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WALII is an NSF-funded Biology Integration Institute focused on understanding anhydrobiosis - how life continues without water.

Register for our first inaugural symposium: https://www.walii.science/virtual-symposium.html
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REMINDER: JOIN US THIS THURSDAY for this webinar that will explain the commercialization process!

Have you ever wondered what it takes to turn a promising research discovery into a product/service that improves lives?

Learn more and register: bit.ly/4uDLobX
Anhydrobiosis Research, Tools & Techniques Webinar Series
The Anhydrobiosis Research, Tools & Techniques Public Webinar Series The Anhydrobiosis Research, Tools & Techniques Webinar Series is a public seminar and technical training series featurin…
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October 6, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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Invited Speaker Dr. Catherine Royer will be giving a talk on “Pressure-based Mapping of Protein Conformational Landscapes” at the 2nd virtual WALII Symposium.

Register to hear the talk & submit an abstract to present: walii.science/2nd-virtual-...

#WALII2026 #LifeWithoutWater
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October 5, 2026 at 2:50 PM
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There is only ONE WEEK LEFT to submit an abstract for the 2nd Annual VIRTUAL WALII Symposium!

Submit your abstract now! bit.ly/4xkAOqL
October 2, 2026 at 3:32 PM
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DON'T FORGET TO JOIN US IN TWO WEEKS for this webinar that will explain the commercialization process!

Have you ever wondered what it takes to turn a promising research discovery into a product/service that improves lives?

Learn more and register: bit.ly/4uDLobX
Anhydrobiosis Research, Tools & Techniques Webinar Series
The Anhydrobiosis Research, Tools & Techniques Public Webinar Series The Anhydrobiosis Research, Tools & Techniques Webinar Series is a public seminar and technical training series featurin…
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October 1, 2026 at 4:34 PM
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Invited Speaker Dr. Olivia Carmo will be giving a talk on “Unfurling Mechanisms of Desiccation Tolerance: An Ultrastructural Perspective” at the 2nd virtual WALII Symposium.

Register to hear the talk & submit an abstract to present: walii.science/2nd-virtual-...
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September 29, 2026 at 7:50 PM
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Invited Speaker Dr. John Bischof will be giving a talk on “Stopping Time: Advanced Vitrification Technologies for the Emerging Cryo-Supply Chain” at the 2nd virtual WALII Symposium.

Register now to hear the talk and submit an abstract to present your own research: walii.science/2nd-virtual-...
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September 28, 2026 at 2:24 PM
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We're just TWO WEEKS away from the deadline to submit an abstract to the 2nd Annual WALII Symposium!

Don't miss the deadline and submit your abstract now! bit.ly/4xkAOqL

#LifeWithoutWater #WALII2026
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September 25, 2026 at 4:58 PM
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Submissions are welcome across organisms, approaches, and career stages! Please note you must register separately in order to attend the symposium. Learn more and register at: walii.science/2nd-virtual-symposium

#WALII2026 #LifeWithoutWater
2nd Virtual Symposium
WALII’s Inaugural Symposium The Second Annual WALII Symposium on November 12, 2026 is an annual meeting bringing together researchers and the broader scientific community to explore one o…
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September 25, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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The 2nd Annual @waliianhydro.bsky.social Symposium will bring the scientific community together to explore anhydrobiosis, the ability of life to persist without water. If you're interested in presenting at this interdisciplinary, virtual symposium, submit your abstract by Oct 9: bit.ly/4xkAOqL
Promotional graphic for the 2nd Annual WALII Symposium, “Exploring Life Without Water,” featuring a desert landscape. The graphic provides abstract submission guidelines, including a one-page PDF or Word document with the title, authors, affiliations, and abstract with a submission deadline of October 9, 2026.
September 25, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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Have you ever wondered what it takes to turn a promising research discovery into a product/service that improves lives?

Join us in two weeks for this webinar that will explain the commercialization process!

Learn more and register: bit.ly/4uDLobX
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September 24, 2026 at 2:29 PM
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Meet the speakers of the 2nd Annual WALII Symposium: Exploring Life Without Water, happening Thursday, Nov 12! 💧

To Learn More, Submit an Abstract, and Register for the Symposium: walii.science/2nd-virtual-...
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September 22, 2026 at 5:48 PM
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Share your research at the 2nd Annual WALII Virtual Symposium and connect with researchers exploring anhydrobiosis and desiccation tolerance!

Deadline: October 9, 2026

Submit your abstract: bit.ly/4xkAOqL
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September 21, 2026 at 3:53 PM
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Our Anhydrobiosis Research, Tools & Techniques Webinar Series continues on October 8 with Dr. Julia Miller's webinar "WALII Intellectual Property and Commercialization."

Learn more and register: bit.ly/4uDLobX
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September 18, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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Meet the speakers of the 2nd Annual WALII Symposium: Exploring Life Without Water, happening Thursday, Nov 12! 💧

To Learn More, Submit an Abstract, and Register for the Symposium: walii.science/2nd-virtual-...
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September 17, 2026 at 3:50 PM
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Don't forget to submit your abstracts! Share your research at the 2nd Annual WALII Virtual Symposium and connect with researchers exploring anhydrobiosis and desiccation tolerance.

Deadline: October 9, 2026

Submit your abstract: bit.ly/4xkAOqL
Promotional graphic for the 2nd AnnualWALII Symposium, “Exploring Life Without Water,” featuring a desert landscape. The graphic provides abstract submission guidelines, including a one-page PDF or Word document with title, authors, affiliation, and abstract. Submission deadline is October 9, 2026.
September 15, 2026 at 6:05 PM
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Meet the speakers of the 2nd Annual WALII Symposium: Exploring Life Without Water, happening Thursday, Nov 12! 💧

To Learn More, Submit an Abstract, and Register for the Symposium: walii.science/2nd-virtual-...
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September 14, 2026 at 5:39 PM
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Abstract submissions are OPEN! Share your research at the 2nd Annual WALII Virtual Symposium and connect with researchers exploring anhydrobiosis and desiccation tolerance.

Deadline: October 9, 2026
Submit your abstract: bit.ly/4xkAOqL
Promotional graphic for the 2nd AnnualWALII Symposium, “Exploring Life Without Water,” featuring a desert landscape. The graphic provides abstract submission guidelines, including a one-page PDF or Word document with title, authors, affiliation, and abstract. Submission deadline is October 9, 2026.
September 9, 2026 at 4:55 PM
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Reminder: Join us TOMORROW!!
September 9, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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Meet the speakers of the 2nd Annual WALII Symposium: Exploring Life Without Water, happening Thursday, Nov 12! 💧

To Learn More and Register for the Symposium: walii.science/2nd-virtual-...
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September 8, 2026 at 4:36 PM
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Don't forget to join us ONE WEEK FROM TODAY for the Anhydrobiosis Research, Tools & Techniques Webinar Series on September 10 with Dr. Jill Farrant!

Learn more and register: bit.ly/4uDLobX
Anhydrobiosis Research, Tools & Techniques Webinar Series
The Anhydrobiosis Research, Tools & Techniques Public Webinar Series The Anhydrobiosis Research, Tools & Techniques Webinar Series is a public seminar and technical training series featurin…
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September 3, 2026 at 6:42 PM
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Don't forget to join us for our next Anhydrobiosis Research, Tools & Techniques Webinar Series on September 10 with Dr. Jill Farrant!

Learn more and register: bit.ly/4uDLobX
Anhydrobiosis Research, Tools & Techniques Webinar Series
The Anhydrobiosis Research, Tools & Techniques Public Webinar Series The Anhydrobiosis Research, Tools & Techniques Webinar Series is a public seminar and technical training series featurin…
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August 31, 2026 at 4:14 PM
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We are excited to announce that registration is NOW OPEN for the 2nd Annual Virtual WALII Symposium on November 12, 2026!

The program will also feature contributed talks selected from abstracts. Abstract submission will be open soon!

Register Now: bit.ly/3UrLohM
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August 28, 2026 at 3:33 PM
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Join the MSU PRI team as a Scientific Program Manager, which will help coordinate the PRI center grants, including WALII!
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Join the MSU Plant Resilience Institute as a Scientific Program Manager, providing strategic leadership for the institute's portfolio of center grants and major research initiatives!

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August 26, 2026 at 7:58 PM
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Save the Date! The 2nd Annual WALII Symposium is happening on November 12, 2026!

Join us to hear from these four outstanding invited speakers!

More details coming soon!

#WALIISymposium #Science #LifeWithoutWater #DesiccationTolerance
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August 25, 2026 at 6:51 PM
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Our Anhydrobiosis Research, Tools & Techniques Webinar Series continues on September 10 with Dr. Jill Farrant from the University of Cape Town's talk "Understanding Vegetative Desiccation Tolerance as a Tool for Climate Smart Agriculture."

Learn more and register: bit.ly/4uDLobX
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August 24, 2026 at 4:30 PM