Great week at #EMPSEB31 in Oberwiesenthal, Germany!
I presented a poster on the evolution of a withanolide biosynthetic gene cluster in Solanaceae and gave a talk on contrasting evolutionary outcomes of anthocyanin biosynthesis: complete loss in Cucurbitaceae and pathway rewiring in Poaceae. 🌱🧬
I presented a poster on the evolution of a withanolide biosynthetic gene cluster in Solanaceae and gave a talk on contrasting evolutionary outcomes of anthocyanin biosynthesis: complete loss in Cucurbitaceae and pathway rewiring in Poaceae. 🌱🧬
June 14, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Great week at #EMPSEB31 in Oberwiesenthal, Germany!
I presented a poster on the evolution of a withanolide biosynthetic gene cluster in Solanaceae and gave a talk on contrasting evolutionary outcomes of anthocyanin biosynthesis: complete loss in Cucurbitaceae and pathway rewiring in Poaceae. 🌱🧬
I presented a poster on the evolution of a withanolide biosynthetic gene cluster in Solanaceae and gave a talk on contrasting evolutionary outcomes of anthocyanin biosynthesis: complete loss in Cucurbitaceae and pathway rewiring in Poaceae. 🌱🧬
🧬✨ It’s official!
EMPSEB31 is coming to Germany, June 2026! Link in Bio 😉
Europe’s friendliest evolution meeting returns, by PhD students, for PhD students.
📍Oberwiesenthal, Germany
📅8–12 June 2026
🚨Save the date & follow us for updates!
#EMPSEB31 #EvoBio #PhDLife #ScienceCommunity #EMPSEB
EMPSEB31 is coming to Germany, June 2026! Link in Bio 😉
Europe’s friendliest evolution meeting returns, by PhD students, for PhD students.
📍Oberwiesenthal, Germany
📅8–12 June 2026
🚨Save the date & follow us for updates!
#EMPSEB31 #EvoBio #PhDLife #ScienceCommunity #EMPSEB
December 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM
🧬✨ It’s official!
EMPSEB31 is coming to Germany, June 2026! Link in Bio 😉
Europe’s friendliest evolution meeting returns, by PhD students, for PhD students.
📍Oberwiesenthal, Germany
📅8–12 June 2026
🚨Save the date & follow us for updates!
#EMPSEB31 #EvoBio #PhDLife #ScienceCommunity #EMPSEB
EMPSEB31 is coming to Germany, June 2026! Link in Bio 😉
Europe’s friendliest evolution meeting returns, by PhD students, for PhD students.
📍Oberwiesenthal, Germany
📅8–12 June 2026
🚨Save the date & follow us for updates!
#EMPSEB31 #EvoBio #PhDLife #ScienceCommunity #EMPSEB
🎙️ Announcing our second keynote for EMPSEB31!
Dr. Jonathan Henshaw (University of Freiburg) explores sexual selection, mating systems, parental care, and fertilization strategies using analytical + simulation models.
📅 8–12 June 2026
📍 Oberwiesenthal, Germany
#EMPSEB31 #EvoBio #PhDLife #Mating
Dr. Jonathan Henshaw (University of Freiburg) explores sexual selection, mating systems, parental care, and fertilization strategies using analytical + simulation models.
📅 8–12 June 2026
📍 Oberwiesenthal, Germany
#EMPSEB31 #EvoBio #PhDLife #Mating
November 27, 2025 at 12:05 PM
🦋 Ever thought about the artist behind those naturalist illustrations? Maria Sibylla Merian, a 17th-century German naturalist, worked when women were rarely recognized in science. Her timeless art now represents EMPSEB31 in the spirit of curiosity and observation! ✨🔍
#ScienceArt #EvoBio #EMPSEB31
#ScienceArt #EvoBio #EMPSEB31
November 5, 2025 at 5:04 PM
🦋 Ever thought about the artist behind those naturalist illustrations? Maria Sibylla Merian, a 17th-century German naturalist, worked when women were rarely recognized in science. Her timeless art now represents EMPSEB31 in the spirit of curiosity and observation! ✨🔍
#ScienceArt #EvoBio #EMPSEB31
#ScienceArt #EvoBio #EMPSEB31
🏔️ EMPSEB31 is heading to the mountains!
This year we’ll meet in Oberwiesenthal, Germany (8–12 June 2026), a quiet mountain town in the Ore Mountains, right on the Czech border. Think forest trails, open skies, and fresh air.
Join us for a week of science and fun!🌿
#EMPSEB31 #EvoBio #PhD
This year we’ll meet in Oberwiesenthal, Germany (8–12 June 2026), a quiet mountain town in the Ore Mountains, right on the Czech border. Think forest trails, open skies, and fresh air.
Join us for a week of science and fun!🌿
#EMPSEB31 #EvoBio #PhD
November 14, 2025 at 10:05 AM
🎙️ Keynote #3 🥁
Thrilled to welcome Dr. Edyta Sadowska (Jagiellonian University 🇵🇱) to EMPSEB31!
Her work explores how evolution affects physiological and metabolic strategies in animals, from zebra finches to bank voles and tits.
📅 8–12 June 2026
📍 Oberwiesenthal, Germany
#EMPSEB31 #EvoBio #PhDLife
Thrilled to welcome Dr. Edyta Sadowska (Jagiellonian University 🇵🇱) to EMPSEB31!
Her work explores how evolution affects physiological and metabolic strategies in animals, from zebra finches to bank voles and tits.
📅 8–12 June 2026
📍 Oberwiesenthal, Germany
#EMPSEB31 #EvoBio #PhDLife
December 29, 2025 at 1:42 PM
When resources are scarce, do you cooperate… or take the shortcut? 🕷️ Social spiders and insects face that choice every day. 👀
Excited to have Prof. Mariella Herberstein join us at EMPSEB31 to share her work on the complex social lives of arachnids and insects.
#EMPSEB31 #EvoBio #PhDLife
Excited to have Prof. Mariella Herberstein join us at EMPSEB31 to share her work on the complex social lives of arachnids and insects.
#EMPSEB31 #EvoBio #PhDLife
November 24, 2025 at 10:16 AM
EMPSEB30 has come to an end, but we’re thrilled by the many enthusiastic volunteers eager to organize EMPSEB31. Next stop could be France 🇫🇷, Germany 🇩🇪, or Denmark 🇩🇰… we’ll see! Wishing all future organizers the best of luck!💫
June 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM
EMPSEB30 has come to an end, but we’re thrilled by the many enthusiastic volunteers eager to organize EMPSEB31. Next stop could be France 🇫🇷, Germany 🇩🇪, or Denmark 🇩🇰… we’ll see! Wishing all future organizers the best of luck!💫
🧬✨ It’s official!
EMPSEB31 is coming to Germany, June 2026!
Europe’s friendliest evolution meeting returns, organized by PhD students, for PhD students.
Expect inspiring research, new connections, and a mix of science + fun, the EMPSEB way!
📍Save the date & follow us for updates! Link in Bio 🌍
EMPSEB31 is coming to Germany, June 2026!
Europe’s friendliest evolution meeting returns, organized by PhD students, for PhD students.
Expect inspiring research, new connections, and a mix of science + fun, the EMPSEB way!
📍Save the date & follow us for updates! Link in Bio 🌍
October 23, 2025 at 3:48 PM
🧬✨ It’s official!
EMPSEB31 is coming to Germany, June 2026!
Europe’s friendliest evolution meeting returns, organized by PhD students, for PhD students.
Expect inspiring research, new connections, and a mix of science + fun, the EMPSEB way!
📍Save the date & follow us for updates! Link in Bio 🌍
EMPSEB31 is coming to Germany, June 2026!
Europe’s friendliest evolution meeting returns, organized by PhD students, for PhD students.
Expect inspiring research, new connections, and a mix of science + fun, the EMPSEB way!
📍Save the date & follow us for updates! Link in Bio 🌍
Attention ECRs! Apply now for a Conference Travel Award from @eseb.bsky.social to attend @empseb31.bsky.social OR the upcoming @evolmtg.bsky.social in Cleveland 2026 📣
DEADLINE: 30th January 2026
eseb.org/prizes-fundi...
DEADLINE: 30th January 2026
eseb.org/prizes-fundi...
November 25, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Attention ECRs! Apply now for a Conference Travel Award from @eseb.bsky.social to attend @empseb31.bsky.social OR the upcoming @evolmtg.bsky.social in Cleveland 2026 📣
DEADLINE: 30th January 2026
eseb.org/prizes-fundi...
DEADLINE: 30th January 2026
eseb.org/prizes-fundi...
Hey everyone! 👋
We’re switching to a new Bluesky account.
Follow us at @empseb.bsky.social for all updates and announcements:
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@empseb31 will no longer be active.
We’re switching to a new Bluesky account.
Follow us at @empseb.bsky.social for all updates and announcements:
bsky.app/profile/emps...
@empseb31 will no longer be active.
December 11, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Hey everyone! 👋
We’re switching to a new Bluesky account.
Follow us at @empseb.bsky.social for all updates and announcements:
bsky.app/profile/emps...
@empseb31 will no longer be active.
We’re switching to a new Bluesky account.
Follow us at @empseb.bsky.social for all updates and announcements:
bsky.app/profile/emps...
@empseb31 will no longer be active.
🔔 Reminder
If you’re planning to apply for the ESEB Conference Travel Award 2026 or the Congress Attendance Aid (CAA) Grant from @eseb.bsky.social to attend EMPSEB31, don’t forget:
📄 Abstract submission deadline: 15 January 2026
If you’re planning to apply for the ESEB Conference Travel Award 2026 or the Congress Attendance Aid (CAA) Grant from @eseb.bsky.social to attend EMPSEB31, don’t forget:
📄 Abstract submission deadline: 15 January 2026
January 13, 2026 at 10:16 AM
🔔 Reminder
If you’re planning to apply for the ESEB Conference Travel Award 2026 or the Congress Attendance Aid (CAA) Grant from @eseb.bsky.social to attend EMPSEB31, don’t forget:
📄 Abstract submission deadline: 15 January 2026
If you’re planning to apply for the ESEB Conference Travel Award 2026 or the Congress Attendance Aid (CAA) Grant from @eseb.bsky.social to attend EMPSEB31, don’t forget:
📄 Abstract submission deadline: 15 January 2026
We are excited to see participants getting ready for EMPSEB31! 🏃♀️ Registration opens March 9th. 🎉
March 4, 2026 at 8:47 AM
We are excited to see participants getting ready for EMPSEB31! 🏃♀️ Registration opens March 9th. 🎉
EMPSEB highlights | Poster Session
From evolution and ecology to genomics and more, our poster session showcased the incredible diversity of research presented at EMPSEB31. Thank you to all our presenters for sharing their work. 🌍🔬
From evolution and ecology to genomics and more, our poster session showcased the incredible diversity of research presented at EMPSEB31. Thank you to all our presenters for sharing their work. 🌍🔬
July 6, 2026 at 1:49 PM
EMPSEB highlights | Poster Session
From evolution and ecology to genomics and more, our poster session showcased the incredible diversity of research presented at EMPSEB31. Thank you to all our presenters for sharing their work. 🌍🔬
From evolution and ecology to genomics and more, our poster session showcased the incredible diversity of research presented at EMPSEB31. Thank you to all our presenters for sharing their work. 🌍🔬
🎙️ Our final keynote is Dr. Abderrahman Khila from the Institute of Functional Genomics. Lyon, France.
Using tools from transcriptomics to epigenetics, he studies how genes and development interact with selection to shape phenotypes.
Our keynote lineup is complete!🧬✨
#EMPSEB31 #EvoBio #EvoDevo
Using tools from transcriptomics to epigenetics, he studies how genes and development interact with selection to shape phenotypes.
Our keynote lineup is complete!🧬✨
#EMPSEB31 #EvoBio #EvoDevo
January 9, 2026 at 1:12 PM
A huge thank you to Wiley Ecology and Evolution for sponsoring four €100 poster awards, and to @physaliacourses.bsky.social for providing the Best Overall Poster presenter, Tim David, with a free course!
Congratulations to all our winners and everyone who presented at #EMPSEB31! 👏🧬
Congratulations to all our winners and everyone who presented at #EMPSEB31! 👏🧬
July 22, 2026 at 10:24 AM
A huge thank you to Wiley Ecology and Evolution for sponsoring four €100 poster awards, and to @physaliacourses.bsky.social for providing the Best Overall Poster presenter, Tim David, with a free course!
Congratulations to all our winners and everyone who presented at #EMPSEB31! 👏🧬
Congratulations to all our winners and everyone who presented at #EMPSEB31! 👏🧬
We’re very grateful to ESEB for supporting early-career researchers through their Conference Travel Awards 💙
Opportunities like these help make conferences more accessible. We warmly encourage students interested in #EMPSEB31 to apply!
Opportunities like these help make conferences more accessible. We warmly encourage students interested in #EMPSEB31 to apply!
The Congress Attendance Aid (CAA) Grant is offered by ESEB to promote equal participation, diversity, and accessibility @empseb31.bsky.social June 2025, Oberwiesenthal, Germany
For more information and to apply click here: eseb.org/prizes-fundi...
For more information and to apply click here: eseb.org/prizes-fundi...
December 12, 2025 at 8:35 AM
We’re very grateful to ESEB for supporting early-career researchers through their Conference Travel Awards 💙
Opportunities like these help make conferences more accessible. We warmly encourage students interested in #EMPSEB31 to apply!
Opportunities like these help make conferences more accessible. We warmly encourage students interested in #EMPSEB31 to apply!
Are you a #PhD student in #EvolutionaryBiology? Don’t miss the opportunity to join this year’s #EMPSEB — a conference organized by PhD students, for PhD students!
🗓️ Submit your abstract before February 1st.
👉 empsebconf.github.io
#EMPSEB31 #conference #EvoBio @eseb.bsky.social
🗓️ Submit your abstract before February 1st.
👉 empsebconf.github.io
#EMPSEB31 #conference #EvoBio @eseb.bsky.social
January 13, 2026 at 9:51 AM
Are you a #PhD student in #EvolutionaryBiology? Don’t miss the opportunity to join this year’s #EMPSEB — a conference organized by PhD students, for PhD students!
🗓️ Submit your abstract before February 1st.
👉 empsebconf.github.io
#EMPSEB31 #conference #EvoBio @eseb.bsky.social
🗓️ Submit your abstract before February 1st.
👉 empsebconf.github.io
#EMPSEB31 #conference #EvoBio @eseb.bsky.social
Heading to EMPSEB31?
We’re giving away five €200 prizes in a lottery for attendees who arrive by train (including to our official shuttle cities).
The Company of Biologists generously funds the prize money for this sustainability initiative. Lower your footprint and get a chance to win €200. 🌍
We’re giving away five €200 prizes in a lottery for attendees who arrive by train (including to our official shuttle cities).
The Company of Biologists generously funds the prize money for this sustainability initiative. Lower your footprint and get a chance to win €200. 🌍
March 24, 2026 at 9:57 AM
Heading to EMPSEB31?
We’re giving away five €200 prizes in a lottery for attendees who arrive by train (including to our official shuttle cities).
The Company of Biologists generously funds the prize money for this sustainability initiative. Lower your footprint and get a chance to win €200. 🌍
We’re giving away five €200 prizes in a lottery for attendees who arrive by train (including to our official shuttle cities).
The Company of Biologists generously funds the prize money for this sustainability initiative. Lower your footprint and get a chance to win €200. 🌍
EMPSEB30 in Czech Republic was such an experience! I'm excited for EMPSEB31 🤩
November 14, 2025 at 3:29 PM
EMPSEB30 in Czech Republic was such an experience! I'm excited for EMPSEB31 🤩
Our scientific writing discussion brought participants together to share experiences and discuss different aspects of writing and publishing scientific research. Thank you to Dr. Abderrahman Khila for leading the discussion and sharing his insights with EMPSEB31! #PhD #EMPSEB #writing #publishing
July 15, 2026 at 8:41 AM
Our scientific writing discussion brought participants together to share experiences and discuss different aspects of writing and publishing scientific research. Thank you to Dr. Abderrahman Khila for leading the discussion and sharing his insights with EMPSEB31! #PhD #EMPSEB #writing #publishing
From meeting amazing people to listening to great talks, it was truly an enriching experience.
Many thanks to the organizers @empseb.bsky.social who helped make EMPSEB31 such an enjoyable and inspiring meeting!
Many thanks to the organizers @empseb.bsky.social who helped make EMPSEB31 such an enjoyable and inspiring meeting!
June 14, 2026 at 4:17 PM
From meeting amazing people to listening to great talks, it was truly an enriching experience.
Many thanks to the organizers @empseb.bsky.social who helped make EMPSEB31 such an enjoyable and inspiring meeting!
Many thanks to the organizers @empseb.bsky.social who helped make EMPSEB31 such an enjoyable and inspiring meeting!
That’s us! EMPSEB is all about PhD students coming together to share science and build community. Looking forward to EMPSEB31 in June 2026! 🌿🧬🕷️🦦
January 13, 2026 at 10:25 AM
That’s us! EMPSEB is all about PhD students coming together to share science and build community. Looking forward to EMPSEB31 in June 2026! 🌿🧬🕷️🦦