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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro)
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Increasing Visibility. Facilitating Connection. Moving Microbiology Forward. Get connected today Connect with us: linktr.ee/blackinmicro Contact: [email protected]
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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 4d
Friendly reminder: 🎉 Pre-register today & get ready to join our FREE online celebration. Everyone is welcome. To keep #BlackInMicro alive Donate: tinyurl.com/GiveBiM and Register to attend: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro (see links in bio) #BiMWeek2025
The summarised schedule of Black in Micro Week 2025, October 14-16. All times are in Eastern Standard Time. Mon 14: Pathways for Change. Welcome and Keynote Address 12pm. Marian Johnson-Thompson, PhD. Panel Discussion: Finding Black Spaces in STEM, 1:15-2:15 PM. Weds 15, Careers & Research: ECR Symposium 9-12 PM. Panel discussion: Navigating Careers in Microbiology 2-3 PM. Thurs 16, Community: Panel Discussion - Empowering Your Science 12-1:15 PM. Workshop: Science in Action
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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 1h
#BlackInMicro Week is more than just an event; it's a hub for connection. The need for strong communities like ours has never been more urgent. Donate today to show your support: tinyurl.com/GiveBiM (all links in bio) #BIMWeek2025 #HARMONY
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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 2h
Have some free-time on Oct 15? Already planning to login & attend? We're still looking for judges, come volunteer today! Sign up here: tinyurl.com/BIMW25-ECR or see link in bio
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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 6h
🌟 Don't miss CAREERS & RESEARCH Day on Oct 15! Hear highlights from Dr. Lauryn Alexander, Dr. Shanna Ashley, and Dr. Corey Reynolds. Secure your spot now by pre-registering: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro. Show your support by donating here: tinyurl.com/GiveBiM (links in bio) #BlackInMicro #BiM2025
Black in Microbiology Week 2025 Panel: Navigating Careers in Microbiology – Careers & Research. Event time: 2–3 PM EST, Oct. 15, 2025. Speakers: Lauryn Alexander, PhD (Law Student, West Virginia University), Shanna Ashley, PhD (Medical Science Liaison, AbbVie), and Corey Reynolds, PhD (Regional Medical Scientific Director, Merck).
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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 20h
Friendly reminder: 🎉 Pre-register today & get ready to join our FREE online celebration. Everyone is welcome. To keep #BlackInMicro alive Donate: tinyurl.com/GiveBiM and Register to attend: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro (see links in bio) #BiMWeek2025
The summarised schedule of Black in Micro Week 2025, October 14-16. All times are in Eastern Standard Time. Mon 14: Pathways for Change. Welcome and Keynote Address 12pm. Marian Johnson-Thompson, PhD. Panel Discussion: Finding Black Spaces in STEM, 1:15-2:15 PM. Weds 15, Careers & Research: ECR Symposium 9-12 PM. Panel discussion: Navigating Careers in Microbiology 2-3 PM. Thurs 16, Community: Panel Discussion - Empowering Your Science 12-1:15 PM. Workshop: Science in Action
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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 22h
🗓️ Check it out! The full agenda for Black In Microbiology Week 2025 is live. Get all the details here: tinyurl.com/BIMW25 and Pre-register to secure your spot: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro. To help keep #BlackInMicro alive, Donate here: tinyurl.com/GiveBiM (all links in bio)
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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 1d
Get ready for next week's Research Symposium: 25 #BlackInMicro scientists from around the globe. Get all the details here: tinyurl.com/BIMW25 and Pre-register to secure your spot: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro. To help keep #BlackInMicro alive, Donate here: tinyurl.com/GiveBiM (all links in bio)
Black in Micro Week 2025 Early Career Research Symposium held on October 15, 2025, from 9 AM to 12 PM EST. Presenters include Katelyn Nicole Ward, Larisa Chila Kiki, Mallory Evans, Savannah Nicole Lewis, Enycé Fairbanks, and Khadijat Oluwapelumi Adefaye. It features six research presentations by early career scientists from various universities, covering topics such as drug repositioning for fungal infections, bacteriophage adaptation to silver ions, inflammasome responses to LPS, NK cell dynamics in malaria, organoid modeling of bacterial toxins, and protein disorder in Hepatitis E virus. Early Career Research Symposium featuring Aureliana Filomena Chambal Chilengue, Hassan Abbas, Nazik Elmekki, Immaculata Chika Ede, Audrey Randall, and Justin Durunyamunwu. Topics include tuberculosis transmission analysis using reference-free clustering, gut microbiota comparisons in ulcerative colitis, fitness determinants of Phocaeicola vulgatus, wound biofilm modeling, the role of Parabacteroides distasonis in type I diabetes, and microvascular modeling in dengue virus research. Early Career Research Symposium showcasing presenters howcasing presenters Nadia Holness, Deus Kamya, Trinity Moore, Caitlin Wiafe-Kwakye, Drea Darby, and Teni Shosanya. Topics include the role of Staphylococcus aureus in skin inflammation, the impact of Candida albicans on oral epithelial cells, the role of Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron in gut inflammation, the effect of Enterococcus faecalis on colorectal cancer, the influence of Streptococcus pneumoniae on lung immunity, and the use of Escherichia coli in synthetic biology applications. Early Career Research Symposium with additional presenters. Presenters include Katelyn Nicole Ward, Larisa Chila Kiki, Mallory Evans, Savannah Nicole Lewis, Enycé Fairbanks, and Khadijat Oluwapelumi Adefaye. It features six research presentations by early career scientists from various universities, covering topics such as drug repositioning for fungal infections, bacteriophage adaptation to silver ions, inflammasome responses to LPS, NK cell dynamics in malaria, organoid modeling of bacterial toxins, and protein disorder in Hepatitis E virus.
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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 1d
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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 1d
Join us on Oct 14 for an inspiring event on Pathways for Change. Listen to insightful talks from Dr. Johnson, Camille Smith, Dr. Sobers, Dr. Motley-Johnson & Dr. Jeffers-Francis. Secure your spot: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro. Support the cause: tinyurl.com/GiveBiM (links in bio) #BIM2025
Black in Microbiology Week 2025 Panel: Finding Black Spaces in STEM. Event time: 1:15–2:15 PM EST, Oct. 14, 2025. Speakers: Jabril Johnson, PhD (Morehouse School of Medicine), Camille Smith (STEM Soulcial), Courtney Sobers, PhD (Rutgers University), Evangeline Motley-Johnson, PhD (Meharry Medical College), and Liesl Jeffers-Francis, PhD (North Carolina A&T State University).
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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 1d
#BlackInMicro Week is more than just an event; it's a hub for connection. The need for strong communities like ours has never been more urgent. Donate today to show your support: tinyurl.com/GiveBiM (all links in bio) #BIMWeek2025 #HARMONY
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Consider signing up if you're free next Wednesday!
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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 2d
#BlackInMicro is calling for volunteers! If you have experience evaluating scientific presentations, come judge the Research Symposium and support emerging talent in micro. Sign up: tinyurl.com/BIMW25-ECR or see link in bio
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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 2d
Celebrate #BlackInMicro Week! This year’s theme, HARMONY, honors collaboration, resilience & shared experiences. Join us to amplify Black scientists, grow careers & community. RSVP: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro. Support: tinyurl.com/GiveBiM (links in bio)
Black in Microbiology Week 2025. Black Microbiologists Association. Central yellow box with patterned design displays the word “HARMONY” in bold black letters. Below, an acrostic poem defines each letter: H – Hope, A – Alliance, R – Resilience, M – Mutual Support, O – Optimism, N – Nurturing, Y – Yielding Progress.
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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 2d
We are excited to introduce Dr. Marian Johnson-Thompson, who will be delivering the 2025 #BlackinMicro Keynote Address. You can pre-register today to attend: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro and Donate to support #BIMWeek2025: tinyurl.com/GiveBiM (all links in bio)
A flyer with a dark blue and black gradient background, with faint microbes decorating it. It announces the Black in Micro Week 2025 Keynote Speaker, Dr Marian Johnson-Thompson, that will take place at 12 PM (EST), October 14. Talk title: "“The Persistent Journey of Black Microbiologists: Where We Have Been and Where We Must Go”. The blurb states that the talk with cover the stories of Black pioneer contributors and also provide a foundation for discussion on how important it is to attract, retain and develop successful strategies for future Black Microbiologists. Dr. Johnson-Thompson is a microbiologist, biomedical researcher, educator and administrator. She also serves on ASM’s Center for the History of Microbiology and ASM (CHOMA) Committee and ensures that contributions of Black Microbiologists are addressed and included in ASM’s archives.
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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 2d
What started as a spark is now a full-on movement: a community. Join us in celebrating 5 years! To help keep #BlackInMicro alive, Donate: tinyurl.com/GiveBiM and Pre-register to attend: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro (all links in bio)
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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 2d
#BlackInMicro is calling for volunteers! If you have experience evaluating scientific presentations, come judge the Research Symposium and support emerging talent in micro. Sign up: tinyurl.com/BIMW25-ECR or see link in bio
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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 3d
Friendly reminder: 🎉 Pre-register today & get ready to join our FREE online celebration. Everyone is welcome. To keep #BlackInMicro alive Donate: tinyurl.com/GiveBiM and Register to attend: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro (see links in bio) #BiMWeek2025
The summarised schedule of Black in Micro Week 2025, October 14-16. All times are in Eastern Standard Time. Mon 14: Pathways for Change. Welcome and Keynote Address 12pm. Marian Johnson-Thompson, PhD. Panel Discussion: Finding Black Spaces in STEM, 1:15-2:15 PM. Weds 15, Careers & Research: ECR Symposium 9-12 PM. Panel discussion: Navigating Careers in Microbiology 2-3 PM. Thurs 16, Community: Panel Discussion - Empowering Your Science 12-1:15 PM. Workshop: Science in Action
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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 4d
Get ready for an amazing line-up of speakers Oct 14-16 🙌🏾! See the agenda: tinyurl.com/BIMW25 and Pre-register to secure your spot: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro. To help keep #BlackInMicro alive, Donate here: tinyurl.com/GiveBiM (all links in bio)
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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 4d
We ❤️ amplifying the work of #BlackInMicro Early Career scientists. Join us and Pre-register today: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro or To donate to help keep #BlackInMicro alive: tinyurl.com/GiveBiM (all links in bio)
Black in Micro Week 2025 Early Career Research Symposium held on October 15, 2025, from 9 AM to 12 PM EST. Presenters include Katelyn Nicole Ward, Larisa Chila Kiki, Mallory Evans, Savannah Nicole Lewis, Enycé Fairbanks, and Khadijat Oluwapelumi Adefaye. It features six research presentations by early career scientists from various universities, covering topics such as drug repositioning for fungal infections, bacteriophage adaptation to silver ions, inflammasome responses to LPS, NK cell dynamics in malaria, organoid modeling of bacterial toxins, and protein disorder in Hepatitis E virus. Early Career Research Symposium featuring Aureliana Filomena Chambal Chilengue, Hassan Abbas, Nazik Elmekki, Immaculata Chika Ede, Audrey Randall, and Justin Durunyamunwu. Topics include tuberculosis transmission analysis using reference-free clustering, gut microbiota comparisons in ulcerative colitis, fitness determinants of Phocaeicola vulgatus, wound biofilm modeling, the role of Parabacteroides distasonis in type I diabetes, and microvascular modeling in dengue virus research. Early Career Research Symposium showcasing presenters howcasing presenters Nadia Holness, Deus Kamya, Trinity Moore, Caitlin Wiafe-Kwakye, Drea Darby, and Teni Shosanya. Topics include the role of Staphylococcus aureus in skin inflammation, the impact of Candida albicans on oral epithelial cells, the role of Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron in gut inflammation, the effect of Enterococcus faecalis on colorectal cancer, the influence of Streptococcus pneumoniae on lung immunity, and the use of Escherichia coli in synthetic biology applications. Early Career Research Symposium with additional presenters. Presenters include Katelyn Nicole Ward, Larisa Chila Kiki, Mallory Evans, Savannah Nicole Lewis, Enycé Fairbanks, and Khadijat Oluwapelumi Adefaye. It features six research presentations by early career scientists from various universities, covering topics such as drug repositioning for fungal infections, bacteriophage adaptation to silver ions, inflammasome responses to LPS, NK cell dynamics in malaria, organoid modeling of bacterial toxins, and protein disorder in Hepatitis E virus.
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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 4d
Grab a friend & sign-up today #BlackInMicro is looking for judges! If you have experience evaluating scientific presentations or a PhD, we need you :) Sign up: tinyurl.com/BIMW25-ECR or see link in bio
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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 4d
Friendly reminder: 🎉 Pre-register today & get ready to join our FREE online celebration. Everyone is welcome. To keep #BlackInMicro alive Donate: tinyurl.com/GiveBiM and Register to attend: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro (see links in bio) #BiMWeek2025
The summarised schedule of Black in Micro Week 2025, October 14-16. All times are in Eastern Standard Time. Mon 14: Pathways for Change. Welcome and Keynote Address 12pm. Marian Johnson-Thompson, PhD. Panel Discussion: Finding Black Spaces in STEM, 1:15-2:15 PM. Weds 15, Careers & Research: ECR Symposium 9-12 PM. Panel discussion: Navigating Careers in Microbiology 2-3 PM. Thurs 16, Community: Panel Discussion - Empowering Your Science 12-1:15 PM. Workshop: Science in Action
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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 5d
This year marks 5 years of uplifting our voices, creating a supportive community & shaping the future of microbiology. We've come such a long way! To help keep #BlackInMicro alive, Donate: tinyurl.com/GiveBiM and Register to attend: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro (see links in bio) #BiMWeek2025
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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 5d
It's our favorite time of the year, checkout the full agenda for #BlackInMicro Week 2025. See who's presenting and more! View the agenda: tinyurl.com/BIMW25 or Register to attend: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro (see links in bio)
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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 5d
In 2 weeks, we're hosting the 🧫 Early Career Research Symposium. #BlackInMicro is looking for judges! If you have a PhD or experience evaluating scientific presentations, help us recognize emerging talent in micro. Sign up: tinyurl.com/BIMW25-ECR or see link in bio
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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 5d
🌟 Join us for the #BlackInMicro Research Symposium on October 15, 2025. We are excited to feature 25 early career speakers! Don't miss out - sign up here: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro or click the link in our bio!
Black in Micro Week 2025 Early Career Research Symposium held on October 15, 2025, from 9 AM to 12 PM EST. Presenters include Katelyn Nicole Ward, Larisa Chila Kiki, Mallory Evans, Savannah Nicole Lewis, Enycé Fairbanks, and Khadijat Oluwapelumi Adefaye. It features six research presentations by early career scientists from various universities, covering topics such as drug repositioning for fungal infections, bacteriophage adaptation to silver ions, inflammasome responses to LPS, NK cell dynamics in malaria, organoid modeling of bacterial toxins, and protein disorder in Hepatitis E virus. Early Career Research Symposium featuring Aureliana Filomena Chambal Chilengue, Hassan Abbas, Nazik Elmekki, Immaculata Chika Ede, Audrey Randall, and Justin Durunyamunwu. Topics include tuberculosis transmission analysis using reference-free clustering, gut microbiota comparisons in ulcerative colitis, fitness determinants of Phocaeicola vulgatus, wound biofilm modeling, the role of Parabacteroides distasonis in type I diabetes, and microvascular modeling in dengue virus research. Early Career Research Symposium showcasing presenters howcasing presenters Nadia Holness, Deus Kamya, Trinity Moore, Caitlin Wiafe-Kwakye, Drea Darby, and Teni Shosanya. Topics include the role of Staphylococcus aureus in skin inflammation, the impact of Candida albicans on oral epithelial cells, the role of Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron in gut inflammation, the effect of Enterococcus faecalis on colorectal cancer, the influence of Streptococcus pneumoniae on lung immunity, and the use of Escherichia coli in synthetic biology applications. Early Career Research Symposium with additional presenters. Presenters include Katelyn Nicole Ward, Larisa Chila Kiki, Mallory Evans, Savannah Nicole Lewis, Enycé Fairbanks, and Khadijat Oluwapelumi Adefaye. It features six research presentations by early career scientists from various universities, covering topics such as drug repositioning for fungal infections, bacteriophage adaptation to silver ions, inflammasome responses to LPS, NK cell dynamics in malaria, organoid modeling of bacterial toxins, and protein disorder in Hepatitis E virus.
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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 7d
This is your daily reminder that registration is open and *FREE* for #BiM2025 #BlackInMicro Week. Get ready to join our online celebration: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro (or see link in bio)
The summarised schedule of Black in Micro Week 2025, October 14-16. All times are in Eastern Standard Time. Mon 14: Pathways for Change. Welcome and Keynote Address 12pm. Marian Johnson-Thompson, PhD. Panel Discussion: Finding Black Spaces in STEM, 1:15-2:15 PM. Weds 15, Careers & Research: ECR Symposium 9-12 PM. Panel discussion: Navigating Careers in Microbiology 2-3 PM. Thurs 16, Community: Panel Discussion - Empowering Your Science 12-1:15 PM. Workshop: Science in Action
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