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We have a postdoc position available in which we’re using flavivirus replication/molecular biology to make refractory mosquitoes - in collaboration with the Trevor Sweeney lab at @pirbrightinst.bsky.social. Check out the advert on LinkedIn and apply by 12/6.

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Stonewall responds to today’s Supreme Court ruling At Stonewall, we stand for lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer, questioning and ace (LGBTQ+) people everywhere. We imagine a world where all LGBTQ+ people are…

The Maringer lab stands with trans people everywhere. Remember: the judges involved urged politicians/media not to weaponise this clarification of terminology in the #equalityact in a senseless culture war. We are all stronger together #lgbtq+ #transrights #trans www.stonewall.org.uk/news/stonewa...

Global pandemic treaty finalized, without U.S., in ‘a victory for multilateralism’ Three years in the making, the accord aims to increase equity and avoid errors of the COVID-19 pandemic

How powerful the pandemic treaty will turn out to be depends on how seriously countries take it, says @nschwalbe.bsky.social.“This agreement definitely provides a recipe and all the ingredients for a world safer from pandemics,” she says. “Countries now need to make it happen.”
🧪 #IDsky

Multi-omics analysis reveals key immunogenic signatures induced by oncolytic Zika virus infection of paediatric brain tumour cells Scientific Reports - Multi-omics analysis reveals key immunogenic signatures induced by oncolytic Zika virus infection of paediatric brain tumour cells

Really nice to see PhD student Matt Sherwood publish his work on Zika virus-host interactions with the goal of developing novel viral oncotherapies against paediatric brain cancers. Collaboration with Rob Ewing lab at @unisouthampton.bsky.social #zika #arbovirus #cancer #cancertherapy rdcu.be/ehXRF

To mark Autism Acceptance Month, here’s a delightful cat-themed comic from Tzipporah Johnston to explain the double empathy problem autistic and non-autistic people face when communicating with each other. #autism #autistic #neurodivergentinstem #neurodivergent doorinthewall.co.uk/wp-content/u...

My mum works in a hospital and always impressed upon us that “you only get one chance at a good death”. The work in this article is so important for understanding how our demographics affect whether we get to die at home or in hospital.

Super excited about attending ASV for the first time this year.

Curbing Harmful Medicines: The Promise of a Unified African Health Products Regulatory System | Newswise A harmonised African body could stem deaths from fake and substandard medicines—especially antimalarials and antibiotics—by bolstering oversight, saving lives, and strengthening health systems.

An increasing number of African countries are strengthening their health product regulatory systems to combat the widespread circulation of fake and substandard medicines, particularly antibiotics and antimalarials.

#AMR

#InfectiousDiseases

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Interesting that although we now have a close relative for mpox, the ancestry of smallpox (variola virus) is still unknown. The closest viruses are found in camels and gerbils (taterapox), but they ain't that close.

Assistant professor Arbovirology We are looking for a passionate researcher interested in basic arbovirology to join our team!

Please share with people interested in arbovirology. We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague to strengthen our team please share if you know of scientists interested in arbovirology, ready to make a move to Rotterdam! www.academictransfer.com/en/jobs/3508...

Vacature: PhD position Virology The department of Viroscience at the Erasmus MC and the department of Chemical Biology & Drug discovery at Utrecht University have joined forces to identify functional glycan receptors for influenza A...

Join us! We are looking for a highly motivated PhD Student to join our teams and investigate glycan-virus interaction at @erasmusmc.bsky.social

🍬Glycans
🦠Viruses
🫁🧠Organoids
🧬 Genetic Engineering

Apply here 👇
www.werkenbijerasmusmc.nl/en/vacancy/1...

"What you do makes a difference. You just have to decide what kind of difference you want to make." ~ #JaneGoodall

REMINDER 🚨 FEW DAYS LEFT 🚨 to submit your ABSTRACT (deadline Friday 11th April) for the Annual Meeting of the @BMVBSoc. 🔬 Share your science, attend 🎤 fascinating talks, 👩‍🎓 enjoy ECR events and 🕵️ 007-themed murder mystery dinner 🍝 : 3-4 July 2025, University of Surrey (Guildford)

Building an inclusive culture at scientific meetings: foundations for future progress Scientific meetings and conferences are crucial in knowledge dissemination, fostering collaborations, professional development and inspiring innovative research. However, their traditional structure and organization have remained largely unchanged, perpetuating barriers that continue to exclude scientists from historically marginalized backgrounds. In response, the Microbiology Society has begun its journey to address these longstanding challenges, redesigning its meetings to create a more inclusive culture and a welcoming environment for all participants.

Enjoy #microbio25? Read about how the Members Panel made @microbiologysociety.org events more accessible and inclusive. Proud of our achievements and honoured I get to work with inspirational #microbiologists as Co-Chair of the Panel, representing historically marginalised members. shorturl.at/Pch7c

Annual Conference 2026 13─16 April 2026, Belfast

Thank you to all those who joined us for #Microbio25. We hope you had a fantastic time. Don't forget to register your interest for next year #Microbio26 - microb.io/Microbio26-I...

Register 2025 | American Society for Virology The 44th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Virology! Dates: July 14 – 17, 2025 (Monday – Thursday) Palais des congrès de Montréal Host: McGill University *TRAINEE LUNCH DISCUSSION TABLES…

A reminder that the early bird registration deadline for ASV2025 is in just 39 days, May 12, 2025!. Registration information at: asv.org/asv2025/regi...

So glad to be here at #microbio25 ! Very important opening words: “publishing 1 paper with us allows 4 students to attend this AC for free” #publishforthecommunity

Maringer lab members in front of scientific poster.

Really proud of Maringer lab members doing such a great job presenting their science in posters and talks at Microbiology Society Annual Meeting in Liverpool (#microbio25).