Next on our list to celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science is decomposition / fungal ecologist and Biosciences lecturer Professor Lynne Boddy.
Since the mid-1970s, Professor Boddy has researched the ecology of wood decomposition and has pioneered work on the fungal community structure. During this time, her research group has made major advances in understanding the effects of invertebrate grazing on fungal foraging, communities and nutrient release.
Professor Boddy has also been a keen advocate for science throughout her career, participating in several engagement activities aimed at communicating her research to a much wider audience, including UK Fungus Day, the Natural History Museum's 'Big Nature Day', and the BBC 'Summer of Wildlife'.
In 2019, Professor Boddy was awarded an MBE for services to Mycology and Public Engagement in Science.
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