Matthew Miller - Biodiversity Genomics 🧬
@biodiversitydna.bsky.social
Developing new approaches for conservation & biodiversity genomics in the Middle East, Central Asia, and East Africa. Exploring the world before it’s too late. Probably in 🇦🇪, 🇸🇦,🇮🇹,🇰🇪,🇰🇬,🇰🇿,🇺🇿, or🇦🇿.
In September, my eldest and I went to the Nomad Games in Astana, Kazakhstan. Another incredible celebration of central Asian culture. And as always, central asian food didn't disappoint.
November 7, 2024 at 7:20 AM
In September, my eldest and I went to the Nomad Games in Astana, Kazakhstan. Another incredible celebration of central Asian culture. And as always, central asian food didn't disappoint.
I took my youngest daughter to Kyrgyzstan. One of my favorite countries on Earth. The mountains, the wilderness, the food, the culture. So happy to share it again with my daughter. Not the last time.
November 7, 2024 at 7:17 AM
I took my youngest daughter to Kyrgyzstan. One of my favorite countries on Earth. The mountains, the wilderness, the food, the culture. So happy to share it again with my daughter. Not the last time.
We loved our hometown, Castro dei Volsci, so much, we decided to buy a house there. I'm thrilled to bring my children, and hopefully their families, to the birthplace of our ancestors.
November 7, 2024 at 7:14 AM
We loved our hometown, Castro dei Volsci, so much, we decided to buy a house there. I'm thrilled to bring my children, and hopefully their families, to the birthplace of our ancestors.
This summer I traveled to my family's homeland in Lazio, near Rome, with my brother and my father. It's great to connect with your heritage. I love Italy, I love Rome, I love Lazio.
November 7, 2024 at 7:12 AM
This summer I traveled to my family's homeland in Lazio, near Rome, with my brother and my father. It's great to connect with your heritage. I love Italy, I love Rome, I love Lazio.
I'm excited to be speaking about how to use ONT sequencing in emerging disease ecology in a conservation context at next week's #gulfsummit hosted by #oxfordnanopore in Dubai.
November 7, 2024 at 7:04 AM
I'm excited to be speaking about how to use ONT sequencing in emerging disease ecology in a conservation context at next week's #gulfsummit hosted by #oxfordnanopore in Dubai.
I'm leaving twitter to be here (and also hopefully substack). I'm going to bomb-post a few things that I've been up to in the last year.
November 7, 2024 at 7:01 AM
I'm leaving twitter to be here (and also hopefully substack). I'm going to bomb-post a few things that I've been up to in the last year.
Took a quick trip to Nizwa, Oman. A charming fortress town in the mountains. Omani culture is so intriguing.
December 1, 2023 at 11:00 AM
Took a quick trip to Nizwa, Oman. A charming fortress town in the mountains. Omani culture is so intriguing.
Omg. @spwells.bsky.social is here!!!Maybe this portends that I can get closer to leaving “the bad place”.
October 19, 2023 at 7:37 AM
Omg. @spwells.bsky.social is here!!!Maybe this portends that I can get closer to leaving “the bad place”.
Went out with the new 1.4x teleconverter today. This is my 100-400 mm Sony G Master with the teleconverter at 400 (e.g. 600 mm). I’m fairly happy with the results. I am excited to use this on my next trip to East Africa. (White-eared Bulbul)
October 13, 2023 at 4:59 AM
Went out with the new 1.4x teleconverter today. This is my 100-400 mm Sony G Master with the teleconverter at 400 (e.g. 600 mm). I’m fairly happy with the results. I am excited to use this on my next trip to East Africa. (White-eared Bulbul)
Looking forward to speaking today at the Oxford Nanopore Gulf Summit (Dubai) about new directions in conservation genomics using ONT sequencing.
October 10, 2023 at 8:02 AM
Looking forward to speaking today at the Oxford Nanopore Gulf Summit (Dubai) about new directions in conservation genomics using ONT sequencing.
Last month I stayed a night at Akagera Rhino Lodge, Eastern Province, Rwanda 🇷🇼. It was great to get an early start on the safari in the Akagera National Park. The Lodge is beautiful and the views over the plains into Tanzania are unparalleled. I can’t wait to go back.
October 6, 2023 at 9:42 PM
Last month I stayed a night at Akagera Rhino Lodge, Eastern Province, Rwanda 🇷🇼. It was great to get an early start on the safari in the Akagera National Park. The Lodge is beautiful and the views over the plains into Tanzania are unparalleled. I can’t wait to go back.
Had a great conversation Wednesday with the senior staff of Conservation through Public Health about bring more support for conservation genomics and veterinary diagnostics/ molecular One Health techniques to Uganda 🇺🇬. Uganda is a global important steward of African biodiversity.
October 6, 2023 at 9:40 PM
Had a great conversation Wednesday with the senior staff of Conservation through Public Health about bring more support for conservation genomics and veterinary diagnostics/ molecular One Health techniques to Uganda 🇺🇬. Uganda is a global important steward of African biodiversity.
Western Transylvania 🇷🇴, August 2023.
October 6, 2023 at 9:38 PM
Western Transylvania 🇷🇴, August 2023.
Village Life, Eastern Province, Uganda
October 3, 2023 at 10:07 PM
Village Life, Eastern Province, Uganda
Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill (Bycanistes subcylindricus), Entebbe Botanical Gardens, Uganda
#BirdsSeenIn2023
#BirdsSeenIn2023
October 3, 2023 at 8:02 PM
Black-and-white-casqued Hornbill (Bycanistes subcylindricus), Entebbe Botanical Gardens, Uganda
#BirdsSeenIn2023
#BirdsSeenIn2023
Golden-backed Weaver (Ploceus jacksoni), Entebbe Botanical Gardens, Uganda 🇺🇬. #BirdsSeenIn2023
October 3, 2023 at 8:02 PM
Golden-backed Weaver (Ploceus jacksoni), Entebbe Botanical Gardens, Uganda 🇺🇬. #BirdsSeenIn2023
Eastern Plantain-eater (Crinifer zonurus). Entebbe, Uganda #BirdsSeenIn2023
October 3, 2023 at 8:01 PM
Eastern Plantain-eater (Crinifer zonurus). Entebbe, Uganda #BirdsSeenIn2023
Sunrise over the Nile headwaters, near Jinja, Uganda. Great birds, better relax.
October 1, 2023 at 3:43 AM
Sunrise over the Nile headwaters, near Jinja, Uganda. Great birds, better relax.
Reposted by Matthew Miller - Biodiversity Genomics 🧬
Woah, that's a seriously fun tools! Enjoy!
[Walks off muttering "800....the f-ing 800....we wants it, we needs it, precious 800..."]
[Walks off muttering "800....the f-ing 800....we wants it, we needs it, precious 800..."]
September 24, 2023 at 5:21 AM
Woah, that's a seriously fun tools! Enjoy!
[Walks off muttering "800....the f-ing 800....we wants it, we needs it, precious 800..."]
[Walks off muttering "800....the f-ing 800....we wants it, we needs it, precious 800..."]
I cannot think of another country that celebrates biodiversity, conservation, and the birth of endangered animals like Rwanda. I was honored to a guest of @RDBrwanda ‘s 19th Kwita Izina gorilla naming ceremony. Here is a great video showing the highlights. youtu.be/hTMzsJE4FfY?...
Kwita Izina 2023 Highlights
The world met in Kinigi, Musanze at the foothills of Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park to name 23 baby mountain gorillas in a global celebration of conservati...
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September 19, 2023 at 7:12 PM
I cannot think of another country that celebrates biodiversity, conservation, and the birth of endangered animals like Rwanda. I was honored to a guest of @RDBrwanda ‘s 19th Kwita Izina gorilla naming ceremony. Here is a great video showing the highlights. youtu.be/hTMzsJE4FfY?...
Reposted by Matthew Miller - Biodiversity Genomics 🧬
I've gotten utterly bored with simply blocking phishing texts.
September 13, 2023 at 1:28 AM
I've gotten utterly bored with simply blocking phishing texts.
People and Parks. This photo, on display at the Ellen Degeneres campus of the Dian Fossey Foundation, shows the boundary between Volcano NP and the surrounding community, exemplifies the challenges. Protected areas can improve, but today their role in conservation is critical.
September 12, 2023 at 10:04 AM
People and Parks. This photo, on display at the Ellen Degeneres campus of the Dian Fossey Foundation, shows the boundary between Volcano NP and the surrounding community, exemplifies the challenges. Protected areas can improve, but today their role in conservation is critical.
Leopard, Akagera National Park. July 2023
September 11, 2023 at 1:15 PM
Leopard, Akagera National Park. July 2023
I wasn’t happy with my oxpecker photos from July. These are better.
📍Akagera NP, Rwanda 🇷🇼
📍Akagera NP, Rwanda 🇷🇼
September 10, 2023 at 8:47 PM
I wasn’t happy with my oxpecker photos from July. These are better.
📍Akagera NP, Rwanda 🇷🇼
📍Akagera NP, Rwanda 🇷🇼
I want my next camping trip to be at Mutumba Campsite in Akagera National Park. The views into Tanzania are incredible
📍 Akagera NP, Rwanda
📍 Akagera NP, Rwanda
September 10, 2023 at 8:35 PM
I want my next camping trip to be at Mutumba Campsite in Akagera National Park. The views into Tanzania are incredible
📍 Akagera NP, Rwanda
📍 Akagera NP, Rwanda