microbiologist 🔬 #womaninscience 👩🔬 science communication 🧬 #mentalhealthawareness 🧠 diversity advocate (she/her)
Maryland, USA
Joined March 2019
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#Microbes can do amazing things, including help save the planet!
I teamed up with @DrBommel and @NoemieMatthey to highlight all the ways microbes contribute and help our planet. Check out the upcoming series on @Bacterialworld
#amazingmicrobes #Bacterialworld #scicomm #sciart
We're presenting you with our mascot for our new blog series "How bacteria can save the planet" 🌟
Over the next months, with @NoemieMatthey and @RMBurckhardt we will tell you about awesome ways of how bacteria make our planet and also us healthier and stronger 💪🏼 #bacterialworld
Rachel Burckhardt, Ph.D.🦠 retweeted
Discover the incredible superpowers of #bacteria that can aid in saving our planet! 🌍🦠
Join @RMBurckhardt and @DrBommel on #BacterialWorld as they shed light on how bacteria enhance our lives.
Don't miss out on the stunning illustrations by @NoemieMatthey.
Rachel Burckhardt, Ph.D.🦠 retweeted
Bacteria clean our plastic waste and produce biodegradable #bioplastic. ♻️
This is why we're convinced that #bacteria and #microbes can help us save this planet and keep it greener and healthier.
Follow @RMBurckhardt and @NoemieMatthey on #BacterialWorld
Rachel Burckhardt, Ph.D.🦠 retweeted
Microbes as biofertilizers 🌱
@RMBurckhardt tells you more about how #microbes produce nutrients and help promote plant growth to produce more bountiful crops and sustainable agriculture ♻️.
With a green illustration by @NoemieMatthey
#BacterialWorld
sarahs-world.blog/microbes-a…
Rachel Burckhardt, Ph.D.🦠 retweeted
Microbes as biofertilizers 🌱
@RMBurckhardt tells you more about how #microbes produce nutrients and help promote plant growth to produce more bountiful crops and sustainable agriculture ♻️.
With a green illustrations by @NoemieMatthey
#BacterialWorld
sarahs-world.blog/microbes-a…
Really enjoyed learning about the steps all microbiologists can take to improve equitable access and diversity in science by supporting #OpenAccess and open science practices. Thank you @kryamamoto for your thoughtful input and recommendations.
Open science enables & empowers a global, diverse community to contribute to science - see Steps Toward Equitable Access in Microbiology by @RMBurckhardt @ASMicrobiology. I share thoughts on revisions to systems, approaches to make open sci more equitable asm.org/Articles/2023/May/Op…
Rachel Burckhardt, Ph.D.🦠 retweeted
Microbes as biofertilizers 🌱
@RMBurckhardt tells you more about how #microbes produce nutrients and help promote plant growth to produce more bountiful crops and sustainable agriculture ♻️.
With a green illustration by @NoemieMatthey
#BacterialWorld
sarahs-world.blog/microbes-a…
Rachel Burckhardt, Ph.D.🦠 retweeted
Thanks to they amazing physiology, microbes can produce some of our favourite foods and drinks. 🧀🍫🍷
Learn about #bacteria's physiology on #BacterialWorld with @RMBurckhardt and colourful illustrations by @NoemieMatthey
sarahs-world.blog/tag/physio…
#scicomm #foodmicrobiology
Rachel Burckhardt, Ph.D.🦠 retweeted
Microbes as biofertilizers 🌱
@RMBurckhardt tells you more about how #microbes produce nutrients and help promote plant growth to produce more bountiful crops and sustainable agriculture ♻️.
With a green illustration by @NoemieMatthey
#BacterialWorld
sarahs-world.blog/microbes-a…
Rachel Burckhardt, Ph.D.🦠 retweeted
Bacteria clean our plastic waste and produce biodegradable #bioplastic. ♻️
Read about astonishing ways of how #bacteria and #microbes can help us save this planet and keep it greener.
@RMBurckhardt and @NoemieMatthey on #BacterialWorld
sarahs-world.blog/category/b…
Rachel Burckhardt, Ph.D.🦠 retweeted
Have you asked yourself what it's like to work with #bacteria and #microbes in the lab?
Hear from the microbiologist @justineldees from @joyfulmicrobe what you need to get started in this exciting field and ask all your questions during a webinar.
joyfulmicrobe.com/microbiolo…
Rachel Burckhardt, Ph.D.🦠 retweeted
Calling all microbiology creatives!
It’s that time of year again, and I’ll be putting together my microbiology gift guide again.
If you have an Etsy, Redbubble, or other shop, drop the link below. I want to make sure I don’t miss anyone!
RT to spread the word 💛
Rachel Burckhardt, Ph.D.🦠 retweeted
CDC now recommends an updated COVID-19 booster for everyone ages 12 and older.
Learn more: bit.ly/3AJIBTJ
ALT An illustration of five individuals of various ages and genders. Top banner text: Covid-19 Vaccine Booster Update. Body text: Who should get an updated booster? Everyone 12 ages and older.
Rachel Burckhardt, Ph.D.🦠 retweeted
Right now at UCSD, academic workers are rallying in support of Li Jiang, an international postdoc whose appointment is being terminated while she is 7 months pregnant, threatening her visa and her healthcare. We demand justice.
ALT a crowd of protesters stand in a circle in a courtyard, holding signs and chanting
Rachel Burckhardt, Ph.D.🦠 retweeted
Bacteria have to deal with stress too!
But how does a pathogen like #Salmonella tackle stresses like changing temperature, pH, or food availability?
Read the answer by @RMBurckhardt on #BacterialWorld
sarahs-world.blog/salmonella…
Rachel Burckhardt, Ph.D.🦠 retweeted
Today, we issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the fourth vaccine for the prevention of #COVID19 caused by SARS-CoV-2 in individuals 18 years of age and older. fda.gov/news-events/press-an…
ALT An image of the coronavirus over a dark background. The text: Coronavirus Update - FDA issues Emergency Use Authorization for fourth COVID-19 vaccine
Rachel Burckhardt, Ph.D.🦠 retweeted
Pathogens and dirty particles contaminate our water supply.
But helpful microbes can remove harmful #bacteria and pollutants and thus clean our drinking water. 💧
With illustrations by @NoemieMatthey #BacterialWorld
sarahs-world.blog/microbes-c…
Rachel Burckhardt, Ph.D.🦠 retweeted
What a joy to spend time with former and current labmates! Stellar science by lovely people, what more can you ask for?? #ASMicrobe #ASMicrobe2022
Rachel Burckhardt, Ph.D.🦠 retweeted
Do you want to learn more about bacteria with a new book?
Do you need a gift for your friends so they can learn more about microbes?
Check out these 3 books about microbes every #bacteria lover should read
#BacterialWorld
sarahs-world.blog/books-abou…
Rachel Burckhardt, Ph.D.🦠 retweeted
We often hear negative news about microbes, but we should not forget that many are interesting and helpful.
To remind you that the microbial world consists of so many more players, @RMBurckhardt assembled this list of common microbes. #BacterialWorld
sarahs-world.blog/microbial-…