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Dr Claire Smith @drclairesmith.bsky.social · 16h

Interested in respiratory infections? who isn't! Then register for this fab conference with a fantastic line-up of speakers and sessions @sangerinstitute.bsky.social Abstract submission open until 17th Nov!! @eventswcs.bsky.social

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Wellcome Connecting Science Learning and Training @eventswcs.bsky.social · 2d

Meet our fantastic speakers for #Microbiome26 🌟

Field experts will provide fascinating insights, covering the microbiome's role in women's health to innovative agricultural practices to tackle climate change and benefit food security.

Register by 24 November 📩
📎 bit.ly/4kttBOX
#MicrobiomeSky

Wellcome Connecting Science Learning and Training @eventswcs.bsky.social · 6d

Showcase advances in infection and respiratory immunology at our 2026 conference!

Share your insights on respiratory infection, host-microbiome interactions, and immune cell dynamics with field leaders.

🗓️ #AIR2026 dates: 11-13 February
📩 Submit an abstract by 17 November

📎 bit.ly/46T6uJB

AIR: Genomic and Systems Approaches to Respiratory Infection, Microbiomes and Immunity
Dates: 11-13 February 2026
Location: Hinxton Hall Conference Centre, UK, and online,

Bursary application deadline: 3 November 2025
Abstract submission deadline: 17 November 2025
In-person registration deadline: 12 January 2026

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Wellcome Connecting Science Learning and Training @eventswcs.bsky.social · 7d

An excellent summary of the work happening at the @sangerinstitute.bsky.social to build #AMR surveillance strength across the globe, including the learning and training activities we lead on ⬇️

Wellcome Sanger Institute @sangerinstitute.bsky.social · 7d

Antimicrobial resistance is a major global health threat 🌍

Without action, deaths will keep rising.

See how we’re tackling it in our new blog ⬇️

https://sangerinstitute.blog/2025/10/01/ten-ways-the-sanger-institute-is-tackling-the-global-fight-against-amr/

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Hall Lab @halllab.bsky.social · 8d

Come join us 2-4th March 2026 for a cracking #microbiome conference in Hinxton UK! Speaker line up is AMAZING and lots of opportunities for ECRs for selected talks, flash talks and posters.

Bursaries are also available!

See details below 👇

Wellcome Connecting Science Learning and Training @eventswcs.bsky.social · 8d

Showcase your microbiome research at our 2026 conference! #Microbiome26

Demonstrate how #genomics tools and technologies are contributing to a deeper understanding of the microbiome.

🗓️ 2-4 March
Submit an abstract by 24 November ✍🏼

📎 bit.ly/4kttBOX
#MicrobiomeSky #AcademicSky

Wellcome Connecting Science hybrid conference
Microbiome Interactions in Health and Disease

Conference dates: 2-4 March 2026
Location: Hinxton Hall Conference Centre, Wellcome Genome Campus, UK and online

Bursary and abstract deadline: 24 November 2025
Registration deadline
In person: 2 February
Virtual: 14 February

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Wellcome Connecting Science Learning and Training @eventswcs.bsky.social · 8d

Showcase your microbiome research at our 2026 conference! #Microbiome26

Demonstrate how #genomics tools and technologies are contributing to a deeper understanding of the microbiome.

🗓️ 2-4 March
Submit an abstract by 24 November ✍🏼

📎 bit.ly/4kttBOX
#MicrobiomeSky #AcademicSky

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Wellcome Connecting Science Learning and Training @eventswcs.bsky.social · 9d

Genomic surveillance in Latin America faces systemic challenges, but the PAHO Genomic Surveillance Regional Networks aim to address these issues by strengthening regional collaboration.

Discover how our #LatAm training efforts support this agenda.

➡️ bit.ly/42NiTwd

With Spanish-language videos

A diverse group of eight people standing and presenting in front of a classroom whiteboard with notes, while an audience sits at desks facing them.

Photo credit: Photo credit: Tomás Poklepovich, National Center of Genomics & Bioinformatics – ANLIS-Malbran, Argentina

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Wellcome Connecting Science Learning and Training @eventswcs.bsky.social · 13d

🌟 Join leading experts in respiratory biology and genomics with bursary support!

Participate at our #AIR2026 conference without worrying about the cost - apply by 3 November 📩

🗓️ 11-13 February 2026
Our financial support covers up to 50% of the registration fee

📎 Find out more: bit.ly/3V3w08i

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Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre @crukcamcentre.bsky.social · 16d

Our @crukcambreast.bsky.social and Women+s Cancers Programme were delighted to support this course by contributing case studies on the power of patient advocacy.💡

Find out more ➡️ www.futurelearn.com/courses/the-...

Wellcome Connecting Science Learning and Training @eventswcs.bsky.social · 17d

The Power of #PatientAdvocacy in Genomics, starts tomorrow (22 Sept)🖥️

Join our free online course, and gain the expertise and confidence needed to co-develop genetic research🧬

Learn how to engage in effective patient/researcher dialogue🗣️

➡️bit.ly/4lH3hBl
#PatientVoices @jillianhw.bsky.social

Wellcome Connecting Science
The Power of Patient Advocacy in Genomics - free online course

Start learning from 22 September
Duration: 5 weeks of live and monitored forums
Weekly study expectation: 3 hours

In collaboration with FutureLearn

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Wellcome Connecting Science Learning and Training @eventswcs.bsky.social · 14d

Register for an in-person place at #MitoMed25 by 13 October ⏰

Participate in focused discussions on the latest research and #genomics tools improving our understanding of mitochondrial disease mechanisms, and driving therapeutic innovation🧬

🗓️ 10-12 November 2025
🔗 bit.ly/4lm1W3L

#AcademicSky

Announcement for the Wellcome Connecting Science hybrid conference, 'Mitochondrial Medicine: Therapeutic Development'

Conference dates: 10-12 November 2025
Location: Hinxton Hall, UK and online.
Registration deadlines: in person 13 October, virtual 3 November.
Hashtag: MitoMed25

People seated with laptops and notebooks in a conference setting.

Wellcome Connecting Science Learning and Training @eventswcs.bsky.social · 16d

Register for your place at #Biodiversity25 by 29 September! ⏰

Connect with experts tackling the same #BiodiversityResearch challenges as you🌱

Learn how to apply the latest genomics tools and approaches to transform your eukaryotic genome studies🧬

📎 bit.ly/4j3vAZ9
#BiodiversitySky

Understanding Life: Using Largescale Biodiversity Reference Genomes by Wellcome Connecting Science

Conference dates: 27-29 October 2025,
Join us for a series of focused workshops into the methods and technologies transforming genomics and biodiversity research.

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Wellcome Connecting Science Learning and Training @eventswcs.bsky.social · 16d

Develop expertise in microbiome #metagenomics for understanding child health in Africa! 🦠

🗓️12-17 April 2026 + post-course mentoring and #SciComms skills development for #PublicHealth.
📍 @kemriwellcome.bsky.social
🧬 #GutMetagenomics26

Apply by 3 November📩
Find out more 👉🏾 bit.ly/4n00owP

Announcement for the in-person Human Gut Microbiome Metagenomics training.

In-person course will take place: 12-17 April 2026 at KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme, Kenya

Apply by 3 November.

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Wellcome Connecting Science Learning and Training @eventswcs.bsky.social · 17d

The Power of #PatientAdvocacy in Genomics, starts tomorrow (22 Sept)🖥️

Join our free online course, and gain the expertise and confidence needed to co-develop genetic research🧬

Learn how to engage in effective patient/researcher dialogue🗣️

➡️bit.ly/4lH3hBl
#PatientVoices @jillianhw.bsky.social

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Wellcome Connecting Science Learning and Training @eventswcs.bsky.social · 20d

Share your synthetic based-biology insights at #SynBio26!

We welcome contributions from experts in biotech, genomics, computational, plant, or medical sciences to showcase the impact of advances in engineering biology on agriculture, personalised medicine, and diagnostics.

📎 bit.ly/3ZaYdwH

Wellcome Connecting Science Learning and Training @eventswcs.bsky.social · 22d

The Power of Patient Advocacy in Genomics, is a free online course, starting next week (22 Sept) 🖥️

Learn how to harness patient insights to shape disease research, healthcare, and clinical decision making🧬

Learn with experts including, @jillianhw.bsky.social 🎓

➡️bit.ly/4lH3hBl
#PatientVoices

Wellcome Connecting Science
Patient Advocacy: Influencing Research, Clinical Practice and Decision Making - free online course

Start learning from 22 September
Duration: 4 weeks of live and monitored forums
Weekly study expectation: 3 hours

In collaboration with FutureLearn

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MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social · 23d

This week we are hosting a training course on Molecular & Genomic Approaches to Clinical Microbiology for microbiologists & lab scientists.

organised in🤝with @eventswcs.bsky.social, the course explores how genomics transforms practice, by guiding participants through region-specific case studies.

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Wellcome Connecting Science Learning and Training @eventswcs.bsky.social · 22d

Spark new thinking at Synthetic Biology 2026 - share your insights! #SynBio26

Contribute to the discussion on how synthetic based-biology innovations are transforming human health and planetary sustainability.

🗓️ 11-13 March 2026
✍🏾 Submit by 1 December 2025

📎 bit.ly/43nlbBW

#ALife ⚙️🧫

Wellcome Connecting Science
Synthetic Biology for Health and Sustainability 2026

Conference dates: 11-13 March 2026
Location: Hinxton Hall Conference Centre, Wellcome Genome Campus, UK and online
Bursary and abstract deadline: 1 December 2025

In-person registration deadline: 9 February 2026
Virtual registration deadline: 2 March 2026

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Wellcome Connecting Science Learning and Training @eventswcs.bsky.social · 23d

Join us for hands-on training in Cancer Genomic Epidemiology! #CancerEpi2026

Gain the expertise to use the tools and approaches to detect cancer mutations, and inform equitable prevention.

🗓️ 16-18 February 2026
Apply by 3 November - bursaries available

📎 bit.ly/41mRDnD
#OncSky #GeneSky 🧪🖥️🧬

Wellcome Connecting Science
Cancer Genomic Epidemiology 2026
Course dates: 16-18 February
Location: Wellcome Genome Campus, UK
Application deadline: 3 November 2025

Apply now

Image description: A group of course participants seated in a classroom. A speaker is standing at the front of the room, holding a microphone, and is addressing the room.

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David Lynn @davidjlynn.bsky.social · 27d

I'm looking forward to speaking at this exciting conference next year. If you're interested in the latest in microbiome research please check it out.

Wellcome Connecting Science Learning and Training @eventswcs.bsky.social · 28d

Bursaries to support your participation at our Microbiome research conference! #Microbiome26

Get up to 50% off the conference registration fee - apply by 24 November 📩

Join us to explore the latest tools and approaches driving advances in the field.

📎bit.ly/4kttBOX
#MicrobiomeSky #AcademicSky

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Wellcome Connecting Science Learning and Training @eventswcs.bsky.social · 28d

Bursaries to support your participation at our Microbiome research conference! #Microbiome26

Get up to 50% off the conference registration fee - apply by 24 November 📩

Join us to explore the latest tools and approaches driving advances in the field.

📎bit.ly/4kttBOX
#MicrobiomeSky #AcademicSky

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Wellcome Connecting Science @connectingscience.bsky.social · Sep 8

Great to catch up with one of our former colleagues and @eventswcs.bsky.social team alumni Jorge in their new role! 👏👏

Ensembl @ensembl.org · Sep 8

Meet @spider-m4n.bsky.social (Jorge Batista da Rocha) in our #TEAMsembl series, where he reflects on his first year at #Ensembl, training on the new browser, AI in learning, and… two dogs who can sniff out cheese 🧀 🐾

Read more at www.ensembl.info/2025/09/08/g...

A photograph of Jorge at Wits University in South Africa.

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Wellcome Connecting Science Learning and Training @eventswcs.bsky.social · Sep 4

Join us for our #Biodiversity25 conference to explore how integrating reference genomes into #biodiversity research can advance #eukaryotic genome studies🌱

Expert speakers will showcase the best examples of applying genomics tools🧬

🗓️ 27-29 October 2025
Register by 29 September: bit.ly/4j3vAZ9

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Wellcome Connecting Science Learning and Training @eventswcs.bsky.social · Sep 3

Join leading researchers to learn more about advances in infection and respiratory immunology! #AIR2026

This meeting will explore the frontiers of respiratory infection, host-microbiome interactions, and immune cell dynamics 🫁

🗓️ 11-13 February 2026

📎 Find out more: bit.ly/3V3w08i
#Genomics 🧬

hybrid conference
AIR: Advances in Infection and Respiratory Immunology
Dates: 11-13 February 2026
Location: Hinxton Hall Conference Centre, UK, and online,

Bursary application deadline: 3 November 2025
Abstract submission deadline: 17 November 2025
In-person registration deadline: 12 January 2026
Virtual deadline: 2 February 2026

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Wellcome Connecting Science Learning and Training @eventswcs.bsky.social · Sep 2

Join leading experts for free online training on Antimicrobial Databases and Genotype Prediction: Data Sharing and Analysis, starting 8 September 2025 on @FutureLearn.

📎 Secure your free place: bit.ly/4ei8zQl

Strengthen your #AMRGenomics expertise 💪🏽

#FLDataBasesAMR #AMR

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Wellcome Connecting Science Learning and Training @eventswcs.bsky.social · Sep 2

Do you have #mitochondria research insights to share?🧬

Showcase your work at #MitoMed25, and shape the future of therapeutic development.

Join a forum for researchers and industry experts to exchange knowledge and forge connections.

Abstracts due by 8 September⏰
🔗bit.ly/4lm1W3L

#AcademicSky

Wellcome Connecting Science hybrid conference
Mitochondrial Medicine: Therapeutic Development
Conference dates: 10-12 November 2025

Location: Hinxton Hall Conference Centre, Wellcome Genome Campus, UK and online

Abstract deadline: 8 September
Registration deadlines
In person: 13 October
Virtual: 3 November