A warm welcome to our second Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research South Coast Biosciences DTP student cohort. #phdlife started with an induction Marwell Hotel and visit to Marwell Wildlife

My last weekend in Manchester before joining @NIABEMR for my first South Coast Biosciences DTP PhD rotation. A little nervous but very excited 🍅🍅

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Erick Oliveira has joined the Andrew Simkin Lab on a South Coast Biosciences DTP 4 month rotation to study 'The Manipulation of Chloroplast Density to Enhance Photosynthesis and Nutritional Value of Tomato fruit. Registered University of Southampton with @mjtplantbiology supported by Tracy Lawson

Back in Manchester for Christmas and looking at our wedding photos ❤️

Screening E. coli colonies after golden gate cloning 🧬

Tomato transformation underway, thanks to the South Coast Biosciences DTP for funding and Erick Oliveira for the hard work.

Tomato transformation at @NIABEMR

A great day John Innes Centre for the Plastid Preview conference. Ready for another busy day tomorrow. South Coast Biosciences DTP Biological Sciences

Transgenic tomatoes growing nicely! Excited to explore the contribution of fruit photosynthesis to the plant's carbon budget Niab South Coast Biosciences DTP University of Southampton

2/7 First talk from @Erickrgoliveira on "Tomato Revolution: Sustainable Growth for a Tastier Tomorrow." Erick is diving deep into modifying photosynthesis efficiency in fruits to boost yield and quality. 🍅🌱 #PlantScience