Christina Birnbaum

Christina has gained 15+ years of research experience working at universities in Europe (Estonian University of Life Sciences), Australia (Deakin, RMIT and Murdoch University) and the USA (Tulane University). This has given her invaluable experience in working with diverse groups of people in academia and industry as well as conduct exciting research pertaining plant-microbial ecological interactions around the world. Christina now serves on the Editorial Board of international peer-review journal Plant Ecology. In 2016, Christina co-founded the inaugural Ecological Society of Australia Plant-Soil Ecology research chapter (RC), where she now serves as a lead-convener. Christina is a strong supporter of equity and diversity in STEM.