusing on plant diseases and fungal biodiversity.
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Scientific Innovation
Much of Westerdijk’s groundbreaking work took place at Villa Java in Baarn, where she directed the Centraalbureau voor Schimmelcultures (CBS) now known as the Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute.
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Much of Westerdijk’s groundbreaking work took place at Villa Java in Baarn, where she directed the Centraalbureau voor Schimmelcultures (CBS) now known as the Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Scientific Innovation
Much of Westerdijk’s groundbreaking work took place at Villa Java in Baarn, where she directed the Centraalbureau voor Schimmelcultures (CBS) now known as the Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute.
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Much of Westerdijk’s groundbreaking work took place at Villa Java in Baarn, where she directed the Centraalbureau voor Schimmelcultures (CBS) now known as the Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute.
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Her appointment marked a turning point in Dutch academia, opening doors for generations of women in science. Westerdijk was known not only for her scientific excellence but also for her dynamic personality and dedication to cultivating a vibrant, inclusive research community.
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Her appointment marked a turning point in Dutch academia, opening doors for generations of women in science. Westerdijk was known not only for her scientific excellence but also for her dynamic personality and dedication to cultivating a vibrant, inclusive research community.
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A Trailblazer in Dutch Academia
Johanna Westerdijk made history in 1917 when she became the first female professor in the Netherlands, appointed as Professor of Phytopathology at Utrecht University.
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Johanna Westerdijk made history in 1917 when she became the first female professor in the Netherlands, appointed as Professor of Phytopathology at Utrecht University.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:05 PM
A Trailblazer in Dutch Academia
Johanna Westerdijk made history in 1917 when she became the first female professor in the Netherlands, appointed as Professor of Phytopathology at Utrecht University.
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Johanna Westerdijk made history in 1917 when she became the first female professor in the Netherlands, appointed as Professor of Phytopathology at Utrecht University.
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In chapter 20, Dijkstra highlights Westerdijk’s achievements, painting an inspiring portrait of her pioneering role in academia and her enduring scientific legacy.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:05 PM
In chapter 20, Dijkstra highlights Westerdijk’s achievements, painting an inspiring portrait of her pioneering role in academia and her enduring scientific legacy.
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