Dr. Fatma Kaplan
@drfatmakaplan.bsky.social
CEO & Founder @Pheronym.com alumna of @Indbio @activatefellows @cyclotronroad
I am a #scientist #inventor #entrepreneur
I work on #biocontrol #pheromones #nematodes #astronematode #wormsinspace #climatesmart #agriculture
I am a #scientist #inventor #entrepreneur
I work on #biocontrol #pheromones #nematodes #astronematode #wormsinspace #climatesmart #agriculture
On my way to Pitch Perfect and Boost the EU Bioeconomy 2025 in Brussels via Türkiye.
I’ll stay at the family farm in Türkiye and visiting one CMO in Tuzla, Türkiye, before flying to Brussels to visit another CMO and pitch to European investors at Pitch Perfect. Join me in Brussels to learn more.
I’ll stay at the family farm in Türkiye and visiting one CMO in Tuzla, Türkiye, before flying to Brussels to visit another CMO and pitch to European investors at Pitch Perfect. Join me in Brussels to learn more.
November 15, 2025 at 1:29 AM
On my way to Pitch Perfect and Boost the EU Bioeconomy 2025 in Brussels via Türkiye.
I’ll stay at the family farm in Türkiye and visiting one CMO in Tuzla, Türkiye, before flying to Brussels to visit another CMO and pitch to European investors at Pitch Perfect. Join me in Brussels to learn more.
I’ll stay at the family farm in Türkiye and visiting one CMO in Tuzla, Türkiye, before flying to Brussels to visit another CMO and pitch to European investors at Pitch Perfect. Join me in Brussels to learn more.
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As the keynote speaker at the Women and Allies in Entomology Breakfast at Entomology 2025, @drfatmakaplan.bsky.social shared her path to becoming a scientist entrepreneur.
If you were unable to make it, you can read her keynote: ow.ly/VaR950XrR9R #entsoc25
If you were unable to make it, you can read her keynote: ow.ly/VaR950XrR9R #entsoc25
November 14, 2025 at 5:28 PM
As the keynote speaker at the Women and Allies in Entomology Breakfast at Entomology 2025, @drfatmakaplan.bsky.social shared her path to becoming a scientist entrepreneur.
If you were unable to make it, you can read her keynote: ow.ly/VaR950XrR9R #entsoc25
If you were unable to make it, you can read her keynote: ow.ly/VaR950XrR9R #entsoc25
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We had a fantastic time reconnecting with Activate fellow, Jyoti Taneja, at the THRIVE Global Impact Summit at the end of October.
#soilhealth #regenerativeag #agtech #pheromones #nematodes #biocontrol #ecofriendly #pestcontrol @activatefellows.bsky.social
#soilhealth #regenerativeag #agtech #pheromones #nematodes #biocontrol #ecofriendly #pestcontrol @activatefellows.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 3:46 PM
We had a fantastic time reconnecting with Activate fellow, Jyoti Taneja, at the THRIVE Global Impact Summit at the end of October.
#soilhealth #regenerativeag #agtech #pheromones #nematodes #biocontrol #ecofriendly #pestcontrol @activatefellows.bsky.social
#soilhealth #regenerativeag #agtech #pheromones #nematodes #biocontrol #ecofriendly #pestcontrol @activatefellows.bsky.social
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Dr. Fatma Kaplan had the opportunity to share her entrepreneurship journey at the Women and Allies in Entomology Breakfast at Entomology 2025. It was a great discussion about PhD/science careers outside the academia.
#entsoc25 #Entomology2025 #startup
#entsoc25 #Entomology2025 #startup
November 11, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Dr. Fatma Kaplan had the opportunity to share her entrepreneurship journey at the Women and Allies in Entomology Breakfast at Entomology 2025. It was a great discussion about PhD/science careers outside the academia.
#entsoc25 #Entomology2025 #startup
#entsoc25 #Entomology2025 #startup
Honored to present my science entrepreneurship journey at the Women and Allies in Entomology Breakfast today at Entomology 2025. We had a great discussion about PhD/science careers outside the academia. I met wonderful people. Many are considering entrepreneurship!
#entsoc25 #startup #funding
#entsoc25 #startup #funding
November 10, 2025 at 8:52 PM
REMINDER 📌 Tomorrow Dr. Fatma Kaplan will be the keynote speaker for the Women and Allies in Entomology Breakfast at the 2025 ESA meeting in Portland this year.
⏰ 7-8 AM PCT
📍 Oregon Ballroom, OCC
⏰ 7-8 AM PCT
📍 Oregon Ballroom, OCC
November 9, 2025 at 3:19 PM
REMINDER 📌 Tomorrow Dr. Fatma Kaplan will be the keynote speaker for the Women and Allies in Entomology Breakfast at the 2025 ESA meeting in Portland this year.
⏰ 7-8 AM PCT
📍 Oregon Ballroom, OCC
⏰ 7-8 AM PCT
📍 Oregon Ballroom, OCC
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To optimize farming practices, improve soil health, and empower sustainability, our nematode #pheromone technology targets nematode behavior to control #agriculturalpests in the soil.
Learn more about Pheronym 🌿 ow.ly/MPVL50Vu6zS
#nematodes #pheromones
Learn more about Pheronym 🌿 ow.ly/MPVL50Vu6zS
#nematodes #pheromones
October 28, 2025 at 4:25 PM
To optimize farming practices, improve soil health, and empower sustainability, our nematode #pheromone technology targets nematode behavior to control #agriculturalpests in the soil.
Learn more about Pheronym 🌿 ow.ly/MPVL50Vu6zS
#nematodes #pheromones
Learn more about Pheronym 🌿 ow.ly/MPVL50Vu6zS
#nematodes #pheromones
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California provides 70% of the world’s almonds. 🐝🌸 Honey bees pollinate almond flowers making them critical for almond production, which is why we need bee-friendly crop protection products.
🐝 Here's how Pheronym is helping: www.pheronym.com
🐝 Here's how Pheronym is helping: www.pheronym.com
October 30, 2025 at 5:25 PM
California provides 70% of the world’s almonds. 🐝🌸 Honey bees pollinate almond flowers making them critical for almond production, which is why we need bee-friendly crop protection products.
🐝 Here's how Pheronym is helping: www.pheronym.com
🐝 Here's how Pheronym is helping: www.pheronym.com
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We had a fantastic time at the THRIVE Global Impact Summit Showcase! Thank you to everyone who stopped by Pheronym’s booth to talk to us about our breakthrough technology. We hope you enjoyed learning how you can be a part of the future of agriculture. #soilhealth #regenerativeag #agtech #biocontrol
October 31, 2025 at 3:47 PM
We had a fantastic time at the THRIVE Global Impact Summit Showcase! Thank you to everyone who stopped by Pheronym’s booth to talk to us about our breakthrough technology. We hope you enjoyed learning how you can be a part of the future of agriculture. #soilhealth #regenerativeag #agtech #biocontrol
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🎙 Last year Dr. Fatma Kaplan was a guest on the @sacstartup Podcast! Dr. Kaplan chats about her journey from postdoctoral research to founding Pheronym, and discusses the challenges Pheronym has overcome and the groundbreaking products we're developing 🎧 ow.ly/LPIR50Xirig @drfatmakaplan.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 3:43 PM
🎙 Last year Dr. Fatma Kaplan was a guest on the @sacstartup Podcast! Dr. Kaplan chats about her journey from postdoctoral research to founding Pheronym, and discusses the challenges Pheronym has overcome and the groundbreaking products we're developing 🎧 ow.ly/LPIR50Xirig @drfatmakaplan.bsky.social
Honored to be the keynote speaker for the Women and Allies in Entomology Breakfast at the #ESA2025 meeting in Portland. Join me on November 10 at 7AM PCT Oregon Ballroom, OCC. Thank you @corteva for sponsoring breakfast and networking event.
#Entomology2025 #scientist #entrepreneurship @pheronym.com
#Entomology2025 #scientist #entrepreneurship @pheronym.com
October 31, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Honored to be the keynote speaker for the Women and Allies in Entomology Breakfast at the #ESA2025 meeting in Portland. Join me on November 10 at 7AM PCT Oregon Ballroom, OCC. Thank you @corteva for sponsoring breakfast and networking event.
#Entomology2025 #scientist #entrepreneurship @pheronym.com
#Entomology2025 #scientist #entrepreneurship @pheronym.com
Visit @pheronym.com’s booth at the Thrive Ag Global Impact Summit Showcase to talk to us about our breakthrough technology & how you can be a part of the future of agriculture. See you on Oct 30 in Santa Clara.
#soilhealth #regenerative #agriculture #pheromones #nematodes #biocontrol #ecofriendly
#soilhealth #regenerative #agriculture #pheromones #nematodes #biocontrol #ecofriendly
October 20, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Visit @pheronym.com’s booth at the Thrive Ag Global Impact Summit Showcase to talk to us about our breakthrough technology & how you can be a part of the future of agriculture. See you on Oct 30 in Santa Clara.
#soilhealth #regenerative #agriculture #pheromones #nematodes #biocontrol #ecofriendly
#soilhealth #regenerative #agriculture #pheromones #nematodes #biocontrol #ecofriendly
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💼🔬 We are excited to welcome new talent to our team! If you are ready to start a new adventure, come work with us! Check out our open job positions 👉 bit.ly/47zmNvt
#hiring #agtech #biotech
#hiring #agtech #biotech
October 20, 2025 at 4:47 PM
💼🔬 We are excited to welcome new talent to our team! If you are ready to start a new adventure, come work with us! Check out our open job positions 👉 bit.ly/47zmNvt
#hiring #agtech #biotech
#hiring #agtech #biotech
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📣🚨 Pheromone-enhanced beneficial nematodes increase mortality of whitefly adults by 79% and nymphs by 94%, with fewer nematodes!
Read the full study ➡️ ow.ly/krqJ50XbS3T
#pheromone #nematodes #insects #whitefly #pestmanagement
Read the full study ➡️ ow.ly/krqJ50XbS3T
#pheromone #nematodes #insects #whitefly #pestmanagement
October 15, 2025 at 3:28 PM
📣🚨 Pheromone-enhanced beneficial nematodes increase mortality of whitefly adults by 79% and nymphs by 94%, with fewer nematodes!
Read the full study ➡️ ow.ly/krqJ50XbS3T
#pheromone #nematodes #insects #whitefly #pestmanagement
Read the full study ➡️ ow.ly/krqJ50XbS3T
#pheromone #nematodes #insects #whitefly #pestmanagement
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Metrics for evaluating #climatesmart tech in agriculture are broken.
Here's why ➡️ ow.ly/RrKE50UscaZ
#biotech
Here's why ➡️ ow.ly/RrKE50UscaZ
#biotech
October 8, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Metrics for evaluating #climatesmart tech in agriculture are broken.
Here's why ➡️ ow.ly/RrKE50UscaZ
#biotech
Here's why ➡️ ow.ly/RrKE50UscaZ
#biotech
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DYK many seed-stage #agbiotech startups only have a 1–10 people team, including founders + consultants. Plus they have limited funds so every decision needs to be very capital-efficient and strategic. Deep dive into the realities of working at a #startup ➡️ ow.ly/wua450X7NIg
October 7, 2025 at 2:37 PM
DYK many seed-stage #agbiotech startups only have a 1–10 people team, including founders + consultants. Plus they have limited funds so every decision needs to be very capital-efficient and strategic. Deep dive into the realities of working at a #startup ➡️ ow.ly/wua450X7NIg
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🌱 Farmers need effective, #sustainable solutions that nurture the topsoil with less #carbonfootprint to grow more food and fiber.
At Pheronym, we use a new kind of pheromone from microscopic roundworms called #nematodes to address these needs. Learn more 👉 ow.ly/NG4C50VyjlS
At Pheronym, we use a new kind of pheromone from microscopic roundworms called #nematodes to address these needs. Learn more 👉 ow.ly/NG4C50VyjlS
October 3, 2025 at 3:37 PM
🌱 Farmers need effective, #sustainable solutions that nurture the topsoil with less #carbonfootprint to grow more food and fiber.
At Pheronym, we use a new kind of pheromone from microscopic roundworms called #nematodes to address these needs. Learn more 👉 ow.ly/NG4C50VyjlS
At Pheronym, we use a new kind of pheromone from microscopic roundworms called #nematodes to address these needs. Learn more 👉 ow.ly/NG4C50VyjlS
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Dr. Fatma Kaplan will speaking at the "From Discovery to Startup: Empowering Scientist Entrepreneurs" workshop by Science Societies on SEPT 30! 💻
Join her from 11AM-12:30PM CST on SEPT 30 👉 ow.ly/4UQT50X33fR
#cropscience #soilscience #scientistentrepreneurs
Join her from 11AM-12:30PM CST on SEPT 30 👉 ow.ly/4UQT50X33fR
#cropscience #soilscience #scientistentrepreneurs
September 26, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Dr. Fatma Kaplan will speaking at the "From Discovery to Startup: Empowering Scientist Entrepreneurs" workshop by Science Societies on SEPT 30! 💻
Join her from 11AM-12:30PM CST on SEPT 30 👉 ow.ly/4UQT50X33fR
#cropscience #soilscience #scientistentrepreneurs
Join her from 11AM-12:30PM CST on SEPT 30 👉 ow.ly/4UQT50X33fR
#cropscience #soilscience #scientistentrepreneurs
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Thanks Syngenta for sponsoring this wonderful networking event at #WomenInAgribusiness!
September 24, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Thanks Syngenta for sponsoring this wonderful networking event at #WomenInAgribusiness!
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3 ways that biopesticides can reduce carbon emissions 👉 ow.ly/Pwxa50V6Y1h
#biopesticides #carbonemissions #carbonfootprint #pheromones
#biopesticides #carbonemissions #carbonfootprint #pheromones
September 22, 2025 at 3:52 PM
3 ways that biopesticides can reduce carbon emissions 👉 ow.ly/Pwxa50V6Y1h
#biopesticides #carbonemissions #carbonfootprint #pheromones
#biopesticides #carbonemissions #carbonfootprint #pheromones
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Fantastic example of biocontrol at work. Aphid infested roses are being rescued by ladybugs and nymphs!
#biocontrol #aphids #ladybugs #ecofriendly
#biocontrol #aphids #ladybugs #ecofriendly
September 19, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Fantastic example of biocontrol at work. Aphid infested roses are being rescued by ladybugs and nymphs!
#biocontrol #aphids #ladybugs #ecofriendly
#biocontrol #aphids #ladybugs #ecofriendly
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Did you know that Pheronym's nematode #pheromone technology provides #beefriendly insect control? Learn more about Nemastim™ 🐝 ow.ly/ShO950WYRnz
#nematodes #biocontrol #agtech
#nematodes #biocontrol #agtech
September 18, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Did you know that Pheronym's nematode #pheromone technology provides #beefriendly insect control? Learn more about Nemastim™ 🐝 ow.ly/ShO950WYRnz
#nematodes #biocontrol #agtech
#nematodes #biocontrol #agtech
Honored to be a speaker for "From Discovery to Startup: Empowering Scientist Entrepreneurs" workshop by #Science #Societies. Join me on Sep 30!
www.sciencesocieties.org/publications...
#asa #cssa #sssa #agronomy #cropscience #soilscience #PhD #postdoc #scientists
www.sciencesocieties.org/publications...
#asa #cssa #sssa #agronomy #cropscience #soilscience #PhD #postdoc #scientists
September 17, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Honored to be a speaker for "From Discovery to Startup: Empowering Scientist Entrepreneurs" workshop by #Science #Societies. Join me on Sep 30!
www.sciencesocieties.org/publications...
#asa #cssa #sssa #agronomy #cropscience #soilscience #PhD #postdoc #scientists
www.sciencesocieties.org/publications...
#asa #cssa #sssa #agronomy #cropscience #soilscience #PhD #postdoc #scientists
Come and see me on September 24 in Orlando, FL, at Women in Agribusiness summit. @pheronym.com scaled up our manufacturing & qualifying CROs for pilot. CROs, farmers, Ag-input companies, we would love to talk to you to work with you to manage #agricultural #pests in the soil.
#nematode #pheromones
#nematode #pheromones
Dr. Fatma Kaplan will be speaking at the Women in Agribusiness Summit. She'll be speaking on an Ag Innovations Panel that'll explore cutting-edge innovations in pest control, RNA-based crop protection, invasive species management & more.
➡️ Register 🔗 ow.ly/c4nf50WXCCr
#WIASummit2025
➡️ Register 🔗 ow.ly/c4nf50WXCCr
#WIASummit2025
September 16, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Come and see me on September 24 in Orlando, FL, at Women in Agribusiness summit. @pheronym.com scaled up our manufacturing & qualifying CROs for pilot. CROs, farmers, Ag-input companies, we would love to talk to you to work with you to manage #agricultural #pests in the soil.
#nematode #pheromones
#nematode #pheromones
Reposted by Dr. Fatma Kaplan
Dr. Fatma Kaplan will be speaking at the Women in Agribusiness Summit. She'll be speaking on an Ag Innovations Panel that'll explore cutting-edge innovations in pest control, RNA-based crop protection, invasive species management & more.
➡️ Register 🔗 ow.ly/c4nf50WXCCr
#WIASummit2025
➡️ Register 🔗 ow.ly/c4nf50WXCCr
#WIASummit2025
September 16, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Dr. Fatma Kaplan will be speaking at the Women in Agribusiness Summit. She'll be speaking on an Ag Innovations Panel that'll explore cutting-edge innovations in pest control, RNA-based crop protection, invasive species management & more.
➡️ Register 🔗 ow.ly/c4nf50WXCCr
#WIASummit2025
➡️ Register 🔗 ow.ly/c4nf50WXCCr
#WIASummit2025