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| Dear IS-MPMI Members, Recent workforce reduction and spending freezes enacted by the U.S. Federal Government are having far-reaching negative effects on science. Some of our member group leaders in the U.S. Federal Government lost their jobs last month. This has left students, postdocs, and staff adrift and disrupted collaborations around the world. Most of our postdoc members in federal labs have also were fired. Although there have been court-ordered reinstatements, these are temporary, and the future is uncertain. Some universities have decided not to admit new graduate students this cycle, and several have frozen hiring. U.S. investigators have received stop work orders on projects funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development, and proposal review has been paused for many federal funding programs. These are extraordinary and challenging times. IS-MPMI stands with all our members. Here are a few actions that you can take to help support our science and one another: - First, we encourage you to share the effects that you are experiencing and their impacts.
- For U.S. members, it can be especially useful to contact your congressional representatives and senators. This IS-MPMI webpage provides detailed guidance and calling tips.
- Please also consider sharing your story with IS-MPMI, using this anonymous webform. This information will help us pursue partnerships to support the continuation of the transformative research in plant-microbe interactions that this member community is known for, which is key to global food security and the environment.
- Second, we urge those seeking employment and those hiring to use the IS-MPMI Job Center.
- Finally, let us all take time to support one another. The rapid and relentless changes coming out of Washington D.C. and the uncertain future of science in the U.S. are leaving many of us reeling. It is essential now more than ever that we connect, assist, advocate, and creatively solve problems with and for one another.
- To facilitate these discussions, we have launched a private, member-only, online community on LinkedIn that you can join using this link.
The Board of Directors, staff, and I are committed to ensuring the continued strength of our Society, the success of our members, and the critically important scientific advances this community creates. As always, we welcome your feedback and ideas on how best to serve you, especially in these difficult times.Sincerely, AdamAdam J. Bogdanove President, IS-MPMI |
| Are you interested in contributing to the leadership and future direction of IS-MPMI? IS-MPMI professional members are encouraged to submit a nomination for the office of president-elect and director on the IS-MPMI Board of Directors through March 21, 2025. Submit your nomination today!
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| Join us in making a difference—become a junior board member and help shape the future of IS-MPMI! Do you want to contribute your voice, ideas, and leadership to IS-MPMI? Nominations for two junior board member seats on the IS-MPMI Board of Directors are being accepted through March 21, 2025. Submit your nomination today!
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| IS-MPMI is pleased to announce this year's awards recognizing the outstanding service, scientific innovations, and significant accomplishments of our members. Congratulations to Roger Innes on receiving the Outstanding Achievement Award and Sebastian Eves-van den Akker on receiving the Early Career Achievement Award. Awardees will be recognized and celebrated at the IS-MPMI 2025 Congress. Outstanding Achievement AwardThis award recognizes an investigator who has a high international reputation as a research leader for groundbreaking and original research in the area of molecular plant-microbe interactions. The award also recognizes their strong commitment to one or more activities that advance the IS-MPMI field, including teaching, mentoring, educational outreach, international collaborations, service to the community, and/or advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Distinguished Professor Roger Innes Indiana University
Roger Innes holds the Class of 1954 Professorship in Biology at Indiana University-Bloomington. He received his Ph.D. degree in molecular, cellular and developmental biology at the University of Colorado-Boulder, and completed post-doctoral research at the University of California-Berkeley, where he helped develop Arabidopsis as a model system for studying molecular plant-microbe interactions. He is an elected Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the American Academy of Microbiology and is the immediate past president of the International Society of Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions. He also served as president of the North American Arabidopsis Steering Committee (NAASC). His current research focuses on molecular mechanisms underlying the plant immune system and development of novel strategies for engineering disease-resistant crops. Over the course of his career, Dr. Innes has contributed to several seminal discoveries in plant-microbe interactions. These include the discovery that legumes secrete isoflavanoids from their roots to induce expression of nodulation genes in Rhizobium; the identification of the first avirulence proteins in Pseudomonas syringae that are recognized by Arabidopsis (AvrRpt2, AvrB and AvrPphB); the identification and cloning of the Arabidopsis NLR genes RPM1 and RPS5, which were among the first NLR genes cloned from plants; and development of the "guard model" for NLR protein function, whereby NLR proteins sense modifications of host proteins targeted by pathogen effectors. Most recently, his group has shown that plants secrete extracellular vesicles and RNA in response to pathogen infection, with the surprising discovery that plant leaves are coated by RNA, which is likely to impact the microbes that colonize leaf surfaces. Early Career Achievement AwardThis award recognizes an outstanding investigator who is known internationally as an emerging research leader in the area of molecular plant-microbe interactions.
Professor Sebastian Eves-van den Akker University of Cambridge
Sebastian Eves-van den Akker received his B.S. degree in biology (2007–2010) from the University of Leeds, and his Ph.D. degree in plant pathology (2010–2014) from the University of Leeds (with Prof. Peter Urwin) and the James Hutton Institute (with Prof. John Jones). In late 2014, Sebastian was awarded an Anniversary Future Leaders Fellowship from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council and moved to the University of Dundee (with Prof. Paul Birch) and the John Innes Centre (with Prof. Mark Banfield). In 2018, he moved to the University of Cambridge to establish the Plant-Parasite Interactions group in the Department of Plant Sciences and was made a Fellow of King's College Cambridge. In 2024 he was made Professor of Biotic Interactions. From undergraduate to professor, Sebastian has worked on one problem: plant-parasitic nematodes. Today, the lab tends to look at questions from a genetic perspective, investigating the genes that control the dialogue between the two kingdoms. The sustaining interest has been that the outcome of this communication dictates plant organ development, animal sex determination, and ultimately human food insecurity.
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We heard you—many of you needed a little more time, and we're making it happen. This is your final chance to submit your abstract for oral presentation and be part of the
2025 IS-MPMI Congress in Cologne, Germany, July 13–17. Don't wait—take advantage of this extra time and
submit your abstract today!
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| Register now for the 2025 IS-MPMI Congress and save! Join over 1,000 global experts for groundbreaking sessions, dynamic posters, and unmatched networking. Early bird rates end April 30—secure your spot today!
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| Date: July 13, 2025 Duration: 12:30-2:45 p.m. Mentorship provides enormous support and guidance in building successful careers for mentees. The MPMI Assistant Feature Editors (AFEs) aim to provide a platform for early career attendees to learn and understand the effect of mentorship on career development. The Building Careers in Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions Through Effective Mentoring satellite meeting is intended to serve as a space to explore the influence of mentorship in career growth. Participants will hear talks from academic and industry professionals, sharing the role of mentors in shaping their careers, how to approach a potential mentor, and different mentoring styles. The talks will be followed by small group discussions, including one mentor, that delve into the specifics of mentorship and fostering personal growth and career advancement. The workshop offers a unique opportunity for both mentors and mentees to network and build meaningful connections. We acknowledge the support of organizations such as the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, Terrana Biosciences, and Corteva AgriscienceTM. The workshop is offered at an affordable rate of $10. Registration is now open, and spots are limited. More details will be shared following registration. For more details, please feel free to reach out to the organizing committee: Ruby Tiwari (AFE, MPMI Journal), Meenu Singla-Rastogi (AFE, MPMI Journal), Jawahar Singh (AFE, MPMI Journal), Ved Prakash (AFE, MPMI Journal), Ashley Nelson (graduate student, North Dakota State University), Namrata Jaiswal (research molecular biologist, USDA ARS, Purdue University).
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| Recent actions by the U.S. federal government, including funding and employee cuts, are putting scientific research at risk. Members of Congress need to hear from you to clearly understand the impact this is having on constituents in their state, so they can advocate on your behalf at the federal level. Calling your representative is the best way to make your voice heard. -
Find Your Representative's Contact Information
Enter your home address on
govtrack.us to locate your Member of Congress or Senators and their phone number.
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Make the Call
When a staff member answers, introduce yourself by sharing your name and address to confirm you are a constituent.
- If you're directed to voicemail, simply leave a message.
Some voicemails have strict time limits, so try to keep your talking points short and under 30 seconds.
- Keep It Clear and Concise*
Your conversation might be brief due to other incoming calls, so be sure to clearly mention the following (as applicable):
- Why you are calling
- Your research area
- Importance of federal funding to your research
- How your research and molecular plant-microbe interactions research more broadly serves the national interest
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Remain Polite and Professional
Be respectful during the call and offer your contact information in case they want to follow up with you later.
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Add Personalization and Your Own Story*
Here is an example of a message that gets at all key points your representative will need:
"My name is [Full Name], and I live on [Street in City, State]. I'm a [role] at [organization], focusing on [research area]. My work is funded by [government agency] and is vital because [main public impact of your research].
I'm very concerned about recent White House decisions to freeze federal funding and restrict communication between federal employees and the scientific community. These actions directly impact me, my colleagues in [your state], and our ability to make scientific advancements that benefit your constituents. We are all incredibly concerned. I strongly encourage [Representative Name] to take steps to reverse these freezes. I'd be happy to discuss this matter further at [phone number]. Thank you."
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Email Works Too: Don't have time to call? Find email addresses on
govtrack.us too and hit on your key points in an email.
- Spread the Word: Encourage your colleagues and lab members to make calls or send emails. Every touchpoint matters!
* Please ensure that you adhere to your university's or agency's policies when creating your talking points and making calls/sending emails.
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| The Michael Mishkind Travel Fund provides travel awards to IS-MPMI Members who are early career researchers seeking to attend the 2025 IS-MPMI Congress. Your contribution will provide support and inspiration to the next generation of scientists and researchers in the field of plant-microbe interactions. Give now.
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