Fiona Hutton – Plant Science/Pathology • Professional Dance Coach • World Dance Council Licensed Adjudicator • Choreographer • Performer • Art • Culture • Music • Sport

Fiona Hutton | Carlow

“Bridging science and the arts with passion and purpose”

“Where Science Meets Stage & Studio”

“Passionate about rhythm, resilience, and reinventing yourself at any age”

Platforms/Social Media:

  • Facebook: Fiona Hutton
  • Facebook: Academy of Dance Carlow
  • Facebook: Fiona Hutton Carlow
  • Instagram: @fionabhutton
  • X: @FionaBHutton (@FionaHutton94851)
  • YouTube: @fionahutton1412
  • Linkedin: Fiona Hutton
  • Research Gate: Fiona Hutton
  • Teagasc: https://teagasc.ie/staff-directory/fiona-hutton/

“Two Worlds, One Passion“

Holding an MSc from UCD (2014), I lead the Plant Pathology Laboratories at Teagasc’s Crops Research Centre, Oak Park, Carlow. My work focuses on disease resistance in cereals and potatoes, fungicide sensitivity, pathogen monitoring, and innovative genomic surveillance projects aimed at improving crop resilience. Teagasc

PUBLICATIONS

  • Steven Kildea, Joseph Mulhare, Rabisa Zia, Fiona Hutton, Henry Creissen (2024). Presence and prevalence of Ramularia collo‑cygni SDHI resistance in Irish barley seed. J Plant Dis Prot (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s41348-024-00910-4
  • Steven Kildea, Pierre Hellin, Thies M Heick, Stephen Byrne, Fiona Hutton (2023). Mefentrifluconazole sensitivity amongst European Zymoseptoria tritici populations and potential implications for its field efficacy. Pest Management Science. 2023 Sep 27. doi: 10.1002/ps.7795
  • Steven Kildea, Pierre Hellin, Thies M. Heick, Fiona Hutton (2022). Baseline sensitivity of European Zymoseptoria tritici populations to the complex III respiration inhibitor fenpicoxamid. Pest Management Science. DOI: 10.1002/ps.7067
  • Pierre Hellin, Maxime Duvivier, Thies M Heick, Bart A Fraaije, Charlotte Bataille, Aurélie Clinckemaillie, Anne Legrève, Lise N Jørgensen, Björn Andersson, Berit Samils, Bernd Rodemann, Gunilla Berg, Fiona Hutton, Maxime Garnault, Moussa El Jarroudi, Gilles Couleaud, Steven Kildea (2021). Spatio-temporal distribution of DMI and SDHI fungicide resistance of Zymoseptoria triticithroughout Europe based on frequencies of key target-site alterations. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.6601
  • Berit Samils, Björn Andersson, Eva Edin, Malin Elfstrand, Tilman Rönneburg, Diana Bucur, Fiona Hutton, Thies M Heick, Pierre Hellin, Steven Kildea (2021). Development of a PacBio Long-Read Sequencing Assay for High Throughput Detection of Fungicide Resistance in Zymoseptoria tritici. DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2021.692845.
  • Steven Kildea, Liam Sheppard, Mladen Cucak, Fiona Hutton (2021). Detection of virulence to septoria tritici blotch (STB) resistance conferred by the winter wheat cultivar Cougar in the Irish Zymoseptoria tritici population and potential implications for STB control. https://doi.org/10.1111/ppa.13432
  • Pierre Hellin, Maxime Duvivier, Thies M Heick, Bart A Fraaije, Charlotte Bataille, Aurélie Clinckemaillie, Anne Legrève, Lise N Jørgensen, Björn Andersson, Berit Samils, Bernd Rodemann, Gunilla Berg, Fiona Hutton, Maxime Garnault, Moussa El Jarroudi, Gilles Couleaud, Steven Kildea (2021). Spatio-temporal distribution of DMI and SDHI fungicide resistance of Zymoseptoria tritici throughout Europe based on frequencies of key target-site alterations. DOI: 1002/ps.6601
  • S. Kildea, J.J Byrne, M. Cucak, F. Hutton (2020). First report of virulence to the septoria tritici blotch resistance gene Stb16q in the Irish Zymoseptoria tritici population. New Disease Reports 41:13, DOI: 10.5197/j.2044-0588.2020.041.013
  • Kildea, Steven; Bucar, D.E.; Hutton, F.; Rosa, S. de la; Welch, T.E.; Phelan, S. (2019). Prevalence of QoI resistance and mtDNA diversity in the Irish Zymoseptoria tritici population. Irish Journal of Agricultural and Food Ressearch 58(1):27-33, DOI: 10.2478/ijafr-2019-0004
  • Hutton F., Spink J., Griffin D., Kildea S., Doherty G., Bonner D. and Hunter A. (2015). Distribution and incidence of viruses in Irish seed potato crops. Irish Journal of Agriculture and Food Research Vol. 54.
  • Hutton F, Kildea S, Griffin D, Spink J, Doherty G, Hunter A, (2013). First report of potato tuber necrotic ringspot disease associated with PVY recombinant strains in Ireland. New Disease Reports 28, 12.[http://dx.doi.org/10.5197/j.2044-0588.2013.028.012
  • Kildea, S., Cooke, L. R., Quinn, L., Little, G., Armstrong, C. M., Hutton, F., Griffin, D (2011). The changing potato blight population in Ireland. Potato Research, 54(1):82-83
  • L.R. Cooke, S. Kildea, J. Mehenni-Ciz, L. Quinn, G. Little, F. Hutton, F.M. Perez, K.L. Deahl, D. Griffin (2011). Ongoing changes in the Irish potato late blight population. Proceedings of the Thirteenth EuroBlight Workshop, St. Petersburg, Russia 2011
  • S Kildea, L J Dowley, F Hutton and D Griffin (2010). Changes in the Irish Phytophthora infestans population affect potato late blight resistances. Advances in Animal Biosciences, 1, pp 7-7. doi:10.1017/S2040470010001500
  • Kildea S, Cooke LR, Quinn L, Little G, Armstrong C, Hutton F, Dowley LJ and Griffin D (2010). Changes with the Irish potato late blight population. Proceedings of the Twelfth Euroblight Workshop, Arras, France 2010. Special Report No. 14. p147-150. 

Staff Excellence Award for Excellence in Research 2012

In addition to her work in Teagasc Fiona has engaged with management and other members of staff in developing/updating strategies e.g. Teagasc Statement of strategy, Teagasc Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategy, Teagasc Staff Recognition Programme. Fiona is also a contact person for ‘Dignity at Work’.

Teagasc Dignity at Work

Teagasc is committed to protecting dignity and respect across the organisation.

The Dignity at Work policy aims to promote respect, dignity, safety and equality in the workplace. Any form of bullying, harassment or sexual harassment is not acceptable, and each member of staff has a duty to behave in an acceptable and respectful manner. If Staff have any questions or concerns in relation to interactions they are having at work that they feel maybe a Dignity at Work issue, they can seek information, advice and support from any of the designated ‘Contact Persons’.

Fiona is also a Liaison Officer for Oak Park Walsh Scholars

One of the long-established supports for Walsh Scholars (PhD students) at Teagasc is a network of Liaison Officers (previously called mentors) across our seven Research Centres.

Their role is defined as follows:

An independent and confidential point of contact for Walsh Scholars at their Research Centre who provide guidance in relation to potential difficulties that might arise in the PhD experience and supervisory process.”

Walsh Scholars are encouraged to get to know and take support from Liaison Officers, each of whom have a wealth of research experience and have a good understanding of research operations at their Centre.

Mental Health First Aider

In 2023 Fiona also qualified as Mental Health First Aider.

Photography

Fiona has won several awards for her ‘Hobby’ photography with many of her images being published in media.

Research and Innovation photo competition 2022

The winning image, showcasing the common native species Green-Orb Weavers at work in a rye field, was taken by Fiona Hutton, Teagasc, Plant Pathology. Green-Orb Weavers are extremely beneficial as a natural biocontrol in crops. https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/teagasc-reveals-winners-in-research-and-innovation-photo-contest

Next Generation (runner up in the Research and Innovation photo competition 2022)

Cereal production is currently facing large yield losses due to the loss of pesticides and fungicides for control. Ongoing monitoring for pests and diseases is crucial. This image was captured whilst monitoring crops in Teagasc Oak Park. The common green shield bug has a bright green body with tiny brown ‘puncture marks’, and brown wing tips. Mating is back-to-back. Eggs are laid on the undersides of leaves and hatch into wingless nymphs in June/July, becoming adults by autumn. Green shield bugs are part of the natural diversity of woodlands, hedgerows and trees. ~ Fiona Hutton

Parallel to my scientific career, I’m the founder and lead instructor at the Academy of Dance Carlow. With over 50 years’ dance training and 30 years of teaching experience, I hold a World Dance Council adjudicator’s licence and have trained many national ‘All Ireland’ champions who represented Ireland at World & European level, she is extremely dedicated to helping students achieve their full potential.

At the Academy of Dance Carlow, we specialise in Wedding First Dance, Social Dance and Ballroom and Latin American dance catering to students of all ages and skill levels, we believe that every student should have the opportunity to express themselves through dance. We strive to create a positive and nurturing environment where creativity and individuality are celebrated, and where each student is encouraged to develop their unique talents. The studio is a point of interest for those who are passionate about dance and seek to improve their skills in a friendly, supportive environment.

Whether you are a beginner, experienced or championship competitive dancer, the Academy of Dance Carlow is the perfect place to take your skills to the next level. Come and join our vibrant community of dancers and discover the magic of dance for yourself. Contact us today to schedule your first class!

I live at the intersection of elegance and evidence — teaching rhythm in the studio and exploring resilience in the lab. 💃🧪✨

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