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CSI Seminar Shengmin Sang, Sept 25 at 11:30 AM CT

The Center for Sorghum Improvement (CSI) will host a virtual seminar by Dr. Shengmin Sang, Distinguished Professor of Functional Foods and Human Health at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, on Tuesday, September 25 at 11:30 AM CT. Dr. Sang’s talk is titled “Hidden Health Power: How Whole Grain Bioactives Support Personalized Nutrition.”

Job Opportunity Research Fellow (Genomics) at The University of Southern Queensland, Applications Accepted through Sept 18 at 11:30 pm (AEST)

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in agricultural science through cutting-edge genomic research? The University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) is seeking a talented and motivated Research Fellow (Genomics) to join our School of Agriculture and Environmental Science in Toowoomba.

CSI Seminar Joe Louis, Sept 9 at 11 AM CT

The Center for Sorghum Improvement (CSI) will host a virtual seminar by Dr. Joe Louis, Eberhard Professor of Entomology at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, on Tuesday, September 9 at 11:00 AM CT. His talk, titled “Regulation of Sorghum Defenses Against Fall Armyworm,” will highlight ongoing research into the mechanisms underlying sorghum’s resistance to this destructive, polyphagous pest.

Plant Genomes, Systems Biology & Engineering Conference, CSHL Dec 3-6, Abstracts Due Sept 12

The Plant Genomes, Systems Biology & Engineering Meeting will be held December 3–6, 2025 at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. Abstract submissions are due by September 12, and regular registration rates are available through November 27 at 5:00 pm ET.

Highlights from Plant Biology 2025

This annual gathering brought together plant scientists from around the globe for an inspiring week of scientific sessions, interactive workshops, poster presentations, and networking opportunities. The meeting served as a hub for professional growth and scientific exchange, equipping attendees with the knowledge, skills, and connections needed to advance both their research and careers. This year’s conference welcomed over 984 scientists and researchers, featured 36 exhibitors, and offered 20 workshops across diverse areas of plant biology. Attendees engaged with 533 poster presentations and explored 727 completed abstracts.

2025 CSHL Genome Informatics Conference, Nov. 5-8, Abstracts Due Aug. 22

The Genome Informatics Conference will take place at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory from November 5-8, 2025. Virtual participation is available to those not giving poster or oral presentations. The Keynote Speakers will be Yana Safonova, from Penn State, and Marinka Zitnik, from Harvard University.

CSI Seminar Sandeep Marla, July 22 at 11 AM CT

The Center for Sorghum Improvement (CSI) is hosting a virtual seminar given by Sandeep Marla, from the Department of Agronomy at Kansas State University, on Tuesday, July 22 at 11 AM CT.  The title of the talk is, “Accelerating sorghum trait delivery with established public-private sector partnerships.”

CSI Seminar Sakiko Okumoto, May 13 at 11 AM CT

The Center for Sorghum Improvement (CSI) is hosting a virtual seminar given by Seminar Sakiko. from the Department of Soil and Crop Sciences at Texas A&M AgriLife Research, on Tuesday, May 13 at 11 AM CT.  The title of the talk is “Enhancing Biological Nitrification Inhibition activities in sorghum.”

Advancing Biocuration in the Age of AI: Highlights from the 18th International Biocuration Conference

The 18th annual International Biocuration Conference was held in Kansas City, Missouri, April 5-9. This event brought together biocurators, software developers and users of life sciences and clinical data to share their work, encourage collaboration, and highlight the essential curatorial efforts that support research and innovation across academia, government, and industry.