Atif Khan
@atifmicro.bsky.social
Scientist | Bhabha Atomic Research Centre | Bacteriophages for Industrial Biofilm & Biofouling | Phage Therapy for MDR Infections, soon in India | Phage Advocacy and Learner
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🌍 Chennai, India 🇮🇳
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🌍 Chennai, India 🇮🇳
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Atif Khan
@atifmicro.bsky.social
· Nov 29
.Our new article in Chemosphere.
This study provides insights into the prevalence of chlorine resistant, pathogenic #bacteria in cooling water systems & highlights the application of #phages to mitigate chlorine resistant bacteria & their #biofilms.
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This study provides insights into the prevalence of chlorine resistant, pathogenic #bacteria in cooling water systems & highlights the application of #phages to mitigate chlorine resistant bacteria & their #biofilms.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Exciting start to the hands-on workshop on isolation and characterization of bacteriophages, exploring the unseen world of nature’s bacterial predators.
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#icbrar2025 #icbrar2025 #phagetherapy #amr #bacteriophage #scienceworkshop #genomics #indiaphagescience | Bacteriophage Society (SBRT), India
Exciting News for Phage Enthusiasts & Leaders!
Preceding the Sixth International Conference on Bacteriophage Research and Antibiotic Resistance #ICBRAR2025 in India (Nov 12-13, 2025), a three-day Ph...
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November 9, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Exciting start to the hands-on workshop on isolation and characterization of bacteriophages, exploring the unseen world of nature’s bacterial predators.
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#Newpaperalert
Isolation and Characterization of Stress-Tolerant Bacteriophages for Effective Biocontrol of Foodborne Pathogen
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Isolation and Characterization of Stress-Tolerant Bacteriophages for Effective Biocontrol of Foodborne Pathogen
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Isolation and Characterization of Stress-Tolerant Bacteriophages for Effective Biocontrol of Foodborne Pathogen - Food and Bioprocess Technology
Foodborne microbial contamination remains a significant challenge for the food industry, impacting public health and causing economic losses. Bacteriophages have emerged as promising biocontrol agents...
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May 21, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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Isolation and Characterization of Stress-Tolerant Bacteriophages for Effective Biocontrol of Foodborne Pathogen
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Isolation and Characterization of Stress-Tolerant Bacteriophages for Effective Biocontrol of Foodborne Pathogen
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Introducing the Newly Elected Office Bearers of the Indian Phage Society – Society for Bacteriophage Research and Therapy for January 2025–2028.
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Introducing the Newly Elected Office Bearers of the Indian Phage Society… | Bacteriophage Society (SBRT), India
Introducing the Newly Elected Office Bearers of the Indian Phage Society – SBRT (January 2025–2028).
The vision of the team is to strengthen collaboration across academia, clinical practice, industr...
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May 13, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Introducing the Newly Elected Office Bearers of the Indian Phage Society – Society for Bacteriophage Research and Therapy for January 2025–2028.
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✨ We’re doing a #GIVEAWAY to celebrate #WorldBookDay &
#InternationalWomensDay 📚👩🔬
Win a wonderful #microbiology colouring book by 2 fabulous women @noemiematthey.bsky.social & @drsarahwettstadt.bsky.social 🦠🎨
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#InternationalWomensDay 📚👩🔬
Win a wonderful #microbiology colouring book by 2 fabulous women @noemiematthey.bsky.social & @drsarahwettstadt.bsky.social 🦠🎨
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March 5, 2025 at 10:28 AM
✨ We’re doing a #GIVEAWAY to celebrate #WorldBookDay &
#InternationalWomensDay 📚👩🔬
Win a wonderful #microbiology colouring book by 2 fabulous women @noemiematthey.bsky.social & @drsarahwettstadt.bsky.social 🦠🎨
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Winner chosen at random 10/03/25 #MicroSky
#InternationalWomensDay 📚👩🔬
Win a wonderful #microbiology colouring book by 2 fabulous women @noemiematthey.bsky.social & @drsarahwettstadt.bsky.social 🦠🎨
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⚡️For this months issue of the Phage Collection Project Blog we are really grateful to have had @atifmicro.bsky.social discuss how we could use phages to tackle biofouling in power plants. Make sure to check it out using the link below!
#PhageCollectionBlog
www.phage-collection.org/blog/1pd6hdm...
#PhageCollectionBlog
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Harnessing Nature’s Own Virus: Bacteriophages as a Sustainable Solution for Biofouling — ThePhageCollectionProject
Our understanding of viruses was expanded as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and as a result, we frequently consider viruses to be exclusively harmful organisms. Phages, also known as bacteriophage...
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February 27, 2025 at 8:19 AM
⚡️For this months issue of the Phage Collection Project Blog we are really grateful to have had @atifmicro.bsky.social discuss how we could use phages to tackle biofouling in power plants. Make sure to check it out using the link below!
#PhageCollectionBlog
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#PhageCollectionBlog
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50 years after its discovery, the role of the T7 kinase is finally revealed - shielding the phage against a wide variety of bacterial immune systems. Very interesting work from the Savitski & Typas labs
Pervasive phosphorylation by phage T7 kinase disarms bacterial defenses https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2024.12.20.629319v1
December 21, 2024 at 11:25 AM
50 years after its discovery, the role of the T7 kinase is finally revealed - shielding the phage against a wide variety of bacterial immune systems. Very interesting work from the Savitski & Typas labs
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Combating Chlorine-Resistant Marine Klebsiella pneumoniae Biofilms with Chlorine-Tolerant Bacteriophages.
DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143782
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39571947/
DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143782
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39571947/
Combating Chlorine-Resistant Marine Klebsiella pneumoniae Biofilms with Chlorine-Tolerant Bacteriophages - PubMed
Biofilm formation presents a significant challenge in health care, food industries, water distribution systems, etc. In addition to their inherent resistance to various stresses and biocides, emerging resistance against widely used biocides like chlorine is a growing concern. The strong link between …
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November 30, 2024 at 5:37 AM
Combating Chlorine-Resistant Marine Klebsiella pneumoniae Biofilms with Chlorine-Tolerant Bacteriophages.
DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143782
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39571947/
DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143782
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39571947/
.Our new article in Chemosphere.
This study provides insights into the prevalence of chlorine resistant, pathogenic #bacteria in cooling water systems & highlights the application of #phages to mitigate chlorine resistant bacteria & their #biofilms.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
This study provides insights into the prevalence of chlorine resistant, pathogenic #bacteria in cooling water systems & highlights the application of #phages to mitigate chlorine resistant bacteria & their #biofilms.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
November 29, 2024 at 3:10 PM
.Our new article in Chemosphere.
This study provides insights into the prevalence of chlorine resistant, pathogenic #bacteria in cooling water systems & highlights the application of #phages to mitigate chlorine resistant bacteria & their #biofilms.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
This study provides insights into the prevalence of chlorine resistant, pathogenic #bacteria in cooling water systems & highlights the application of #phages to mitigate chlorine resistant bacteria & their #biofilms.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Grabbed this #NBIC tweet to share on 🦋 about national biofilms week involving @lonelyjoeparker.bsky.social from @unisouthampton.bsky.social #BioFilmWeek #Academicsky 🧫
November 24, 2024 at 5:23 PM
Grabbed this #NBIC tweet to share on 🦋 about national biofilms week involving @lonelyjoeparker.bsky.social from @unisouthampton.bsky.social #BioFilmWeek #Academicsky 🧫
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Fully funded Ph.D. position available in structural biology of bacteriophages.
Mechanism of phage infection in the C. difficile pathogen- towards effective phage therapy
For more details, visit:-
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
Mechanism of phage infection in the C. difficile pathogen- towards effective phage therapy
For more details, visit:-
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
Mechanism of phage infection in the C. difficile pathogen- towards effective phage therapy at University of Sheffield on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - Mechanism of phage infection in the C. difficile pathogen- towards effective phage therapy at University of Sheffield, listed on FindAPhD.com
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November 21, 2024 at 9:37 PM
Fully funded Ph.D. position available in structural biology of bacteriophages.
Mechanism of phage infection in the C. difficile pathogen- towards effective phage therapy
For more details, visit:-
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
Mechanism of phage infection in the C. difficile pathogen- towards effective phage therapy
For more details, visit:-
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
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I learned about this page today www.phagerounds.com which is a place to connect to live lectures on phage therapies. Highly recommended for the curious.
PhageRounds.com
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November 21, 2024 at 10:31 PM
I learned about this page today www.phagerounds.com which is a place to connect to live lectures on phage therapies. Highly recommended for the curious.
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November 13, 2024 at 2:16 AM
#Paperalert
We found a complex interplay between competition, iron uptake, and aromatic compound utilization that underpins the #rhizospheric success of P. putida.
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We found a complex interplay between competition, iron uptake, and aromatic compound utilization that underpins the #rhizospheric success of P. putida.
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Competition-driven phenotypic plasticity in Iron acquisition and aromatic utilization confers a fitness advantage to Pseudomonas putida in an Iron-limited rhizospheric environment - World Journal of M...
Iron scarcity poses a critical challenge for rhizospheric bacteria like Pseudomonas putida in the competitive rhizosphere. Despite its dependence on iron for essential functions such as root colonizat...
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November 20, 2024 at 3:25 PM
#Paperalert
We found a complex interplay between competition, iron uptake, and aromatic compound utilization that underpins the #rhizospheric success of P. putida.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
We found a complex interplay between competition, iron uptake, and aromatic compound utilization that underpins the #rhizospheric success of P. putida.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
November 19, 2024 at 4:30 PM
November 18-24 is World AMR Awareness Week (WAAW). This year's theme is "Educate, Advocate, Act Now".
Use Antibiotics Wisely !!
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#Medsky
Use Antibiotics Wisely !!
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#Medsky
November 18, 2024 at 2:28 PM
November 18-24 is World AMR Awareness Week (WAAW). This year's theme is "Educate, Advocate, Act Now".
Use Antibiotics Wisely !!
@arom-ntu.bsky.social
@ncas.bsky.social @target-amr.bsky.social
#Medsky
Use Antibiotics Wisely !!
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#Medsky
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This #WAAW, we're highlighting some of our #AMS resources developed over the years.
First up, our 'What Are Antimicrobials?' posters have been translated into 18 languages. www.ncas-australia.org/ClinicalFact...
#AMSSky #IDSky
First up, our 'What Are Antimicrobials?' posters have been translated into 18 languages. www.ncas-australia.org/ClinicalFact...
#AMSSky #IDSky
November 18, 2024 at 12:06 AM
This #WAAW, we're highlighting some of our #AMS resources developed over the years.
First up, our 'What Are Antimicrobials?' posters have been translated into 18 languages. www.ncas-australia.org/ClinicalFact...
#AMSSky #IDSky
First up, our 'What Are Antimicrobials?' posters have been translated into 18 languages. www.ncas-australia.org/ClinicalFact...
#AMSSky #IDSky
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We're hiring a Group Leader in Infection Biology! 🧬
Apply now to join us at the IRIM in Montpellier, and lead cutting-edge research in pathogen virulence, host-pathogen interactions or drug resistance, and shape the future of infection biology! 🦠🧫
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🗓️ Deadline: Feb. 28, 2025
Apply now to join us at the IRIM in Montpellier, and lead cutting-edge research in pathogen virulence, host-pathogen interactions or drug resistance, and shape the future of infection biology! 🦠🧫
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November 12, 2024 at 1:35 PM
We're hiring a Group Leader in Infection Biology! 🧬
Apply now to join us at the IRIM in Montpellier, and lead cutting-edge research in pathogen virulence, host-pathogen interactions or drug resistance, and shape the future of infection biology! 🦠🧫
Please RT (and follow us!)
🗓️ Deadline: Feb. 28, 2025
Apply now to join us at the IRIM in Montpellier, and lead cutting-edge research in pathogen virulence, host-pathogen interactions or drug resistance, and shape the future of infection biology! 🦠🧫
Please RT (and follow us!)
🗓️ Deadline: Feb. 28, 2025
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I will be conducting a workshop on "Phage Ecology and Evolution in Microbiomes" at IIT Madras from 11-14 December. lf you are interested in phage applications, therapy, or biotechnology, this may be of interest. Please spread the word.
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Phage Ecology and Evolution in Microbiomes – NPTEL+
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November 17, 2024 at 1:04 PM
I will be conducting a workshop on "Phage Ecology and Evolution in Microbiomes" at IIT Madras from 11-14 December. lf you are interested in phage applications, therapy, or biotechnology, this may be of interest. Please spread the word.
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I'm advertising a PhD studentship (open to international students) working on long read pangenome / assembly algorithms in bacteria. Would suit someone with maths/compsci/coding background. Aptitude + interest more important than experience.
Details here:
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
Details here:
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
New graph algorithms for analysis of the genomes and pangenomes of bacteria and their mobile elements. at University of Bath on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - New graph algorithms for analysis of the genomes and pangenomes of bacteria and their mobile elements. at University of Bath, listed on FindAPhD.com
www.findaphd.com
November 11, 2024 at 2:23 PM
I'm advertising a PhD studentship (open to international students) working on long read pangenome / assembly algorithms in bacteria. Would suit someone with maths/compsci/coding background. Aptitude + interest more important than experience.
Details here:
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
Details here:
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
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I made a quick Starter Pack for scientists working on virus discovery - please reply if you’d like me to add you to the pack (or remove you) or to recommend anyone! #scisky go.bsky.app/HK1wxRb
November 16, 2024 at 4:44 PM
I made a quick Starter Pack for scientists working on virus discovery - please reply if you’d like me to add you to the pack (or remove you) or to recommend anyone! #scisky go.bsky.app/HK1wxRb
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PhD and postdoc opportunities in the Nichols lab at the University of Denver.
September 30, 2024 at 2:06 PM
PhD and postdoc opportunities in the Nichols lab at the University of Denver.
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Happy Monday! The UCSF Department of Cell & Tissue Biology is searching for a new 'quantitative' cell biology faculty member. We'll be reviewing applications after Nov 15 and are looking forward to reading yours!
September 30, 2024 at 4:41 PM
Happy Monday! The UCSF Department of Cell & Tissue Biology is searching for a new 'quantitative' cell biology faculty member. We'll be reviewing applications after Nov 15 and are looking forward to reading yours!