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Silvia Ramundo

@sramundo.bsky.social
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Curious scientist leading a research team mainly working on organelle biology and biotechnology: we study -and often “torture”- chloroplasts to understand how they do their magic ;) www.oeaw.ac.at/gmi/research/researc…

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Silvia Ramundo @sramundo.bsky.social · 5h
Whenever I see this poster, made to tease a visiting student in our lab, I can’t help but smile! Looking back on my own PhD days, even the toughest moments make me laugh now. And for the record, that student is now happily doing a postdoc! So there’s hope, even on those “I’m quitting science” days 🙃
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Silvia Ramundo @sramundo.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
“Let love shine and we will find a way to come together, we can make things better!” | Holiday by Madonna ;)
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Silvia Ramundo @sramundo.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
One strike, a few spares, and a whole bunch of good news. Cheers to the amazing people making it all happen!
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Silvia Ramundo @sramundo.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
This summer I swapped conference badges for a lab coat and got a few days at the bench and find out whether an idea has legs! And before anyone asks: yes, that's still my UCSF lab coat with elastic knit cuffs. Every other lab coat feels like it was designed by someone who'd never held a pipette…
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Silvia Ramundo @sramundo.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
I tend to agree with you…
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Silvia Ramundo @sramundo.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Do you enjoy the thrill of discovery? Does this photo give you good vibes? Then you might be the right person to join our lab! Current projects range from chloroplast transcription to thylakoid membrane remodeling & we would be happy to welcome bright and motivated people at all career stages!
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Silvia Ramundo @sramundo.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
What was this year’s Science Ball about for me? Celebrating the friendships and collegiality behind the science at the @viennabiocenter.bsky.social: good vibes, shared laughs, and lots of “sharing is caring”—all in elegant dresses ;-). So here you go: a dance-floor shot capturing that spirit!
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Silvia Ramundo @sramundo.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
The ClaRa retreat V1 was a blast! The Clausen + Ramundo folks teamed up for two days of science, cooking, and good chaos — plus some skiing ⛷️ Then came the pipetting showdown… and the whale trophy swam home with us 🐋🏆! Will the @clausenlab.bsky.social win it back next year? Probably 😅 …
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Silvia Ramundo @sramundo.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Here we go again! Join us in Vienna, May 21–22, for two days of plant science—talks, discussions, and celebration of what makes plants both beautiful and essential 💚Full program + registration here: www.oeaw.ac.at/gmi/news-eve... Come be part of it — each of you counts!
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Silvia Ramundo @sramundo.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Prepare to be jelly @atinygreencell.bsky.social : this little pearl is way less complicated and more efficient than what you’re dealing with… 🙃
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Silvia Ramundo @sramundo.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
What?!? & Why? @science.org I know the price is very reasonable… but let’s put it this way: how would you feel if scientists put a very reasonable price for any manuscript they review for you? Let’s talk about this.
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Silvia Ramundo @sramundo.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
My son is Pure Energy (If there were a son-to-mom energy transfer option, I would sign up immediately—even a tiny 10% top-up would be a game-changer!)
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Silvia Ramundo @sramundo.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
Academic exile | v0.3
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Silvia Ramundo @sramundo.bsky.social · 28/12/2025
Academic exile | v0.2
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Silvia Ramundo @sramundo.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
Academic exile 😉
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Silvia Ramundo @sramundo.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
Good morning green world 💚!
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Silvia Ramundo @sramundo.bsky.social · 21/12/2025
This loquat tree grew because I stubbornly kept trying to sprout seeds from the fruits I was eating as a child. I couldn’t understand why the seeds wouldn’t ever grow—like in the song “Per fare un albero ci vuole il seme, per fare il seme ci vuole il frutto…”—until one day I finally made it happen 😅
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Silvia Ramundo @sramundo.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
What happens when your son is in charge of taking the lab picture 😅! Oh well—whatever, just real life, kids included, and a very special evening together 🥰🎄🤗
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Silvia Ramundo @sramundo.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
Still buzzing from #NonSeedUK2025 @gensocuknonseed.bsky.social Organizing energy: calm and cool (@philcarella.bsky.social) And the questions were flying — no holding back, just pure curiosity. Loved it! Edinburgh 🏰 next year? Absolutely, UK-based or not 🙃!
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Silvia Ramundo @sramundo.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
Very inspiring keynote talk by Stefan Rensing @rensingstefan.bsky.social at today’s UK NonSeed Plant Meeting. It was an inspiring day, and I am so glad I could be part of it! Thanks again for the invitation @philcarella.bsky.social 💚
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Silvia Ramundo @sramundo.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Looking forward to a fantastic day of science @johninnescentre.bsky.social with @philcarella.bsky.social and @rensingstefan.bsky.social — and yes, some self-promotion, because the academic society has collectively decided that quiet competence is not enough…
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Silvia Ramundo @sramundo.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Astrid Lindgren is one of my favourite children’s book authors. But my kids are already pretty wild, so I’m not sure they need this… they’re basically Pippi on a good day 😉! Kidding aside, I am a big fan of Lindgren—have you ever read her biography? www.astridlindgren.com/de/astrid-li...
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Silvia Ramundo @sramundo.bsky.social · 07/12/2025
Il mattino ha l’oro in bocca 😉
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Silvia Ramundo @sramundo.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
Stay-at-home mom (unpaid, unending, unbelievably important)
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Silvia Ramundo @sramundo.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
What I loved most about UCSF Genentech Hall — and what I’m trying to cultivate here at the VBC — is the genuine sense of flat hierarchy. I just found this picture of my son in Bruce Alberts’ office (to be fair, almost any adult or kid would be drawn to that office!). I was a random postdoc, 1/2
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Silvia Ramundo @sramundo.bsky.social · 29/11/2025
There are a couple of empty chairs at our table — want to sit with us? Reach out to me or any lab member www.oeaw.ac.at/gmi/research... We’ll be hiring two postdocs in 2026. We’re excited about ambitious and creative ideas and are committed to supporting future group leaders 1/2
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Silvia Ramundo @sramundo.bsky.social · 01/11/2025
Normal person: “Look at these beautiful red leaves” Me: “I wonder how the plastids in those leaves look like…”
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Silvia Ramundo @sramundo.bsky.social · 01/11/2025
“Come le foglie d’autunno, così siamo noi…” -Omero, Iliade-
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Silvia Ramundo @sramundo.bsky.social · 01/11/2025
Machine learning amazes me; child learning moves me. I often wonder how we can continue nurture both in the future—without letting machines make us forget what it means to learn as humans
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Silvia Ramundo @sramundo.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
So proud of our Icy, who gave a talk at the Chlamydomonas conference and was recognized with a prize! Moments like these—seeing lab members shine—are the happiest part of being a group leader 😊
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Silvia Ramundo @sramundo.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Travel’s got me wiped, but catching up with @colindascheele.bsky.social, @pierresantucci.bsky.social & @olivierduss.bsky.social at #FEBS2025 made it totally worth it. Huge thanks to Pelin Telkoparan and Dilek Cevik for the wonderful hospitality—what a time in Istanbul!
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Silvia Ramundo @sramundo.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
Interesting flowering phenotype!
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Silvia Ramundo @sramundo.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
I missed the GMI retreat and messaged the rest of the team to ask how things were going… and this is what they sent me. Should I be proud or concerned? 😉
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Silvia Ramundo @sramundo.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Picture of the Day! I love that we can just hop on the EM whenever we want—especially when someone in the lab spots something cool (this time it was Cheuk-Ling Wun—kudos to her!). Perks of being at @gmivienna.bsky.social and @viennabiocenter.bsky.social 🤗!
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Silvia Ramundo @sramundo.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
Here’s a snapshot of your co-spokesperson in action—reminiscing about good times in Vienna and delivering a great talk at the GMI25 anniversary 😉!
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Silvia Ramundo @sramundo.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Whenever I fly over Amsterdam, I love looking out the window. The green landscapes below remind me why I enjoy studying photosynthetic organisms—they power our entire ecosystem from the inside out 💚!
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Silvia Ramundo @sramundo.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Just a perfect Sunday in Frisco!
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Silvia Ramundo @sramundo.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
The fabeled “confetti canon” by Peter Walter and David J. Anderson 😂
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Silvia Ramundo @sramundo.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
Bruce Alberts reflecting on Peter Walter’s fearless commitment to improving the scientific publishing landscape.
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Silvia Ramundo @sramundo.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
On my way to the airport to reunite with all the Walter Lab alumni and alumnae. The courage to speak up—something I value deeply—often comes from the incredible support I’ve received from Peter over the years. Looking forward to reconnecting with everyone!
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Silvia Ramundo @sramundo.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
What does the chloroplast unfolded protein response of Chlamydomonas reinhardtii sound like? Now you can find out - it's part of “Erbsenrondo”, a musical portrait of the GMI! A million thanks to Cheryl Frances-Hoad for bringing it to life, and to my colleague Nick Irwin for the brilliant idea 💚
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Silvia Ramundo @sramundo.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Good morning, Prague 🇨🇿 !
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Silvia Ramundo @sramundo.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Sissi’s Private Garden (Volksgarten) — a wonderful spot for an early morning run or yoga practice if you’re living in Vienna’s First District ☺️
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Silvia Ramundo @sramundo.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
A swimming pool and a sauna on a boat?!? Why not! Welcome to Vienna 😉
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Silvia Ramundo @sramundo.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
It’s that time of the year again—my favorite wax plant (Hoya carnosa) is starting to flower! I will never get tired of seeing those delicate, star-shaped blooms appear 😍.
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Silvia Ramundo @sramundo.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
But also the most energy-consuming one. And that's fine—because I’d rather contribute slowly but meaningfully, building solid discoveries that open up new research directions and help drive structural changes, than chase titles like EMBO Young Investigator or aim for an ERC grant.
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Silvia Ramundo @sramundo.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
You know you're a molecular cell biologist when you're in the stunning Coves dels Hams surrounded by epic limestone formations… and all you can think about is what might be living in that tiny pond. Forget the stalactites—bring me a pipette and a microscope🔬!
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Silvia Ramundo @sramundo.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
Good morning from beautiful Alcúdia! Where the view from our rented home is stunning, and the 7am football matches are non-negotiable 😅!
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Silvia Ramundo @sramundo.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
Only my kids think 7am is the perfect time for a football match… and of course, I get the VIP job of retrieving runaway balls…
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Silvia Ramundo @sramundo.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Honoring Mother Nature Today
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