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Diana Vieira, PhD @dianavieira.bsky.social · 5d

Curious minds behind BIOMICS 🔬
🌟 Getting to know BIOMICS members 🌟 kicks off with
@pedrobeltrao.bsky.social from
@ethz.ch, on science, collaboration & the joy of discovery.
🎥 Watch on Youtube!
#BIOMICS #HorizonEurope #Twinning #ResearchCulture #ScienceCommunication #MeetTheTeam #ETHZurich

BIOMICS_GIMM @biomics-twinning.bsky.social · 5d

✨ Getting to know BIOMICS members ✨
Meet the people behind our #Twinning project one story at a time.
🎙️ Who’s our first guest?
Hint: a Group Leader at ETH Zurich exploring how molecular mechanisms shape human biology and disease.

Here ➡️ youtu.be/iqlB74ldyos
#HorizonEurope #BIOMICS #MeetTheTeam

Getting to know BIOMICS members: Pedro Beltrão

YouTube video by BIOMICS Twinning

youtu.be

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Diana Vieira, PhD @dianavieira.bsky.social · 9d

🥂 Cheers to BIOMICS on its 1st anniversary!
Proud to be part of this journey as Project Manager and to celebrate all the teamwork and achievements so far. Exciting times ahead! 🚀✨

BIOMICS_GIMM @biomics-twinning.bsky.social · 9d

🎉 BIOMICS turns 1 year old today!
Happy birthday to this exciting project – and congratulations to all of us who are helping it grow into a mature and well-developed “being”. 🚀✨

Here’s to many more milestones, achievements and collaborations ahead! 💡🔬🌍

#BIOMICS #HorizonEurope

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EVOMG-Doctoral Network @evomg-dn.bsky.social · 16d

🚀 Exciting news: the Evolutionary Medical Genomics Doctoral Network (EVOMG-DN) launches soon!
🔍 15 fully funded PhD positions: ready to shape the future of genomic medicine? Stay tuned for details!
#PhD #EvolutionaryBiology #MSCA #PhDPositions

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Diana Vieira, PhD @dianavieira.bsky.social · 15d

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BIOMICS_GIMM @biomics-twinning.bsky.social · 15d

📣 Don't miss out on this opportunity! PhD at @gimmfoundation.bsky.social and @crg.eu with @nmoraislab.bsky.social and @mirimiam.bsky.social 🧬

Disease Transcriptomics (NMorais) Lab @nmoraislab.bsky.social · 16d

Come and do a PhD with us! 🙂

Diana Vieira, PhD @dianavieira.bsky.social · 25d

Yesterday I joined the Twinning Info Day representing @biomics-twinning.bsky.social, together with 11 other projects 🌍✨ Great exchanges on collaboration, challenges, and solutions in project management!
#BIOMICS #Twinning #Research #ProjectManagement

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Diana Vieira, PhD @dianavieira.bsky.social · Aug 26

👉 New (healthy) addiction unlocked: #OneNote by @microsoft.com 💜📒
Game changer for productivity — who else can’t live without it?

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BIOMICS_GIMM @biomics-twinning.bsky.social · Jul 16

BIOMICS Biomedical Data Science Seminar
🎙 @pedrobeltrao.bsky.social from @ethz.ch
“The genetics of human trait variation across the scales of biological organization”
🗓 17 July | 12:00 (Lisbon)
📍 GIMM Lisboa, Egas Moniz Building - Aud. 58
💻 Zoom ⬇︎
#BIOMICS #Genetics #BiomedicalDataScience #ETHZurich

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BIOMICS_GIMM @biomics-twinning.bsky.social · Jul 4

👏 We’re proud to share that our partner Manuel Irimia @mirimiam.bsky.social from @crg.eu has been elected to the @embo.org membership for his outstanding achievements in life sciences, reinforcing the excellence of the collaborative network supporting #BIOMICS!
#BIOMICS #HorizonEurope #CRG #EMBO

Manuel Irimia @mirimiam.bsky.social · Jul 1

Thrilled to become an EMBO Member! Thanks so much to @embo.org for the recognition, and thanks A LOT to all current and past lab members, mentors and collaborators for making it possible! 🤗

EMBO @embo.org · Jul 1

Welcome and congratulations to the 60 new members and 9 associate members who have been elected to the EMBO Membership! This honour celebrates #research excellence and outstanding achievements in the #LifeSciences. 🧪

Learn more here:
www.embo.org/press-releas... #EMBOMembers2025

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Disease Transcriptomics (NMorais) Lab @nmoraislab.bsky.social · Jun 17

Alex is representing the Lab at #EACR2025 @helloeacr.bsky.social. 💪 If you are around today, you can have a sneak peek at his poster P-024 (on stress granules 🧐) from 10h45 and listen to Alex presenting it from 18h40. 👨‍🏫

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Diana Vieira, PhD @dianavieira.bsky.social · Jun 16

Meet me at poster 23!
Proud to represent @biomics-twinning.bsky.social at “In Science We Trust?”
#EMBLevents #SciSoc2025 #HorizonEurope #BIOMICS

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Diana Vieira, PhD @dianavieira.bsky.social · Jun 16

Come say hello!
I’m at @embl.org conference “In Science We Trust?” representing @biomics-twinning.bsky.social. Poster 23 or flash talk today at 3:30pm.
#SciSoc2025 #BIOMICS #HorizonEurope

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BIOMICS_GIMM @biomics-twinning.bsky.social · May 22

🎉 BIOMICS just went socialite — next stop: science influencer status 😎🧬
Follow us, share us, love us (for science, of course).

📢 We’re everywhere:
X: @BiomicsTwinning
YouTube: @BIOMICSTwinning
LinkedIn: biomics-twinning
Bluesky: biomics-twinning.bsky.social

#BIOMICS #TwinningProject #SciComm

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BIOMICS_GIMM @biomics-twinning.bsky.social · May 15

😋As we prepare for upcoming meetings, training sessions, and public engagement activities, it's great to have tangible reminders of the identity and mission behind the BIOMICS Twinning Project. 🤩
#BIOMICS #BiomedicalDataScience #HorizonEurope

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BIOMICS_GIMM @biomics-twinning.bsky.social · Apr 23

The BIOMICS website is now live! 🚀
An EU project connecting data science, training & innovation in health, led by @gimmfoundation.bsky.social with @crg.eu, @ebi.embl.org & @ethzurich.bsky.social.

Discover more 👉 biomics.gimm.pt

#BIOMICS #HorizonEU #DataScience #HealthInnovation

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BIOMICS_GIMM @biomics-twinning.bsky.social · Mar 13

In science we trust? www.embl.org/about/info/c...

In science we trust?

www.embl.org

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The Symbiosis Courses Alumni Network @symbiosisalumni.bsky.social · Mar 6

🚀 Registrations are open: 2025 SymbNET PhD Summer School on Host-Microbe Symbioses, Oeiras (Lisbon), Portugal
👉 gimm.idloom.events/phd-summer-s...

Please help us sharing this announcement 📣

@gimmfoundation.bsky.social #CBR @moorefound.bsky.social @crc1182.bsky.social #CIFAR

PhD Summer School on Host-Microbe Symbioses 2025

Symbnet PhD Summer School on Host-Microbe Symbioses Gulbenkian Institute for Molecular Medicine (GIMM) & Católica Biomedical Research Centre (CBR) July 06...

gimm.idloom.events

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Diana Vieira, PhD @dianavieira.bsky.social · Feb 12

Super proud of being part of this group with these amazing scientists!! 🤩

Disease Transcriptomics (NMorais) Lab @nmoraislab.bsky.social · Feb 11

On the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we could not be prouder of our five amazing leaders by example! #WomenInScience #WomenInSTEM #IDWGS

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Diana Vieira, PhD @dianavieira.bsky.social · Feb 4

Our first meeting brought together brilliant minds from GIMM, CRG, EMBL-EBI, and ETH, setting the stage for an exciting journey ahead. The energy, discussions, and engagement were truly inspiring—looking forward to what we’ll achieve together!

BIOMICS_GIMM @biomics-twinning.bsky.social · Feb 4

BIOMICS Kick-Off – A Fantastic Start!
🌟 brought together 60 participants from @gimmfoundation.bsky.social, @crg.eu , @ebi.embl.org, and @ethzurich.bsky.social, fostering collaboration, knowledge exchange, and a shared vision for the future - we are excited to work together.
A huge thank you to all!

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BIOMICS_GIMM @biomics-twinning.bsky.social · Jan 23

🌟 Exciting Day! 🌟
We're thrilled to be hosting the Young Data Scientists Mini-Symposium, happening right now! 🎉
This event brings together bright minds in data science to explore cutting-edge research, foster collaboration, and celebrate innovation.

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BIOMICS_GIMM @biomics-twinning.bsky.social · Jan 23

🗣️ Nuno Morais, BIOMICS Coordinator and Group Leader at GIMM @nmoraislab.bsky.social has launched the "Young Data Scientists Mini-Symposium" by presenting to BIOMICS early researchers the activities that will be implemented throughout the project and how they can benefit from them.

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BIOMICS_GIMM @biomics-twinning.bsky.social · Jan 23

Did you know what "Evolutionary Medical Genomics" is? And what about software, tools and bioinformatic resources from VastDB framework? You should get in touch with @mirimiam.bsky.social from @crg.eu. #BIOMICS

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BIOMICS_GIMM @biomics-twinning.bsky.social · Jan 23

Now!!! ⭐ Ana Santos Almeida from the Microbiome in Health & Disease Translational Laboratory of @gimmfoundation.bsky.social showcasing GIMM-CARE, Innovation Accelerator at GIMM, and the amazing science done in the lab. Great talk!

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BIOMICS_GIMM @biomics-twinning.bsky.social · Jan 23

Julia Ponomarenko, head of the Bioinformatics Unit at @crg.eu has started her presentation with an amazing piece of advice 💎 Thank you!

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BIOMICS_GIMM @biomics-twinning.bsky.social · Jan 23

@pedrobeltrao.bsky.social, group leader at @ethzurich.bsky.social and institute representative at @biomics-twinning.bsky.social is presenting the excellent science done in Zurich within the scope of BIOMICS. And they are also hiring!!

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BIOMICS_GIMM @biomics-twinning.bsky.social · Jan 23

Laura Ward, DEI Council member at @gimmfoundation.bsky.social is talking about an extremely important topic: “Equitable Research Methods”. Share your thoughts and experiences on this matter. 💭

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