Int'l Centre for Genetic Eng. and Biotechnology 315d ago

Lisa Rothmann Senior Lecturer, Plant Pathology, University of the Free State speaks on: "A response to Thomas Kempis: “Why do we trouble ourselves with theories about genera and species?”. Abstract and Bio Dr Lisa Rothmann, Senior Lecturer in Plant Pathology at the University of the Free State, shares her journey from postgraduate student to academic researcher and lecturer. Framed as a response to Christian writer Thomas à Kempis’ question, “Why do we trouble ourselves with theories about genera and species?” Lisa reflects on the societal relevance of plant pathology - far beyond papers and theses, the discipline demands collaboration, interdisciplinary thinking, and intentional network- building to meaningfully contribute to crop protection and global food security.