Suayib Üstün
Emmy Noether Group Leader, Center for Plant Molecular Biology (ZMBP), University of Tübingen
I obtained my PhD in plant molecular biology from the University of Nottingham and have spent the past 30 years in science publishing. I've worked for various journals, including Nature and Trends in Biochemical Sciences, and also edited many books. I was the Executive Editor of FEBS Open Bio from its launch in 2011 until 2019.
Alain Krol
Professor and CNRS senior scientist emeritus - Chair FEBS Excellence Awards and Fellowships Committee, CNRS and University of Strasbourg
Organelle biogenesis, peroxisomes, yeast
Plant life relies on the control and regulation of the cell wall to coordinate growth and development, and to adapt and respond to an ever-changing environment. This ability of plants to sense changes in the composition and mechanical properties of the cell wall can only be explained by the existence of sensing and signaling systems that are capable of interpreting and transducing extracellular signals across the membrane, launching specific functional responses.
In our lab we work on different aspects to understand and dissect the molecular mechanisms by which the cell wall monitors and remodels its chemical structure to coordinate and drive plant growth, development and plant defense. We use an integrated approach combining biophysics and detail atomic models, together with genetics and cell biology to dissect the molecular insights of cell wall signaling and remodeling networks.
For nearly 20 years, I've worked in the digital media sector, with hands-on experience in editorial, marketing, sales and R&D. I'm passionate about engaging and understanding customers to develop great content and products. Formerly Chief Product & Customer Officer at Zapnito, I'm now an advisor to the company.