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The Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute @westerdijkinst.bsky.social · 20h

🧫 Dr. Madalina Vita shared a poster on “𝐔𝐧𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐨𝐢𝐥 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐃𝐲𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬”, highlighting how experimental ecology can reveal the hidden interactions shaping soil ecosystems.

The Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute @westerdijkinst.bsky.social · 20h

🎤 Raquel Ledo Doval presented her fascinating talk on “𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐎𝐜𝐞𝐚𝐧”, uncovering how marine fungi contribute to oceanic biodiversity.

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The Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute @westerdijkinst.bsky.social · 20h

Yesterday, members of the Westerdijk Institute joined the BioSB HotTopics & NIME Symposium: Microbial Ecology, held right here at Utrecht Science Park

Our researchers showcased the exciting breadth of microbial ecology studied at the institute:

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Ákos T Kovács @evolvedbiofilm.bsky.social · 1d

Raquel Ledo (Westerdijk @westerdijkinst.bsky.social): Exploring fungal diversity in the North Sea and Atlantic Ocean

#MarineFungi

#NIME2025

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The Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute @westerdijkinst.bsky.social · 6d

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐬
Réblová, M.; Nekvindová, J.; Hernández-Restrepo, M.; Hradilová, M.; Kolařík, M.

The Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute @westerdijkinst.bsky.social · 6d

A revision of genera of Sordariomycetes displaying holoblastic-denticulate conidiogenesis, with notes on their ecology and global distribution

🔗 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞:
https://f.mtr.cool/zklifsyjhf

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The Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute @westerdijkinst.bsky.social · 6d

Curious to learn more about the Westerdijk Institute and our work with the world’s largest living collection of fungi?

Visit:

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The Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute @westerdijkinst.bsky.social · 6d

🥖 Beautiful examples of fungi at work, ranging from the decay of food to their positive impact in processes like fermentation

The audience discovered how decay is not just about loss but also about transformation and the hidden beauty of microbial life.

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The Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute @westerdijkinst.bsky.social · 6d

Yesterday, our own Dr. Jan Dijksterhuis took the audience on a fascinating journey into the world of fungi during Utrecht Science Week.

In his lecture he shared:
🍄 The rich history of the Westerdijk Institute & Johanna Westerdijk
🌍 What fungi are and their crucial role in nature

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The Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute @westerdijkinst.bsky.social · 7d

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐬
Colmán, A.A. ; Araújo, J.P.M. ; Evans, H.C. ; Correa Mansur, P.S. ; Salcedo-Sarmiento, S. ; Silva, A.L. ; Kapeua-Ndacnou, M. ; Belachew-Bekele, B.K. ; Pereira, C.M. ; Crous, P.W. ; Barreto, R.W. ;

The Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute @westerdijkinst.bsky.social · 7d

Several genera of Lecanicillium-like microfungi are potential biocontrol agents of Hemileia vastatrix – the causal agent of coffee leaf rust (CLR)

🔗 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞:
https://f.mtr.cool/rwuehifacp

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The Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute @westerdijkinst.bsky.social · 8d

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐬
Visagie, C.M. ; Houbraken, J. ; Overy, D.P. ; Sklenář, F. ; Bensch, K. ; Frisvad, J.C. ; Mack, J. ; Perrone, G. ; Samson, R.A. ; van Vuuren, N.I. ; Yilmaz, N. ; Hubka, V. ;

The Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute @westerdijkinst.bsky.social · 8d

🔗 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞:
From chaos to tranquillity: a modern approach to the identification, nomenclature and phylogeny of Aspergillus, Penicillium and other Eurotiales, including an updated accepted species list

From chaos to tranquillity: a mod...an updated accepted species list: Ingenta Connect Fast Track Article

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The Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute @westerdijkinst.bsky.social · 8d

Accepted species lists for Eurotiales (incl. Aspergillus, Penicillium, Paecilomyces and Talaromyces) as revealed by a phylogenetic species concept. Of the species described since 2023, 130 of the 171 species are accepted, and 41 are reduced to synonyms.

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The Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute @westerdijkinst.bsky.social · 8d

A heartfelt thank you to all our partners and colleagues for making this evening a success, and a special thank you to Utrecht Science Park for organizing Utrecht Science Week.

The Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute @westerdijkinst.bsky.social · 8d

The evening brought together scientists, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and community leaders to exchange knowledge and explore innovations in vaccines, antibiotic resistance, microscopy, and beyond.

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The Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute @westerdijkinst.bsky.social · 8d

✅ Patricia Bruijning-Verhagen, who spoke about the driving force of vaccination research (motor voor vaccinatie onderzoek)

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The Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute @westerdijkinst.bsky.social · 8d

They highlighted the crucial role fungi play in the context of infectious diseases—from pathogens to solutions.

We were honored to host inspiring guest speakers:
✅ Raymond Pieters, who shared insights on animal-free methods (Proefdiervrije methoden)

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The Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute @westerdijkinst.bsky.social · 8d

At the Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute, our colleagues Gerard Verkleij, Jos Houbraken, and Bert Gerrits van den Ende welcomed guests with an engaging tour and introduction to our institute.

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The Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute @westerdijkinst.bsky.social · 8d

We are proud to have contributed to the special Walking Dinner at the Utrecht Science Park, where the central theme was infectious diseases.

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The Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute @westerdijkinst.bsky.social · 9d

⭐ Sustainability & Equipment Use
⭐ People & Process

A safe lab is an innovative lab.
Together, we make safety and sustainability the cornerstones of research done at the Westerdijk Institute.

The Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute @westerdijkinst.bsky.social · 9d

Today, Martin Meijer, on behalf of the lab managers of the Westerdijk Institute, shared insights on lab safety and sustainability.

In his talk, he discusses the 4 areas of lab safety, which include:
⭐ Personal & Emergency Safety
⭐ Chemical & Biological Management

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The Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute @westerdijkinst.bsky.social · 12d

🗓 Date: October 4, 2025
🕛 Time: 12:00 – 17:00
📍 Location: Cruquiusweg 31, Amsterdam
🎟 Admission: Free (if you send a quick email to [email protected], it will help with organization)

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The Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute @westerdijkinst.bsky.social · 12d

This lecture offers a unique perspective on the intersections between nature and heritage and a chance to discover how nature literally finds its way into the archives.

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The Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute @westerdijkinst.bsky.social · 12d

Together with IISG, we invite everyone to join us for a day full of stories, workshops, and discoveries.

🌟 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: 𝐚 𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐲 𝐉𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐣𝐤𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐡𝐮𝐢𝐬 (𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐣𝐤 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞)
At 13:30 and 14:30, Jan Dijksterhuis will give a fascinating talk on fungi that like to settle in archival materials.

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