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An algicidal bacterium shapes the microbiome during outdoor diatom cultivation collapse biorxiv.org/content/10.110…

First, we learned that diatom physiology may change as winter ice is no longer on #LakeErie. Now Liz Denison provides insight that virus predation on plankton may also be altered. with Brittany N. Zepernick, PhD Robert Michael McKay journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/ms…

We're hiring! For Fall 2025, Assistant/Associate Professor in the area of Microbe-Plant Interactions.

Exciting news: Professors Jill Mikucki, Tim Sparer, Chunlei Su, and Erik Zinser have been promoted to Full Professors! These well-deserved promotions recognize the significant scientific, education and service contributions of these faculty. We are lucky to have them!

Seen this? Still accepting applications and excited about the opportunity to recruit a new colleague.

We're hiring THREE positions for Fall 2025: Assistant Professor in the area of Molecular Biology AND Assistant/Associate Professor in the area of Microbe-Plant Interactions AND Assistant Professor in the area of Microbe-Animal Interactions.

USA Today video segment on toxic algal blooms, swimming advisories in lakes and rivers, with Dr. George Bullerjahn of BGSU Biology usatoday.com/videos/news/we…

It occurred to me that by the time LA 2028 rolls around, I will be ineligible to compete at 38 years old. Letting that fact sink in.

In case you were waiting for the combined, three position ad! UTK Microbiology is hiring TTF for Fall 2025. Come join us!!

Timing is everything - even the simple task of measuring growth rate for phytoplankton can be tricky. An example from harmful algae (and their virus) and insights into how this effects export. Great teamwork from Alex Truchon Emily Erin Chase Ashton Stark frontiersin.org/journals/micro…

This University of Tennessee position application is still open! -- AssistantAssociate Professor of Microbiology in area of Microbe-Plant Interactions apply.interfolio.com/148448

Opportunities abound!

Excitement is building for the 12th iteration of the Aquatic Virus Workshop to be held at the fantastic Oceanologic Observatory in Banyuls-sur-Mer, France during 5-9 May 2025. We have a great lineup of speakers, and a nascent website: avw12.sciencesconf.org/?lang=en

Congratulations to Steven Wilhelm for his election as a fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) Academy of Science. This recognition is the RSC’s highest honor in areas of arts, social sciences, humanities, and science. The Royal Society bit.ly/3XPFDKh

Prophage-encoded antibiotic resistance genes are enriched in human-impacted environments | Nature Communications nature.com/articles/s4146…

Gwen Stark and Alex Truchon provide insight and data on why knowing the genetic background of your cyanobacterial strains, even for ecologists, is important. Especially for Microcystis. link.springer.com/10.1186/s12864…

Mitomycin C eliminates cyanobacterial transcription without detectable lysogen induction in a Microcystis-dominated bloom in Lake Erie biorxiv.org/cgi/content/sh… #biorxiv_micrbio

This award is proof that with patient mentors, great students, amazing colleagues and collaborators, anything is possible. Thank you all...this award is just as much yours. #COEE2024

Excited to have the opportunity to interact with the amazing team MBA - Marine Biological Association as they continue to improve our understanding and protection of marine systems and resources. mba.ac.uk/marine-biologi…

Undergraduates from around the US. Interested in a summer research experience in Microbiology? Check out microreu.utk.edu for an opportunity to study in one of our world class labs!