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Alasdair Hubbard @dralhubb.bsky.social · 7d

Disappointing response from The Royal Society. Looks like I'll be looking for other funders to reject my grants in the future...

The Royal Society @royalsociety.org · 7d

"I am increasingly concerned over threats to the values that allow science to flourish." Read the full statement from the President of the Royal Society Sir Adrian Smith: royalsociety.org/news/2025/10...

A statement from the President of the Royal Society | Royal Society

A statement from the President of the Royal Society regarding threats to the values that allow science to flourish.

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Alasdair Hubbard @dralhubb.bsky.social · 7d

Possibly rapid growth mean the cointegrates resolve too quickly too see?

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James McInerney @jomcinerney.bsky.social · 13d

OK, here it is. Come work with me at the University of Liverpool making ALL THE AI models from ALL THE prokaryote pangenome data. Heck, we will make models from ALL the pangenomes, even eukaryotes!!! (link below👇) 1/4

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nstoesser.bsky.social @nstoesser.bsky.social · 14d

Job opportunity for microbial genomicists interested in E. coli and Klebsiella infections and AMR 👀⬇️ - do get in touch if you might be interested! Closing date 7th Oct.

Sam Lipworth @samlipworth.bsky.social · 15d

Come and work with Nicole Stoesser and I in Oxford with the fantastic team @modmedmicro.bsky.social - great opportunity for a postdoc in microbial genomics to do some creative research with great datasets as part of our HPRU.

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Job Details

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Microbiology Society @microbiologysociety.org · 14d

Abstract submission for Annual Conference 2026 is open!

Submit your research today for a chance to showcase your pioneering work with leading minds in microbiology. Abstract submission closes at 23:59 GMT on 11 November 2025.

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Vaughn Cooper @vscooper.micropopbio.org · 15d

🚨 Microbiologists! We are recruiting Assistant / Associate Professors in 3 collaborative areas of our U. Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
1) MMG (my dept): fundamental research in med micro
2) Peds ID / I4Kids institute
3) Center for Vaccine Research
🔗 to all 3 w/info: www.linkedin.com/posts/vaughn...

Faculty Professor Associate - Full-Time | Vaughn Cooper

We are recruiting Faculty microbiologists in three (3) different, complementary, and collaborative areas at the University of Pittsburgh associated with the School of Medicine. 1) Fundamental researc...

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Alasdair Hubbard @dralhubb.bsky.social · 15d

After 4 years, starting my group, some grant success, numerous wonderful PhD, Masters and BSc students, I have to say goodbye to NTU. I've throughly enjoyed my time here and worked with wonderful colleagues and develop multiple collaborations! On to the next adventure at Uni of Nottingham

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Alasdair Hubbard @dralhubb.bsky.social · 15d

After 4 years, starting my group, some grant success, numerous wonderful PhD, Masters and BSc students, I have to say goodbye to NTU. I've throughly enjoyed my time here and worked with wonderful colleagues and develop multiple collaborations! On to the next adventure at Uni of Nottingham

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Alasdair Hubbard @dralhubb.bsky.social · 19d

Amazing! Huge congratulations and very well deserved. Excited to see what you find!

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Alasdair Hubbard @dralhubb.bsky.social · 21d

The current state of politics is in full view at the moment. Starmer is being criticised (by Labour, Tories and Reform) for appointing Mandelson as an ambassador for his link to Epistein while the same parties are happy to host and cosy up to Trump who has the same links. Make it make sense, please!

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Alasdair Hubbard @dralhubb.bsky.social · 23d

Yes, we've unfortunately had human faeces as well, that was a horrendous afternoon

Alasdair Hubbard @dralhubb.bsky.social · 23d

Phew, that's good, that stuff smells for weeks even with multiple washes

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Alasdair Hubbard @dralhubb.bsky.social · 23d

Fox poo?

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Alasdair Hubbard @dralhubb.bsky.social · 25d

⚠️ New publication ⚠️ here we explore how daptomycin interacts with bacterial membranes, demonstrating that calcium ions and lipid composition play a crucial role in modulating its activity. Using a stable analogue (1/3) #MicroSky

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Alasdair Hubbard @dralhubb.bsky.social · 25d

that membrane packing defects and lipid domain formation further influence susceptibility, and that PG sequestration via ion pairing may contribute to resistance, but likely in combination with other mechanisms (3/3)

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Alasdair Hubbard @dralhubb.bsky.social · 25d

lysyl-phosphatidylglycerol (3adLPG), the we show that ion pairing between PG and 3adLPG can shield PG from daptomycin binding, reducing membrane disruption. However, when calcium levels rise, this protective effect breaks down, allowing daptomycin to access its target. Our study suggests (2/3)

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Alasdair Hubbard @dralhubb.bsky.social · 25d

⚠️ New publication ⚠️ here we explore how daptomycin interacts with bacterial membranes, demonstrating that calcium ions and lipid composition play a crucial role in modulating its activity. Using a stable analogue (1/3) #MicroSky

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Microbiology Society @microbiologysociety.org · 26d

We’re excited for our first invited talk at the Microbial Genomics of Eukaryotes meeting! Microbial Genomics Editor, @blackpassiflora.bsky.social from @ntubiosciences.bsky.social, will be discussing her work on ‘Evolutionary repair of a broken mitotic entry switch’ #Eukaryotes25

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Alasdair Hubbard @dralhubb.bsky.social · 27d

Very true! Three abstracts from my group will be incomming!

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Alasdair Hubbard @dralhubb.bsky.social · 27d

2.5 days of AMR?? Count me in!

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Alasdair Hubbard @dralhubb.bsky.social · Sep 8

Is there anything more frustrating that speaking to a funder on an application, getting feedback to change to a specific focus, applying that feedback and then being rejected without going to review because "other applications are more explicitly focused on translational IPC".

Very annoyed.

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Alan McNally @alanmcn1.bsky.social · Sep 3

We have a position for an Assist Prof in Microbial Genomics in our School of III.

Hod Joan Geoghegan will be happy to field questions if you are interested. No specific area of microbial genomics preferred so please do consider it

www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOO184/a...

Assistant Professor (Research and Education) in Bacterial Genomics at University of Birmingham

Apply now for the Assistant Professor (Research and Education) in Bacterial Genomics role on jobs.ac.uk - the leading job board for higher education jobs. View details.

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Alasdair Hubbard @dralhubb.bsky.social · Aug 29

Oh and I emailed the authors for the data over a month a go and got no reply....

Alasdair Hubbard @dralhubb.bsky.social · Jul 21

Its 2025, how are we STILL having papers published where genomic data is "available upon request"???

www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Comparative genomics of clinical hybrid Escherichia coli strains in Norway

The global rise of hybrid Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a major public health concern, as enhanced virulence from multiple pathotypes complicates the …

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Alasdair Hubbard @dralhubb.bsky.social · Aug 29

Do you have a background in bioscience with a medical application? Interested in and/or have experience with teaching?

Nottingham Trent University are recruiting!

I can highly recommend as a great place to work and with some fabulous colleagues

www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOM450/l...

Lecturer in Medical Bioscience at Nottingham Trent University

Start your UK & international job search for academic jobs, research jobs, science jobs and managerial jobs in leading universities and top...

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Alasdair Hubbard @dralhubb.bsky.social · Aug 19

Wait, when and where was the member-led microbe themed drag show?? I would have loved to go to that