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📣 𝐅𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 now 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧! Are you an MSc, PhD or medical student looking for an opportunity to undertake an international placement or research activity? 👩🎓👨🎓Bayer Foundation offers scientific fellowships in the Life Sciences, that are designed to enhance existing study programs by providing additional funding for international placements, that are complimentary to current or future scientific studies. Fellowships in Drug Discovery, Agricultural Science, and for Medical Sciences are given to young scientists for their innovative research projects that also benefit the society. Check all criteria and apply until 8th of April here: https://lnkd.in/dfbivxxm Tag brilliant people who may be interested 👇 #science #fellowships #inclusion #diversity #STEM #research #funding #BFBoundaryBreakers Bayer

How can a single gene save the future of bananas? 🍌QUT (Queensland University of Technology) researchers have just unlocked a remarkable chapter, a safety net for bananas as we know them: The world's first disease-resistant genetically modified banana was approved for consumption in Australia. Meet the QCAV-4 banana, a triumph over two decades in the making, poised to redefine food security against the threat of soil-borne fungus TR4. 🛡️ A great step towards safeguarding the banana industry and ensuring a sustainable future for agriculture. 🌱 Learn more in the article below.

Did you know that 1 in 3 women will suffer from heavy menstrual bleeding at some point during their lives? Our #TeamBayer consumer research and discussions have revealed that a lack of education, often exacerbated by societal taboos, presents a significant obstacle to self-care solutions. Discover how we have leveraged our expertise and deep understanding of women's needs to develop innovative solutions that address these gaps at various stages of their lives.

Do you own a smartwatch? ⌚ Perhaps plants grown by farmers will be wearing a much smaller version of these wearables in the future. 🌱 Many of us use smartwatches to track our activity levels, monitor our health, and receive notifications from our smartphones. 📱 In the future, farmers could use smart sensors on their crops to optimize yields, reduce inputs, and detect early signs of disease. 🌾 Let me know what you think - are wearables for plants the future? 🤔 Or what other technologies do you think have the greatest potential to make agriculture more efficient and sustainable?

Bureaucracy in the workplace often leads to slow decision-making and a lack of flexibility. However, introducing a new way of working can promote efficient processes, innovation and better results. This is exactly what we are doing at Bayer. With our new operating model, which we call Dynamic Shared Owndership, we want to reduce hierarchies, eliminate bureaucracy, streamline structures and speed up decision-making processes. Further information on this can be found here: https://lnkd.in/d-DgRzUM #TeamBayer #DSO #DynamicSharedOwnership

The recent vote by the European Parliament has reignited the debate on the benefits of NGTs. Farmers are advocating for a paradigm shift in agricultural practices, urging stakeholders to seize the opportunity presented by NGTs to address pressing challenges and create a more sustainable future for farming. They echo the sentiments of 37 Nobel laureates and over 1,500 scientists who recently highlighted the potential of NGTs in an open letter to the European Parliament. Hear the voices of two farmers in the blog post below.

Great prospects for talent development and work culture at Bayer, which our Chief Talent Officer Heike Prinz is announcing through the new Dynamic Shared Ownership operating model. I am excited and looking forward to the Talent Marketplace! #TeamBayer #DSO

At Bayer, we are driven by the desire to develop more effective treatments for diseases. We aim to support early-stage life science start-ups in bringing their innovative ideas to life. Through our global network of Bayer Co.Lab incubators, start-ups have access to state-of-the art lab space and to Bayer's expertise in research and development, manufacturing, and network, while remaining an independent venture. Our new Co.Lab in Berlin is looking for Biotech start-ups in oncology or cell and gene therapy that want to aim further and benefit from Bayer's longstanding expertise in life sciences. Join us in Berlin, we’d love to accompany your journey and support your idea on its way to patients! #innovation #collaboration #CGT #Biotech

4bn people globally vote in 2024! National elections take place in over 70 countries worldwide, among them some of the largest nations of the globe including the US and Indonesia. Read this Election Impact Story from the Indonesian Global Farmer Network member William El Bulo to get a grip of what is at stake - from a farmer's perspective! #agvocate #farmervoice

The ❤️ symbol not only represents love but also reminds us to take care of our heart health. Our commitment to heart health includes making our iconic brand Aspirin accessible and affordable. We provide heart health clinics and digital tools to help people understand the risks of having a heart attack. Let's prioritize our heart health and well-being, every day! #hearthealth #love #wellness