Laura Mike
@lauraamike.bsky.social
Mike Lab @ Pitt-ID
www.themikelab.com
Studying how Kleb regulates capsule properties and causes infection
#klebclub | #newPI
www.themikelab.com
Studying how Kleb regulates capsule properties and causes infection
#klebclub | #newPI
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Hard to believe it’s already that time of year!
Our kick-off meeting for the Klebsiella Seminar Series just wrapped up. Stay tuned for more!
@lauraamike.bsky.social @olayarendueles.bsky.social @caityholmes.bsky.social @tomstantonmicro.bsky.social @juanvalenciabacca.bsky.social WenWen Low & Jay V.
Our kick-off meeting for the Klebsiella Seminar Series just wrapped up. Stay tuned for more!
@lauraamike.bsky.social @olayarendueles.bsky.social @caityholmes.bsky.social @tomstantonmicro.bsky.social @juanvalenciabacca.bsky.social WenWen Low & Jay V.
November 18, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Hard to believe it’s already that time of year!
Our kick-off meeting for the Klebsiella Seminar Series just wrapped up. Stay tuned for more!
@lauraamike.bsky.social @olayarendueles.bsky.social @caityholmes.bsky.social @tomstantonmicro.bsky.social @juanvalenciabacca.bsky.social WenWen Low & Jay V.
Our kick-off meeting for the Klebsiella Seminar Series just wrapped up. Stay tuned for more!
@lauraamike.bsky.social @olayarendueles.bsky.social @caityholmes.bsky.social @tomstantonmicro.bsky.social @juanvalenciabacca.bsky.social WenWen Low & Jay V.
Reposted by Laura Mike
Applications for UC San Diego RAPID program's 2026-27 cohort are now open! This highly-rated and effective career development opportunity is for junior faculty researchers in #InfectiousDiseases.
Learn more and apply today at rapid.ucsd.edu!
#UCSD_RAPID #FacultyDevelopment
Learn more and apply today at rapid.ucsd.edu!
#UCSD_RAPID #FacultyDevelopment
November 3, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Applications for UC San Diego RAPID program's 2026-27 cohort are now open! This highly-rated and effective career development opportunity is for junior faculty researchers in #InfectiousDiseases.
Learn more and apply today at rapid.ucsd.edu!
#UCSD_RAPID #FacultyDevelopment
Learn more and apply today at rapid.ucsd.edu!
#UCSD_RAPID #FacultyDevelopment
Reposted by Laura Mike
Come join us in Knoxville!
The Dept. of Microbiology 🧫🦠 at the University of Tennessee is hiring 2 Assistant Professors (tenure track, 9-month appt.).
Microbial Drivers of Chronic Disease: apply.interfolio.com/173153Quantitative Microbe-Plant-Environment Interactions: apply.interfolio.com/173345
The Dept. of Microbiology 🧫🦠 at the University of Tennessee is hiring 2 Assistant Professors (tenure track, 9-month appt.).
Microbial Drivers of Chronic Disease: apply.interfolio.com/173153Quantitative Microbe-Plant-Environment Interactions: apply.interfolio.com/173345
October 24, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Come join us in Knoxville!
The Dept. of Microbiology 🧫🦠 at the University of Tennessee is hiring 2 Assistant Professors (tenure track, 9-month appt.).
Microbial Drivers of Chronic Disease: apply.interfolio.com/173153Quantitative Microbe-Plant-Environment Interactions: apply.interfolio.com/173345
The Dept. of Microbiology 🧫🦠 at the University of Tennessee is hiring 2 Assistant Professors (tenure track, 9-month appt.).
Microbial Drivers of Chronic Disease: apply.interfolio.com/173153Quantitative Microbe-Plant-Environment Interactions: apply.interfolio.com/173345
Reposted by Laura Mike
Delighted that Pitt and the Jonas Salk team were recognized for its development of the polio vaccine with a @asm.org Milestones in Microbiology site!
It was my true honor to present this award last Friday on World Polio Day. Onwards towards eradication!
asm.org/press-releas...
It was my true honor to present this award last Friday on World Polio Day. Onwards towards eradication!
asm.org/press-releas...
October 28, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Delighted that Pitt and the Jonas Salk team were recognized for its development of the polio vaccine with a @asm.org Milestones in Microbiology site!
It was my true honor to present this award last Friday on World Polio Day. Onwards towards eradication!
asm.org/press-releas...
It was my true honor to present this award last Friday on World Polio Day. Onwards towards eradication!
asm.org/press-releas...
Reposted by Laura Mike
Please repost -- The Univ. California Davis dept of Plant Pathology is hiring a Fungal biologist / Mycologist
Applications due Dec 1
Application portal: recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07339
Screenshot shows part of the job posting (with alt-text of the same text)
Applications due Dec 1
Application portal: recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07339
Screenshot shows part of the job posting (with alt-text of the same text)
September 22, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Please repost -- The Univ. California Davis dept of Plant Pathology is hiring a Fungal biologist / Mycologist
Applications due Dec 1
Application portal: recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07339
Screenshot shows part of the job posting (with alt-text of the same text)
Applications due Dec 1
Application portal: recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07339
Screenshot shows part of the job posting (with alt-text of the same text)
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Check out @julielebris.bsky.social’s thread on our latest manuscript describing phenotypic heterogeneity in capsule production in Klebsiella & Acinetobacter @klebclub.bsky.social
This work started when I was still in @pasteur.fr & got finished in @cbitoulouse.bsky.social
#microsky #phagesky
This work started when I was still in @pasteur.fr & got finished in @cbitoulouse.bsky.social
#microsky #phagesky
Delighted to share our recently published work!
Ever wondered how Klebsiella (and others) deals with capsule production’s costs ?
The paper: journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/...
Thread👇
Ever wondered how Klebsiella (and others) deals with capsule production’s costs ?
The paper: journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/...
Thread👇
Phenotypic heterogeneity of capsule production across opportunistic pathogens | mBio
The polysaccharidic capsule is present in ~50% of species across the bacterial phylogeny, including all ESKAPE microorganisms, the six most significant multidrug-resistant (MDR) nosocomial pathogens. It is also an important virulence factor and a major ...
journals.asm.org
September 9, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Check out @julielebris.bsky.social’s thread on our latest manuscript describing phenotypic heterogeneity in capsule production in Klebsiella & Acinetobacter @klebclub.bsky.social
This work started when I was still in @pasteur.fr & got finished in @cbitoulouse.bsky.social
#microsky #phagesky
This work started when I was still in @pasteur.fr & got finished in @cbitoulouse.bsky.social
#microsky #phagesky
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Daisy is a healthy pup, but she's still pawsitively devoted to supporting animals' urinary health ❤️🐶
That's why our #UTIhour on October 14th (12EDT) is on veterinary #UTI!
Do you have a furry friend who supports urinary health? Post a photo and tag us or send it here to post
That's why our #UTIhour on October 14th (12EDT) is on veterinary #UTI!
Do you have a furry friend who supports urinary health? Post a photo and tag us or send it here to post
August 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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New publication from our lab, featuring Dr. Santosh Paudel’s work offers a refined cost-effective approach to study bacterial growth rates during infection @globaluti.bsky.social #UTIsky
Multiplexed PCR to measure in situ growth rates of uropathogenic E. coli during exp. UTI journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/... @proteusqueen.bsky.social Cost-effective/efficient alt. for studying bacterial replication during infection, offering new info re pathogen behavior/host-microbe interactions.
Multiplexed PCR to measure in situ growth rates of uropathogenic E. coli during experimental urinary tract infection | Applied and Environmental Microbiology
Accurately measuring bacterial growth rates in the host, which plays a crucial role
in determining the success of pathogens in establishing infections, poses significant
challenges. To address this, b...
journals.asm.org
August 5, 2025 at 4:08 PM
New publication from our lab, featuring Dr. Santosh Paudel’s work offers a refined cost-effective approach to study bacterial growth rates during infection @globaluti.bsky.social #UTIsky
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Microbiology professor, want to join a slack for microbiology professors, any career stage, diverse career types (pure teaching, med school, R1, community college, pure research fed PIs, ...)
Message me for an invite link if you are interested.
No imposter syndrome, if you are 1% micro, join!
Message me for an invite link if you are interested.
No imposter syndrome, if you are 1% micro, join!
July 25, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Microbiology professor, want to join a slack for microbiology professors, any career stage, diverse career types (pure teaching, med school, R1, community college, pure research fed PIs, ...)
Message me for an invite link if you are interested.
No imposter syndrome, if you are 1% micro, join!
Message me for an invite link if you are interested.
No imposter syndrome, if you are 1% micro, join!
Reposted by Laura Mike
Congratulations to 2025 GRC Microbial Adhesion and Signal Transduction Poster Award Winners!! 🎆🥂🙌 Thank you @cp-cell.bsky.social and @femsmicro.org for sponsoring!
From,
Your secret judges 🤫
From,
Your secret judges 🤫
July 25, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Congratulations to 2025 GRC Microbial Adhesion and Signal Transduction Poster Award Winners!! 🎆🥂🙌 Thank you @cp-cell.bsky.social and @femsmicro.org for sponsoring!
From,
Your secret judges 🤫
From,
Your secret judges 🤫
Reposted by Laura Mike
Tenure-track faculty search of the UCSF Biochemistry & Biophysics Department is open for applications!
We are looking for creative, innovative scientists asking fundamental questions in any area of biology.
Join our vibrant, collaborative, and supportive community!
aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05702
We are looking for creative, innovative scientists asking fundamental questions in any area of biology.
Join our vibrant, collaborative, and supportive community!
aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05702
July 23, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Tenure-track faculty search of the UCSF Biochemistry & Biophysics Department is open for applications!
We are looking for creative, innovative scientists asking fundamental questions in any area of biology.
Join our vibrant, collaborative, and supportive community!
aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05702
We are looking for creative, innovative scientists asking fundamental questions in any area of biology.
Join our vibrant, collaborative, and supportive community!
aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05702
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Infection and Immunity is now welcoming nominations for highly promising scientists at the assistant professor level (or equivalent) to submit research to the next New Voices in Microbiology Collection!
Please nominate by the August 18 deadline using the below link:
app.asm.org/account/logi...
Please nominate by the August 18 deadline using the below link:
app.asm.org/account/logi...
July 22, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Infection and Immunity is now welcoming nominations for highly promising scientists at the assistant professor level (or equivalent) to submit research to the next New Voices in Microbiology Collection!
Please nominate by the August 18 deadline using the below link:
app.asm.org/account/logi...
Please nominate by the August 18 deadline using the below link:
app.asm.org/account/logi...
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First paper on our projects on #Klebsiella transmission in the hospital environment; I'm so lucky to get to work with the wonderful teams@ Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Program, Kamuzu University, Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital🇲🇼
#MicroSky #IDSky #GlobalHealth 🧬💻🧪 (1/3)
www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1...
#MicroSky #IDSky #GlobalHealth 🧬💻🧪 (1/3)
www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1...
High ward-level and within-sample diversity of Klebsiella pneumoniae on a Malawian neonatal unit revealed by single colony whole genome sequencing and post-enrichment metagenomics
Klebsiella pneumoniae is a frequent cause of antimicrobial resistant healthcare associated infections in neonates across sub-Saharan Africa, with multiple lineages associated with neonatal sepsis. How...
www.medrxiv.org
July 4, 2025 at 6:27 AM
First paper on our projects on #Klebsiella transmission in the hospital environment; I'm so lucky to get to work with the wonderful teams@ Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Program, Kamuzu University, Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital🇲🇼
#MicroSky #IDSky #GlobalHealth 🧬💻🧪 (1/3)
www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1...
#MicroSky #IDSky #GlobalHealth 🧬💻🧪 (1/3)
www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1...
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Former Marlovits postdoc Biao has a new preprint out! He managed to capture the CPS transporter Wza-Wzc with the inner and outer membrane components bound together, in various states of (dis)assembly.
#MicroSky #CryoEM
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
#MicroSky #CryoEM
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
Molecular insights into the capsular polysaccharide transporter Wza-Wzc complex
Capsular polysaccharides (CPS), which form the protective outer capsule surrounding many Gram-negative bacterial pathogens, are critical virulence determinants. Their biosynthesis is primarily carried...
www.biorxiv.org
July 4, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Former Marlovits postdoc Biao has a new preprint out! He managed to capture the CPS transporter Wza-Wzc with the inner and outer membrane components bound together, in various states of (dis)assembly.
#MicroSky #CryoEM
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
#MicroSky #CryoEM
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
It's seem like arginine is emerging as a major host cue. So we wrote an IAI minireview on how arginine levels vary between host tissues and affect microbial behavior.
The review is online today!
journals.asm.org/doi/epdf/10....
@brookeeryan3.bsky.social
#microsky
The review is online today!
journals.asm.org/doi/epdf/10....
@brookeeryan3.bsky.social
#microsky
July 3, 2025 at 4:07 PM
It's seem like arginine is emerging as a major host cue. So we wrote an IAI minireview on how arginine levels vary between host tissues and affect microbial behavior.
The review is online today!
journals.asm.org/doi/epdf/10....
@brookeeryan3.bsky.social
#microsky
The review is online today!
journals.asm.org/doi/epdf/10....
@brookeeryan3.bsky.social
#microsky
Our paper reporting a highly conserved mechanism by which arginine positively regulates hypervirulent K. pneumoniae mucoid phenotype is now fully online.
rdcu.be/euiWG
Summary picture is below, but details in the 🧵
rdcu.be/euiWG
Summary picture is below, but details in the 🧵
July 1, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Our paper reporting a highly conserved mechanism by which arginine positively regulates hypervirulent K. pneumoniae mucoid phenotype is now fully online.
rdcu.be/euiWG
Summary picture is below, but details in the 🧵
rdcu.be/euiWG
Summary picture is below, but details in the 🧵
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Welcome to all attending @asm.org #Microbe2025 and to all following here. Looking forward to a great meeting!
Delighted that many labmates & colleagues are presenting, as follows, and to celebrate the publication of the Academy's Early Microbial Life report, which I co-chaired.
Check these out!🧵
Delighted that many labmates & colleagues are presenting, as follows, and to celebrate the publication of the Academy's Early Microbial Life report, which I co-chaired.
Check these out!🧵
June 19, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Welcome to all attending @asm.org #Microbe2025 and to all following here. Looking forward to a great meeting!
Delighted that many labmates & colleagues are presenting, as follows, and to celebrate the publication of the Academy's Early Microbial Life report, which I co-chaired.
Check these out!🧵
Delighted that many labmates & colleagues are presenting, as follows, and to celebrate the publication of the Academy's Early Microbial Life report, which I co-chaired.
Check these out!🧵
📣Introducing Dr. @brookeeryan3.bsky.social! First Mike Lab defense and Brooke knocked it out of the park, can't wait to share her work soon.
Congratulations! 🥂
Congratulations! 🥂
June 20, 2025 at 5:59 PM
📣Introducing Dr. @brookeeryan3.bsky.social! First Mike Lab defense and Brooke knocked it out of the park, can't wait to share her work soon.
Congratulations! 🥂
Congratulations! 🥂
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Marie Curie fellowship, post-doc hosting oppotunity in my lab. MSCA Post-doctoral Fellowship at IBPC Paris on RNA modifications in bacteria (FRANCE) 🦠💫 euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/hosting...
euraxess.ec.europa.eu
May 21, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Marie Curie fellowship, post-doc hosting oppotunity in my lab. MSCA Post-doctoral Fellowship at IBPC Paris on RNA modifications in bacteria (FRANCE) 🦠💫 euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/hosting...
Reposted by Laura Mike
Working on #klebsiella genomes? ✅
Want to collaborate globally to advance Klebs genomic epi? ✅
Please join us via the KlebNET-GSP Epidemiology consortium ⬇️
#microsky #AMR
Want to collaborate globally to advance Klebs genomic epi? ✅
Please join us via the KlebNET-GSP Epidemiology consortium ⬇️
#microsky #AMR
We are pleased to launch the KlebNET Genomic Epidemiology Consortium!
We aim to build a public metadata repository; systematic risk framework for global genomic surveillance; and genomic epi reviews for high-impact #Klebsiella clones.
Join us here:
klebnet.org/klebnet-gsp-...
#ABPHM25
We aim to build a public metadata repository; systematic risk framework for global genomic surveillance; and genomic epi reviews for high-impact #Klebsiella clones.
Join us here:
klebnet.org/klebnet-gsp-...
#ABPHM25
KlebNET-GSP
klebnet.org
May 22, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Working on #klebsiella genomes? ✅
Want to collaborate globally to advance Klebs genomic epi? ✅
Please join us via the KlebNET-GSP Epidemiology consortium ⬇️
#microsky #AMR
Want to collaborate globally to advance Klebs genomic epi? ✅
Please join us via the KlebNET-GSP Epidemiology consortium ⬇️
#microsky #AMR
Our review broadly examining how bacteria control capsular polysaccharide chain length and cell surface attachment is in press.
nyaspubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....
@microbiosaroj.bsky.social master-minded the review with help from @emilykinney.bsky.social and @brookeeryan3.bsky.social
nyaspubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....
@microbiosaroj.bsky.social master-minded the review with help from @emilykinney.bsky.social and @brookeeryan3.bsky.social
Mechanisms governing bacterial capsular polysaccharide attachment and chain length
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May 15, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Our review broadly examining how bacteria control capsular polysaccharide chain length and cell surface attachment is in press.
nyaspubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....
@microbiosaroj.bsky.social master-minded the review with help from @emilykinney.bsky.social and @brookeeryan3.bsky.social
nyaspubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....
@microbiosaroj.bsky.social master-minded the review with help from @emilykinney.bsky.social and @brookeeryan3.bsky.social
Reposted by Laura Mike
Don't miss the 4rth and last session of @klebclub.bsky.social focusing on #Klebsiella as part of complex microbial communities !
Our keynote speaker will be Kevin Foster, followed by some #phage talks from Mark Mimee and Sara Forsstrom!
#microsky #phagesky
Registration is free but necessary!
Our keynote speaker will be Kevin Foster, followed by some #phage talks from Mark Mimee and Sara Forsstrom!
#microsky #phagesky
Registration is free but necessary!
April 22, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Don't miss the 4rth and last session of @klebclub.bsky.social focusing on #Klebsiella as part of complex microbial communities !
Our keynote speaker will be Kevin Foster, followed by some #phage talks from Mark Mimee and Sara Forsstrom!
#microsky #phagesky
Registration is free but necessary!
Our keynote speaker will be Kevin Foster, followed by some #phage talks from Mark Mimee and Sara Forsstrom!
#microsky #phagesky
Registration is free but necessary!
Reposted by Laura Mike
Session with four excellent lightning talks starts in 15 min!
Link is in the email to all registered attendees.
See you soon!
Link is in the email to all registered attendees.
See you soon!
After a great first session on pathogenesis, the second Klebsiella Seminar Series @klebclub.bsky.social will discuss a variety of different topics.
Join us for the lightning talks selected from submitted abstracts
🗓️ Thursday @9AM EDT (3pm Central European Summer Time)
#microsky
Join us for the lightning talks selected from submitted abstracts
🗓️ Thursday @9AM EDT (3pm Central European Summer Time)
#microsky
April 10, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Session with four excellent lightning talks starts in 15 min!
Link is in the email to all registered attendees.
See you soon!
Link is in the email to all registered attendees.
See you soon!
Congratulations on 20 years, Eric!
It was wonderful reconnecting with old and new colleagues.
Tired and hoarse from a great reunion.
"Don't make decisions based on what would happen if you would fail, but what would happen if you succeed."
It was wonderful reconnecting with old and new colleagues.
Tired and hoarse from a great reunion.
"Don't make decisions based on what would happen if you would fail, but what would happen if you succeed."
20 years of the Skaar lab!
April 7, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Congratulations on 20 years, Eric!
It was wonderful reconnecting with old and new colleagues.
Tired and hoarse from a great reunion.
"Don't make decisions based on what would happen if you would fail, but what would happen if you succeed."
It was wonderful reconnecting with old and new colleagues.
Tired and hoarse from a great reunion.
"Don't make decisions based on what would happen if you would fail, but what would happen if you succeed."
It's almost April and time for the Kleb seminar series to start Apr 3. We have a great lineup this year!
Please register to receive the join info 😊
#klebclub
Please register to receive the join info 😊
#klebclub
We are back and excited for a great line up of speakers! Klebsiella Seminar Series 2025 starts next week 🙌 Join us on Thursday, April 3rd for Session 1 with talks focused on Pathogenesis.
Registration is free at sites.google.com/view/klebclu.... Contact the organizers with any questions! #KlebClub
Registration is free at sites.google.com/view/klebclu.... Contact the organizers with any questions! #KlebClub
March 27, 2025 at 2:28 PM
It's almost April and time for the Kleb seminar series to start Apr 3. We have a great lineup this year!
Please register to receive the join info 😊
#klebclub
Please register to receive the join info 😊
#klebclub