Plant Sciences PhD student at University of Cambridge. Theoretical & Computational Epidemiology. Mathematical modelling of aphid-transmitted NPT viruses. ‪@bspp.bsky.social‬ Ambassadorhttps://bsky.app/profile/elinfalla.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/elinfalla.bsky.social/post/3mceyqfleok2lI'm incredibly pleased to say I have passed my PhD viva, with no corrections required. I am very thankful to many people, particularly my supervisor @nikcunniffe.bsky.social, and my partner, friends and family who have supported me throughout. @caiuscollege.bsky.social @camplantsci.bsky.social14 Jan 2026 11:47 +0000at://did:plc:iprxsf4g2e2krvzbtsqthj7f/app.bsky.feed.post/3mceyqfleok2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/elinfalla.bsky.social/post/3lqu6glofps2sThe preprint of my second first-author paper (with @nikcunniffe.bsky.social) is out! Read to find out how virus-resistant companion plants can control spread of non-persistently transmitted plant viruses: https://www.cabidigitallibrary.org/doi/10.31220/agriRxiv.2025.00328 @camplantsci.bsky.social @caiuscollege.bsky.social05 Jun 2025 11:05 +0000at://did:plc:iprxsf4g2e2krvzbtsqthj7f/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqu6glofps2shttps://bsky.app/profile/elinfalla.bsky.social/post/3lqu2npueh22sMy first first-author paper is out in @PLOSCompBiol! Read about why including aphid vector behavior is important for modelling NPT plant virus transmission, in particular when the virus is manipulating plant host phenotype: journals.plos.org/ploscompbiol/a… https://journals.plos.org/ploscompbiol/article?id=10.1371/journal.pcbi.101247909 Oct 2024 14:53 +0000at://did:plc:iprxsf4g2e2krvzbtsqthj7f/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqu2npueh22shttps://bsky.app/profile/elinfalla.bsky.social/post/3lqu2njrkwi2aMy talk at the Plant Pathology conference #PPATH24 won the PH Gregory Prize for best student talk! Thanks to @BS_PP for organizing such a great conference02 Oct 2024 10:27 +0000at://did:plc:iprxsf4g2e2krvzbtsqthj7f/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqu2njrkwi2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/elinfalla.bsky.social/post/3lqu2nbzpfs2sVery excited to be at @BS_PP ‘s Plant Pathology conference for the next few days, and honoured to have been selected to give a talk on my PhD work in the PH Gregory Prize session today! #PPATH24 x.com/BS_PP/status/1…11 Sep 2024 09:26 +0000at://did:plc:iprxsf4g2e2krvzbtsqthj7f/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqu2nbzpfs2shttps://bsky.app/profile/elinfalla.bsky.social/post/3lqu2n6fscd2jI’ve been in Spain this week to give a talk on my PhD work at the European Conference on Mathematical and Theoretical Biology. Thanks to the organisers for hosting such a great event in the (very very) sunny Toledo! #ECMTB2426 Jul 2024 13:34 +0000at://did:plc:iprxsf4g2e2krvzbtsqthj7f/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqu2n6fscd2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/elinfalla.bsky.social/post/3lqu2mywurc2sThe preprint of my very first first-author paper (with @nikcunniffe) is out!! Have a read to find out why models of non-persistent plant virus transmission should include aphid vector dispersal and feeding behaviours @cambridgesbs @plantsci @CaiusCollege doi.org/10.31220/agriR…16 May 2024 19:53 +0000at://did:plc:iprxsf4g2e2krvzbtsqthj7f/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqu2mywurc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/elinfalla.bsky.social/post/3lqu2mqwjq72cReally valuable day learning more about agricultural sustainability and agri-tech - thanks to the organisers! x.com/Agri_Tech_E/st…27 Apr 2024 08:57 +0000at://did:plc:iprxsf4g2e2krvzbtsqthj7f/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqu2mqwjq72chttps://bsky.app/profile/elinfalla.bsky.social/post/3lqu2mnchd32lTalk completed! I had a great time talking about my and @nikcunniffe ‘s model, and how virus-induced plant phenotypes can affect aphid behavior and virus transmission. Takeaway = remember to model the vector! Thanks @MikabAley + @UnderGardener1 for your excellent questions #iew1310 Apr 2024 16:25 +0000at://did:plc:iprxsf4g2e2krvzbtsqthj7f/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqu2mnchd32lhttps://bsky.app/profile/elinfalla.bsky.social/post/3lqu2mi2lxu2pGreat to be at the 13th International Epidemiology Workshop in Brazil! Interesting first day of talks; I’m excited to present my work tomorrow morning on modelling aphid behavior to understand NPT virus manipulation of host plants #iew1309 Apr 2024 20:42 +0000at://did:plc:iprxsf4g2e2krvzbtsqthj7f/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqu2mi2lxu2phttps://bsky.app/profile/elinfalla.bsky.social/post/3lqu2mbenf226Recently I did a poster + flash talk at the British Crop Production Council Diseases Review 2023 - was super interesting to hear diverse perspectives on balancing food security and environmental responsibility! Photo below of me and the other presenters 🥬01 Nov 2023 12:15 +0000at://did:plc:iprxsf4g2e2krvzbtsqthj7f/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqu2mbenf226https://bsky.app/profile/elinfalla.bsky.social/post/3lqu2lzqehf2fMy final presentation of conference season approaches! Tomorrow (Thurs) I'll be talking about my work at #ICPP2023 in the "Modelling and analysis to better understand and predict epidemics" session at 8:30 - come along! My talk nicely follows up @nikcunniffe's great talk on Tues.23 Aug 2023 20:30 +0000at://did:plc:iprxsf4g2e2krvzbtsqthj7f/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqu2lzqehf2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/elinfalla.bsky.social/post/3lqu2lvb4yk26From one conference to another! I’m in Lyon for #ICPP2023. Currently at the #episense satellite meeting, focused on integrating remote sensing and epidemiological modelling for disease control, where I’m presenting a poster of my work. Watch this space for details of my talk!20 Aug 2023 11:33 +0000at://did:plc:iprxsf4g2e2krvzbtsqthj7f/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqu2lvb4yk26https://bsky.app/profile/elinfalla.bsky.social/post/3lqu2lmc66i2cI’m in Denver in the US, ready to give a talk at #PlantHealth2023! I’m speaking in the “Interesting Topics in Virology” technical session at 12:30 tomorrow (Sunday) - come along to learn about modelling aphid feeding behaviors in epidemiological models!13 Aug 2023 00:55 +0000at://did:plc:iprxsf4g2e2krvzbtsqthj7f/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqu2lmc66i2chttps://bsky.app/profile/elinfalla.bsky.social/post/3lqu2lg66se2pVery excited and privileged to be a part of this - go to Cambridge Botanic Gardens (@CUBotanicGarden) to find a board about my work on modelling plant diseases, in the context of the impacts on cucumbers! x.com/CUBotanicGarde…13 Jul 2023 14:29 +0000at://did:plc:iprxsf4g2e2krvzbtsqthj7f/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqu2lg66se2phttps://bsky.app/profile/elinfalla.bsky.social/post/3lqu2ldkb5i2cExcited to take over @BS_PP’s twitter this afternoon as part of #PlantHealthWeek to talk about my work #HelpingKeepPlantsHealthy and role as a new ambassador! x.com/BS_PP/status/1…12 May 2023 08:30 +0000at://did:plc:iprxsf4g2e2krvzbtsqthj7f/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqu2ldkb5i2chttps://bsky.app/profile/elinfalla.bsky.social/post/3lqu2lauzxt2lSo happy to have been able to give a talk on my work at #NoCaSS2023 - my first talk at a conference! Thanks so much to the organisers for such an interesting and engaging event 🎉🎉 t.co/9qJ08T8DAW26 Apr 2023 08:44 +0000at://did:plc:iprxsf4g2e2krvzbtsqthj7f/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqu2lauzxt2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/elinfalla.bsky.social/post/3lqu2l4wfjn2fThanks to @CamInfectDis for having me to talk about my PhD work! I spoke about a novel compartmental model of NPT viruses I’m developing that more realistically tracks aphid vector behaviours. 🌿 x.com/CamInfectDis/s…14 Mar 2023 18:45 +0000at://did:plc:iprxsf4g2e2krvzbtsqthj7f/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqu2l4wfjn2f