An exciting opportunity to join Dr Schreier's new group as a postdoctoral researcher is open for applications until 15 June 2026: www.jic.ac.uk/vacancies/po...
Thank you Nacho!
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Check out our latest pre-print on the evolution of TIR activity/signalling: www.biorxiv.org/content/10.6...
Emma Turley started her PhD expecting the effector ChEC108 would aid Colletotrichum establish infection, but she instead discovered that when it makes it's way to plasmodesmata it's bound by host HIPP6, triggering PD closure and impeding infection. #PlantScience
NEWS - New group leader to shed light on supercharged photosynthesis
We are pleased to announce that Dr Tina Schreier will join the John Innes Centre as a tenure-track Group Leader in July 2026: www.jic.ac.uk/news/new-gro...
VACANCY - Group Leader in Fundamental Biology of Legumes
Closing date: 1 September 2026
Salary: competitive
Contract: six-year tenure track or direct appointment, depending on experience
Apply now: www.jic.ac.uk/vacancies/gr...
We are devastated to announce that our colleague and friend Professor Philippa Borrill died over the Easter weekend following a rare immune system disorder (HLH). She was a fantastic scientist, collaborator and mentor, and a close friend to many: www.jic.ac.uk/news/profess...
Plasmodesmal closure triggers stress responses! Turns out cells are generally better off with connections to their neighbours. This manuscript represents a decade-long team collaboration, with heroic effort from Estee Tee to lead it over the line! #PlantScience
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