Pride in Microbiology

🏳️‍🌈 Reminder! Drop by our next Coffee Hour relaxed chat this Friday! 🏳️‍🌈

*Please remember to double-check the time in your time zone!!!*

Dr. Vitor Leite, from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, recently published a paper in Microbiology Spectrum where his group identified another microorganism associated with food contamination. Read the full paper here: tinyurl.com/mrp22x59

#QueerInSTEM #Microbiology #CRISPR #FoodSafety

🏳️‍🌈 Do you want to connect with queer microbiologists in your region in real time? Come join our WhatsApp groups! 📱

Email us at prideinmicrobiology@gmail.com for more information.

#Microbiology #PrideinMicrobiology

We're happy to share our first Research Spotlight! Dr. Janssen's publication was selected as an Editor's Pick in the Journal of Virology, in which they propose using viruses as gene-delivery tools in mosquitoes. Read the full paper here: tinyurl.com/3efv4vzs

#QueerInSTEM #Microbiology #Virology

Let's celebrate this wonderful achievement by our member, Dr. Joseph Rouse! 🧪 🏳️‍🌈 👨‍🔬

Want to be featured too? Access tinyurl.com/bdch6mkf for more information!

#LGBTQSTEM #Microbiology #EmoryUniversity

This Friday, February 13th, we'll have our first ☕️ Coffee Hours ☕️ event of the year at 12-1 PM (EST)! Check your emails for the Zoom link. If you're not yet signed up for our newsletter, you can do so at prideinmicrobiology.github.io! 🏳️‍🌈

#PrideInSTEM #Microbiology #PrideinMicrobiology

Calling all 2SLGBTQIA+ microbiologists! 📢

We want to show the world that our community is vital to the scientific enterprise! 🏳️‍🌈🦠

📋 Submission Guidelines: tinyurl.com/bdch6mkf

📧 Send entries to: prideinmicrobiology@gmail.com

#ScienceSky #Microbiology #PrideInSTEM

Looking for a place to chill, vent, or hang out with fun queer microbiologists?

Look no further! Join us at one of our virtual Coffee Hour events and make new friends!

🏳️‍🌈 🦠 ☕️

Come join our network at prideinmicrobiology.github.io!

🏳️‍🌈 Sign up for our mailing list for information about our events! 🦠

#Pride #STEM #LGBTQ

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We are expanding our matching program for 2SLGBTQIA+ microbiologists! Whether you need a mentor, a collaborator, or community support, we can help you.

🔗 Mentorship & Geo-matching:
tinyurl.com/5cdyppys

🔗 Research Interest Groups:
tinyurl.com/4p88bm4k

#Microbiology #QueerInSTEM

📢 🏳️🌈🦠
We are expanding our matching program for 2SLGBTQIA+ microbiologists! Whether you need a mentor, a collaborator, or community support, we can help you.

🔗 Mentorship & Geo-matching:
tinyurl.com/5cdyppys

🔗 Research Interest Groups:
tinyurl.com/4p88bm4k

#Microbiology #QueerInSTEM

We're delighted to share we've been awarded the 2026 Microbiology Society EDI Award!

Our founders, Landon Getz, Bruno Oliveira, and Edel Pérez-López, will receive the award and talk about our accomplishments in Belfast (UK) from April 13 to 16.

Read more:
tinyurl.com/yf3v7fu8

Last October, Pride in Microbiology members connected at the 33rd Brazilian Microbiology Conference (CBM)! 🏳️‍⚧️ 🌈 🦠 🧫

Shoutout to Paula (@paulasoaresz_), Tássio (@tassiobritoo), and
Bruno Vizzotto (@bvizzotto)! Our founder, Bruno Oliveira (@bfrancescol), was also there despite no photo evidence!

Today is Trans Day of Remembrance (TDoR), a day to remember people lost to transphobic violence.

🏳️‍⚧️Today we mourn, but also reaffirm our commitment to fight for the living. Take care of yourselves Today!🏳️‍⚧️

I’m extremely happy to see @prideinmicro.bsky.social recognized by @microbiologysociety.org with the 2026 EDI Prize Lecture! 🏆👏

This award is both an affirmation and a call to action. It tells every 2SLGBTQI+ microbiologist: you are seen, you belong, and your future matters 🏳️‍🌈🧫🏳️‍⚧️

Pride in Microbiology Network: the road so far Bruno Francesco Rodrigues de Oliveira, a founding member of the Pride in Microbiology Network, reveals how it has developed since it was launched three years ago - and what needs to happen next.

On #LGBTQSTEMDay, Bruno Francesco Rodrigues de Oliveira, a founding member of the Pride in Microbiology Network, reveals how it has developed since it was launched three years ago - and what needs to happen next. www.the-microbiologist.com/opinion/prid...

Happy International Day of 2SLGBTQIA+ People in STEM!

Join the network on Discord or the mailing list at our website (link in bio!)

A circle of rainbow leaves with the details about the event. Pride in STEM and ZSL institute of zoology organising the LGBTQ+STEM Day celebrations. November 18 fom 5pm - tag line hear us roar!

Our LGBTQ+ STEM Day Celebrations are taking place at @zslofficial.bsky.social and then at Zodiac Bar!

Join us!

Free tickets: www.outsavvy.com/event/31027/... #PrideInSTEM 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🔭🧪

THANK YOU to everyone who attended our first annual Pride Month Game Night with us on Saturday! We had a blast and are so excited to announce our next Pride Month event... 🥁
PowerPoint Karaoke!🎙️
June 28th
More info to come 🌈

TONIGHT!
Our first-ever Pride Month Game Night! 🏳️‍🌈 👾
Be there or be ⬛ [square].

Zoom info will be sent out to our email list soon, so sign up now!
prideinmicrobiology.github.io

Zoom in with us for Game Night on Saturday, June 14th, with the Pride in Microbiology Network! Get ready to compete and connect with fellow microbiology enthusiasts this Pride Month! See you there 🎮 😎 👾
#PrideinMicrobiology #GameNight #PrideMonth #QueerinSTEM

Join the discord or our email list for information on how to join us on Saturday! You can join both here: prideinmicrobiology.github.io

We’re actively taking game suggestions—so if you have a favorite, let us know! (Don’t worry, we’ve got a few surprises up our sleeves too. )

Whether you’re here to compete or just hang out and be silly, everyone’s welcome! Bring your friends, your favorite snacks, and your best game face.

A colourful retro-gaming pixel art style flyer of a cat on a park bench, advertising the Game Night with Pride in Microbiology.

🏳️‍🌈Hello Pride in Microbiology Network!🏳️‍🌈

We’re kicking off Pride Month with something FUN!

Join us for our very first Pride Month Games Night—Saturday, June 14th at 7PM EST! Expect lots of laughs, good vibes, and a chance to meet new friends and fellow microbiology enthusiasts.

We have things planned indeed!! Looking forward to sharing the details with you all in the coming week...

In the meantime, Happy Pride Everyone! Take this time to appreciate the community we build together everyday and appreciate your Queer and Trans family!

🚨 Out Now!

Journal Club: Microbiome association with coral growth and survival 🦠🪸

#MicroSky #MicrobiomeSky

www.nature.com/articles/s41...

If you're looking for a bit of 🏳️‍🌈 Queer/Trans Joy 🏳️‍⚧️ in the darkest timeline, join us tomorrow evening for our coffee hour!

Our regularly scheduled coffee hours are unstructured time to meet the community and chat, share experiences, or simply exist together! See you tomorrow!

Mailing list and discord joining information can be found on our website here: prideinmicrobiology.github.io

Our regular coffee hour is 🚨TOMORROW🚨 May 16th at 5pm EST. Join our discord or the mailing list to get the link 😀

See y'all soon!!

Need a shot of Queer Joy? 🌈
Join us on Friday for a much-needed coffee break with our global network of fellow 2SLGBTQIA+ Microbiologists! 🏳️‍🌈 🔬
Sign up for our email list here:
prideinmicrobiology.github.io