1st July 2026Presented by Katie Jeal from The Sainsbury Lab, Cambridge University, UK.

20th March 2026

15th May 2026 Michelle Colgrave & Clare O’Lone, Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Innovations in Peptide and Protein Science. This seminar describes a study which used quantitative proteomics to investigate why an InterGrain barley breeding line, IGB1467, achieves acceptable grain modification during malting with less water than the control variety, Flinders. Time-resolved sampling…

19th March 2026

Wednesday 4th March Summary This seminar focussed on how CRISPR-based genome editing is transforming modern plant science, enabling precise and efficient modification of crop traits across staple cereals such as barley and emerging crops such as amaranth. It outlines the core principles of CRISPR technology, its applications in improving yield, stress tolerance, and nutritional quality,…

Wednesday 22nd January Summary The seminar focused on significant updates to the Eona database for barley gene expression, emphasizing improved data reuse, automated workflows, and ongoing challenges with metadata quality.

Thursday 13th November Summary The meeting focused on Dr. Chen Ji’s research on spatial transcriptomics in wheat to improve nutritional value and address global hunger challenges, highlighting technical advancements and collaboration efforts.