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Kai Kupferschmidt @kakape.bsky.social · 2d

“The Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) shows signs of containment, with no new confirmed or probable cases reported since our last update”
Some cautious good news from @who.int
#IDSky

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Assoc Prof Adam Kamradt-Scott @adamkams.bsky.social · 12d

And…#bonsai #2. Still looking at the structure with this one as it needs some further refinement, but at least it’s no longer root-bound

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Assoc Prof Adam Kamradt-Scott @adamkams.bsky.social · 12d

Sunday timeline cleanser: spending some time transforming a root-bound juniper into a new #bonsai. A work in progress

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Assoc Prof Adam Kamradt-Scott @adamkams.bsky.social · Sep 9

Massive news from #TuftsUniversity today with the Office of the President confirming that beginning with the fall 2026 entering class, U.S. undergraduate students whose annual family income is under $150,000 with typical assets will attend Tufts tuition-free.

#freetuition #freeeducation

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Assoc Prof Adam Kamradt-Scott @adamkams.bsky.social · Jul 24

If you haven’t yet watched #Ocean with David Attenborough, produced by National Geographic, please, *please* do so today!

Its message for action *today* has never been more critical, for humanity. For all life on Earth.

Available on Disney+ and other streaming platforms.

www.oceanfilm.net

Ocean with David Attenborough | Official Website | 8 May 2025

Watch the trailer, find screenings & book tickets for Ocean with David Attenborough on the official site. In cinemas 8 May 2025 brought to you by Altitude Film. Directed by: Toby Nowlan, Colin Butfiel...

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Assoc Prof Adam Kamradt-Scott @adamkams.bsky.social · Jul 20

Watching @cnn.com State of the Union re gerrymandering practices I’m thankful my country created the Australian Electoral Commission, an independent statutory authority that sets electoral boundaries. Just one of several elements (along with compulsory voting) that has safeguarded our #democracy.

Assoc Prof Adam Kamradt-Scott @adamkams.bsky.social · Jul 9

Australia’s Productivity Commission has released its latest analysis showing that Trump’s tariffs have actually boosted Australia’s GDP by 0.37%.

Australia’s GDP is increasing as a result of a reshaping of global trade instigated by US protectionism.

www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...

PBS 'not on the table' to escape concerning pharmaceuticals tariff

Treasurer Jim Chalmers reaffirms the government will not bargain on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme in order to escape a "concerning" proposed 200 per cent tariff on pharmaceutical exports to the U...

www.abc.net.au

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Assoc Prof Adam Kamradt-Scott @adamkams.bsky.social · Jul 2

Disturbing study from Australia revealing the average dishwasher releases an avg of 33,000,000 microplastics per year, including from “dishwasher safe” plastics. In short we need tighter regulations to protect the environment & human health!!
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...

Average dishwasher releases 33 million microplastic particles per year, research finds

New research has found cleaning plastic containers in the dishwasher is actually a source of microplastic pollution.

www.abc.net.au

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Assoc Prof Adam Kamradt-Scott @adamkams.bsky.social · Jul 1

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To all my Canadian friends & colleagues, wishing you all a very happy Independence Day today! May your celebrations mark your diversity, strength, and commitment to each other as a great country!
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Prof Brendan Crabb AC @brendancrabb.bsky.social · Jun 27

Hear from former GAVI Deputy CEO and @burnetinstitute.bsky.social board member Prof Helen Evans AO on this deadly call by the US Health Secretary. Great that Australia remained steadfast & increased its contribution to GAVI.

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US pulls funding from global vaccine alliance - ABC listen

The US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr's has blind-sided the global vaccine alliance, GAVI, by announcing that Washington will stop contributing to its work. Guest: Professor Helen Evans served ...

www.abc.net.au

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WHO @who.int · Jun 27

Today, WHO’s Scientific Advisory Group on the Origins of Novel Pathogens (SAGO), a group convened by WHO, released a report on the origins of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that caused the #COVID19 pandemic. 🔗 bit.ly/3I0V3FU

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Assoc Prof Adam Kamradt-Scott @adamkams.bsky.social · Jun 26

It’s always fascinating as an academic to read folks that have misinterpreted your work. It blows me away every time, but I guess you just have to 🤷🏼‍♂️

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Assoc Prof Adam Kamradt-Scott @adamkams.bsky.social · Jun 17

Just finished watching Season 1 of #ThePitt. It is genuinely one of the closest examples of ER nursing I’ve seen, which is perhaps why I also had some PTSD watching it. Great job & congrats to Noah Wyle

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Assoc Prof Adam Kamradt-Scott @adamkams.bsky.social · Jun 14

Disappointing to see this piece in @washingtonpost.com say nothing about the Australian Government spending billions (yes, with a “b”) on upgrading US shipbuilding yards to meet #AUKUS targets. Australian taxpayers are paying to upgrade US strategic facilities
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Pentagon review rattles submarine deal amid fears of China’s naval edge

The Trump administration says its reviewing a deal to sell nuclear-powered submarines to Australia over concerns that the U.S. is not producing enough of its own.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Assoc Prof Adam Kamradt-Scott @adamkams.bsky.social · Jun 11

Conducting research on #pandemicflu? Check out this latest call for papers in Vaccines with @who.int pandemic flu experts Drs Shoshana Goldin & Francisco Nogareda as guest editors.
#pandemic #influenza #globalhealth

www.mdpi.com/journal/vacc...

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Assoc Prof Adam Kamradt-Scott @adamkams.bsky.social · Jun 11

Now, more than ever, the #globalhealth community needs to come together to map out not only immediate next steps but plan for a sustainable future that strengthens health outcomes for all!

Join us for #GHS2026 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia!

www.ghsconf.com

Global Health Security Conference | Leading the Charge for Global Health Security

Join the leading experts and stakeholders at the Global Health Security Conference. Explore the latest developments and best practices in global health security

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Assoc Prof Adam Kamradt-Scott @adamkams.bsky.social · Jun 7

We've been quiet… but not idle.

Since #GHS2024, we’ve been dreaming bigger, planning harder, and building what comes next.
The wait is nearly over.

#GHS2026 is coming…

Any guesses where we’re headed in 2026? 👀

#GlobalHealthSecurity

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#ghs2024 #ghs2026 #globalhealthsecurity #comingsoon #ghscommunity | Global Health Security Network Ltd

🎥 We've been quiet… but not idle. Since #GHS2024, we’ve been dreaming bigger, planning harder, and building what comes next. The wait is nearly over. 🌍✨ GHS2026 is coming.. and we’re about to r...

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Assoc Prof Adam Kamradt-Scott @adamkams.bsky.social · Jun 6

Haha! A proud national icon (& also known as destroyers of pretty much whatever they can get their beaks into) - clever Cockatoos Have Figured Out How to Drink From Water Fountains www.nytimes.com/2025/06/03/s...

Clever Cockatoos Have Figured Out How to Drink From Water Fountains

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Assoc Prof Adam Kamradt-Scott @adamkams.bsky.social · Jun 4

The counterpoint of course is that moment when you realise you know basically no-one in the room at all…

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Assoc Prof Adam Kamradt-Scott @adamkams.bsky.social · Jun 4

In my experience it’s rare to find yourself already living in the city hosting a conference you’ve long wanted to participate in, which is why the fact the ASLME 48th Health Law Professors Conference is being held in Boston is so much sweeter! #healthlaw #globalhealth

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Assoc Prof Adam Kamradt-Scott @adamkams.bsky.social · May 22

Re-watching Boston Legal S2 episode 12 and it reminds me precisely what I *love* about the law.

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Tuuli Lappalainen @tuuliel.bsky.social · May 20

Postdoc opportunity! At National Genomics Infrastructure in Uppsala we're looking for a postdoc in genomics R&D. Cutting-edge methods dev in an excellent, international environment at the junction between academia and infrastructure. Deadline May 23!
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Postdoctoral Researcher, NGI Uppsala, SNP&SEQ Technology Platform - Uppsala University

Postdoctoral Researcher, NGI Uppsala, SNP&SEQ Technology Platform, Department of Medical Sciences, Uppsala University

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Assoc Prof Adam Kamradt-Scott @adamkams.bsky.social · May 19

Not getting on planes? Some of us don’t have much choice, but the bigger picture is this isn’t being driven by human behaviour but inter-species transmission. We can discuss the merits of human behavioural impacts on climate & disease transmission another time…

Assoc Prof Adam Kamradt-Scott @adamkams.bsky.social · May 18

An absolute pleasure to spend the morning with former Prime Minister & current Ambassador to the US, the Hon Kevin Rudd, our Fletcher School commencement speaker.

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Assoc Prof Adam Kamradt-Scott @adamkams.bsky.social · May 18

It’s always a good idea to periodically review your pandemic preparedness plans, but governments should probably take this opportunity to refresh those plans & ensure available stock of PPE, etc.

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