Plant Health Series: Summer Conference 2025
An online conference focusing on different aspects of plant health.
Details
When? Thursday 12 June 2025, 10:00 to 15:45
Where? Online (Zoom)
An online conference focusing on different aspects of plant health
As part of the Royal Society of Biology's Plant Health Series, this symposium will involve lectures and short flash talks from a range of professionals within the industry. There will also be opportunities to engage with different members of the plant health community, and build bridges across the many disciplines within this sector.
Attendees will get the opportunity to hear from industry experts, learn about exciting new or ongoing projects and discuss the challenges and opportunities that arise within the area of plant health.
A draft programme is available to download ahead of the day.
Speakers include
- Professor Ian Toth, Director of Scotland's Plant Health Centre and National Potato Innovation Centre, James Hutton Institute
- Eden Rashid, University of Edinburgh
- Alice McAllister, Canterbury Christchurch University
- Dr Patricia Ortega-Ramos, Rothamsted Research
- Kelis Fisher, University of York
- Dr Charles Lane, Plant Health Consultant, Fera
- Dr Matt Elliot, Plant Health and Biosecurity Scientist, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
- Katharine Farrell, Resilience Manager, APHA
- Katia C Hougaard, Imperial College London
- Professor Jonathan Jones, Professor and Senior Scientist, The Sainsbury Laboratory
Audience
This event is open to all, but will be particularly relevant to those working in areas related to plant health.
Cost and booking
This event is free to attend, and advance registration is essential through the link at the top of the page.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
This event is approved by the Royal Society of Biology for purposes of CPD and can be counted as 18 CPD points.
Special requirements
If you have accessibility requirements, please let us know during your booking, and we will do what we can to accommodate your needs.
Contact
For booking, website or event queries, please contact Ellie Barrand at events@rsb.org.uk or on 020 3925 3444.
Code of Conduct
By its Royal Charter, the Royal Society of Biology (RSB) has the powers to promote, establish and support standards of professional skill and conduct. The RSB is committed to ensuring equal opportunities in the life sciences, and supports diversity throughout the pipeline. We proactively promote a culture of inclusivity within our discipline and the broader STEM community. It is vital at any RSB event or meeting, that everyone attending is free from any form of harassment or discrimination, feels comfortable and safe, and has the opportunity for an enjoyable experience.