Silvia Ramundo
@sramundo.bsky.social
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 ;)
https://www.oeaw.ac.at/gmi/research/research-groups/silvia-ramundo
https://www.oeaw.ac.at/gmi/research/research-groups/silvia-ramundo
Normal person: “Look at these beautiful red leaves”
Me: “I wonder how the plastids in those leaves look like…”
Me: “I wonder how the plastids in those leaves look like…”
November 1, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Normal person: “Look at these beautiful red leaves”
Me: “I wonder how the plastids in those leaves look like…”
Me: “I wonder how the plastids in those leaves look like…”
“Come le foglie d’autunno, così siamo noi…” -Omero, Iliade-
November 1, 2025 at 1:32 PM
“Come le foglie d’autunno, così siamo noi…” -Omero, Iliade-
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
November 1, 2025 at 3:41 AM
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
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 😊
August 29, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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 😊
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!
July 8, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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!
Interesting flowering phenotype!
June 13, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Interesting flowering phenotype!
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? 😉
Should I be proud or concerned? 😉
June 13, 2025 at 4:01 AM
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? 😉
Should I be proud or concerned? 😉
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 🤗!
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 🤗!
June 6, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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 🤗!
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 🤗!
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 😉!
May 23, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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 😉!
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 💚!
May 21, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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 💚!
Just a perfect Sunday in Frisco!
May 12, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Just a perfect Sunday in Frisco!
The fabeled “confetti canon” by Peter Walter and David J. Anderson 😂
May 11, 2025 at 1:17 PM
The fabeled “confetti canon” by Peter Walter and David J. Anderson 😂
Bruce Alberts reflecting on Peter Walter’s fearless commitment to improving the scientific publishing landscape.
May 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Bruce Alberts reflecting on Peter Walter’s fearless commitment to improving the scientific publishing landscape.
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!
May 7, 2025 at 3:11 AM
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!
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 💚
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 💚
May 6, 2025 at 4:05 AM
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 💚
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 💚
Good morning, Prague 🇨🇿 !
May 2, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Good morning, Prague 🇨🇿 !
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 ☺️
April 28, 2025 at 4:27 AM
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 ☺️
A swimming pool and a sauna on a boat?!? Why not! Welcome to Vienna 😉
April 27, 2025 at 2:18 PM
A swimming pool and a sauna on a boat?!? Why not! Welcome to Vienna 😉
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 😍.
April 25, 2025 at 4:52 AM
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 😍.
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.
April 21, 2025 at 7:09 AM
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.
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🔬!
April 18, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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🔬!
Good morning from beautiful Alcúdia! Where the view from our rented home is stunning, and the 7am football matches are non-negotiable 😅!
April 18, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Good morning from beautiful Alcúdia! Where the view from our rented home is stunning, and the 7am football matches are non-negotiable 😅!
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…
April 18, 2025 at 5:09 AM
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…
Honoring Mother Nature Today
April 16, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Honoring Mother Nature Today
