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Viruses of Microbes 2024 @vom2024.bsky.social · Sep 16

Missed VoM2024? Relive the excitement! 🎙️

🌟Prof Vincent Racaniello and @jrrmicro.bsky.social hosted a LIVE TWiV podcast interviewing Prof Krystyna Dabrowska & Prof Rob Lavigne 🌟

Catch it when it drops on September 29! #VoM2024 #TWiV at microbe.tv 👀

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Heather Hendrickson @drhhnz.bsky.social · Jul 15

.#Vom2024 has started in Cairns Australia! What an awesome opportunity to experience all the incredible research on the viruses of microorganisms in Northern Australia: amazing crew here and I am just feeling really happy to be a part of it all! @vom2024.bsky.social

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Viruses of Microbes 2024 @vom2024.bsky.social · May 15

⌛ THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! ⌛

As we approach #VoM2024 the excitement builds with a diverse program of speakers and fun-filled social program to match!

Make the most of the early-bird registration 👇 vom2024.org/registration

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Viruses of Microbes 2024 @vom2024.bsky.social · May 14

📣 Official #VoM2024 program is LIVE! 📣

Check out the exciting line-up of speakers here:
www.vom2024.org/scientific-p...

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Viruses of Microbes 2024 @vom2024.bsky.social · Apr 15

View our social program: www.vom2024.org/social-program

SOCIAL PROGRAM - Viruses of Microbes 2024 Meeting - Cairns Convention Centre

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Viruses of Microbes 2024 @vom2024.bsky.social · Apr 15

Get ready for a night to remember!

Our #VoM2024 dinner will take place just 30 min from Cairns within the World Heritage Listed Rainforest.

Immerse yourself in the Australian experience✨
We can’t wait to host you in Queensland - register now!

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Viruses of Microbes 2024 @vom2024.bsky.social · Apr 12

Have checked out the #VoM2024 invited speakers?

The program is packed with a broad range of expertise which we will be highlighting each week in the lead up to the conference.

🌟 Learn more about our speakers: vom2024.org/speakers

Viruses of Microbes 2024 @vom2024.bsky.social · Apr 12

🚨Late Breaking Abstract Submission Reminder! 🚨

Although the main call for abstracts for #VoM2024 has ended, a small number of late-breaking abstracts will be considered for poster presentations

Deadline: April 19th

Don't miss out! www.vom2024.org/cfa

CFA - Viruses of Microbes 2024 Meeting - Cairns Convention Centre

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Viruses of Microbes 2024 @vom2024.bsky.social · Mar 25

When planning your activities, connect with the land through the eyes of our Traditional Owners: www.queensland.com/au/en/things...

Indigenous

Queensland is the only place in the world where both of Australia’s Indigenous cultures meet. Connect with culture on a guided experience or at cultural events.

www.queensland.com

Viruses of Microbes 2024 @vom2024.bsky.social · Mar 25

Learn more Yidiny language and history www.cairns.qld.gov.au/experience-c...

First People's history & languages

Stories, history and culture of the many First Peoples language groups that called the Cairns region home for thousands of years.

www.cairns.qld.gov.au

Viruses of Microbes 2024 @vom2024.bsky.social · Mar 25

Gathering in Cairns for #VoM2024, we honour the Gimuy-walubarra yidi, the traditional custodians of this land 🦘

"Gimuy" is the Yidiny name for Cairns, derived from the slippery blue fig.

Explore this beautiful Queensland area & all it has to offer with respect 🌿

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Viruses of Microbes 2024 @vom2024.bsky.social · Mar 22

We're thrilled to support families by offering a family-friendly room with a live stream of the main sessions + a cosy parents room in the Cairns Convention Centre main foyer, equipped with all the essentials.

Your conference experience just got even more accommodating! 🍼👶

Viruses of Microbes 2024 @vom2024.bsky.social · Mar 19

✈️ Soar into Savings with @Qantas! ✈️

We're thrilled to announce Qantas as our official Travel Partner for #VoM2024!

Get ready to fly high with up to 10% off domestic fares and 5% off international fares. Don't miss out on this first-class deal!

www.vom2024.org/airline-travel

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Viruses of Microbes 2024 @vom2024.bsky.social · Mar 18

We are thrilled to see such high engagement from ECRs for #VoM2024 counting for over half of abstract submissions! 🎉

To continue supporting #ECRs we're hosting a dedicated networking function on Tuesday 16 July.

Stay tuned for updates! 👀
www.vom2024.org/social-program

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Viruses of Microbes 2024 @vom2024.bsky.social · Mar 11

Thank you for your abstract submissions for #VoM2024

Over 450 abstracts were submitted for the Meeting from 49 different countries 🤩

Register to join our global attendees and put your country on the map!

vom2024.org/registration

Viruses of Microbes 2024 @vom2024.bsky.social · Mar 11

Check out the range of research topics these leaders in the viruses of microbes field cover here: www.vom2024.org/speakers

SPEAKERS - Viruses of Microbes 2024 Meeting - Cairns Convention Centre

www.vom2024.org

Viruses of Microbes 2024 @vom2024.bsky.social · Mar 11

Hope everyone enjoyed International Women’s Day #IWD last week!

To celebrate #WomeninSTEM we are highlighting some of our incredible #VoM2024 keynote and invited speakers including Prof Jill Banfield, Prof Stefanie Barbirz, Prof Debbie Lindell, Dr Ying Liu, Dr Ann Gregory ✨👏

Learn more below!

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Viruses of Microbes 2024 @vom2024.bsky.social · Mar 6

This workshop is supported by the Theo Murphy Initiative (Australia): science.org.au/news-and-eve...

🎟️ Tickets are limited and can be purchased with registration here: www.vom2024.org/registration

REGISTRATION - Viruses of Microbes 2024 Meeting - Cairns Convention Centre

www.vom2024.org

Viruses of Microbes 2024 @vom2024.bsky.social · Mar 6

🌟Excited to announce our upcoming pre-#VoM2024 workshop: 'Masterclass in Communication' by
@drshanerrr.bsky.social tailored to scientific researchers!

🚀Join us on July 15 for communication essentials, grant/job app tips & presentation skills.

Early bird deadline: May 17, 2024, 5pm!

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Viruses of Microbes 2024 @vom2024.bsky.social · Feb 16

📣 Exciting news! 📣
Due to overwhelming demand, we're extending the call for abstracts by one week!

Submit your abstracts by 5pm AEST on Friday, February 23, 2024. Don't miss out on this opportunity! #VoM2024

Viruses of Microbes 2024 @vom2024.bsky.social · Feb 6

Or catch up on the latest TWiV episode here: www.microbe.tv/twiv/

This Week in Virology

A podcast about viruses - the kind that make you sick

www.microbe.tv

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Viruses of Microbes 2024 @vom2024.bsky.social · Feb 6

Read more about Prof Racaniello's career and research here: www.vom2024.org/vincent-raca...

Vincent Racaniello - Viruses of Microbes 2024 Meeting - Cairns Convention Centre

www.vom2024.org

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Viruses of Microbes 2024 @vom2024.bsky.social · Feb 6

Our final #VoM2024 keynote speaker is #scicomm superstar
Prof Vincent Racaniello, founder & host of TWiV from Columbia Uni

Vincent has an impressive virology career including discovery of the cell receptor for poliovirus!

He will also be recording a LIVE interview with 2 #VoM2024 presenters 🤯

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Viruses of Microbes 2024 @vom2024.bsky.social · Feb 1

⏰ A quick reminder: The deadline for #VoM2024 abstract submissions is Feb 16th.

Don't miss the chance to showcase your research on the global stage. Submit now!

Abstract template and info available here:
www.vom2024.org/CFA

CFA - Viruses of Microbes 2024 Meeting - Cairns Convention Centre

www.vom2024.org

Viruses of Microbes 2024 @vom2024.bsky.social · Jan 30

Read more about Prof Hill's research here:
www.vom2024.org/colin-hill

Colin Hill - Viruses of Microbes 2024 Meeting - Cairns Convention Centre

www.vom2024.org