Neftaly Cruz Mireles
@neftalycm.bsky.social
Plant scientist 🌱🦠🧫 🇲🇽 | Postdoc at the University of Zurich in the Cyril Zipfel and Pedro Beltrao groups, studying protein phosphorylation during plant–microbe interactions #EMBOfellow | @thesainsburylab.bsky.social alumni
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Hi everyone! I’m new to Bluesky. At the beginning of the year, I moved to Zurich @UZH_en to start a postdoc with #CyrilZipfel and @pedrobeltrao.bsky.social, investigating protein phosphorylation in plants 🌱
If you’re nearby or working on something similar, let’s connect 😀
If you’re nearby or working on something similar, let’s connect 😀
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An embryo-derived peptide signal directs endosperm polarity in Arabidopsis
An embryo-derived peptide signal directs endosperm polarity in Arabidopsis
Angiosperm seed formation requires the coordinated development of the products of double fertilization—the embryo and the endosperm. The endosperm mediates efficient nutrient transfer from surrounding...
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September 10, 2026 at 11:52 AM
An embryo-derived peptide signal directs endosperm polarity in Arabidopsis
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Still time to apply !
September 10, 2026 at 8:32 AM
Still time to apply !
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I made a presentation to other faculty about recent progress in general AI, to facilitate the discussion around the impact for research and teaching in biology. It could be that the slides are useful for others trying to do that same. Feel free to re-use.
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generalAI_for research_intro.pptx
Recent AI developments and what they mean for us Quick primer on general AI models* State-of-the-art in AI agent capabilities AI agents in biology (examples) Discussion - what does this mean for our r...
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September 9, 2026 at 10:53 AM
I made a presentation to other faculty about recent progress in general AI, to facilitate the discussion around the impact for research and teaching in biology. It could be that the slides are useful for others trying to do that same. Feel free to re-use.
docs.google.com/presentation...
docs.google.com/presentation...
Very excited to present our work at the MechanoBioTalks next week! Thank you very much @green-te.bsky.social the opportunity and for bringing ECRs together.
Sign up for the upcoming MechanoBioTalk by Neftaly Cruz Mireles (University of Zurich): "Defining protein phosphorylation networks at the plant–pathogen interface"- 16th September 2PM CET.
Find the registration link and more information in our website: green-te.nl/activities/
@green-te.bsky.social
Find the registration link and more information in our website: green-te.nl/activities/
@green-te.bsky.social
Activities - GreenTE
Activities Webinars ”MechanoBioTalks – Mechanics, Materials and Living Matter” is a webinar series supported by the GreenTE consortium and organized […]
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September 9, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Very excited to present our work at the MechanoBioTalks next week! Thank you very much @green-te.bsky.social the opportunity and for bringing ECRs together.
Reposted by Neftaly Cruz Mireles
Sign up for the upcoming MechanoBioTalk by Neftaly Cruz Mireles (University of Zurich): "Defining protein phosphorylation networks at the plant–pathogen interface"- 16th September 2PM CET.
Find the registration link and more information in our website: green-te.nl/activities/
@green-te.bsky.social
Find the registration link and more information in our website: green-te.nl/activities/
@green-te.bsky.social
Activities - GreenTE
Activities Webinars ”MechanoBioTalks – Mechanics, Materials and Living Matter” is a webinar series supported by the GreenTE consortium and organized […]
green-te.nl
August 20, 2026 at 9:08 AM
Sign up for the upcoming MechanoBioTalk by Neftaly Cruz Mireles (University of Zurich): "Defining protein phosphorylation networks at the plant–pathogen interface"- 16th September 2PM CET.
Find the registration link and more information in our website: green-te.nl/activities/
@green-te.bsky.social
Find the registration link and more information in our website: green-te.nl/activities/
@green-te.bsky.social
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I'm excited to share that my newly funded #ERCStG FRONTERA is recruiting two postdoctoral researchers at @ipbhalle.bsky.social 🌱🔬
If you are passionate about plant immunity, proteolysis, membrane proteins, or proteomics, I'd love to hear from you. 🧵
Please RT/share!
If you are passionate about plant immunity, proteolysis, membrane proteins, or proteomics, I'd love to hear from you. 🧵
Please RT/share!
September 7, 2026 at 9:46 AM
I'm excited to share that my newly funded #ERCStG FRONTERA is recruiting two postdoctoral researchers at @ipbhalle.bsky.social 🌱🔬
If you are passionate about plant immunity, proteolysis, membrane proteins, or proteomics, I'd love to hear from you. 🧵
Please RT/share!
If you are passionate about plant immunity, proteolysis, membrane proteins, or proteomics, I'd love to hear from you. 🧵
Please RT/share!
Reposted by Neftaly Cruz Mireles
Excited to launch our ERC project ImmuneCellState 🚀
We’ll investigate how individual plant cells respond to pathogens and explore new dimensions of plant immunity research by integrating single-cell/spatial omics, deep learning and genome editing.
@thesainsburylab.bsky.social @erc.europa.eu
We’ll investigate how individual plant cells respond to pathogens and explore new dimensions of plant immunity research by integrating single-cell/spatial omics, deep learning and genome editing.
@thesainsburylab.bsky.social @erc.europa.eu
📣 Good news! 📣
Results of the ERC 2026 Starting Grant call are out!
Funding worth a total of €705 million will go to 421 early-career researchers across Europe.
Discover who, what and where 👉 link.europa.eu/9M3MmN
🧪 #ERCStG #FrontierResearch #HorizonEurope
🇪🇺 @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu
Results of the ERC 2026 Starting Grant call are out!
Funding worth a total of €705 million will go to 421 early-career researchers across Europe.
Discover who, what and where 👉 link.europa.eu/9M3MmN
🧪 #ERCStG #FrontierResearch #HorizonEurope
🇪🇺 @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu
September 3, 2026 at 10:19 AM
Excited to launch our ERC project ImmuneCellState 🚀
We’ll investigate how individual plant cells respond to pathogens and explore new dimensions of plant immunity research by integrating single-cell/spatial omics, deep learning and genome editing.
@thesainsburylab.bsky.social @erc.europa.eu
We’ll investigate how individual plant cells respond to pathogens and explore new dimensions of plant immunity research by integrating single-cell/spatial omics, deep learning and genome editing.
@thesainsburylab.bsky.social @erc.europa.eu
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Congrats @delaconcepcionjc.bsky.social !!! Looking forward to see all the cool things your lab will discover!
📣 Good news! 📣
Results of the ERC 2026 Starting Grant call are out!
Funding worth a total of €705 million will go to 421 early-career researchers across Europe.
Discover who, what and where 👉 link.europa.eu/9M3MmN
🧪 #ERCStG #FrontierResearch #HorizonEurope
🇪🇺 @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu
Results of the ERC 2026 Starting Grant call are out!
Funding worth a total of €705 million will go to 421 early-career researchers across Europe.
Discover who, what and where 👉 link.europa.eu/9M3MmN
🧪 #ERCStG #FrontierResearch #HorizonEurope
🇪🇺 @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu
September 3, 2026 at 10:35 AM
Congrats @delaconcepcionjc.bsky.social !!! Looking forward to see all the cool things your lab will discover!
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Thrilled to have the opportunity to investigate the role of membrane protein proteolysis in plant immunity through the ERC Starting Grant FRONTERA!
A heartfelt thank you to my mentors, friends, and family whose support, encouragement, and guidance made this possible.
#ERCStG @erc.europa.eu
A heartfelt thank you to my mentors, friends, and family whose support, encouragement, and guidance made this possible.
#ERCStG @erc.europa.eu
📣 Good news! 📣
Results of the ERC 2026 Starting Grant call are out!
Funding worth a total of €705 million will go to 421 early-career researchers across Europe.
Discover who, what and where 👉 link.europa.eu/9M3MmN
🧪 #ERCStG #FrontierResearch #HorizonEurope
🇪🇺 @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu
Results of the ERC 2026 Starting Grant call are out!
Funding worth a total of €705 million will go to 421 early-career researchers across Europe.
Discover who, what and where 👉 link.europa.eu/9M3MmN
🧪 #ERCStG #FrontierResearch #HorizonEurope
🇪🇺 @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu
September 3, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Thrilled to have the opportunity to investigate the role of membrane protein proteolysis in plant immunity through the ERC Starting Grant FRONTERA!
A heartfelt thank you to my mentors, friends, and family whose support, encouragement, and guidance made this possible.
#ERCStG @erc.europa.eu
A heartfelt thank you to my mentors, friends, and family whose support, encouragement, and guidance made this possible.
#ERCStG @erc.europa.eu
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Super excited of obtaining a ERCstg to support our project MORPHEUS 🎉🎉
Receiving this grant is a pivotal moment for my lab at @zmbp-tuebingen.bsky.social as will allow to extend the scope of our research in cellular reprogramming using ribosome dormancy as entry point
😴🌱❄️🔬
@erc.europa.eu
Receiving this grant is a pivotal moment for my lab at @zmbp-tuebingen.bsky.social as will allow to extend the scope of our research in cellular reprogramming using ribosome dormancy as entry point
😴🌱❄️🔬
@erc.europa.eu
📣 Good news! 📣
Results of the ERC 2026 Starting Grant call are out!
Funding worth a total of €705 million will go to 421 early-career researchers across Europe.
Discover who, what and where 👉 link.europa.eu/9M3MmN
🧪 #ERCStG #FrontierResearch #HorizonEurope
🇪🇺 @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu
Results of the ERC 2026 Starting Grant call are out!
Funding worth a total of €705 million will go to 421 early-career researchers across Europe.
Discover who, what and where 👉 link.europa.eu/9M3MmN
🧪 #ERCStG #FrontierResearch #HorizonEurope
🇪🇺 @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu
September 3, 2026 at 12:35 PM
Super excited of obtaining a ERCstg to support our project MORPHEUS 🎉🎉
Receiving this grant is a pivotal moment for my lab at @zmbp-tuebingen.bsky.social as will allow to extend the scope of our research in cellular reprogramming using ribosome dormancy as entry point
😴🌱❄️🔬
@erc.europa.eu
Receiving this grant is a pivotal moment for my lab at @zmbp-tuebingen.bsky.social as will allow to extend the scope of our research in cellular reprogramming using ribosome dormancy as entry point
😴🌱❄️🔬
@erc.europa.eu
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Two great talks from @thesainsburylab.bsky.social among the hot topics at #fungalGRC2026 - @gaiagaliberti.bsky.social and our alumnus @neftalycm.bsky.social @johninnescentre.bsky.social
June 24, 2026 at 10:59 AM
Two great talks from @thesainsburylab.bsky.social among the hot topics at #fungalGRC2026 - @gaiagaliberti.bsky.social and our alumnus @neftalycm.bsky.social @johninnescentre.bsky.social
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The team from @thesainsburylab.bsky.social (and Zurich) at #FungalGRC2026 at Squam Lake in New Hampshire
June 25, 2026 at 1:48 AM
The team from @thesainsburylab.bsky.social (and Zurich) at #FungalGRC2026 at Squam Lake in New Hampshire
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With a bit of delay, but my latest work on engineering a sensor for plant proteolysis was published online in The Plant Cell (1/5).
June 25, 2026 at 1:45 PM
With a bit of delay, but my latest work on engineering a sensor for plant proteolysis was published online in The Plant Cell (1/5).
Reposted by Neftaly Cruz Mireles
Our latest work on immune receptor engineering for enhanced pathogen recognition is out in @theplantcell.bsky.social
academic.oup.com/plcell/artic...
#NLRs #Effectors #Exo70
academic.oup.com/plcell/artic...
#NLRs #Effectors #Exo70
Engineering an Exo70 integrated domain of a barley NLR for improved blast resistance
Engineering the barley NLR RGH2 enhances recognition of blast pathogen effectors from rice and wheat, leading to improved disease resistance.
academic.oup.com
June 24, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Our latest work on immune receptor engineering for enhanced pathogen recognition is out in @theplantcell.bsky.social
academic.oup.com/plcell/artic...
#NLRs #Effectors #Exo70
academic.oup.com/plcell/artic...
#NLRs #Effectors #Exo70
Reposted by Neftaly Cruz Mireles
Two great talks from @thesainsburylab.bsky.social among the hot topics at #fungalGRC2024 - @gaiagaliberti.bsky.social and our alumnus @neftalycm.bsky.social @johninnescentre.bsky.social
June 24, 2026 at 1:40 AM
Two great talks from @thesainsburylab.bsky.social among the hot topics at #fungalGRC2024 - @gaiagaliberti.bsky.social and our alumnus @neftalycm.bsky.social @johninnescentre.bsky.social
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Switzerland and the UK making the most of their participation in the EU research funding initiatives with Switzerland tied with Germany for the largest number of grants in life science.
June 23, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Switzerland and the UK making the most of their participation in the EU research funding initiatives with Switzerland tied with Germany for the largest number of grants in life science.
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No talk summaries at the Fungal GRS/C, but the GRS attendees do have a mascot we’ve adopted: Behold, the Lobfather! #FungalGRC
June 22, 2026 at 11:29 PM
No talk summaries at the Fungal GRS/C, but the GRS attendees do have a mascot we’ve adopted: Behold, the Lobfather! #FungalGRC
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What an amazing #Fungal26✨ Feeling very inspired– thank you to everyone who shared science and ideas! Thank you to the organisers for my poster award, @gensocuk.bsky.social for sponsoring my attendance and huge thank you @talbotlabtsl.bsky.social for these past years! I will miss the Talbot Lab.
March 22, 2026 at 6:44 PM
What an amazing #Fungal26✨ Feeling very inspired– thank you to everyone who shared science and ideas! Thank you to the organisers for my poster award, @gensocuk.bsky.social for sponsoring my attendance and huge thank you @talbotlabtsl.bsky.social for these past years! I will miss the Talbot Lab.
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🎉 📰 Very happy to share the journal publication of our manuscript "Plant-associated fungi co-opt ancient antimicrobials for host manipulation"! #ScienceAdvancesResearch @science.org
@teamthomma.bsky.social
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
@teamthomma.bsky.social
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Plant-associated fungi co-opt ancient antimicrobials for host manipulation
Fungal effectors may have evolved from ancient antimicrobials, shaping plant microbiota and immunity during infection.
www.science.org
April 29, 2026 at 6:36 PM
🎉 📰 Very happy to share the journal publication of our manuscript "Plant-associated fungi co-opt ancient antimicrobials for host manipulation"! #ScienceAdvancesResearch @science.org
@teamthomma.bsky.social
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
@teamthomma.bsky.social
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
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Thanks, Nef! It was an honour to visit the University of Zurich as a postdoc-invited speaker. Great to catch up with so many people. The Botanical Garden was amazing!
April 20, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Thanks, Nef! It was an honour to visit the University of Zurich as a postdoc-invited speaker. Great to catch up with so many people. The Botanical Garden was amazing!
Thank you very much @tatsuyanobori.bsky.social for an inspiring talk at the Botanical Garden, Zurich last Friday. There is still so much to learn about plant immune responses at the single cell level! @thesainsburylab.bsky.social
#IPMB #FridayForum
#IPMB #FridayForum
April 20, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Thank you very much @tatsuyanobori.bsky.social for an inspiring talk at the Botanical Garden, Zurich last Friday. There is still so much to learn about plant immune responses at the single cell level! @thesainsburylab.bsky.social
#IPMB #FridayForum
#IPMB #FridayForum
Join us to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Fungal Cell and Molecular Biology Gordon Conference #GRC26
Oral presentations will be selected from abstracts. Limited places available.
GRS 👉🏽 shorturl.at/vRdwY
GRC 👉🏽 shorturl.at/pjhg0
Oral presentations will be selected from abstracts. Limited places available.
GRS 👉🏽 shorturl.at/vRdwY
GRC 👉🏽 shorturl.at/pjhg0
March 26, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Join us to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Fungal Cell and Molecular Biology Gordon Conference #GRC26
Oral presentations will be selected from abstracts. Limited places available.
GRS 👉🏽 shorturl.at/vRdwY
GRC 👉🏽 shorturl.at/pjhg0
Oral presentations will be selected from abstracts. Limited places available.
GRS 👉🏽 shorturl.at/vRdwY
GRC 👉🏽 shorturl.at/pjhg0
Reposted by Neftaly Cruz Mireles
Magnagenes- an open science resource for the Magnaporthe research community with many new functions is being developed
@thesainsburylab.bsky.social
by Neha Sahu
#Magnafest26 #Fungal26
@thesainsburylab.bsky.social
by Neha Sahu
#Magnafest26 #Fungal26
March 18, 2026 at 12:16 AM
Magnagenes- an open science resource for the Magnaporthe research community with many new functions is being developed
@thesainsburylab.bsky.social
by Neha Sahu
#Magnafest26 #Fungal26
@thesainsburylab.bsky.social
by Neha Sahu
#Magnafest26 #Fungal26
Reposted by Neftaly Cruz Mireles
I’ll be talking today at the #Fungal26 concurrent session: AI in Fungal Research. I’ll be presenting on protein design in M. oryzae at 15:20 in the Fred Farr Forum.
I’ll also be presenting my poster (#651A) tonight - come say hi!
I’ll also be presenting my poster (#651A) tonight - come say hi!
March 18, 2026 at 4:16 PM
I’ll be talking today at the #Fungal26 concurrent session: AI in Fungal Research. I’ll be presenting on protein design in M. oryzae at 15:20 in the Fred Farr Forum.
I’ll also be presenting my poster (#651A) tonight - come say hi!
I’ll also be presenting my poster (#651A) tonight - come say hi!
Reposted by Neftaly Cruz Mireles
On my way to #Fungal26! I'll be speaking at #MagnaFest presenting work on regulation of Pmk1, a key component of fungal pathogenesis.
If you wanna chat I'll be at poster 652A from 7pm on the 18th. Looking forward to seeing everyone there!
@thesainsburylab.bsky.social
@genetics-gsa.bsky.social
If you wanna chat I'll be at poster 652A from 7pm on the 18th. Looking forward to seeing everyone there!
@thesainsburylab.bsky.social
@genetics-gsa.bsky.social
March 16, 2026 at 10:28 AM
On my way to #Fungal26! I'll be speaking at #MagnaFest presenting work on regulation of Pmk1, a key component of fungal pathogenesis.
If you wanna chat I'll be at poster 652A from 7pm on the 18th. Looking forward to seeing everyone there!
@thesainsburylab.bsky.social
@genetics-gsa.bsky.social
If you wanna chat I'll be at poster 652A from 7pm on the 18th. Looking forward to seeing everyone there!
@thesainsburylab.bsky.social
@genetics-gsa.bsky.social