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Erik Karlsson @eakarlsson.bsky.social · Aug 7

Time’s running out!

We’re hiring 1 Scientist + 2 Postdocs at @PasteurCambodia’s #Virology Unit to work on emerging viruses & #zoonoses.

If you want to do real-time science that matters—this is your chance.

Apply now. Start soon.
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#academicjobs #OneHealth #Virology

Erik Karlsson @eakarlsson.bsky.social · Jul 11

**JOBS ALERT**

The Virology Unit at @PasteurCambodia
hiring 1 Scientist and 2 Postdocs to join our fast-moving, field-connected, research-driven team on emerging viruses and zoonoses.

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Limited time to apply — and we need people to start ASAP.**👇

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Erik Karlsson @eakarlsson.bsky.social · Aug 6

@angierasmussen.bsky.social @marionkoopmans.bsky.social @fao.org @who.int @jsiegers.bsky.social @peaseroland.bsky.social

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Erik Karlsson @eakarlsson.bsky.social · Aug 6

Cambodia has confirmed its 15th human case of #H5N1 in 2025. That brings the year’s total to 15 cases and 7 deaths (CFR: 46.6%). Since 2005: 87 cases, 50 deaths (CFR: 57.5%).
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#AvianInfluenza #Zoonoses #BirdFlu #Spillover

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Erik Karlsson @eakarlsson.bsky.social · Jul 29

‪Read more here: cambodianess.com/article/siem... ‬

Siem Reap Man in ICU as Cambodia Confirms 14th H5N1 Case

PHNOM PENH — A 26-year-old man from Siem Reap has tested positive for the H5N1 strain of avian influenza, bringing Cambodia’s total number of hum...

cambodianess.com

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Erik Karlsson @eakarlsson.bsky.social · Jul 29

@duckswabber.bsky.social @jsiegers.bsky.social @marionkoopmans.bsky.social @angierasmussen.bsky.social @cidrap.bsky.social @mtosterholm.bsky.social @michaelisonmd.bsky.social @peaseroland.bsky.social @fao.org @who.int

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Erik Karlsson @eakarlsson.bsky.social · Jul 29

Cambodia continues to lead a coordinated #OneHealth response — linking human, animal, and environmental health. Early #detection, rapid #diagnostics, and cross-sector #collaboration are essential to prevent and respond to current and future spillover events.

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#GlobalHealth #H5N1

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Erik Karlsson @eakarlsson.bsky.social · Jul 29

All cases have been linked to #poultry exposure, with no evidence of human-to-human transmission.

The virus remains the #reassortant strain that emerged in 2023, a reminder of the continued #zoonotic risk.

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🔗 medrxiv.org/content/10.1...

Emergence of a Novel Reassortant Clade 2.3.2.1c Avian Influenza A/H5N1 Virus Associated with Human Cases in Cambodia

After nearly a decade without reported human A/H5N1 infections, Cambodia faced a sudden resurgence with 16 cases between February 2023 and August 2024, all caused by A/H5 clade 2.3.2.1c viruses. Fourt...

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Erik Karlsson @eakarlsson.bsky.social · Jul 29

Cambodia has confirmed its 14th human case of avian influenza A/H5N1 in 2025 : a 26-year-old man from Siem Reap.

So far in 2025: 14 cases, 7 deaths — a case fatality rate (CFR) of 50%

Since 2005: 86 cases, 50 deaths (CFR: 58.1%)

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Erik Karlsson @eakarlsson.bsky.social · Jul 23

Read more here: www.khmertimeskh.com/501722452/ca... 🧪🦠🧬🔬💉🥼😷🐓🐔🐤🐣🐥

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Erik Karlsson @eakarlsson.bsky.social · Jul 22

@angierasmussen.bsky.social @marionkoopmans.bsky.social @jsiegers.bsky.social @cidrap.bsky.social @mtosterholm.bsky.social @duckswabber.bsky.social @peaseroland.bsky.social @cohenjon.bsky.social @fao.org @who.int

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Erik Karlsson @eakarlsson.bsky.social · Jul 22

Cambodia continues to have strong #OneHealth surveillance and response systems. Coordinated action across human, animal, and environmental sectors is essential to detect #spillover early and prevent wider impacts. 🧪🧬🥼🦠🔬😷🐓💉

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Erik Karlsson @eakarlsson.bsky.social · Jul 22

13th human case of #H5N1 in Cambodia this year:
6-year-old boy from Tbong Khmum province, confirmed on July 21. Exposure likely linked to sick and dead poultry. He is currently in intensive care. 🧪🧬🥼🦠🔬😷🐓💉

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Erik Karlsson @eakarlsson.bsky.social · Jul 11

Why join the Virology Unit @ IPC?

Because we’re not just a lab—we’re a team.

We work across borders, disciplines, and sectors. We train, publish, investigate, and respond.

If you want great science and to be part of something dynamic—this is it.

Apply now. Start soon.

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Erik Karlsson @eakarlsson.bsky.social · Jul 11

**Postdoc – Serology at the Human–Animal Interface**

Run large-scale serosurveys. Work with multiplex assays and link field data to transmission risk.

Apply: pasteur-kh.org/2025/07/10/p...

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Postdoctoral Researcher focus on Serology at the Human-Animal Interface within the Virology Unit – Institut Pasteur du Cambodge

pasteur-kh.org

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Erik Karlsson @eakarlsson.bsky.social · Jul 11

**Postdoc – Environmental Surveillance**

Help pioneer viral detection in wastewater, surfaces, and air. Use qPCR, metagenomics, and novel sampling methods.

Apply: pasteur-kh.org/2025/07/10/p...

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Postdoctoral Researcher – Environmental Surveillance within the Virology Unit – Institut Pasteur du Cambodge

pasteur-kh.org

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Erik Karlsson @eakarlsson.bsky.social · Jul 11

**Scientist (Virologist)**

Lead your own research, shape strategy, mentor others, and collaborate across sectors.

This is a career-track role with real-world impact.

Early independence or senior-level welcome.

Apply: pasteur-kh.org/2025/07/10/s...

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Scientist (Virologist) within the Virology Unit – Institut Pasteur du Cambodge

pasteur-kh.org

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Erik Karlsson @eakarlsson.bsky.social · Jul 11

**JOBS ALERT**

The Virology Unit at @PasteurCambodia
hiring 1 Scientist and 2 Postdocs to join our fast-moving, field-connected, research-driven team on emerging viruses and zoonoses.

🧪🧬🥼🦠🔬🐓💉🦇😷

Limited time to apply — and we need people to start ASAP.**👇

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Reposted by Erik Karlsson

Erin Harvey @erinharvey.bsky.social · Jul 5

Got a great idea for a metagenomic virus discovery project but not sure what to do next? We are running a 5 day hands on workshop in beautiful Stellenbosch, South Africa with experts from around the world. Applications are open until 31st July. climade.health/2025/06/22/m...

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Erik Karlsson @eakarlsson.bsky.social · Jul 4

Read more here: www.khmertimeskh.com/501711702/li...

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Erik Karlsson @eakarlsson.bsky.social · Jul 3

@angierasmussen.bsky.social @marionkoopmans.bsky.social @mvankerkhove.bsky.social @jsiegers.bsky.social @duckswabber.bsky.social @hmpxvt.bsky.social @cidrap.bsky.social

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Erik Karlsson @eakarlsson.bsky.social · Jul 3

12th case of H5N1 in Cambodia in 2025. 5 yo boy from Kampot. Zoonotic spillover continues to occur. Vigilant surveillance and One Health response is critical.

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Erik Karlsson @eakarlsson.bsky.social · Jul 2

Great features of the work from @jsiegers.bsky.social and Dr. Fomsgaard as well as many others. Work sponsored by @fao.org @gatesfoundation.bsky.social @iaeaorg.bsky.social with @thermofishersci.bsky.social InnovaPrep @oxfordnanopore.bsky.social and Bento Lab

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Erik Karlsson @eakarlsson.bsky.social · Jul 2

The Virology Unit at IPC is constantly working to make surveillance/Early Warning faster, better, cheaper — from air sampling to portable labs. Happy to have our work featured in this @telegraphnews.bsky.social article by @sneweyy.bsky.social 🦠🧪🐓💉🥼😷

Read more: www.telegraph.co.uk/global-healt...

From coop to cave: Inside the high-tech hunt for H5N1 and Disease X

The Telegraph joined scientists in Cambodia’s vibrant wet markets and vast bat caves to test revolutionary new disease surveillance tools

www.telegraph.co.uk

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Erik Karlsson @eakarlsson.bsky.social · Jul 1

More media here: www.khmertimeskh.com/501710022/ca...

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Erik Karlsson @eakarlsson.bsky.social · Jul 1

@mvankerkhove.bsky.social @floriankramer.bsky.social @angierasmussen.bsky.social @jsiegers.bsky.social @filip-ectad.bsky.social @duckswabber.bsky.social @philippmarkolin.bsky.social @fao.org @who.int

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