Some say that diatoms, the most species-rich group of algae, are drastically underexplored by molecular means compared to other taxa. Are they right, though? In our recent study in Fottea, we put the claim to the test by analysing millions of research documents from the past 35 years focused on diatoms, other algae, cyanobacteria, plants, […]
If you wonder what expeditions to Antarctica look like, check out this brand new documentary by Petr Horký created for ÄŒeská televize about this year’s Czech expedition to Antarctic James Ross Island. DiCE was there via our researcher Jan Kollár.
Want to learn more about diatoms and Antarctica? Then click here to check out today’s interview with Kate on TV Noe!
In September, DiCE performed an extensive sampling of three glacial streams in the Alps. This will help us understand changes in microbial communities along the longitudinal profile of such streams, as well as predict their response to the continuing glacier melting. Stay tuned for results! 😉
We very proudly announce that Kate was nominated among the 24 most inspiring female scientists in the Czech Republic by Forbes magazine – yay! What a feat, congratulations! Check her interview here.
Despite floods that hit the country, DiCE participated in the 65th Meeting of the Czech Phycological Society in Olomouc, Czech Republic. They shared their research and socialized with colleagues from across the country and beyond, including Germany, Italy, and Great Britain. Thanks to the organizers!
We are excited to welcome Raquel Viso RodrÃguez as a new PhD student in the DiCE research group at Charles University! Raquel joins us from the University of León, Spain, where she developed a strong background in diatom taxonomy, ecology, and biomonitoring through her work at the Diatom Lab under Dr. Saúl Blanco. With a […]
An excellent team, such as DiCE, does not build without action! To meet outside of the working (office/lab/fieldwork) environment, we enjoyed canoeing the Sázava River near Prague on the 1st of July 2024. And, after the hard work on the river, we deserved some beer and barbeque in Kate’s and Tyler’s garden! What an excellent […]
Since 1998, the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science program supports talented female scientists. We proudly announce that our Kate Kopalová is among the awardees this year! The funding will allow her to analyse microbial communities of soils she sampled along a natural temperature gradient on volcanic Deception Island in Antarctica. Due to the harsh conditions […]
We’re excited to welcome Pablo Cannestraci as a new PhD student in the Diatoms in Cryospheric Ecosystems (DiCE) group! Originally from Santiago, Chile, and currently based in La Paz, Bolivia, Pablo brings a rich background in microbial ecology and next-generation sequencing. His MSc research at Universidad Mayor de San Andrés focused on bacterial communities in […]