@brisjams.bsky.social
BrisJAMS is the Brisbane-based node of the International ‘Joint Academic Microbiology Seminar’ series, which aims to provide a free space for microbiology-enthusiasts to connect. We meet bimonthly to have a pub-feed, grab a pint (optional), and talk micro!
Nature research paper: A membrane-bound nuclease directly cleaves phage DNA during genome injection
go.nature.com/3P2jKFh
‼️‼️Registration and Abstract submissions for JAMS15 Now Open ‼️‼️
📅 31 July 2026
📍 Translational Research Institute (TRI), Brisbane.
🧪 Call for abstracts: Now Open till 17th May 2026
👉 Registration: Now Open (lnkd.in/gzfEUgyw).
🦜 Early bird registration closes: 30th April 2026.
See you this Wedneday 😀
Join us for an evening of cutting-edge microbiology, industry insights, and great conversation!
📅 Wednesday, 25 February 2026
⏰ 6:00–7:30pm
📍 The Burrow (Beer Garden Room), West End
🍕 Free pizza provided!
👉 Register via the QR code on the poster.
Whether you're a student, researcher, or industry professional, this is a fantastic opportunity to connect, collaborate, and be inspired.
🍌 Dr Anna-Belle Clarke (QA Microbiologist, Asahi Beverages). “Bananas, Beer and Beyond.”
🤖 A/Prof Luis Pedro Coelho (Team Leader, Centre for Microbiome Research, QUT). “AI and big data in microbiology: the hype, the promise, and the disappointments”
🎤 Speaker Highlights:
🌊 Hisatake Ishida (PhD Student, Australian Centre for Ecogenomics, UQ)
“Diversity and metabolic heterogeneity of sediment microbes from the Great Barrier Reef”
We’re kicking off 2026 with an exciting lineup of speakers at BRISJAMS this February!
📅 Wednesday, 25 February 2026
⏰ 6:00–7:30pm
📍 The Burrow (Beer Garden Room), West End
🍕 Free pizza provided!
👉 Register via the QR code on the poster.
We look forward to seeing you there!
This year’s symposium is jointly organised by JAMS Brisbane and SydneyJAMS, and we can’t wait to welcome you. Whether you’re a student, ECR, clinician, or established researcher, JAMS15 will be a fantastic opportunity to connect, learn, and share science that matters
🚨 Save the Date | JAMS15 Symposium 🚨
🎉For the first time ever, the JAMS Symposium lands in Brisbane!🎉
📅 31 July 2026
📍 Translational Research Institute (TRI), Brisbane.
🧪 Call for abstracts opening soon — start thinking about what you’d love to present!
Introducing another one of our wonderful JAMS-Brisbane Committee Member 😎 😁
Our amazing seminar host- Hisatake Ishida 😊🔬 🦠 🧫 🧪
Introducing another one of our wonderful JAMS-Brisbane Committee Member 😎 😁
Our IT representative- Nanda Pradana 😊🔬 🦠 🧫 🧪
Introducing another one of our wonderful JAMS-Brisbane Committee Member 😎 😁
Our Graphic Designer- Vidya Venkateswaran 😊🔬 🦠 🧫 🧪
As we culture our way into another year, we’re incubating big ideas, strong collaborations, and plenty of scientific curiosity.
Wishing everyone a happy, healthy, and scientifically successful New Year! 🧪🥂🦠🔬
Serving facts, fun, and a little friendly contamination. 🤩
End-of-year micro trivia = success! 🎉😄
Shout out to our amazing sponsors for the amazing prizes 🤩
@eppendorf_official @illuminainc @agrf_genomics @bmglabtech @nikonaustralia We are so grateful! 🧪
Thank you to everyone for coming🫵🏼😌
📅 Thursday 4 December
⏰ 6:00–7:30 pm
📍 The Burrow, Beer Garden Room, West End
👥 Teams up to 6 | $5 per person
🍟 Registerations include a bowl of chips per team.
🔗Follow the link (events.humanitix.com/brisjams-end...) to sign up.
Loads of fantastic prizes (including exclusive BrisJAMS merch!) are up for grabs at the BrisJAMS End-of-Year Trivia Night! 😎 🧠🍻
Hurry... only limited spots left !😎
👥 Teams up to 6 | $5 per person
🍟 Registerations include a bowl of chips per team.
🔗Follow the link (lnkd.in/ggBxdGpY) to sign up.
Introducing another one of our wonderful JAMS-Brisbane Committee Member 😎 😁
Our multitasking member for Events/Host/Audio- Joshua Mitchell 😊🔬 🦠 🧫 🧪
We're wrapping up the year with a fun, science-themed trivia night !
📅 Thursday 4 December
⏰ 6:00–7:30 pm
📍 The Burrow, Beer Garden Room, West End
👥 Teams up to 6 | $5 per person
🔗Scan the QR code or follow the links to sign up—spots are limited!
Introducing another one of our wonderful JAMS-Brisbane Committee Member 😎 😁
Social Media Officer- @sentanuka.bsky.social 😊 🔬 🦠 🧫 🧪
A fantastic turnout for our Careers Beyond Academia event, co-hosted by JAMS Brisbane and Australian Society of Microbiology Qld Branch 🙌🔬 Thank you to everyone who joined us — and to our incredible speakers for sharing their stories! 🙏
#JAMSBrisbane #ASMQLD #ScienceCareers #Networking
Introducing another one of our wonderful JAMS-Brisbane Committee Member 😎 😁
Sponsorship Liaison- Harley McRae😊 🔬 🦠 🧫
Don’t forget to register and join us for our ASM-QLD and BrisJAMS careers beyond academia session this Thursday 😎
Introducing another one of our wonderful JAMS-Brisbane Committee Member 😎 😁
Social Media Officer- Laima Hareer 😊 🔬 🦠 🧫 🧪
📅 Thursday, 6 November 2025
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 TRI Auditorium, Woolloongabba, QLD
🍕 Free food and drinks included!
🔗 Register via the QR code on the poster.
Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and get inspired about where your science can take you! ✨😊 🔬 🦠 🧫 🧪
Hear from:
👩🔬 Professor Michelle Hill – Founder & CEO, Proseek Bio Pty Ltd
🧫 Sukhmeet Kalley – Chief Scientist, Public Health Microbiology
🔬 Dr. Peter A. Kambouris – Director of Business Development & Commercial, CSIRO.
🚀 Thinking about life beyond academia?
Join BrisJAMS and Australian Society of Microbiology Qld Branch, this November for an inspiring evening of stories, insights, and real-world advice from scientists who’ve successfully built careers outside the academic path!🌟
6 November 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Introducing another one of our wonderful JAMS-Brisbane Committee Member 😎 😁
Secretary- Holly Floyd 😊 🔬 🦠 🧫 🧪
Introducing another one of our wonderful JAMS-Brisbane Committee Member 😎 😁
Events Manager- Jing Jie Teh 😊 🔬 🦠 🧫 🧪
Introducing another one of our wonderful JAMS-Brisbane Committee Member 😎 😁
Treasurer- @jamesvolmer.bsky.social 😊 🔬 🦠 🧫 🧪