Aline Potiron

Postdoctoral Researcher. Utrecht University/Freudenthal Institute.

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Buys Ballotgebouw

Princetonplein 5

3584 CC Utrecht, Netherland

a.i.potiron@uu.nl

I’m Alien 👽, coming from the microbiology planet to visit the philosophy of science universe.

Throughout my PhD, I relied on my experience in the lab on microbial communities to address philosophical issues. Through microbial ecology and microbiome research case studies 🦠, I challenged existing philosophical frameworks and developed new approaches to data, diversity measurement, and causality. I have adopted a practice-oriented approach to philosophy where scientific practice can inform philosophical inquiry and vice versa.

Continuing this work, I am very happy to be part of the Microbiome research and race in the ‘Local South’ project led by Abigail Nieves Delgado. I aim to understand better the interplay of races in biological sciences and the microbiome in Latin America and propose solutions to practitioners to avoid racism.

news

Oct 16, 2024 I did it! :seven: years after my PhD in microbiology, I now hold a second PhD! This one in Philosophy!
Sep 17, 2024 Don’t miss our symposium at PSA 2024 🤩 I will develop and analyze the issues in diversity measurement in microbial ecology 🦠
Sep 9, 2024 🎉 My first philosophy paper is out in Biology and Philosophy! Check it out: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10539-024-09962-0
Sep 1, 2024 I am thrilled 🐳 to start a new postdoc position about microbiome and race at Utrecht University