The Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute (FABI) is pleased to announce Dr Neriman Yilmaz 's appointment as Senior Lecturer, effective 1 May, 2024. Dr Yilmaz, a fungal taxonomist, brings extensive experience and significant contributions to the field of mycology. Her research focuses on combating food insecurity in Africa by identifying and controlling harmful mycotoxin-producing fungi. Together with Prof. Cobus Visagie , she leads the Applied Mycology Programme . She is a member of the National Grain Research Programme and has established partnerships with industries, such as Milk South Africa , to investigate mycotoxin-induced liver disease in dairy cattle. Her work aims to reduce hunger and poverty, contributing to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals . With a National Research Foundation Y-rating, Dr Yilmaz has secured various prestigious grants and published over 40 peer-reviewed articles. She actively supervises students and advocates for women in STEM through outreach activities like her " Fungi for Future " project. As the founding Secretary and Treasurer of the African Mycological Association (AfriMA) , Dr Yilmaz promotes fungal conservation and sustainable practices across Africa. FABI congratulates Dr Yilmaz and looks forward to her continued success in mycology.