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Priscila Chaverri @pchaverri.bsky.social · 29d

I am ecstatic to announce the new Latin American Chapter of the Mycological Society of America!! This is going to have a great impact on the Latin American mycological community. Please spread the word and join for only $15/year!
msafungi.org/latin-americ...
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Mycological Society of America @msafungi.bsky.social · Aug 21

📢🍄Mycology job alert🍄📢

The Department of Plant Biology at @michiganstateu.bsky.social has a job opening for a herbarium/fungarium director at the Assistant, Associate or Full professor level. Review of applications start on 3rd October 2025.

careers.msu.edu/jobs/assista...

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Tenure System - East Lansing, Michigan, United States

Working/Functional Title Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Tenure System Position Summary The Department of Plant Biology (PLB) at Michigan State University (MSU) seeks applications for a director of...

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Mycological Society of America @msafungi.bsky.social · Aug 21

📢🍄Job alert🍄📢

The @manaakiwhenua.bsky.social group of the @bioeconomyscience.bsky.social in Auckland, New Zealand is hiring a full-time permanent mycologist, to focus on fungal diversity and taxonomy. Deadline to apply: 12 September 2025.

careers.sciencenewzealand.org/landcare-res...

Researcher - Mycologist - Manaaki Whenua - Careers at Science New Zealand

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Mycological Society of America @msafungi.bsky.social · Aug 23

📢🍄Job alert🍄📢
The Department of Plant Pathology of the University of Georgia is accepting applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor in Fungal Biology/Mycology. Anticipated start date of May 2026. Open until filled, so apply now!

www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/445...

Assistant or Associate Professor - Fungal Biology/Mycology

The Department of Plant Pathology in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) at the University of Georgia is recruiting for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor in Fu...

www.ugajobsearch.com

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Priscila Chaverri @pchaverri.bsky.social · Aug 29

What do turtles, fruits, and microbes have to do with plant health? Stay tuned for the results of this semester’s Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) course.(Research funded by @nsfgov) #WithoutNSF #NSF #undergradstem #hbcustem #bowiestateuniversity

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Mycological Society of America @msafungi.bsky.social · Aug 11

🍄 As is tradition for MSA, we're hoping to highlight a student-designed logo for #MSAfungi26 in Portland, Oregon. Our theme is Bridging Mycology Across Communities and Disciplines. Tap into your creative side and submit a logo design for consideration.

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Priscila Chaverri @pchaverri.bsky.social · Aug 1

Dedicada a Esperanza Franco? 💕💕

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Priscila Chaverri @pchaverri.bsky.social · Jul 25

Our latest super cool article! #endohyphalmicrobiome #mycovirus environmentalmicrobiome.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.... “Genomic insights reveal community structure and phylogenetic associations of endohyphal bacteria and viruses in fungal endophytes”

Genomic insights reveal community structure and phylogenetic associations of endohyphal bacteria and viruses in fungal endophytes - Environmental Microbiome

Background Endohyphal microbial communities, composed of bacteria and viruses residing within fungal hyphae, play important roles in shaping fungal phenotypes, host interactions, and ecological functi...

environmentalmicrobiome.biomedcentral.com

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Priscila Chaverri @pchaverri.bsky.social · Jul 18

We are still looking for a postdoc to join this project!

Priscila Chaverri @pchaverri.bsky.social · Jul 17

It is official!! I have been awarded an NSF grant of ~$1 million for the project: "Exploring the role of fruit-eating bats in the dispersal of plant pathogens and the Escape hypothesis." Co-principal investigators are Gloriana Chaverri (yes... my sister... @morceglo.bsky.social ) and Max Chavarria.

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Priscila Chaverri @pchaverri.bsky.social · Jul 17

It is official!! I have been awarded an NSF grant of ~$1 million for the project: "Exploring the role of fruit-eating bats in the dispersal of plant pathogens and the Escape hypothesis." Co-principal investigators are Gloriana Chaverri (yes... my sister... @morceglo.bsky.social ) and Max Chavarria.

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Priscila Chaverri @pchaverri.bsky.social · Jun 12

We are looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join an exciting project investigating the effects of bat seed dispersal on plant microbiomes and pathogen dynamics in tropical ecosystems. With @morceglo.bsky.social. More info: jobs.apsnet.org/job/postdoct...

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Priscila Chaverri @pchaverri.bsky.social · Jun 22

Stay tuned for the next Chaverri sisters project! Artificial roost with Carollia perspicillata bats and the “bones” of Piper sancti-felicis fruits. What does this have to do with fungi? @morceglo.bsky.social‬
We are still looking for a postdoc to join this project! www.chaverrifungi.com/job-openings

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Louis Berrios @louberrios.bsky.social · Jun 14

Is it all about timing? Read my latest article in @newphyt.bsky.social to find out how space and time shape the relationships among bacteria, ectomycorrhizal fungi, and land trees. nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

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Current Biology @currentbiology.bsky.social · Jun 12

Check out our fungi-tastic special issue, full of marvels of mycology — and many articles accessible for free!
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www.cell.com/current-biol...

Current issue: Current Biology

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Priscila Chaverri @pchaverri.bsky.social · Jun 12

We are looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join an exciting project investigating the effects of bat seed dispersal on plant microbiomes and pathogen dynamics in tropical ecosystems. With @morceglo.bsky.social. More info: jobs.apsnet.org/job/postdoct...

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Priscila Chaverri @pchaverri.bsky.social · Jun 8

We finally published this paper! It took some time, but it’s out now! In short, we found that the limited fungal diversity and “low-functionality” of the sloth gut microbiota might help explain their "slothness." 🦥 This was an amazing team effort! link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Differential Microbial Composition and Fiber Degradation in Two Sloth Species (Bradypus variegatus and Choloepus hoffmanni) - Current Microbiology

Sloths have the slowest digestion among mammals, requiring 5–20 times longer to digest food than other herbivores, which suggests differences in their gut microbiota, particularly in plant-fiber-degra...

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Leslie Rissler @ljrissler.bsky.social · May 3

SaveNSF is a coalition of concerned scientists and allies who are working to save funding for scientific grants through the NSF.

The mission is to support and advocate for the continuation of vital research and innovation.

Join: www.savensf.com

Home | Savensf

www.savensf.com

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Dr. David Miller 🏳️‍🌈 @davidimiller.bsky.social · May 2

I am so heartened to this seriously AWESOME #SaveNSF website go up today!!!!

Has a take action toolkit with:

1. Press outreach templates
2. Social media toolkit
3. Elected official outreach
4. Talking points

Check it out and share widely!!!! Likely more to come.

www.savensf.com

Welcome to Save The U.S. National Science Foundation
A Girl Looking at a Physics Model
TAKE ACTION
Save NSF is a coalition of concerned scientists and allies who are working to save funding for scientific grants through the U.S. National Science Foundation.

Our mission is to support and advocate for the continuation of vital research and innovation in various scientific fields. NSF funding is critical to this work.

Join us in our endeavor to ensure a sustainable future for scientific exploration and discovery.

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Priscila Chaverri @pchaverri.bsky.social · Apr 28

Bowie State University at the 46th Mid-Atlantic States Mycology Conference in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. #BowieStateUniversity #HBCU #BlackInSTEM #MASMC #UndergradResearch

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Priscila Chaverri @pchaverri.bsky.social · Apr 7

There is still chance to send in your abstracts to the Mid-Atlantic States Mycology Conference!

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Priscila Chaverri @pchaverri.bsky.social · Mar 25

We are still looking for fresh samples of Monstera rust. If you find it, send me a message.

#plantpathogens #plantpathology

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Priscila Chaverri @pchaverri.bsky.social · Nov 24

We are looking for fresh samples of Monstera rust. If you find it, send me a message.

#plantpathogens #plantpathology

Images of symptoms and spores of Monstera rust

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Peer Community Journal @peercomjournal.bsky.social · Mar 7

Now published in Peer Community Journal, #ecology section: Exploring Rubiaceae fungal endophytes across contrasting tropical forests, tree tissues, and developmental stages

Exploring Rubiaceae fungal endophytes across contrasting tropical forests, tree tissues, and developmental stages

Castillo-González, Humberto1, 2 ; Slot, Jason C.3 ; Yarwood, Stephanie4 ; Chaverri, Priscila5, 6 1 Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture, University of Maryland, College Park,…

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Science Friday @scifri.bsky.social · Mar 4

Are you a scientist or student heading to a @standupforscience.bsky.social ‬rally this Friday?

We want to hear from you. Tell us about yourself and why you’re going, how far you’re traveling, why you’re fired up, and whether there will be car snacks. Call or text us at (646) 767-6532.

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Priscila Chaverri @pchaverri.bsky.social · Feb 24

Those crazies!! But great news! Whew!

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