Mina Cheng

PhD Candidate in Plant Biotech 🌱The University of Queensland | Plant Genetic Engineering Laboratory (PGEL)

[Mina Cheng @Mina1Cheng]

Happy Sorghum Day! 🌾 Sweat, smiles, and science — that’s how we grow! #Sorghum #PlantScience

[Mina Cheng @Mina1Cheng]

Sipped on Phyllanthus emblica fruit tea tonight.

Proof plant science isn’t just in the lab, it’s also delicious 🌿🤤

[Mina Cheng @Mina1Cheng]

🍍 This Labour Day, we’re celebrating hard work — even inside a pineapple! 🔬

New workflow = better transformation + future CRISPR-ready pineapples. 🚀🌱

Check this: https://t.co/xjSo4pgcCY

#LabourDay #Pineapplebreeding

[Mina Cheng @Mina1Cheng]

🌸🌿 Greeted by the brilliant hues of Corymbia ficifolia and Xanthostemon chrysanthus (golden penda) in the tea room today—botanical beauty courtesy of the School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability #UQlife

[Mina Cheng @Mina1Cheng]

No one says no to 🍍—just ask Australia’s McDonald’s, they’re all in 🍔🍍！Stay tuned for some pineapple innovation tomorrow at #asps24 #UQ ! Australia’s Pineapple Saver, Mina, is ready to squeeze out some juicy science! 🍍🔬#CRISPR #Pineapple #ScienceMeetsFood

[Nipuni @NipuniT90]

Great talk on Engineering gene regulatory variation for crop improvement using DNA methylation maps by @pete_crisp 🧬🌾@asps_ozplants #ASPS23 #Godwin_lab

[holly beckett @holly_beckett]

Fascinating talk by 2023 Jan Anderson award winner @BotanicGeek at @asps_ozplants on engineering membrane proteins ending with an important and powerful message 🦾#ASPS2023 #womeninSTEM

[Australian Society of Plant Scientists @asps_ozplants]

@plants4space @asps_ozplants #ASPS2023 🪴🚀Amazing talk by Gioia Massa from NASA and discussion panel with Matthew Gilliham and Jenny Mortimer @UniofAdelaide , Brett Williams and Lauren Fell QUT and Jens Hauslage from German Aerospace Centre 🚀🪴

[Mina Cheng @Mina1Cheng]

🍍 is here at #ASPS2023! Grateful to @asps_ozplants for the travel scholarship. Immersing myself in plant 🌱 science and research is a joy. Listening to inspiring works and sharing experiences is essential for this stressed 3rd year PhD student😅.

[Mina Cheng @Mina1Cheng]

Again I’m very grateful to attend #2023cfconf supported by UQ. Check out our Queensland squad’ reflections through the links!!! Mine is at the end ☺️🍍🔬 Also, it’s amazing that I’m reconnecting with some great plant scientists from #2023cfconf at #ASPS2023 in Hobart today!!!!

[The Crawford Fund @CrawfordFund]

💡“I carry with me the lessons, connections, and inspiration gained from this transformative experience”, said our QLD Scholar @JemmaRestall from @QAAFI and @UQ_News after the #23cfoconf.

Queensland Scholars reflections are now available 👉https://t.co/d6V80lKrsZ

#NextGenAg4D

[Mina Cheng @Mina1Cheng]

Wonderful memories at #EAPS2023! Enjoyed engaging conversations with the brilliant PhD candidates Sarah Esmaeili, @JundayKeerat , and our old friend @tmy_gong . Grateful for the inspiring moments and connections made at the conference 🌱🧫🧬🔬🦖

[Mina Cheng @Mina1Cheng]

The revival of extinct animals is no longer just a fantasy 🦕🦖!!!!

[Mina Cheng @Mina1Cheng]

✨Fascinating talk given by Prof. Andrew Pask, covering his career journey and the intriguing story of the Tasmanian tiger’s de-extinction. It’s eye-opening to witness how genome research and gene editing can contribute to biodiversity. #EAPS2023

[Mina Cheng @Mina1Cheng]

@tmy_gong @EMBLAustralia @GarvanInstitute The Best Poster featuring Comics!!!! Best CRISPR research in 🌱 !!!

[2023 EMBL Australia Postgraduate Symposium @EMBLAuSymposium]

Learning the art of small talk and effective communication with David Crisante from @ScienceTalksSyd ! 7s across the board!

[Mina Cheng @Mina1Cheng]

Cultured-meat 🍗🥩🍖! I’ve encountered this concept a few times from UQ researchers and a student using it for her assignment. It’s fascinating to witness this idea being commercialized by Vow Food Company. An amazing talk by @TheSciToriusVIC at #EAPS2023 satisfied my curiosity!

[Mina Cheng @Mina1Cheng]

Day 2 at #EAPS2023, kicking off with an exciting dive into 🌱plant research, presented by Prof. @neenamitter from @QAAFI @UQscience! 🥑🦠🧬🔬

[Mina Cheng @Mina1Cheng]

I hope all the cancer researchers @EMBLAuSymposium enjoyed my story of mischievous 🍍 #EAPS2023. 👉🏻Next time when you get your patients cured, give them a slice of sweet & sour🍍, they will be happier 😃

[Mina Cheng @Mina1Cheng]

Prof. Benjamin Kile, Director of Garvan Institute of Medical Research, is currently delivering an inspiring talk at #EAPS2023. It’s the ideal time to pursue science, given the rapid technological advancements. Science is truly exciting! @EMBLAuSymposium

[Mina Cheng @Mina1Cheng]

Excited to share my work on 🍍 at the #NextGenAgSymposium today!