Urwin Lab Leeds

We are a Plant Nematology Group at the University of Leeds in the UK.

[Anika Damm @AnikaDamm]

On our way (by bike) to #ESN2026, making our bid for the green travel award by @ESNematologists. Updates of our mascot Whiggly Wheels below.

[New Phytologist @NewPhyt]

#TansleyInsight: Cross-kingdom communication between plants and parasitic nematodes

📖 https://t.co/XE97g5gWak
by @Chris_Bell6 @lderevnina @Seb_EvdA

@WileyPlantSci #PlantScience

[Jaap-Jan Willig @jaapjanwillig]

🧵New preprint alert! How do plants cope with fundamentally different types of belowground attack? We challenged Arabidopsis with three nematode species — one migratory, two sedentary — and the answers surprised us.

https://t.co/yYvOcB2sVU

[YNN ~ Young Nematologists Network @Young_Nemas]

We are excited to announce our next Trends in Nematology Webinar on Nematode Systematics!🪱

When: 16th April, 2026
Time: 16:00-17:15 CEST

Register here or using the QR code below -> https://t.co/EUthlSZJew📷
Looking forward to seeing you there!!!

[Etienne GJ Danchin @edanchin]

🚨My opinion paper on the near future of genomics in root-knot nematodes was just published in @TrendsParasitol 📜
Of course, the future is, by nature, unpredictable, so unexpected findings will also probably emerge, aided by technological advances.
⤵️
https://t.co/fooeEWDDyZ

[YNN ~ Young Nematologists Network @Young_Nemas]

Excited to announce we are organising a YNN themed session at the 36th #ESN2026 by @ESNematologists (June 1–5, 2026). This session will explore unexpected or negative results to extract meaningful messages. Submit your abstract until the 30th January -> https://t.co/xWrdh323TY

[NEM-EMERGE @NEMEMERGE]

Call for #abstracts📢 36th ESN #Symposium in the #Netherlands 🪱

📅 On June 1-5, @ESNematologists will organise the #ESN2026 event in Egmond aan Zee #Amsterdam 📍Deadline for submitting #abstracts is 15 January❗️

Register for the event👉🏼 https://t.co/PT9Zc8TiOX #nematology

[jose_lozano @jose_lozano]

Thrilled to announce our paper in @Newhyt! We applied RNA tomography for the first time in plants, creating high-resolution spatial gene expression maps of plant roots infected with cyst nematodes. So proud of your hard work, Anna & Yuhao! 🪱🌱
OA here: https://t.co/Yb92Mid7am

[David Pires @David1822]

🚨 The deadline for registration and abstract submission is coming up fast! Early career researchers: don't miss this unique opportunity to present your work, connect with peers and experts, and attend the conference free of charge.

[YNN ~ Young Nematologists Network @Young_Nemas]

Don't forget to register! Join us for an exciting Trends in Nematology Webinar next month!

[James Hutton Institute @JamesHuttonInst]

🥔 Hutton scientists from the National #Potato Innovation Centre (#NPIC), have introduced two new potato varieties to #Kenya.

🌱 Malaika & Glen combine local grower traits with resistance to devastating #PCN pests. Boosting yields & #FoodSecurity.

More: https://t.co/DtDFiZQxMl

[YNN ~ Young Nematologists Network @Young_Nemas]

We are excited to announce our next Trends in Nematology Webinar on Nematode Genomics and Effectoromics!
When: 18th September, 2025
Time: 16:00-17:15 CEST
How can I join: Register using the QR code below 🪱

Looking forward to seeing you there!

[YNN ~ Young Nematologists Network @Young_Nemas]

🪱 Reminder: Registration for #VNC2025 is NOW OPEN until September 10th!! 🎉
Register and submit your abstract here. 👉 https://t.co/5iZuqvbKZi
Special thanks to @Co_Biologists who support this year’s VNC via Funding for Innovations in Sustainable Conferencing!

[AAB @aabiologists.bsky.social @AABiologists]

Save the date!
🪱 Advances in Nematology 2025 will be held at the Linnean Society London & online on December 4th

📆 Limited in-person registration opens 1st September

Submit an abstract & find out more 🔗 https://t.co/MVMNX8P6Dc

@AnikaDamm @FreshTecBinks #nematodes

[Anika Damm @AnikaDamm]

Registration for #VNC2025 is open!! If you are a ECR please consider submitting an abstract using the link/QR code below. Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

[YNN ~ Young Nematologists Network @Young_Nemas]

🪱 Calling all Early-Career Nematologists:
Registration for #VNC2025 is NOW OPEN! 🎉

If you are MSc student, PhD candidate, or postdoc working in nematology, Register and submit your abstract.

Register here👉 https://t.co/85F0SVdNCE

⏰ Registration closes September 10th!!!

[YNN ~ Young Nematologists Network @Young_Nemas]

🚀 Registration for VNC 2025 opens on July 10, 2025!

🔬 Submit your abstract and showcase your research in a vibrant, supportive environment.

📅 Save the date! More info on the 10th!

[Sebastian Eves-van den Akker @Seb_EvdA]

New paper @NatureGenet
https://t.co/loAvk4risg

Our most recent thinking on HYP effectors involves programmed shuffling of the parasite genome. This prompted us to review how and when organisms edit their own genomes

In so doing, Vincent made two important discoveries...

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[David Pires @David1822]

🌐 Online symposium of the Society of Nematologists
📌 #Nematodes on the move: building resilience and sustainability through international collaboration and better policies
🔎 Program available at https://t.co/Ab8l5ojNDB
📥 Register here 👉 https://t.co/h7a7ZHy9WY

[European Society of Nematologists @ESNematologists]

🌍 Save the date! The 36th Symposium of the @ESNematologists will take place in Egmond aan Zee, the Netherlands, from June 1–5, 2026.
🔗 First details now live: https://t.co/esjAucMhP2
#ESN2026 #Nematology