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Australasian Epigenetic Alliance (AEpiA) @aepia.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Science happens in the lab, but a lot of ideas start over dinner 🍽️ Last night’s conference dinner brought delegates together to swap stories, continue discussions on the day’s talks, and connect colleagues from across Australasia. #AEpiAConference2026 #AEpiA #EpigeneticsResearch #Networking

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Australasian Epigenetic Alliance (AEpiA) @aepia.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

🏆 The Susan Clark Award honours researchers across Australasia whose work, leadership and advocacy are strengthening the epigenetics community and shaping the future of the field. It is named for Professor Susan Clark, a pioneer of DNA methylation research and founder of AEpiA.

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Australasian Epigenetic Alliance (AEpiA) @aepia.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

🧬 Chen's lab tackles one of biology's enduring puzzles, how genes stay switched off over long periods and across countless rounds of cell division. The team studies how chromatin-modifying complexes, particularly Polycomb repressive complexes. Learn more here: www.davidovich-lab.com

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Australasian Epigenetic Alliance (AEpiA) @aepia.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Congratulations to Professor Chen Davidovich @davidovichlab.bsky.social, recipient of the 2026 Susan Clark Award for Research Excellence, presentated at this year's Australasian Epigenetics Alliance meeting. #Epigenetics #AEpiA #ResearchExcellence #Chromatin #AEpiAConference2026

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Australasian Epigenetic Alliance (AEpiA) @aepia.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Exhibitors @bmkgene-europe.bsky.social @nanoporetech.com Dovetail Genomics United Bioresearch Products Custom Science Australia New England Biolabs AGRF Ltd Integrated Sciences South Australian Genomics Centre (SAGC) SeekGene BioSciences Illumina

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Australasian Epigenetic Alliance (AEpiA) @aepia.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Day 2 of #AEpiAConference2026 is underway! While you’re here stop by our sponsors and say hello. Thanks to all our sponsors for supporting Australasian Epigenetics Research Silver Sponsor @decodescience.bsky.social #EpigeneticsResearch #AEpiAConference2026 #AEpiA #ScienceConference #Networking

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Melbourne Bioinformatics @melbioinf.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

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Australasian Epigenetic Alliance (AEpiA) @aepia.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Make sure to visit our sponsors and get your sponsor bingo card filled out for your chance to win a prize. #EpigeneticsResearch #AEpiA #ECRnetworking #Science #EpigeneticsConference

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Australasian Epigenetic Alliance (AEpiA) @aepia.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

We are so exciting that #AEpiAConference2026 has kicked off! We have 2.5 days of amazing science ahead of us, a poster sesion, ECR networking function, conference dinner, presentation by the recipient of the Susan Clark Award for Research Excellence and more!

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Australasian Epigenetic Alliance (AEpiA) @aepia.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Join us at AEpiA 2026 to hear from these leaders in gene regulation and connect with the Australasian epigenetics community. Earlybird and abstract deadline is tomorrow! Register and submit an abstract here 2026aepia.com.au

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AEpiA 2026 Conference

We invite you to attend the 2026 Australasian Epigenetics Alliance Conference. This meeting will be held in Adelaide, South Australia in September 2026.

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Australasian Epigenetic Alliance (AEpiA) @aepia.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Transcription factors sit at the interface between DNA sequence, chromatin state and gene expression. By understanding how they find, bind and regulate their targets, we can better understand the molecular logic that controls cell identity, development and disease.

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Australasian Epigenetic Alliance (AEpiA) @aepia.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Professor Kate Quinlan is a Professor in the School of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences at UNSW Sydney. Her research focuses on mammalian gene regulation, investigating how transcription factors read both the DNA sequence and the epigenetic landscape to identify and regulate their targets.

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Australasian Epigenetic Alliance (AEpiA) @aepia.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Dr Ralph Grand leads a research group at the Center for Molecular Biology, Heidelberg University. His work explores how transcription factors engage DNA within the context of chromatin, and how these interactions shape gene regulation.

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Australasian Epigenetic Alliance (AEpiA) @aepia.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Meet the speakers | AEpiA 2026 We’re highlighting two AEpiA 2026 invited speakers whose research explores how transcription factors interpret the genome and shape gene regulation. #AEpiA2026 #Epigenetics #TranscriptionFactors #GeneRegulation #Chromatin #EpigeneticsResearch #AustralianResearch

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Teif lab @teiflab.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Chen et al 2026. Genome-wide rotational and translational phasing of nucleosomes with human transcription factors www.cell.com/molecular-ce... ▶️ In vivo nucleosome phasing measured on the same TF-bound DNA molecule ▶️ Phasing around CTCF sites is DNA encoded ▶️ FoxA and NFIA phase adjacent nucleosomes

How transcription factors (TFs) and their binding sites organize and engage nucleosomes at natural genomic locations remains poorly understood. Here, we develop Benzonase-seq to measure the rotational phasing of nucleosomes in human cells and enhance chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP)-exo (v6) to measure rotational phasing on the same DNA molecule bound by a TF. Unbound CTCF sites were found to be rotationally accessible on nucleosomes, and this rotational accessibility is encoded by classical dinucleotide periodicities. CTCF binding results in nucleosome displacement to adjacent DNA phasing sequences. Upon examining 40 TF classes, unbound sites were found to be phased either inward or outward or to lack phasing. In all examined cases, TF binding (e.g., NFIA and FoxA) results in adjacent rotational and translational phasing, which is not dinucleotide encoded. Benzonase-seq also more robustly maps nucleosome and subnucleosome positions in hard-to-map CpG islands. These findings provide a clearer view of how TFs engage and position nucleosomes to shape the natural chromatin landscape.

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Australasian Epigenetic Alliance (AEpiA) @aepia.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Join us at AEpiA 2026 to hear from these leaders in the field and connect with the Australasian epigenetics community. Earlybird registration and abstract deadline is the 14th July Register at: 2026aepia.com.au

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AEpiA 2026 Conference

We invite you to attend the 2026 Australasian Epigenetics Alliance Conference. This meeting will be held in Adelaide, South Australia in September 2026.

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Australasian Epigenetic Alliance (AEpiA) @aepia.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

From the fundamental organisation of chromatin to the translation of epigenetic discoveries into new therapeutic approaches, Professors Li and Blewitt represent the breadth and impact of epigenetics research.

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Australasian Epigenetic Alliance (AEpiA) @aepia.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Professor Marnie Blewitt is a Lab Head at WEHI. Her work focuses on the how the mechanisms of epigenetic control can be manipulated in disease. This research has recently led to the spinout Togglelux Therapeutics, which is developing potential treatments for Prader-Willi Syndrome.

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Australasian Epigenetic Alliance (AEpiA) @aepia.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Professor Guohong Li is from the College of Life Sciences at Wuhan University. His research has made major contributions to our understanding of chromatin structure and function, including the 30-nm chromatin fibre, centromeric chromatin, epigenetic regulation and cell fate determination.

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Australasian Epigenetic Alliance (AEpiA) @aepia.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Meet the speakers | AEpiA Conference 2026 We are delighted to highlight two outstanding invited speakers joining us at the AEpiA Conference, Professor Guohong Li and Professor Marnie Blewitt #AEpiA2026 #Epigenetics #Chromatin #GeneRegulation #EpigeneticsResearch #AustralianResearch

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Australasian Epigenetic Alliance (AEpiA) @aepia.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Early bird savings: • Students: $595 → $495 • AEpiA members: $800 → $695 • Non-members: $1,030 → $925 Register: 2026aepia.com.au/registration Submit an abstract: 2026aepia.com.au/abstracts

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Australasian Epigenetic Alliance (AEpiA) @aepia.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Final deadline: 11.59 pm ACST, Wednesday 14 July 2026 Join us from 14–16 September 2026 at the National Wine Centre, Adelaide for three days of epigenetics, chromatin biology, genome regulation and functional genomics.

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Australasian Epigenetic Alliance (AEpiA) @aepia.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

AEpiA 2026 early bird registration and abstract submission have been extended! Please don’t miss your chance to join us in Adelaide with some amazing speakers lots of fantastic science! #AEpiA2026 #Epigenetics #Chromatin #GenomeRegulation #FunctionalGenomics #Adelaide

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Australasian Epigenetic Alliance (AEpiA) @aepia.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Register: 2026aepia.com.au/registration Submit an abstract: 2026aepia.com.au/abstracts Don’t miss out — we’d love to see you in Adelaide!

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Australasian Epigenetic Alliance (AEpiA) @aepia.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Only a few hours left for AEpiA 2026 early bird registration and abstract submission! Join us 14–16 Sept 2026 at the National Wine Centre, Adelaide, for 3 days of epigenetics, chromatin, genome regulation and functional genomics #AEpiA2026 #Epigenetics #Chromatin #FunctionalGenomics #Adelaide

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Australasian Epigenetic Alliance (AEpiA) @aepia.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Dinner places are limited, so please register early to secure your spot. Please share with students, postdocs, colleagues and collaborators who may be interested in attending or presenting. We hope to see you there!

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Australasian Epigenetic Alliance (AEpiA) @aepia.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Submit your abstract today and join us in Adelaide for AEpiA 2026. Register: 2026aepia.com.au/registration Submit an abstract: 2026aepia.com.au/abstracts Awards and ECR travel support: www.aepia.org.au/conference-t...

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Australasian Epigenetic Alliance (AEpiA) @aepia.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Register today to secure early bird savings: • Students: $595 → $495 • AEpiA members: $800 → $695 • Non-members: $1,030 → $925

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Australasian Epigenetic Alliance (AEpiA) @aepia.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Tomorrow is the deadline for AEpiA 2026 early bird registration and abstract submission! AEpiA 2026 will be held from 14–16 Sept 2026 at the National Wine Centre, Adelaide, bringing everyone together for 3 days of outstanding science, discussion and networking #AEpiA2026 #Epigenetics #Adelaide

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Australasian Epigenetic Alliance (AEpiA) @aepia.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

📢 Upcoming online seminar Join the next isMOCLEP drop-in session with Dr Anne Bozack, Assistant Professor at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. 📅 Thursday 28 May ⏰ 4 PM CEST Not an isMOCLEP member? Email: info@ismoclep.org to request the seminar link #epigenetics #onlineseminar #isMOCLEP

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Australasian Epigenetic Alliance (AEpiA) @aepia.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

📣 Important: Applicants must also register and submit an abstract for the AEpiA Conference as part of the application process. Conference early bird registration & abstract submissions are open until 30 June 2026aepia.com.au 📅 applications close: 14 May 2026

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AEpiA 2026 Conference

We invite you to attend the 2026 Australasian Epigenetics Alliance Conference. This meeting will be held in Adelaide, South Australia in September 2026.

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Australasian Epigenetic Alliance (AEpiA) @aepia.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

🏆 Award • Up to two awards will be presented at the AEpiA Conference • Winners will receive a conference speaking opportunity, lifetime AEpiA membership, and a plaque • Open to mid- to senior-career researchers, with consideration for career stage and diversity • Must be current AEpiA members

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Australasian Epigenetic Alliance (AEpiA) @aepia.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

This prestigious award celebrates researchers across Australasia who are driving innovation and impact in our field, continuing the legacy of Professor Susan Clark. #Epigenetics #ResearchExcellence #AEpiA #ScienceAwards #AcademicResearch #Conference2026

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Australasian Epigenetic Alliance (AEpiA) @aepia.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲: 𝗔𝗘𝗽𝗶𝗔 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 @aepia.bsky.social is excited to open applications for the Susan Clark Award for Research Excellence, recognising outstanding contributions in epigenetics research, leadership, and advocacy.

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Australasian Epigenetic Alliance (AEpiA) @aepia.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Join the AEpiA community and be part of Australia’s growing epigenetics network. AEpiA members receive discounted conference registration, a great reason to get involved ahead of #AEpiA2026! Join at: www.aepia.org.au/becomeamember

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Australasian Epigenetic Alliance (AEpiA) @aepia.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

AEpiA 2026 early bird registration open now! Calling all epigenetics researchers, let’s meet, share, and connect! 14–16 Sep | Adelaide 🇦🇺 | National Wine Centre Register: 2026aepia.com.au/registration Abstracts: 2026aepia.com.au/abstracts #AEpiA2026 #Epigenetics #Chromatin

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Australasian Epigenetic Alliance (AEpiA) @aepia.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Thank you again to everyone who participated in the event. We are so delighted that so many of you joined us and contributed to the energy in the room (and on Zoom!). #AEpiA #Epigenetics #EMCR #ResearchCommunity #CareerDevelopment #ScientificNetworking

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Australasian Epigenetic Alliance (AEpiA) @aepia.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

📝 Join the AEpiA Community Not an AEpiA member yet? Membership is free for students and discounted for ECRs. Joining gives you access to AEpiA initiatives, events, awards and networking opportunities throughout the year. 👉 Become a member today www.aepia.org.au/becomeamember

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Australasian Epigenetic Alliance (AEpiA) @aepia.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

From venue logistics to catering, AV checks, and troubleshooting unexpected challenges on the day, our organising committee were a huge part of the event success

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Australasian Epigenetic Alliance (AEpiA) @aepia.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

👏 Thank you Event conveners @scientistkate.bsky.social and Alex Woodworth would like to thank our organising team Ashleigh Geiger, Marion Turpin, Katrina Mitchell, Eleanor Glancy, @scholarticone.bsky.social, Chris Siu Yeung Chow, @trungbiotech.bsky.social, @braydonsci.bsky.social & Rachel Woodhouse

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Australasian Epigenetic Alliance (AEpiA) @aepia.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

🙏 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 This event would not have been possible without the support of NovogeneAIT Genomics, Integrated Sciences, New England Biolabs and AGRF Ltd. Your partnership helps us continue delivering opportunities for EMCRs across Australia.

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Australasian Epigenetic Alliance (AEpiA) @aepia.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

A highlight of the day was our Career Panel. A huge thank you to @nireynon.bsky.social, @aachinger.bsky.social, Luke Isbel and Dhanya Sooraj for sharing their insights, experiences, and advice. Your openness and encouragement were deeply appreciated by our EMCR community.

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Australasian Epigenetic Alliance (AEpiA) @aepia.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

And congrats to..... Sophie Navickas from @menzies-research.bsky.social for "Involvement of BRG1 in regulating the medulloblastoma epigenome" Congrats Sophie!

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Australasian Epigenetic Alliance (AEpiA) @aepia.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Our next flash talk winner was 🥁 Sarah Williams from @garvaninstitute.bsky.social for "DNA methylation estimates of immune cell abundance have prognostic potential in triple negative breast cancer" Congrats Sarah!

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Australasian Epigenetic Alliance (AEpiA) @aepia.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

We had three winners of the flash talk session. The first is 🥁 Sarah Williams from @petermaccc.bsky.social for "Investigating how the maintenance of epithelial integrity prevents neoplastic tumours" Congratulations Sarah!

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