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SUMMARY:Webinar: Cyanogenic glucosides in cassava from the breeding perspective
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is the 5th in a series together with the International Safe Cassava Network.\n\nRegister now to secure your spot\, connect with peers\, and help shape the future of safe cassava production and utilization worldwide. \nSpeaker: Hernán Ceballos (Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical\, Colombia) \nWith over 20 years of experience in cassava breeding and more than 150 peer-reviewed publications\, Dr. Hernán Ceballos is a leading expert in tropical crop improvement. His work includes identifying a dominant gene for tar spot complex resistance in maize\, advancing quantitative genetics models for epistasis\, and pioneering innovations in cassava such as breeding-value–based parent selection\, starch mutation discovery\, rapid-cycling recurrent selection\, high-throughput nutritional phenotyping\, and protocols to induce early flowering in non-flowering genotypes. Dr. Hernán Ceballos’s contributions have been recognized with major honors including Colombia’s National Award on Technological Innovation (2008)\, the Golden Cassava Prize (2018)\, and the ISTRC Lifetime Achievement Award (2018). \nChaired by Carlos Iglesias (International Safe Cassava Network)
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/cyanogenic-glucosides-in-cassava-from-the-breeding-perspective/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Plant Science,Policy
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SUMMARY:A Teach-In for Plant Scientists: Organizing for Political Impact
DESCRIPTION:In this free\, online workshop\, Dr. Kevin Bird will discuss current politics and how scientists can organize in this moment. \nDr. Kevin Bird is an NSF Plant Genome Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of California\, Davis\, and a department steward for UAW Local 5811. He is interested in plant genome evolution and evolutionary genomics\, currently exploring plant pangenomic variation and how gene and genome duplications create metabolic novelty. Concurrently with his plant research\, he does research and scholarly writing about the co-option of human genetics and evolution research by far-right extremists\, translating research for the general public to reduce misunderstandings about race and genetics. \nHe earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Missouri\, where he double majored in Biological Sciences and Philosophy\, followed by a Fulbright Fellowship for evolutionary systems biology research at the Flemish Institute of Biotechnology in Ghent\, Belgium. He received his PhD in Horticulture and Ecology\, Evolutionary Biology\, and Behavior at Michigan State University\, studying whole-genome duplications in plants and the evolutionary history of strawberry. He also served on the Horticulture Department’s Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion committee and in consecutive terms as Chief Information Officer and President of the Graduate Employees Union AFT Local 6196. Dr. Bird is the product of three public land-grant universities and is passionate about social\, racial\, and economic justice and the radical science movement.
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/a-teach-in-for-plant-scientists-organizing-for-political-impact/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Plant Science,Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20240911T090000
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SUMMARY:Looking ahead to COP16: Key considerations for a multilateral mechanism for DSI
DESCRIPTION:CBD COP16 will be an important milestone in bringing to reality the much-awaited multilateral system for benefit sharing from the use of DSI. Many questions remain to be addressed before this new mechanism can be put in place\, and the devil will be in the details. \nExperts from the DSI Scientific Network will discuss key aspects of the current DSI landscape that have important implications for the operationalization of the multilateral mechanism. The discussion will also look ahead to considerations for “future-proofing” the benefit-sharing system so that it is effective in the face of technological and policy developments. \nThe webinar will take place on:\n11th September: 9am Brussels\, 9am Johannesburg\, 10am Nairobi\, 11am Dubai\, 12:30pm Delhi\, 3pm Manilla\, 4pm Tokyo\, 5pm Sydney \nLearn more about the DSI Scientific Network on our website: www.dsiscientificnetwork.org
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/looking-ahead-to-cop16-key-considerations-for-a-multilateral-mechanism-for-dsi-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:DSI,Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20240910T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20240910T170000
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SUMMARY:Looking ahead to COP16: Key considerations for a multilateral mechanism for DSI
DESCRIPTION:CBD COP16 will be an important milestone in bringing to reality the much-awaited multilateral system for benefit sharing from the use of DSI. Many questions remain to be addressed before this new mechanism can be put in place\, and the devil will be in the details. \nExperts from the DSI Scientific Network will discuss key aspects of the current DSI landscape that have important implications for the operationalization of the multilateral mechanism. The discussion will also look ahead to considerations for “future-proofing” the benefit-sharing system so that it is effective in the face of technological and policy developments. \nThe webinar will take place on:\n10th September: 9am Colombia\, 10am New York\, 11am Brasilia \, 2pm Dakar\, 3pm London\, 4 pm Johannesburg\, 5pm Nairobi \nLearn more about the DSI Scientific Network on our website: www.dsiscientificnetwork.org
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/looking-ahead-to-cop16-key-considerations-for-a-multilateral-mechanism-for-dsi/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Policy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240912
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CREATED:20240906T083858Z
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SUMMARY:Looking ahead to COP16: Key considerations for a multilateral mechanism for DSI
DESCRIPTION:CBD COP16 will be an important milestone in bringing to reality the much-awaited multilateral system for benefit sharing from the use of DSI. Many questions remain to be addressed before this new mechanism can be put in place\, and the devil will be in the details.\n\nExperts from the DSI Scientific Network will discuss key aspects of the current DSI landscape that have important implications for the operationalization of the multilateral mechanism. The discussion will also look ahead to considerations for “future-proofing” the benefit-sharing system so that it is effective in the face of technological and policy developments.\n\nThe webinar will take place on two dates at different times to facilitate broad participation.\n\n\n:10th September: 9am Colombia\, 10am New York\, 11am Brasilia \, 2pm Dakar\, 3pm London\, 4 pm Johannesburg\, 5pm Nairobi\nRegistration Link:  https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UD97wGmuSsi-Hkmc-3Owvg\n\nAND\n\n:11th September: 9am Brussels\, 9am Johannesburg\, 10am Nairobi\, 11am Dubai\, 12:30am Delhi\, 3pm Manilla\, 4pm Tokyo\, 5pm Sydney\nRegistration Link:  https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KNuF0OooRLm_nDOhsdR1HQ
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/looking-ahead-to-cop16-key-considerations-for-a-multilateral-mechanism-for-dsi-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20240829T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20240829T180000
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SUMMARY:Plantae Presents: World Policies in Plant Science
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, renowned experts from various fields of plant science will highlight information on current and relevant plant policies related to plant diversity\, plant protection and health\, and genetically modified organisms (GMOs). This webinar would most importantly help students\, apart from early career researchers and scientists\, who wish to know more about regulatory policies straight from experts who have delivered brilliant talks on these topics and have been working on these policies. \nHosted by the 2024 Plantae Fellows. \nSPEAKERS \nSusana Perera-Valderrama \nMs. Susana Perera Valderrama has been a Marine Biodiversity Programme Officer at the Secretariat of the Cartagena Convention\, since June 2023\, where she coordinates the implementation of the Protocol on Specially Protected Areas and Wildlife (SPAW) in the wider Caribbean region. Ms. Perera Valderrama is a Cuban national with 20 years of experience in national and regional projects to conserve and monitor marine species and ecosystems and design and implement marine protected areas. \nBefore joining the Secretariat\, Ms. Perera Valderrama worked as a marine protected areas (MPAs) specialist at the National Centre for Protected Areas of Cuba. There\, she supported the design and implementation of Cuba’s MPAs and was Cuba’s technical focal point for the SPAW Protocol during this time. She also worked as a marine biodiversity monitoring specialist at CONABIO in Mexico\, coordinating marine biodiversity monitoring programmes in Mexico’s MPAs. \n\nFelix Moronta Barrios \nFelix Moronta Barrios is a Venezuelan biologist committed to facilitating the adoption of agricultural products enhanced by modern biotechnologies. As a Senior Programme Specialist in the Regulatory Science Group at the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB\, Trieste\, Italy)\, he supports projects to energize and strengthen biotechnology regulatory offices in the Global South. Felix works closely with national and international authorities for ensuring regulatory effectiveness in the changing landscape of evolving biotechnologies. \n  \n  \n\nProf. K.C. Bansal \nProf. K.C. Bansal is an Adjunct Professor at the Centre for Crop and Food Innovation\, Murdoch University\, Perth\, Australia. He previously served as Secretary of the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences\, India (2021-2023) and Director of the National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources\, New Delhi (2010-2016). \nProf. Bansal was Vice-Chair for Asia at the 15th Regular Session of the UN’s Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (2013-2015). He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Global Plant Council and the Board of Trustees of the MS Swaminathan Research Foundation. \nProf. Bansal’s research focuses on functional genomics and transgenic development for abiotic stress tolerance in plants. He developed India’s first transgenic crops with improved tolerance to drought and salt stress. His lab identified and cloned the first ABA receptor gene OsPYL10 from an Indian drought-tolerant rice landrace. He evaluated the entire wheat germplasm collection (~22\,000 accessions) in the Indian National Genebank and identified trait-specific reference sets for heat tolerance and disease resistance. \nWith over 40 years of research experience\, Prof. Bansal has been pivotal in research management\, human resource development\, and policy formulation for promoting GM crops and genome editing for climate-resilient agriculture. \n\nMODERATORS \n \nAlicia Quinn \nAlicia is currently working on her PhD in plant molecular biology at Monash University\, Australia. Her project aims to understand the regulation of a toxic compound produced in Sorghum. When she’s not at work\, Alicia loves hiking and exploring local wineries. X: @AliciaQuinnSci. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nGillian Rowe \nGillian is doctoral researcher at the University of the West Indies\, St. Augustine\, Trinidad and a research scientist at the Scientific Research Council (SRC)\, Jamaica. Her scientific interests are microbiology\, molecular plant-pathogen interactions\, the soil microbiome and bioinformatics. Her current research focus is on the development of novel biocontrol agents for plant biodiversity conservation\, reducing environmental pollution to enhance human health. Community outreach\, nature and the outdoors\, running and watching soccer are just a few of her interests. X: @RoweGill. \n  \n  \n \nIndrani Kakati Baruah \nIndrani K.B\, an ASPB 2023 Plantae fellow is an ORISE post-doctoral fellow (2019-2024)\nwho finished her tenure this February at the USDA-ARS Beltsville Agricultural Research Centre (BARC) in Maryland\, USA and currently on a self-imposed sabbatical visiting family in India. Her research interests include focusing on functional and comparative genomics studies related to phytopathology\, pathogen genomics\, plant-microbial/ plant-insect interaction and plant epigenetics. Apart from being a first-generation researcher mother from her family\, she likes to involve herself in easy scientific communication and voluntary activities related to diversity\, equity and inclusion (DEI). She wishes to be an inspiration for young women to choose STEM fields and never give up. X: @Indranik333. \n \nIsabel Pochet Pimentel \nIsabel is a Venezuelan Biologist with a Master’s in Molecular Genetics and Microbiology. She is currently a PhD candidate at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Her work focused on the characterization of important genes related to plant associations with nitrogen-fixing bacteria\, using physiological and transcriptomic approaches. As a researcher\, she wants to understand how plants communicate and interact with other living beings. Outside the lab\, she enjoys food\, TV shows\, and fluffy cats. X: @isabelpochet.
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/plantae-presents-world-policies-in-plant-science/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:DSI,Other Skills,Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20240321T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20240321T170000
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SUMMARY:Plantae Presents: Celebrating Women in Plant Science
DESCRIPTION:Plantae Presents: Celebrating Women in Plant Science\nFeaturing Dr. Thelma Madzima\, Dr. Burcu Alptekin\, and Dr. Gitanjali Yadav \nWhen: Thursday\, March 21\, 2024\, at\n8:00 AM PDT | 11:00 AM EDT | 4:00 PM GMT | 9:30 PM IST\nAbout This Webinar \nJoin them for an enriching webinar\, “Celebrating Women in Plant Sciences\,” where three distinguished women scientists in the field will share their captivating stories\, experiences\, challenges\, and triumphs. Delve into their journeys\, from overcoming obstacles to seizing opportunities\, as they inspire and empower women in plant sciences and beyond. This event promises to illuminate the diverse contributions of women in shaping the landscape of botanical research and environmental sustainability. Don’t miss this opportunity to be inspired and motivated by their remarkable narratives. Register now to celebrate the achievements and resilience of women in plant sciences. \nHosted by the 2024 Plantae Fellows.
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/plantae-presents-celebrating-women-in-plant-science/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Other Skills,Plant Science,Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20240202T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20240202T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T083827
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SUMMARY:Plant Health Series: How to communicate science\, win friends and influence people
DESCRIPTION:When? Friday 2 February 2024\, 14:00 to 15:00\nWhere? Online (Zoom) \nAn interactive online lecture communicating science and plant health to the media and public\nRenowned author\, plant enthusiast and media professional Professor Jonathan Drori will provide the ground rules for effective science communication. He will address how to define\, understand and engage with different audiences and how to widen your influence beyond your usual networks. Guided by Jon’s personal experience\, attendees will also learn of common misconceptions in plant biology and the fallacy of ‘the general public’.\n\nThe talk will be followed by an opportunity for an audience Q&A and discussion\, chaired by Dr Mimi Tanimoto\, communications and engagement consultant.\n\nJonathan Drori\nProfessor Jonathan Drori CBE is an author and specialist in the public understanding of science. He is a trustee of the Eden Project\, an Ambassador for the WWF and previously a Trustee of the Royal Botanic Gardens\, Kew and The Woodland Trust. He is an honorary professor of public understanding of science at the University of Birmingham.\n\nAs former BBC executive producer\, Jon was responsible for more than fifty popular science documentaries and series. He was head of digital media and learning channels for BBC Education\, where he led the development of several world-first services\, including GCSE Bitesize\, and also supervised mass UK social-action campaigns for numeracy and computer literacy.\n\nJon has been a frequent public speaker\, including four talks at the international TED conference on plant-science topics which have been viewed millions of times. Recently\, he wrote the bestsellers Around the World in 80 Trees and Around the World in 80 Plants\, which reveal how plants and trees are intricately entwined with human history\, culture and folklore.\n\n\nAudience\nThis event is open to all\, but will be particularly relevant to scientists including those working in areas related to plant health.\n\nContinuing Professional Development (CPD) \nThis event is approved by the Royal Society of Biology for purposes of CPD and can be counted as 3 CPD points. If you are a member of the Plant Health professional register\, this CPD contributes to maintaining your registration.\n\n\nSpecial requirements\nIf you have accessibility requirements\, please let us know during your booking\, and we will do what we can to accommodate your needs.\nCost and booking\nThis event is free to attend and open to all. Advance registration is essential through the link at the top of the page\, and the Zoom meeting link will be circulated to registrants ahead of the event.
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/plant-health-series-how-to-communicate-science-win-friends-and-influence-people/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Policy,Science communication
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231212T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231212T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T083827
CREATED:20231120T092346Z
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SUMMARY:Transversal Skills in Experimental Biology: from academia to project management and policymaking
DESCRIPTION:Join SEB for a series of ‘Careers and Coffee’ monthly talks in 2023 to broaden your view on career possibilities in the field of Experimental Biology. \nA free webinar series with a 20-minute talk from an invited speaker covering their career journey\, an overview of their role\, career prospects\, and avenues to get into the field with a Questions-and-Answers (Q&A) session at the end. \nTheir ninth Careers and Coffee webinar will happen on Monday\, 12 December\, at 2 pm (UK time)\, with Dr Javier Santos-Santos talking about Transversal Skills in Experimental Biology: from academia to project management and policymaking. \nRegister: https://www.sebiology.org/events/ems-event-calendar/transversal-skills-in-experimental-biology-from-academia-to-project-management-and-policymaking-careers-and-coffee-december.html
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/transversal-skills-in-experimental-biology-from-academia-to-project-management-and-policymaking/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Other Skills,Policy,Science communication
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20231031T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20231031T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T083827
CREATED:20231026T115904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T120234Z
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SUMMARY:Plantae Presents: Importance of Self-care and Community Care
DESCRIPTION:The global pandemic has largely affected the global population of adults and children in negative ways. There is an increased in the incidences of anxiety\, isolation\, lower distress tolerance\, and depressive episodes. People engaged in research (mentors and mentees) are more likely to experience these feelings\, often affecting how people build connections. In response\, self-care and community care have emerged as important aspects of everyone’s daily lives. In recognition of “World Mental Health Month\,” this webinar will explore self-care and community care. Speakers will share the strategies they have developed to support the people in their labs and spaces\, as well as insights on balancing community care and self-care. \nThis webinar is hosted by the 2023 Plantae Fellows.
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/plantae-presents-importance-of-self-care-and-community-care/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Other Skills,Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230118T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230118T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T083827
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SUMMARY:A career in academic publishing | Careers and Coffee (January)
DESCRIPTION:SEB first Careers and Coffee webinar will happen on Wednesday\, 18 January\, at 12 pm (UK time)\, with Dr Michael Page talking about “A career in academic publishing”. \n\nJoin SEB for a series of ‘Careers and Coffee’ monthly talks in 2023 to broaden your view on career possibilities in the field of Experimental Biology. \nA free webinar series with a 20-minute talk from an invited speaker covering their career journey\, an overview of their role\, career prospects\, and avenues to get into the field with a Questions-and-Answers (Q&A) session at the end. \nSEB first Careers and Coffee webinar will happen on Wednesday\, 18 January\, at 12 pm (UK time)\, with Dr Michael Page talking about A career in academic publishing.
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/a-career-in-academic-publishing-careers-and-coffee-january/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Other Skills,Policy,Science communication
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20221216T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20221216T170000
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SUMMARY:Decolonising and Diversifying Biosciences Education
DESCRIPTION:There is an urgent need to re-consider this\, and to adopt a more diverse and decolonised approach. This meeting will examine how we teach the Biosciences through an equality and diversity lens. \nTopics will include the historical legacies of colonialism on the Biosciences\, the need to adopt more diverse and inclusive examples\, ableism within the curriculum\, awarding gaps for disadvantaged students\, and how Biology education can better incorporate international perspectives. \nThe meeting will also include student perspectives\, and the emotional implications of receiving a non-inclusive education. The meeting will encourage delegates to consider their own teaching practices\, and to identify ways in which they could become more inclusive. This meeting therefore aligns closely with both the ‘Teaching and Learning’ and ‘Equality\, Diversity and Inclusivity’ aims of the OED section.
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/decolonising-and-diversifying-biosciences-education/
LOCATION:Cambridge\, Cambridge\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Other Skills,Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221102T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221102T143000
DTSTAMP:20260417T083827
CREATED:20221014T073223Z
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SUMMARY:A comparative analysis of policy options for dsi under the CBD: how do they measure up?
DESCRIPTION:A Webinar co-organised by the Global Plant Council\, the DSI Scientific Network\, the Global Genome Biodiversity Network and the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture \nEstablishing and implementing an effective Post-2020 Framework for Biodiversity will not be possible without coming to an agreement on a solution for DSI that enables fair and equitable sharing of benefits while preserving open access in support of research\, biodiversity conservation\, food security\, and public health. The DSI Scientific Network\, the Global Plant Council\, the Global Genome Biodiversity Network and the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture will host a joint webinar to discuss the implications of different policy options for a benefit sharing mechanism for DSI. Experts will share their views on the possible impacts of the proposed policy options\, highlighting where win-win solutions could be identified from a research perspective. Use of DSI underpins work in all fields of conservation biology and ecology\, plant and animal sciences\, as well as many domains beyond. Parties must find a way to ensure the benefits of this use are shared fairly and equitably. The ongoing biodiversity crisis demonstrates the urgent need for further research into how to address and reverse it\, which will depend on open access to DSI. \nAgenda and Panellists: \n\nAndrew Hufton\, Biotechnology Journal and Advanced Genetics\, Wiley – What do we mean by “open access”?\nManuela da Silva\, Fiocruz; David Nicholson\, Wellcome Sanger Institute – Overview of the CBD policy options matrix – how do they measure up?\nDerek Eaton\, Smart Prosperity Institute – Thinking through the economic implications of the policy options\nUnderstanding the use of DSI in research and the role of open access\no Sarah Hearne\, CIMMYT – The case of wheat and maize\no Christine Prat\, European Virus Archive – Using DSI for public health\nQ&A
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/a-comparative-analysis-of-policy-options-for-dsi-under-the-cbd-how-do-they-measure-up/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:DSI,Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20221026T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20221026T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T083827
CREATED:20221018T092341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T092446Z
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SUMMARY:"Genome Editing in Plants" Online lecture series: Prof. Daniel Voytas and Dr. Concetta Licciardello
DESCRIPTION:COST Action CA18111 “Genome Editing in Plants” Online lecture series \n\nPlantEd is organising an online lecture series on genome editing in plants\, with many high-profile speakers. The series\, which is organised by PlantEd WG1 leaders Dr Goetz Hensel and Dr Katrijn Van Laere will continue regularly until the end of 2022 and be organised via Zoom. A separate announcement will be sent out to the PlantEd network before each event\, and also updated here on the website and posted on the PlantEd Twitter account (@COST_PlantEd). \n\nProf. Dan Voytas\, Department of Genetics\, Cell Biology and Development\, Center for Precision Plant Genomics\, University of Minnesota\, USA. Title: Overcoming bottlenecks in plant gene editing. \nDr. Concetta Licciardello\, Consiglio per la ricerca in agricoltura e l’analisi dell’economia agraria (CREA)\, Centro di ricerca Olivicoltura Frutticoltura Agrumicoltura (OFA)\, Italy. Title: Two case studies to improve citrus fruit quality by using the New Plant Breeding Techniques. \nHere is the announcement for the 5th event\, incl an introduction to the speakers together with registration link: announcement October 26
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/genome-editing-in-plants-online-lecture-series-prof-daniel-voytas-and-dr-concetta-licciardello/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Plant Biotechnology,Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20221018T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20221018T100000
DTSTAMP:20260417T083827
CREATED:20220210T080724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220210T080724Z
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SUMMARY:Novelties\, Frauds\, and Protections: The Fruit Business in Ninteenth-Century America 
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Professor Daniel Kevles\, Yale University​ \nIn the United States through the 1830s\, commercial fruit nurseries were few in number\, served largely local markets\, and\, facing little competition\, did little in their catalogues to differentiate and brand their products. Beginning in the 1820s\, the transportation revolution\, the migrations westward\, and the creation of relentlessly expanding markets steadily enlarged competition and put a premium on the innovation of novel fruits. Plants were not patentable at the time. Plant nurseries\, hitherto members of close-knit local communities\, had tended to rely on mutual trust to prevent the appropriation of their innovations. However\, operating in increasingly impersonal regional and national markets they sought to protect their investments in the creation or acquisition of novelties by branding their products. Still\, cheats could offer fraudulent or adulterated fruit trees or vines under the branded name\, and purchasers would be none the wiser because it was virtually impossible to tell simply by inspection what plant or plant quality young trees or vines would eventually produce. \nFrom the 1830s through the rest of the century\, purveyors of innovations developed a variety of strategies to protect their brands. The strategies were well exemplified by several prominent nurseries\, notably Ellwanger and Barry’s\, in Rochester\, New York; Charles Hovey’s\, in Cambridge\, Massachusetts; and Luther Burbank’s\, in Santa Rosa\, California. They emphasized in their catalogues the importance of purchasing only from reliable sources\, included testimonials from happy customers\, and provided lithographs – first black and white\, then in color – of their branded fruits. Still\, thieves of new fruit trees and vines could simply clone them and sell them under another brand name. In the face of that biological loophole\, their originators charged exceptionally high prices for first sales\, hoping therein to recoup the downstream revenues they would lose to appropriation. They also employed traveling salesmen to sell their trees and vines\, instructed them to gain trust by behaving in a moral\, upright manner\, and equipped them with sample books that presented in full color the fruits purchasers would get if they bought and planted the nursery’s trees and vines. By the late nineteenth century\, finding these protective strategies increasing inadequate\, nurserymen began agitating for national legal protection of their branded novelties through trademarks and patents. \nDate and time: 9 AM\, 18 October 2022 AEST (Time Converter for your location)\, 1 hour duration\nLocation: Online Lecture via Zoom \nGo check the People\, Plants and the Law Online Lecture Series
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/novelties-frauds-and-protections-the-fruit-business-in-ninteenth-century-america/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:DSI,Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220921T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220921T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T083827
CREATED:20220825T151849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220825T151954Z
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SUMMARY:Leading and supporting others for ECRs and New PIs
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will explore the role that emotional intelligence plays in different contexts. \nCost\nThis event is free for SEB members. Non-members will be charged the cost price of £20 per person. \nAbout the session\nLeadership and management are much more than simply setting a direction and getting things done. \nTo be an effective leader or a manager\, you need to be able to understand\, motivate\, inspire and appreciate the people that you work with (and for) in order to achieve the best outcomes. \nIn this interactive workshop\, we will explore the role that emotional intelligence plays in the context of leadership\, management and supervision. Participants will gain an introductory understanding of emotional intelligence and how it can be developed and harnessed to get the best out of ourselves and those we support\, lead or manage. \nFollowing this workshop participants will: \n• Understand what is meant by ‘emotional intelligence and the different competencies and skills that underpin it.\n• Have explored a range of leadership styles and appreciate the scenarios and contexts in which they can be effective.\n• Have an appreciation of how emotionally intelligent approaches can support ourselves and others in identifying and achieving goals and recognising success.\n• Have practical experience in supporting a fellow participant with emotionally intelligent mentoring & coaching conversations. \nWorkshop structure\nThis is a 3 hour live and interactive workshop with plenty of breaks throughout. \nWho’s it for\nThis participative workshop is aimed at researchers and academics who are leading\, managing or supervising others or who aspire to in the near future.
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/leading-and-supporting-others-for-ecrs-and-new-pis-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Other Skills,Policy,Science communication
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220914T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220914T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T083827
CREATED:20220825T151424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220825T151718Z
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SUMMARY:Leading and supporting others for ECRs and New PIs
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will explore the role that emotional intelligence plays in different contexts. \nCost\nThis event is free for SEB members. Non-members will be charged the cost price of £20 per person. \nAbout the session\nLeadership and management are much more than simply setting a direction and getting things done. \nTo be an effective leader or a manager\, you need to be able to understand\, motivate\, inspire and appreciate the people that you work with (and for) in order to achieve the best outcomes. \nIn this interactive workshop\, we will explore the role that emotional intelligence plays in the context of leadership\, management and supervision. Participants will gain an introductory understanding of emotional intelligence and how it can be developed and harnessed to get the best out of ourselves and those we support\, lead or manage. \nFollowing this workshop participants will: \n• Understand what is meant by ‘emotional intelligence and the different competencies and skills that underpin it.\n• Have explored a range of leadership styles and appreciate the scenarios and contexts in which they can be effective.\n• Have an appreciation of how emotionally intelligent approaches can support ourselves and others in identifying and achieving goals and recognising success.\n• Have practical experience in supporting a fellow participant with emotionally intelligent mentoring & coaching conversations. \nWorkshop structure\nThis is a 3 hour live and interactive workshop with plenty of breaks throughout. \nWho’s it for\nThis participative workshop is aimed at researchers and academics who are leading\, managing or supervising others or who aspire to in the near future.
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/leading-and-supporting-others-for-ecrs-and-new-pis/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Other Skills,Policy,Science communication
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