I just received the WIT Early Career Award by the Borlaug Global Rust Initiative 🌾🥳. What an honor to become part of this network of inspirational female scientists! I'm excited to show my newborn daughter the power of a supportive community and role models. @uzh-ch.bsky.social @cimmyt.bsky.social.

Two potentially novel yellow rust resistance loci were found in traditional Asian wheat varieties from the near-Himalayan region. The study reveals how resistance gene stacking may provide durable protection in high disease-pressure areas. Full article:

My first thesis chapter is out 🎉! doi.org/10.1007/s001... We discovered two potentially novel yellow rust resistance loci in a new Asian wheat NAM population and gained insights into their distribution. Time to celebrate with my first publication cake🍰! @kkshimizu1.bsky.social @cimmyt.bsky.social

Congratulations to Kathi on successfully defending her PhD! 🎉🎓 As the tradition, her PhD hat made by the lab members showcases her fascinating research on Asian wheat cultivars. Well done, Kathi! 🌾👏

After almost five years of ups and downs, I’m done with my PhD! My amazing colleagues captured the highlights in a masterpiece of a hat, and all that's left to say is THANK YOU to everyone who has been on this journey with me!