Chiara Braglia is a first-year doctoral student in Agricultural, Environmental and Food Science and Technology. Her research interests are in plant, soil and insect microbiota and how it affects environmental health. Her current work seeks to understand the way in which soil microbiota influence nectar fluxes in vegetable crops, and the impact on pollinators. Chiara is also working on a microbiological solution to the main honeybee pathogens in order to promote bee well-being and health. Parallel to her academic career, Chiara has started beekeeping as a clear demonstration of her interest in safeguarding honeybee welfare.