Uta Paszkowski

Professor Uta Paszkowski leads the Cereal Symbiosis Group at the University of Cambridge's Department of Plant Sciences. Her work focuses on arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) symbiosis in rice and maize, aiming to optimize nutrient uptake and develop sustainable agricultural practices. She actively collaborates with the Crop Science Centre and participates in public engagement initiatives.

• EMBO Member (2024)
• National Academy of Sciences, USA, Member (2025)

Her research explores rhizosphere communication and symbiotic phosphate acquisition, with recent studies highlighting 4D imaging techniques and spatial transcriptomics. Her lab's publications emphasize cross-kingdom RNA interference, membrane dynamics, and fungal structure-function relationships. Key projects include understanding signal exchange mechanisms and developing tools like the AMSlide for live imaging.

Scientific accolades include:

• EMBO Membership
• US National Academy of Sciences Election