Our EpiSeedLink PhD students are stepping in front of the camera to share their passion for science and give you a glimpse into their research within the project.

Training in Science Communication

As part of their training in science communication and public engagement, our EpiSeedLink PhD students are creating short videos to present their research and key scientific topics from the project.

Video Series

These videos will be posted every two weeks on EpiSeedLink’s social media channels, giving the public a front-row view of the research questions and discoveries of the next generation of scientists.

Third Video Spotlight

The third video features Lei Li, PhD student at the University of Regesnburg, who explores how environmental stress affects transcription elongation in Arabidopsis thaliana. While transcription initiation has long been considered the key regulatory step, new evidence highlights elongation as a major control point.

The study focuses on transcript elongation factors (TEFs) and their dynamic association with RNA polymerase II (RNAPII) under stress conditions like heat and salinity. By analyzing changes in the composition of the transcription elongation complex (TEC), the project aims to uncover how plants adjust gene expression to enhance stress resilience.

Watch the video at this link

You can watch all videos in our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@episeedlink2021/

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Our EpiSeedLink PhD students are stepping in front of the camera to share their passion for science and give you a glimpse into their research within the project

Training in Science Communication

As part of their training in science communication and public engagement, our EpiSeedLink PhD students are creating short videos to present their research and key scientific topics from the project.

Video Series

These videos will be posted every two weeks on EpiSeedLink’s social media channels, giving the public a front-row view of the research questions and discoveries of the next generation of scientists.

Second Video Spotlight

The second video features Shannon Skye Sherman, PhD student at the University of Zurich, who explores how seed priming reprograms molecular and epigenetic responses in Arabidopsis thaliana.

Seed priming, a pre-germination treatment, can enhance germination and tolerance to stresses such as drought.

By integrating transcriptomic and epigenetic changes associated with priming, she aims to identify mechanisms that may inform strategies for more resilient crops.

• Watch the video at this link

You can watch all videos in our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@episeedlink2021/

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️✨ We are excited to announce the launch of EpiSeedLink – Marie Curie Voices, a brand-new podcast series created by our talented Marie Skłodowska-Curie fellows!

This 5-episode series takes you behind the scenes of the MSCA experience, exploring the personal stories, challenges, and aspirations of young researchers shaping the future of science across Europe.

Episode 1 by Stefania Paltrinieri & Clarisse Zigue

In the first episode, Stefania and Clarisse share their inspiring journeys, including:

• • What motivated them to join the EpiSeedLink project

  • How the fellowship is transforming their careers

  • What being part of the Marie Curie community means to them

Watch Episode 1 on YouTube or Spotify

Why Listen?

Whether you are considering a research career or simply curious about life inside an MSCA project, this podcast offers a unique and inspiring perspective.

Stay tuned for the upcoming episodes to hear more¡

If you want to receive the EpiSeedLink Newsletter, please send a message to episeedlink@cnb.csic.es.

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Our EpiSeedLink PhD students are stepping in front of the camera to share their passion for science and give you a glimpse into their research within the project

Training in Science Communication

As part of their training in science communication and public engagement, our EpiSeedLink PhD students are creating short videos to present their research and key scientific topics from the project.

Video Series

These videos will be posted every two weeks on EpiSeedLink’s social media channels, giving the public a front-row view of the research questions and discoveries of the next generation of scientists.

First Video Spotlight

The first video features Maira Marins Dourado, PhD student at the University of Amsterdam, who explores:
“Identifying cis-regulatory elements associated with drought stress in canola”

• Watch the video in English at this link
• For hearing in Portuguese, click this link

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EpiSeedLink PhD Students Featured on ARTE TV

We are delighted to share the contribution of three of our PhD students, Kingsley Onyinye Ibeabuchi, Shreyas Padmanabha Sharma Beedubail, and Martina Curci to the ARTE TV program “Agree to Disagree”, which explored the timely question: “Genetic engineering in organic farming?”.

The program openly discusses about genetic engineering from two points of view and how EpiSeedLink investigates alternative and more sustainable solutions.

One of the topics was Seed Priming and its pivotal role in promoting organic farming, while safeguarding both farmers’ livelihoods and the environment. The discussion focused on biostimulant-based seed priming, a cutting-edge technology designed to boost seed vigor even under abiotic stress conditions. This innovative approach holds great promise for both the seed industry and farmers.

You can watch the full program here:

The recording took place during Martina’s and Shreyas’ secondments to Deutsche Saatveredelung AG (DSV), where they had the chance to reflect on the two contrasting perspectives presented in the debate. Their participation highlighted how EpiSeedLink’s research can offer innovative solutions for more sustainable agriculture.

EpiSeedLink (MSCA-DN-2021) is dedicated to transforming this vision into reality and paving new paths in research for enhancing sustainability.

The complete interview is available on the YouTube channel of the Franco-German broadcaster ARTEde. (www.arte.tv)