Corrado Minetti
@konradphd.bsky.social
Epidemiology lecturer at the Open University, UK. Vector-borne diseases, molecular and genomic epidemiology, parasites. #LSTM and #ECDC #EUPHEM alumnus. Views are my own.
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Interested in a #PhD on #metagenomics and #eDNA for #viruses #mosquitoes and #vectorbornepathogens #surveillance and #discovery with me? Apply to the ILESLA doctoral programme: lnkd.in/dvMJFWiU. Thursday 8th January 2026 at 12:00 midday, UK time. Please share widely and DM for more info.
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If you missed our open event on 26th November, or are looking for information more targeted at returning learners, join us for a virtual Q&A on 3rd December @ 7-8 pm. sign up @ www.ilesla.ox.ac.uk Videos of yesterday's presentations will be available from 28th Nov for you to watch beforehand.
Thinking about a research degree in life or environmental sciences? We offer 4-year PhD studentships that cover your course fees, provide a tax-free living stipend, and include additional funding for project costs and travel. Find out more and register for our virtual open day. www.ilesla.ox.ac.uk
November 27, 2025 at 11:50 AM
If you missed our open event on 26th November, or are looking for information more targeted at returning learners, join us for a virtual Q&A on 3rd December @ 7-8 pm. sign up @ www.ilesla.ox.ac.uk Videos of yesterday's presentations will be available from 28th Nov for you to watch beforehand.
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Just came across this neat looking pre-print by @maxfarrell.bsky.social et al "Experimental infections reveal unexceptional viral tolerance in bats" www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1... - meta analysis across 54 viruses, 85 host species, >5600 individuals
www.biorxiv.org
November 24, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Just came across this neat looking pre-print by @maxfarrell.bsky.social et al "Experimental infections reveal unexceptional viral tolerance in bats" www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1... - meta analysis across 54 viruses, 85 host species, >5600 individuals
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Time to publish responsibly: DAFNEE, a database of academia-friendly journals in ecology and evolutionary biology url:
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November 22, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Time to publish responsibly: DAFNEE, a database of academia-friendly journals in ecology and evolutionary biology url:
academic.oup.com/jeb/article/...
academic.oup.com/jeb/article/...
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Universities in Need.
Ivory Tower: a telethon charity appeal for higher education and research, under threat of extinction.
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Ivory Tower: a telethon charity appeal for higher education and research, under threat of extinction.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
Universities in Need - Research Professional News
Ivory Tower: a telethon charity appeal for higher education and research, under threat of extinction
www.researchprofessionalnews.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Universities in Need.
Ivory Tower: a telethon charity appeal for higher education and research, under threat of extinction.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
Ivory Tower: a telethon charity appeal for higher education and research, under threat of extinction.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
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Join us at ECE 2026 in Tours, France (29 June - 3 July 2026), focusing on evolutionary biology. Early bird registration and abstract submission close on 15 December 2025. Stay updated: www.ece2026.org. #conference
ECE 2026 - XIII European Congress of Entomology
It is our great pleasure to welcome you to Tours, France, in the heart of the Loire Valley, from June 29 to July 3, 2026.
www.ece2026.org
November 20, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Join us at ECE 2026 in Tours, France (29 June - 3 July 2026), focusing on evolutionary biology. Early bird registration and abstract submission close on 15 December 2025. Stay updated: www.ece2026.org. #conference
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First electric cars and buses, now trucks: in the past we were often told that electric trucks would not be feasible.
But the market is picking up speed and electric trucks have become a reality. Expectations are for significant market expansion in the coming years.
But the market is picking up speed and electric trucks have become a reality. Expectations are for significant market expansion in the coming years.
November 20, 2025 at 12:11 PM
First electric cars and buses, now trucks: in the past we were often told that electric trucks would not be feasible.
But the market is picking up speed and electric trucks have become a reality. Expectations are for significant market expansion in the coming years.
But the market is picking up speed and electric trucks have become a reality. Expectations are for significant market expansion in the coming years.
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final week to apply for @sangerinstitute.bsky.social PhD programme (due Nov 27th) -- free to apply, open to anyone anywhere, and a superb training opportunity for students interested in genomic approaches applied to biodiversity, pathogens, vectors, and of course us pesky humans.
November 20, 2025 at 12:07 PM
final week to apply for @sangerinstitute.bsky.social PhD programme (due Nov 27th) -- free to apply, open to anyone anywhere, and a superb training opportunity for students interested in genomic approaches applied to biodiversity, pathogens, vectors, and of course us pesky humans.
Interested in working on #metagenomics for #arbovirus and #mosquito #surveillance and #discovery 🧬? Apply to the @ilesla.bsky.social doctoral training program👇 Deadline: 8th of January 12pm UK time.
Thinking about a research degree in life or environmental sciences? We offer 4-year PhD studentships that cover your course fees, provide a tax-free living stipend, and include additional funding for project costs and travel. Find out more and register for our virtual open day. www.ilesla.ox.ac.uk
November 20, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Interested in working on #metagenomics for #arbovirus and #mosquito #surveillance and #discovery 🧬? Apply to the @ilesla.bsky.social doctoral training program👇 Deadline: 8th of January 12pm UK time.
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We have been awarded close to £2.5m from the Office for Students to build next generation digital labs, AI-powered training facilities and clinical simulation suites, bridging critical skills gaps in advanced technologies to support the city region’s growth ambitions.
Read more: lstm.ac/OfS2025
Read more: lstm.ac/OfS2025
November 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM
We have been awarded close to £2.5m from the Office for Students to build next generation digital labs, AI-powered training facilities and clinical simulation suites, bridging critical skills gaps in advanced technologies to support the city region’s growth ambitions.
Read more: lstm.ac/OfS2025
Read more: lstm.ac/OfS2025
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📣We're pleased to announce Kathryn Brown OBE as our new Science Director!
Kathryn, who will join us from The Wildlife Trusts, will lead UKCEH science across our portfolio spanning land, water and air, and will shape direction for the UK and internationally.
🔗 www.ceh.ac.uk/press/ukceh-... 🧪
Kathryn, who will join us from The Wildlife Trusts, will lead UKCEH science across our portfolio spanning land, water and air, and will shape direction for the UK and internationally.
🔗 www.ceh.ac.uk/press/ukceh-... 🧪
November 18, 2025 at 2:20 PM
📣We're pleased to announce Kathryn Brown OBE as our new Science Director!
Kathryn, who will join us from The Wildlife Trusts, will lead UKCEH science across our portfolio spanning land, water and air, and will shape direction for the UK and internationally.
🔗 www.ceh.ac.uk/press/ukceh-... 🧪
Kathryn, who will join us from The Wildlife Trusts, will lead UKCEH science across our portfolio spanning land, water and air, and will shape direction for the UK and internationally.
🔗 www.ceh.ac.uk/press/ukceh-... 🧪
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Our new paper is out!
Towards scalable age-grading of Aedes albopictus mosquito using mid-infrared spectroscopy and machine learning
Read it here 👉 rdcu.be/eQy0X
@sbohvm.gla.ac.uk #UniversitaSapienza
Towards scalable age-grading of Aedes albopictus mosquito using mid-infrared spectroscopy and machine learning
Read it here 👉 rdcu.be/eQy0X
@sbohvm.gla.ac.uk #UniversitaSapienza
Towards scalable age-grading of Aedes albopictus mosquito using mid-infrared spectroscopy and machine learning
Scientific Reports - Towards scalable age-grading of Aedes albopictus mosquito using mid-infrared spectroscopy and machine learning
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November 18, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Our new paper is out!
Towards scalable age-grading of Aedes albopictus mosquito using mid-infrared spectroscopy and machine learning
Read it here 👉 rdcu.be/eQy0X
@sbohvm.gla.ac.uk #UniversitaSapienza
Towards scalable age-grading of Aedes albopictus mosquito using mid-infrared spectroscopy and machine learning
Read it here 👉 rdcu.be/eQy0X
@sbohvm.gla.ac.uk #UniversitaSapienza
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🎉LSHTM #1 in the UK for #PublicHealth for 9th year running in the 2025 #ShanghaiRanking
We have also been ranked #3 in the world for public health in recognition of our prestigious research & study programmes in public and #GlobalHealth🌍
www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...
We have also been ranked #3 in the world for public health in recognition of our prestigious research & study programmes in public and #GlobalHealth🌍
www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...
November 18, 2025 at 3:49 PM
🎉LSHTM #1 in the UK for #PublicHealth for 9th year running in the 2025 #ShanghaiRanking
We have also been ranked #3 in the world for public health in recognition of our prestigious research & study programmes in public and #GlobalHealth🌍
www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...
We have also been ranked #3 in the world for public health in recognition of our prestigious research & study programmes in public and #GlobalHealth🌍
www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...
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Today, we start one of the most advanced virus discovery & metagenomics workshop in the world in Stellenbosch. Experts from Australia, America, Brazil, Cambodia, China, Italy, Nederlands, Japan, U.K and Sweden come together to teach participants from 20 countries.
November 17, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Today, we start one of the most advanced virus discovery & metagenomics workshop in the world in Stellenbosch. Experts from Australia, America, Brazil, Cambodia, China, Italy, Nederlands, Japan, U.K and Sweden come together to teach participants from 20 countries.
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'Renewable energy is now much cheaper than fossil fuels.'
The energy transition is often painted as a jobs killer, but the evidence says otherwise, explains the @smithschool.ox.ac.uk’s Prof Sam Fankhauser ⬇️
#OxfordClimate #COP30
The energy transition is often painted as a jobs killer, but the evidence says otherwise, explains the @smithschool.ox.ac.uk’s Prof Sam Fankhauser ⬇️
#OxfordClimate #COP30
Renewable energy is reshaping the global economy – new report
The energy transition is often painted as a jobs killer, but the evidence says otherwise.
theconversation.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:52 PM
'Renewable energy is now much cheaper than fossil fuels.'
The energy transition is often painted as a jobs killer, but the evidence says otherwise, explains the @smithschool.ox.ac.uk’s Prof Sam Fankhauser ⬇️
#OxfordClimate #COP30
The energy transition is often painted as a jobs killer, but the evidence says otherwise, explains the @smithschool.ox.ac.uk’s Prof Sam Fankhauser ⬇️
#OxfordClimate #COP30
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For #FollowFriday:
Follow LSHTM's centres, projects & groups for more on work to tackle some of the biggest challenges in #PublicHealth
🎉Welcome to new addition @cmmid-lshtm.bsky.social!
go.bsky.app/4FczAGW
Follow LSHTM's centres, projects & groups for more on work to tackle some of the biggest challenges in #PublicHealth
🎉Welcome to new addition @cmmid-lshtm.bsky.social!
go.bsky.app/4FczAGW
November 14, 2025 at 1:34 PM
For #FollowFriday:
Follow LSHTM's centres, projects & groups for more on work to tackle some of the biggest challenges in #PublicHealth
🎉Welcome to new addition @cmmid-lshtm.bsky.social!
go.bsky.app/4FczAGW
Follow LSHTM's centres, projects & groups for more on work to tackle some of the biggest challenges in #PublicHealth
🎉Welcome to new addition @cmmid-lshtm.bsky.social!
go.bsky.app/4FczAGW
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Storms like Claudia will keep getting worse and happen more often until we stop burning fossil fuels.
Experts warn that the UK isn’t prepared, with lives and property - and our economy - at growing risk.
It’s essential MPs are fully briefed:
www.nebriefing.org
Experts warn that the UK isn’t prepared, with lives and property - and our economy - at growing risk.
It’s essential MPs are fully briefed:
www.nebriefing.org
November 14, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Storms like Claudia will keep getting worse and happen more often until we stop burning fossil fuels.
Experts warn that the UK isn’t prepared, with lives and property - and our economy - at growing risk.
It’s essential MPs are fully briefed:
www.nebriefing.org
Experts warn that the UK isn’t prepared, with lives and property - and our economy - at growing risk.
It’s essential MPs are fully briefed:
www.nebriefing.org
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Deterring foreign students ‘risks shutting out generation of talent’.
Policy experts warn of long-term implications for research from tightening UK policies on international students.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
Policy experts warn of long-term implications for research from tightening UK policies on international students.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
Deterring foreign students ‘risks shutting out generation of talent’ - Research Professional News
Policy experts warn of long-term implications for research from tightening UK policies on international students
www.researchprofessionalnews.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Deterring foreign students ‘risks shutting out generation of talent’.
Policy experts warn of long-term implications for research from tightening UK policies on international students.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
Policy experts warn of long-term implications for research from tightening UK policies on international students.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
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Had an amazing time with my fellow mosquito wranglers Ary Faraji (MUVE President) and Larry Reeves (U Florida FMEL). Took a collecting trip to find Aedes togoi, a mosquito that uses rocky ocean-side outcrops as larval habitat.
November 13, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Had an amazing time with my fellow mosquito wranglers Ary Faraji (MUVE President) and Larry Reeves (U Florida FMEL). Took a collecting trip to find Aedes togoi, a mosquito that uses rocky ocean-side outcrops as larval habitat.
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Thinking of a career switch? Find your perfect job in #entomology 🪲
Visit our #job opportunities page for the latest openings 🔽
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📸 Leaping locust (c) Martin Tampier
#Education #Research #Science #InsectJobs #InsectCareers #STEMjobs
Visit our #job opportunities page for the latest openings 🔽
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📸 Leaping locust (c) Martin Tampier
#Education #Research #Science #InsectJobs #InsectCareers #STEMjobs
Job opportunities - Royal Entomological Society
Job opportunities If you have an insect-related or entomology job opportunity please send us the details [email protected] Want to work with us? Keep an eye on our RES Vacancies page for any paid…
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November 12, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Thinking of a career switch? Find your perfect job in #entomology 🪲
Visit our #job opportunities page for the latest openings 🔽
buff.ly/lESo5k5
📸 Leaping locust (c) Martin Tampier
#Education #Research #Science #InsectJobs #InsectCareers #STEMjobs
Visit our #job opportunities page for the latest openings 🔽
buff.ly/lESo5k5
📸 Leaping locust (c) Martin Tampier
#Education #Research #Science #InsectJobs #InsectCareers #STEMjobs
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📢 @ukhsa.bsky.social is #hiring for a Senior Medical #Entomologist position. Closing date 19 November 2025! 🦟🪰🕷️
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Senior Medical Entomologist | Job advert | Trac
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November 11, 2025 at 1:19 PM
📢 @ukhsa.bsky.social is #hiring for a Senior Medical #Entomologist position. Closing date 19 November 2025! 🦟🪰🕷️
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If you are interested in #diseasevectors, #viruses and #metagenomics please DM me about this program👇
Thinking about a research degree in life or environmental sciences? We offer 4-year PhD studentships that cover your course fees, provide a tax-free living stipend, and include additional funding for project costs and travel. Find out more and register for our virtual open day. www.ilesla.ox.ac.uk
November 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
If you are interested in #diseasevectors, #viruses and #metagenomics please DM me about this program👇
Interested in a #PhD on #metagenomics and #eDNA for #viruses #mosquitoes and #vectorbornepathogens #surveillance and #discovery with me? Apply to the ILESLA doctoral programme: lnkd.in/dvMJFWiU. Thursday 8th January 2026 at 12:00 midday, UK time. Please share widely and DM for more info.
November 10, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Interested in a #PhD on #metagenomics and #eDNA for #viruses #mosquitoes and #vectorbornepathogens #surveillance and #discovery with me? Apply to the ILESLA doctoral programme: lnkd.in/dvMJFWiU. Thursday 8th January 2026 at 12:00 midday, UK time. Please share widely and DM for more info.
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Hello mosquito 🦟 and microbiota 🧫 🦠 aficionados, we are looking for a postdoc to join our team (Saleh's lab @salehlabparis.bsky.social at Institut Pasteur @pasteur.fr ) to investigate the interplay between the mosquito, its microbiota, and arboviruses. More information here 👇
November 7, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Hello mosquito 🦟 and microbiota 🧫 🦠 aficionados, we are looking for a postdoc to join our team (Saleh's lab @salehlabparis.bsky.social at Institut Pasteur @pasteur.fr ) to investigate the interplay between the mosquito, its microbiota, and arboviruses. More information here 👇