Reposted by Bruno Francesco Rodrigues de OliveiraPride in Microbiology @prideinmicro.bsky.social · 13/04/2026We are truly overflowing with joy today as Dr. Landon Getz, Dr. Bruno Oliveira, and Dr. Edel Lopez accepted the Microbiology Society's 2026 EDI Award in Belfast at the 2026 Microbiology Society Annual Conference! Dr. Getz also presented an overview of our organization to the conference's attendees! 5193
Reposted by Bruno Francesco Rodrigues de OliveiraFiona J Whelan @whelanfj.bsky.social · 13/04/2026Absolutely stellar start to #Microbio26 with the EDI prize lecture to @prideinmicro.bsky.social ! Well done and so well deserved @landongetz.bsky.social @edelplopez.bsky.social @bfrancescol.bsky.social 👏 2327
Reposted by Bruno Francesco Rodrigues de OliveiraRachel M. Wheatley @rachelmwheatley.bsky.social · 05/01/2026🔊 Job Opportunity: Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Bacterial Evolution. Looking to recruit a postdoc to join a UKRI FLF-funded project on antibiotic resistance evolution in the microbiome 🦠 3 years funding, deadline 26th Jan, please share! hrwebapp.qub.ac.uk/tlive_webrec...hrwebapp.qub.ac.ukJob profile 04054
Reposted by Bruno Francesco Rodrigues de OliveiraMicrobiology Society @microbiologysociety.org · 05/01/2026Explore fundamental and translational research on microbial structure, signalling, metabolism and molecular biology at Annual Conference 2026, in Belfast, with all speakers selected from submitted abstracts. Registration is open - microb.io/AC26Register #Microbio26microb.ioAnnual Conference 2026Industry opportunities 042
Reposted by Bruno Francesco Rodrigues de OliveiraEva Heinz @evaheinz7.bsky.social · 24/11/2025If you're about to push these last manuscripts before wrapping up 2025, remider that our MGen Eukaryotic collection @microbiologysociety.org is open & growing; #Protists #Parasites #Fungi; friend or foe; all welcome 😊 #MicroSky #IDSky #Protistsonsky 🧬💻 www.microbiologyresearch.org/content/micr...microbiologyresearch.orgMicrobial Genomics of Eukaryotes | Microbiology SocietyWith technological advances like single-cell sequencing and long-read sequence techniques continually improving, allowing the full resolution of increasingly complex highly repetitive genomes, and wit... 076
Reposted by Bruno Francesco Rodrigues de OliveiraMicrobiology Society @microbiologysociety.org · 21/11/2025We are delighted to announce Microbiology Horizons, the new title connecting microbiology with data science, engineering, social science and other disciplines to address global challenges. Read the full announcement: microb.io/4o8FyuX 175
Reposted by Bruno Francesco Rodrigues de OliveiraPride in Microbiology @prideinmicro.bsky.social · 20/11/2025Today is Trans Day of Remembrance (TDoR), a day to remember people lost to transphobic violence. 🏳️⚧️Today we mourn, but also reaffirm our commitment to fight for the living. Take care of yourselves Today!🏳️⚧️ 072
Reposted by Bruno Francesco Rodrigues de OliveiraMicrobiology Society @microbiologysociety.org · 19/11/2025EDI Prize 2026: @edelplopez.bsky.social — Université Laval, Canada, @bfrancescol.bsky.social — Fluminense Federal University, Brazil, @landongetz.bsky.social — @utoronto.ca, @katie-barnes.bsky.social — @uwmadison.bsky.social and @nicholasbio.bsky.social — The State University of New York, USA 194
Reposted by Bruno Francesco Rodrigues de OliveiraPride in STEM @prideinstem.bsky.social · 18/11/2025Happy International Day of LGBTQIA+ People In STEM! How are you celebrating it? #LGBTQSTEMDay #PrideInSTEM 3182104
Bruno Francesco Rodrigues de Oliveira @bfrancescol.bsky.social · 18/11/2025Thank you for the opportunity @amiposts.bsky.social! 🦠🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️Happy LGBTQIA+ STEMM Day for everyone! 🤩 020
Reposted by Bruno Francesco Rodrigues de Oliveiraapreston243.bsky.social @apreston243.bsky.social · 13/11/2025New primer alert! Fantastic insight into how to apply machine learning and AI in microbiology. A must read. @microbiologysociety.org @delafuentelab.bsky.social www.microbiologyresearch.org/content/jour...microbiologyresearch.orgMicrobial Primer: Artificial intelligence for microbiologistsArtificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are reshaping microbiology, enabling rapid antibiotic discovery, resistance prediction and clinical diagnostics. For microbiologists, the goal is... 076
Bruno Francesco Rodrigues de Oliveira @bfrancescol.bsky.social · 08/11/2025Over the moon with my short sentence describing my feelings on this new edition of "Marine Microbiology: Ecology and Applications" being printed in every hard copy of the book. Thanks to Taylor and Francis/CRC Press to the invitation for reviewing the book proposal in late 2023! 🌊🧫📖 150
Reposted by Bruno Francesco Rodrigues de OliveiraMicrobiology Society @microbiologysociety.org · 06/11/2025You can get two-day tickets for Annual Conference 2026. Registration is already open. Learn more and secure your spot: microb.io/AC26Register #Microbio26 163
Bruno Francesco Rodrigues de Oliveira @bfrancescol.bsky.social · 31/10/2025Today is the deadline for abstract submissions to PANGENOME2025 (www.alocongress.com/pangenome2025), which will take place in Valencia (Spain) between December 02nd and 05th. As @microbiologysociety.org Microbial Genomics editor, we launched a Best Poster and Best Short Talk Prizes! 🏆🧬🦠 111
Reposted by Bruno Francesco Rodrigues de OliveiraA. Murat Eren (Meren) @merenbey.bsky.social · 22/10/2025Please share this with anyone who may be interested in a post-doc in Germany: jobs.awi.de/Vacancies/20... This is quite an exciting opportunity to push the boundaries of what is known regarding the molecular basis of the formation and demise of photosymbiotic relationships in marine habitats. 14548
Reposted by Bruno Francesco Rodrigues de OliveiraArbovirus seminars @arbovirus.bsky.social · 12/09/2025See you Thursday 18th for our first seminar of the series with the inspiring @priyashah.bsky.social from @ucdavis.bsky.social with her talk “Harder, better, faster, stronger: integrating virology and engineering to drive discovery”. All welcome! email us for the zoom link. 084
Reposted by Bruno Francesco Rodrigues de OliveiraAlan McNally @alanmcn1.bsky.social · 03/09/2025We have a position for an Assist Prof in Microbial Genomics in our School of III. Hod Joan Geoghegan will be happy to field questions if you are interested. No specific area of microbial genomics preferred so please do consider it www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOO184/a...jobs.ac.ukAssistant Professor (Research and Education) in Bacterial Genomics at University of BirminghamApply now for the Assistant Professor (Research and Education) in Bacterial Genomics role on jobs.ac.uk - the leading job board for higher education jobs. View details. 03350
Reposted by Bruno Francesco Rodrigues de OliveiraMya Breitbart @viromegirl.bsky.social · 01/08/2025Do you love phage? I have an opening for a postdoc in my lab at the University of South Florida College of Marine Science (@cmarinescience.bsky.social) looking at interactions between marine phage and iron, which is an important limiting trace metal in the oceans (1/5) 🧵#phagesky 🦠🌊 37968
Reposted by Bruno Francesco Rodrigues de OliveiraMicrobial Biotechnology (MBT) @microbiotech.bsky.social · 08/08/2025#MicroSky: Special Issue on “The Contribution of Microbial Biotechnology to Sustainable Development Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages". Submit your manuscript online at: mc.manuscriptcentral.com/microbio. Deadline 📆 20 December 2025. Thanks for RT 122
Bruno Francesco Rodrigues de Oliveira @bfrancescol.bsky.social · 20/06/2025The most enlightened read I had in a long time about IA usage in universities and the deep corrosion of cognitive work, particularly by college students. A great perspective by a university professor and food for thought on the long and daunting path we have in front of us.forkingpaths.coThe Death of the Student Essay—and the Future of CognitionOne professor's reflections on the end of an era, as AI tools such as ChatGPT have murdered the student essay (RIP). Here's why that threatens the future of human cognition—and how to save ourselves. 010
Reposted by Bruno Francesco Rodrigues de OliveiraJulie Johnston @queermsfrizzle.bsky.social · 19/06/2025Protect Trans Scientists. cowritten with a lot of amazing people (I tagged those I could find but there are so many more incredible folks) www.science.org/doi/10.1126/... @thepunkscientist.bsky.social @jlw-ecoevo.bsky.social @bfrancescol.bsky.social @drsueishaq.bsky.socialscience.orgProtect transgender scientistsTransgender and gender nonconforming (TGnC) people are a primary target of the Trump administration. Multiple executive orders seek to erase TGnC protections; mandate denial of gender identity; and ba... 04123
Bruno Francesco Rodrigues de Oliveira @bfrancescol.bsky.social · 19/06/2025Protect the transgender scientists 🏳️⚧️ A pleasure to be part of the AQTES group, so many amazing and inspiring scientists! No better time to see this piece published. Happy Pride Month 🌈science.orgProtect transgender scientistsTransgender and gender nonconforming (TGnC) people are a primary target of the Trump administration. Multiple executive orders seek to erase TGnC protections; mandate denial of gender identity; and ba... 071
Reposted by Bruno Francesco Rodrigues de OliveiraDr. Sue Ishaq @drsueishaq.bsky.social · 19/06/2025A letter from scientists to the community: Protect transgender scientists. www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...science.orgProtect transgender scientistsTransgender and gender nonconforming (TGnC) people are a primary target of the Trump administration. Multiple executive orders seek to erase TGnC protections; mandate denial of gender identity; and ba... 01510
Reposted by Bruno Francesco Rodrigues de OliveiraJosé Vargas-Muñiz @mycorican.bsky.social · 19/06/2025Protect transgender scientist! 🏳️⚧️science.orgProtect transgender scientistsTransgender and gender nonconforming (TGnC) people are a primary target of the Trump administration. Multiple executive orders seek to erase TGnC protections; mandate denial of gender identity; and ba... 04726
Bruno Francesco Rodrigues de Oliveira @bfrancescol.bsky.social · 16/06/2025Mandatory read! Amazing piece by @pedroleao.bsky.social 010
Reposted by Bruno Francesco Rodrigues de OliveiraA. Murat Eren (Meren) @merenbey.bsky.social · 05/06/2025We have a new 3-year postdoc position in our group at the @hifmb.de to study plasmids and plasmids systems of the marine environment to survey their utility in microbial responses to environmental change. Please see the official job ad here, and spread the word: jobs.awi.de/Vacancies/20...jobs.awi.dePostDoc in ecology and evolution of plasmids in polar waters at HIFMB (f/d/m)Layout AWI HIPP extern, englisch 27983
Bruno Francesco Rodrigues de Oliveira @bfrancescol.bsky.social · 01/06/2025Over the moon with our new review on marine microbial enzymes as antibiofilm agents published on Critical Reviews in Microbiology! Setting the stage for our ongoing and future endeavours to hunt these antibiofilm enzymes in our marine host-associated and free-living bugs! doi.org/10.1080/1040...doi.orgMarine microbial enzymes as potential antibiofilm agents: expanding the arsenal of bioactive agents targeting biofilm-forming microorganismsBiofilms are one of the most successful modes of life in the biosphere. In these assemblages, bacteria usually display higher resistance to environmental stressors, thus making their removal throug... 030
Reposted by Bruno Francesco Rodrigues de OliveiraTilmann Weber @tilmweber.bsky.social · 28/04/2025We're happy to announce that the #antiSMASH v8 paper is out in @narjournal.bsky.social: academic.oup.com/nar/advance-... Many thanks to @kblin.bsky.social, @marnixmedema.bsky.social and many international collaborators!academic.oup.comantiSMASH 8.0: extended gene cluster detection capabilities and analyses of chemistry, enzymology, and regulationAbstract. Microorganisms synthesize small bioactive compounds through their secondary or specialized metabolism. Those compounds play an important role in 23614
Reposted by Bruno Francesco Rodrigues de OliveiraOliver Schwengers @oschwengers.bsky.social · 28/04/2025We happily present: “Bakta Web – rapid and standardized genome annotation on scalable infrastructures” @OxUniPress NAR’s Web Server issue doi.org/10.1093/nar/... Easy to use, no registration, fast, scalable, various visualizations, in sync with Bakta CLI: bakta.computational.bio (1/5)doi.orgBakta Web – rapid and standardized genome annotation on scalable infrastructuresAbstract. The Bakta command line application is widely used and one of the most established tools for bacterial genome annotation. It balances comprehensiv 14228
Reposted by Bruno Francesco Rodrigues de OliveiraEmma Waters @emmabeansworth.bsky.social · 11/04/2025🚨New publication🚨 Thrilled to share our article about the Importance of Diversity & Representation in Science, now out in npj Antimicrobials & Resistance @springernature.com Huge thanks to my wonderful co-authors @blancaps.bsky.social & @edcoakes.bsky.social for their awesome supportrdcu.beImportance of diversity and representation in science: benefits towards strengthening our response to global challengesnpj Antimicrobials and Resistance - Diversity is a mechanism that pathogens use to adapt and survive new challenges, like the introduction of antimicrobials in modern medicine. With antimicrobial... 2156
Reposted by Bruno Francesco Rodrigues de OliveiraJessica Blair @jessicamablair.bsky.social · 15/04/2025Really delighted to see this out in npj antimicrobials and resistance! @emmabeansworth.bsky.social @blancaps.bsky.social & @edcoakes.bsky.social have done a fantastic job with this 🤩 0186
Reposted by Bruno Francesco Rodrigues de OliveiraEmily White @emily-white.bsky.social · 11/04/2025Come and work with me! The Nature Micro team is expanding and we're looking for someone to champion microbial ecology, plant micro & related areas for the journal Knowledge of microbial ecology/plant micro is desirable but we're open to applications from all microbiologists Link below 👇 110199
Reposted by Bruno Francesco Rodrigues de OliveiraMicrobiology Society @microbiologysociety.org · 03/04/2025Thank you to all those who joined us for #Microbio25. We hope you had a fantastic time. Don't forget to register your interest for next year #Microbio26 - microb.io/Microbio26-I...microb.ioAnnual Conference 202613─16 April 2026, Belfast 0143
Reposted by Bruno Francesco Rodrigues de OliveiraI'ah Donovan-Banfield @idb-virology.bsky.social · 07/02/2025Very proud that this article is finally out. It details the culmination of 3 years of hard work from the @microbiologysociety.org Members Panel. This work can sometimes go under the radar, but big thanks to Anjam for leading on this, allowing us to share our successes and hopes for the future. 23611
Bruno Francesco Rodrigues de Oliveira @bfrancescol.bsky.social · 05/02/2025Really excited about our next (fourth already!) LGBTQ+ networking event in the next @microbiologysociety.org Annual Conference 2025! Always a pleasure to organise this one more time with my friends from the Society's Queer in Micro Working Group! Join us, we're planning exciting things this year! 😍🏳️🌈 012
Reposted by Bruno Francesco Rodrigues de OliveiraLandon Getz @landongetz.bsky.social · 05/02/2025If you are looking for community, @prideinmicro.bsky.social has a discord channel that is becoming increasingly more active these days. Come hang out with us! Check out @prideinmicro.bsky.social for more information on joining our community! 022
Reposted by Bruno Francesco Rodrigues de OliveiraJamie Hall @jpjhall.bsky.social · 10/01/2025🚨PhD studentship opportunity! Bacteria protect themselves with a huge arsenal of defences, but does this affect how they gain new traits on plasmids? 🧫🦠💫 Apply for a funded 4y position with me @livuni-ives.bsky.social, @brockhurstlab.bsky.social @jojofoth.bsky.social & @multidefence.bsky.social ⬇️findaphd.comBBSRC NWD: Let the right one in: exploring the trade-offs between genome defence and openness in microbiomes at University of Liverpool on FindAPhD.comPhD Project - BBSRC NWD: Let the right one in: exploring the trade-offs between genome defence and openness in microbiomes at University of Liverpool, listed on FindAPhD.com 23235
Bruno Francesco Rodrigues de Oliveira @bfrancescol.bsky.social · 08/01/2025@microbiologysociety.org Microbial Genomics is looking for new Senior Editors and Editors, particularly those with expertise across the breadth of eukaryotic microbiology, viral genomics, and ecological microbiology. Candidates can send their CVs and cover letters by Friday 17 January 2025! 01615
Reposted by Bruno Francesco Rodrigues de OliveiraMicrobiology Society @microbiologysociety.org · 08/01/2025It’s official: The Microbiology Society is on Bluesky! 522389
Reposted by Bruno Francesco Rodrigues de OliveiraJorge Navarro @jorgenavarro.bsky.social · 13/12/2024Happy to announce the beta release of #BiGSCAPE2! This is the result of a great effort by Arjan Draisma, Catarina Loureiro and Nico Louwen, who worked tirelessly to improve the code from the ground up! Also major kudos to @marnixmedema.bsky.social for his leadership 💪 github.com/medema-group...github.comGitHub - medema-group/BiG-SCAPE: Similarity networks of biosynthetic gene clustersSimilarity networks of biosynthetic gene clusters. Contribute to medema-group/BiG-SCAPE development by creating an account on GitHub. 14420
Reposted by Bruno Francesco Rodrigues de OliveiraConor (Conchúr) Meehan @conmeehan.bsky.social · 09/12/2024The Wellcome Connecting Science Learning and Training team are aiming to develop a course focusing on capacity building and strengthening in genomics and are conducting a needs assessment survey and would love your input! www.surveymonkey.com/r/GenomicsCa...surveymonkey.comSurvey in genomics capacity developmentTake this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free. 0511
Reposted by Bruno Francesco Rodrigues de OliveiraNicky O’Boyle @oboylelab.bsky.social · 02/12/2024We're looking for an Assitant Professor in Microbiology to join us @tcdgenmicro! Come and join our growing team. www.tcd.ie/microbiology... www.tcd.ie/hr/vacancies/ Job ID: 037876. Closes 31st Januarytcd.ieResearch Groups - Microbiology | Trinity College DublinmenusearchSearchmenu 12029
Reposted by Bruno Francesco Rodrigues de OliveiraLaura Eme @lauraeme.bsky.social · 26/11/2024Please share! Applications due Dec 15th for a starting date in Sep 2025. 01520
Reposted by Bruno Francesco Rodrigues de OliveiraDr. Sue Ishaq @drsueishaq.bsky.social · 22/11/2024White paper and perspective published on "Running a queer- and trans-inclusive faculty hiring process"!! Advice for job searches that are better for everyone: writing job adverts + agendas, improving interviews, supporting faculty. Graphics by Callie R. Chappell. sueishaqlab.org/2024/11/22/w...sueishaqlab.orgWhite paper and perspective published on “Running a queer- and trans-inclusive faculty hiring process”!!I’m delighted to announce the public release of a white paper on queer- and trans-inclusive faculty hiring practices, and a perspective piece introducing it!! This is the culmination of month… 0137
Bruno Francesco Rodrigues de Oliveira @bfrancescol.bsky.social · 22/11/2024Really over the moon to see this finally out! Thanks for leading us in this again @jlw-ecoevo.bsky.social! Glad to be part of the AQTES group and can't wait for what is next!🌈🧑🏽🔬 doi.org/10.1371/jour...doi.orgQueer- and trans-inclusive faculty hiring—A call for changeQueer and trans scientists face varied and systemic barriers to their professional success, resulting in a relative absence from faculty ranks at many institutions. This Perspective calls for a change... 0157
Reposted by Bruno Francesco Rodrigues de OliveiraPride in STEM @prideinstem.bsky.social · 18/11/2024November 18 is the International Day of LGBQTIA+ People in STEM! Today more than ever we want to stress the importance of communities, building connections, and raising each other up. Let's keep leaving our mark for the betterment of us all! 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈 #QueerinSTEM prideinstem.org/lgbtstemday/ 8867369
Reposted by Bruno Francesco Rodrigues de OliveiraPride in Microbiology @prideinmicro.bsky.social · 16/11/2024Introducing Camilo Gómez-Garzón (He/Him), our final Speaker Spotlight from the Medical and Clinical Microbiology Session! 🥼 🏳️🌈 🧫 Register for the LGBTQ+ STEM Day Virtual Symposium here to learn more about Camilo and his science: buff.ly/4hH1oUj #PrideinMicrobiology #PiM #PrideinSTEM 0288