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The Victorian Infection & Immunity Network (VIIN) - Researchers from across Victoria sharing an interest in infection & immunity! Learn more at: https://www.viin.org.au/ Lorne Infection and Immunity Conference 2026: https://www.lorneinfectionimmunity.org

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Victorian Infection and Immunity Network @theviin.bsky.social · Feb 19

We've created a starter pack for everyone attending & supporting this year's Lorne Infection and Immunity Conference! 🔬🧪🦠🏖️

Let us know if you're attending #lorneiandi and would like to be added!

Check out the starter pack here: go.bsky.app/G6cE3nw

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Victorian Infection and Immunity Network @theviin.bsky.social · 3d

‼️Deadline approaching - Don't miss your chance to submit an oral abstract for 16th Annual Lorne Infection & Immunity Conference
📍Held 18-20 of February 2026 at the Mantra Lorne

📝 Career Development Awards also available

Apply at www.lorneinfectionimmunity.org

Deadline: Friday, 10th of October

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Victorian Infection and Immunity Network @theviin.bsky.social · Aug 22

Join us for our annual VIIN Young Investigator Symposium!

🗓️ Fri 14th Nov 8:00am-7:30pm
📍Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Parkville

Abstract submissions close next Fri 29th Aug!

Register now! 👇
bit.ly/471WFK0
#VIINYIS

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Victorian Infection and Immunity Network @theviin.bsky.social · Aug 14

📝 Working on a manuscript? Not sure on how to navigate the submission process?

Join our next workshop “Manuscript Mastery” for all the tips and tricks on how to prepare your work for publication!

🕰️ Wed 10th Sept 10am - 12pm

Register by 5pm Friday 5th September
bit.ly/45gWCst

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GrasLab @graslab.bsky.social · Aug 12

Starting the day @latrobeuni.bsky.social city campus checking the equipment and venue for our #LongCovid conference on Friday 12th of September

Register for online attendance - it’s free !
longcovid2025.com

@limsltu.bsky.social

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CiiiD Hudson @ciiid-hudson.bsky.social · Aug 12

CiiiD is now on Bluesky!

After years of sharing discoveries, collaborations, and community, expect the same energy.

🔬 Cutting-edge innate immunity & infectious disease research
🤝 Collaborations across disciplines
📢 Opportunities & insights from the lab and beyond

#CiiiD #HudsonInstitute

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Victorian Infection and Immunity Network @theviin.bsky.social · Jul 30

That’s a wrap on our careers evening! Huge thanks to our amazing speakers for sharing insights on alternative career paths, and to VIIN Emerging leaders Committee & WEHI for a fantastic event. See you at the next one!

#VIINcareers

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Victorian Infection and Immunity Network @theviin.bsky.social · Jul 30

Great to hear about Dr Halina Pietrzak’s work as a clinical trials coordinator. Highlighting the direct impact she sees on patients through their work, and how important communication and problem solving are for her position!

#VIINcareers

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Victorian Infection and Immunity Network @theviin.bsky.social · Jul 30

Thanks to Dr Andrew Foers to showing us what it takes to go from PhD to patent scientist! Andrew shared valuable perspectives on how skills from PhD and post-doc can transfer over to patents but also key differences!

#VIINcareers

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Victorian Infection and Immunity Network @theviin.bsky.social · Jul 30

Thanks to Dr Rebecca Smith for starting off our Careers Evening! Giving us insight in her journey from research to development. As Rebecca put it "Be brave, take a few risks, be kind to yourself. Things will evolve as they need to."
#VIINcareers

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Victorian Infection and Immunity Network @theviin.bsky.social · Jul 30

A great talk from Dr Jodie Abramovitch accompanied by excellent art and insights into the role of a principal scientist at a contract research organisation. Thanks for reminding us all of to trust ourselves and our guts!

#VIINcareers

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Victorian Infection and Immunity Network @theviin.bsky.social · Jul 30

Our excellent panelists answering questions about what they find rewarding about their chosen careers, things they would have done differently and how you can find a career path that suits your values and passions. #VIINcareers

Victorian Infection and Immunity Network @theviin.bsky.social · Jul 30

Fantastic insights from Dr Nicholas Liau on challenging yourself, doing things outside of your comfort zone and living beyond the now-- make time to think about your future. Diversifying your experiences can seem intimidating but can lead to great things. #VIINcareers

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Victorian Infection and Immunity Network @theviin.bsky.social · Jul 30

VIIN Careers Evening, starting soon ⏳️

We're looking forward to hearing from a great line up of panelists.

🕕Start time: 6pm.

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Victorian Infection and Immunity Network @theviin.bsky.social · Jul 11

Only 3 DAYS LEFT to register!
📝VIIN Webinar: Conference Abstract Writing and Effective Scientific Communication
📅Wed 16 July 10am-12pm
⌛Registrations must close 5pm on Mon 14 July, don't miss out! forms.gle/5SHKrKqu5SMy...
See flyer for details. We look forward to seeing you there!
#VIINworkshop

Flyer advertising an upcoming workshop hosted by the Victorian Infection and Immunity Network (VIIN). Heading text reads "Free Online Workshop, Conference Abstract Writing and Effective Scientific Communication, Wednesday 16th July, 10am - 12pm". The flyer includes a QR code link to the registration page, as well as photos of the three speakers with their names and talk titles. Speakers are Dr Vivian Tran (La Trobe University), Prof Danny M. Hatters (University of Melbourne) and Dr Aaron Brice (Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness, CSIRO).

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I Am Dr.Sam @iamdrsam.bsky.social · Jul 7

Do you need help writing a scientific abstract? or want some tips on how to effectivy communicate you amazing science?

Come along to our ebinar to learn more! viin.org.au/event/confer...

When ⏰️ Wednesday 16th July, 10am -12pm

Register by 5pm Monday 14th of July 👇

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Dr Gabriela Khoury @gabrielakhoury.bsky.social · Jun 11

Are you a spectral flow cytometry guru? Join my team @burnetinstitute.bsky.social in Melbourne, where you will contribute to vaccine immunological response studies in immunocompromised and vulnerable people.
www.seek.com.au/job/84837146...

Research Assistant - Flow Cytometry Job in Melbourne VIC - SEEK

Join a world-renowned research institute and work within our Antiviral Immunity Laboratory team!

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WHO CC Influenza Melbourne @whofluccmelb.bsky.social · Apr 28

Professor Ian Barr from the Centre wrote an article featured in the April 2025 edition of Respiratory Medicine Today, titled 'Influenza in 2025: what to expect and how to ameliorate its impact'. respiratory.medicinetoday.com.au

Respiratory Medicine Today | Respiratory Medicine Today

respiratory.medicinetoday.com.au

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Ebony Monson @ebony-monson.bsky.social · Mar 31

🚨Our lab is recruiting!!!

🎓 Fully Funded PhD Scholarship Available!

Are you passionate about lipid droplets, protein-protein interactions, and cutting-edge biomedical research?

Please get in touch with @helbiglab.bsky.social if you are interested!! 🔬

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Sam Manna @sammanna.bsky.social · Mar 12

Interested in a PhD focusing on Streptococcus pneumoniae or pyogenes? Our group is looking for new PhD students to join our lab! Apply here: career10.successfactors.com/sfcareer/job...

Career Opportunities: PhD Student - Microbiology (42694)

career10.successfactors.com

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Victorian Infection and Immunity Network @theviin.bsky.social · Feb 26

Correction, the post should have read Prof Dr Dietmar Zehn! Our apologies!

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slonchak.bsky.social @slonchak.bsky.social · Feb 22

It’s always a plus when the conference is being held in a place of stunning natural beauty. On the last day of #lorneiandi a got to get my drone up to capture the beauty of the location from the birds eye view. What an amazing place! @theviin.bsky.social

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Dr Ryan Farr @docfarr.bsky.social · Feb 21

Great list @ebony-monson.bsky.social 👌

Feels good connecting with scientists again during #lorneiandi

Ebony Monson @ebony-monson.bsky.social · Dec 4

I've made a starter pack for Aussie virologists joining Bluesky at #AVS12. Let me know if you would like to be added- please share 🤗

@ausvirologysoc.bsky.social

go.bsky.app/FgBEzfc

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Dr Ryan Farr @docfarr.bsky.social · Feb 21

A kookaburra came to say goodbye after a great #lorneiandi @theviin.bsky.social

What a beautiful place for a conference!

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slonchak.bsky.social @slonchak.bsky.social · Feb 20

Host tRNAs as novel player in antiviral response. Presented by @lachdehayr.bsky.social at Lorne I&I conference @theviin.bsky.social

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Connor Scott @connorapscott.bsky.social · Feb 21

Feeling very grateful to receive an early career development and ECR oral presentation award at Lorne I&I @theviin.bsky.social An amazing few days in Lorne learning about all types of pathogens and host responses. Great science at a stunning location!

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