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We're empowering microbiology labs to prevent and treat infections with nucleic acid sequencing. Check us out to learn more! bugseq.com

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BugSeq @bugseq.com · 11/08/2026
Another great example from the team at Jessa Hospital using BugSeq to analyze @nanoporetech.com sequencing data in routine clinical microbiology! doi.org/10.3389/fmic...
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Frontiers | Validation of a long-read 16S rRNA-gene sequencing approach for analysis of clinical samples and bacterial identification in a routine clinical laboratory
BackgroundCurrently, microbiological diagnosis relies heavily on classical culture-based techniques, which have notable limitations. These methods often stru...
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Genome BC @genomebc.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
New genomic tools are helping strengthen Canada's response to emerging pathogens and antimicrobial resistance. BugSeq Read more: techcouver.com/2026/08/04/with-geno…
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BugSeq @bugseq.com · 29/07/2026
Jessa Hospital, evaluating BugSeq for characterization of antimicrobial resistance and outbreak analysis in Pseudomonas aeruginosa, found “the overall categorical agreement (% [95% CI]) between AMR genotype and phenotype was 94.76% [92.46%–96.52%]”. Read more: doi.org/10.1128/jcm....
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Applicability of Nanopore-only whole-genome sequencing for Pseudomonas aeruginosa outbreak investigation in the ICU setting: a multicentric study | Journal of Clinical Microbiology
In recent years, Nanopore sequencing has found its way to clinical laboratories because of its affordability, scalability, and, most importantly, its ability to obtain sequencing results in near-real ...
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BugSeq @bugseq.com · 23/07/2026
Speed up your lab's #Cyclospora surveillance with the BugSeq platform. Contact us for early access to our new Cyclospora cayetanensis MLST module, which delivers typing from WGS and metagenomics!
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BugSeq @bugseq.com · 08/07/2026
We’re proud to team up with @genomebc.bsky.social on a new initiative to advance #Genomics in the fight against antimicrobial resistance! From scaling our #BugAMR platform to refining tools for rapid pathogen detection, we’re focused on one goal: faster, life-saving insights for healthcare.
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BugSeq @bugseq.com · 09/06/2026
Fantastic demonstration by the @adventhealth.bsky.social team of the power of BugSeq in clinical practice: “Rapid and Routinely 24-Hour Antimicrobial Resistance Report for Mycobacterium abscessus Group by Whole-Genome Sequencing: A Tool for Appropriate Antimicrobial Therapy” 👇
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#asmicrobe | Daniel Navas
A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by my poster at #ASMicrobe 2026! It was great meeting so many people and discussing the future of Microbiology. Here is a closer look at this year's poster pre...
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BugSeq @bugseq.com · 07/05/2026
Check out recent updates to the BugSeq platform in our latest blog post: Advancing Viral Surveillance, Sequencing Flexibility, AMR Prediction, and EPI2ME Integration docs.bugseq.com/blog/2026/05...
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Q1 2026 Platform Update: Advancing Viral Surveillance, Sequencing Flexibility, AMR Prediction, and EPI2ME Integration - Documentation
Learn how to analyze your microbiology sequencing data with BugSeq. Rapidly process data into actionable reports.
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BugSeq @bugseq.com · 05/05/2026
Discover how public health laboratories are integrating BugSeq into their everyday bioinformatics routines! Visit us at booth 200 at @aphl.org 2026; we are eager to learn about the challenges you face and discuss how our solutions can support your work. #APHL
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BugSeq @bugseq.com · 30/04/2026
At #PASCV2026 ? Drop by the BugSeq booth (02T) to see how the most innovative labs are leveraging NGS to track viral outbreaks, antiviral resistance and more (and don’t forget to grab a notebook or bag)!
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BugSeq @bugseq.com · 20/04/2026
⏰ 16:15-17:15 CEST 📍 #Bioinformatics Pipeline Corner, Arena 4 🗣️ Sam Chorlton, BugSeq CEO See how we leverage interpretable AI to aid clinical translation and deliver industry-leading accuracy in: 🦠 Pathogen ID 💊 AMR prediction 📈 Outbreak analysis #ESCMIDGlobal2026
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BugSeq @bugseq.com · 19/04/2026
At #ESCMIDGlobal2026? Come visit booth H11 to learn more about how BugSeq can power your infectious disease bioinformatic workflows! From pathogen identification to AMR and outbreak analysis, BugSeq has a suite of analysis tools to power your NGS workflows.
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BugSeq @bugseq.com · 18/04/2026
Did you know you can now submit data to BugSeq directly through the @nanoporetech.com EPI2ME platform? Submitting ONT sequence data to BugSeq is now easier than ever! Check out the blog post below for more details on the integration between ONT and BugSeq: epi2me.nanoporetech.com/epi2me-26.04...
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EPI2ME 26.04-01 Release
Dear Nanopore Community, We are pleased to announce a new release of EPI2ME Desktop. The highlight…
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BugSeq @bugseq.com · 13/04/2026
The power of a curated database: BugSeq was most accurate for species identification in an independent evaluation of cloud-based platforms for microbial whole genome sequencing analysis. Read more: doi.org/10.1017/ash....
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A comparative review of three cloud-based platforms for microbial whole genome sequencing analysis | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology | Cambridge Core
A comparative review of three cloud-based platforms for microbial whole genome sequencing analysis - Volume 6 Issue 1
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BugSeq @bugseq.com · 07/04/2026
Miss the recent publication (doi.org/10.1128/jcm....) from @jhu.edu leveraging BugSeq for infection control of C. auris? Stop by our booth at #SHEASpring2026 to learn how BugSeq powers genomic infection control programs. @sheaepi.bsky.social
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Detecting healthcare-associated transmission and antifungal resistance in Candida auris via whole genome sequencing | Journal of Clinical Microbiology
Candida auris is a difficult-to-treat yeast that causes invasive infections in vulnerable patient populations. Healthcare exposure is a key risk factor for becoming colonized or infected with C. auris...
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BugSeq @bugseq.com · 18/03/2026
BugSeq is delighted to partner with the University of British Columbia to improve detection, surveillance and early identification of emerging respiratory pathogens across Canada.
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BugSeq @bugseq.com · 16/03/2026
Hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae is an emerging concern in clinical microbiology. Read how BugSeq was used to characterize the first cases of hypervirulent K. pneumoniae in Nebraska: doi.org/10.1128/asmc...
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Two case reports on the identification and management of hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated in Nebraska, USA | ASM Case Reports
Klebsiella pneumoniae is commonly found in the human gastrointestinal tract and can act as an opportunistic nosocomial pathogen, causing a range of infections such as pneumonia, wounds, and infections...
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BugSeq @bugseq.com · 28/01/2026
In case you missed it, the recording of the BugSeq + @nanoporetech.com webinar is now available on demand! Discover how Dr. Georgios Kitsios used BugSeq for respiratory metagenomics in the @upmc.com ICU: nanoporetech.com/resource-cen...
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Real-time metagenomic sequencing for respiratory infection research
Watch this on-demand webinar on using real-time Oxford Nanopore sequencing for respiratory infection research, metagenomics, and pathogen surveillance.
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BugSeq @bugseq.com · 06/01/2026
Clinical interpretation and reporting of next-generation sequencing assays is challenging. Check out our recent blog post to learn about how BugSeq leverages machine learning and configurable thresholds to implement evidence-based reporting for your NGS assay. 🧬 → docs.bugseq.com/blog/2026/01...
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BugID: A machine learning enabled tool to implement evidence-based reporting thresholds specific to your NGS assay - Documentation
Learn how to analyze your microbiology sequencing data with BugSeq. Rapidly process data into actionable reports.
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BugSeq @bugseq.com · 05/01/2026
Don't miss out! Join us on January 14th for an insightful webinar with Dr. Kitsios of @upmc.com. Learn how BugSeq delivers rapid, actionable, and highly accurate results for respiratory #metagenomics in critical care settings. nanoporetech.com/about/events...
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Global lessons from metagenomics for future critical care and pathogen surveillance
Join this webinar and learn key technical considerations, optimisations, and training insights for implementing Oxford Nanopore metagenomic workflows in research and surveillance settings.
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BugSeq @bugseq.com · 22/12/2025
2025 was an amazing year for sequencing in microbiology! Check out some of our favorite publications from the past year. 🦠 docs.bugseq.com/blog/2025/12...
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Our Favorite Publications of 2025 - Documentation
Learn how to analyze your microbiology sequencing data with BugSeq. Rapidly process data into actionable reports.
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BugSeq @bugseq.com · 27/11/2025
🚨 BugSeq now supports both EUCAST (new) and CLSI (already supported) breakpoints for the prediction of #AMR. This expansion ensures greater accuracy and global applicability in determining resistance. Get in touch for early access to EUCAST breakpoints on your account.
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BugSeq @bugseq.com · 13/11/2025
At #AMPath2025? Here is one more reason why you need to drop by booth 447 to discuss bioinformatics with our team of experts!
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BugSeq @bugseq.com · 27/10/2025
🚨 New Publication 🚨 Check out this paper from @mskcancercenter.bsky.social, where BugSeq empowers the center's infection control team to launch an active C. auris surveillance program. WGS informs infection control interventions → doi.org/10.1016/j.jm... #InfectionPrevention #Cauris
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BugSeq @bugseq.com · 20/10/2025
Meet BugSeq at #IDWeek2025 - Booth 1329! See how our bioinformatics platform empowers clinical microbiology labs and drives clinically validated assays with customizable reporting thresholds.
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SEQanswers @seqanswers.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
Clinical and public health labs need solutions that make sequencing analysis easier. In our upcoming webinar, learn how BugSeq supports pathogen identification, AMR detection, and outbreak surveillance without complex bioinformatics pipelines. Register here: event.on24.com/wcc/r/506648...
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BugSeq @bugseq.com · 17/09/2025
Ever wonder how BugSeq is used to identify bacteria, characterize #AMR and track outbreaks in hospitals and the community? Tune in on Sep 29 to hear from Wes Hottel, Bioinformatics Scientist, State Hygienic Laboratory, The University of Iowa: event.on24.com/wcc/r/506648...
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BugSeq @bugseq.com · 10/09/2025
C. difficile is the most frequent cause of infectious diarrhea in hospitals and long-term care facilities. Locher et al. used BugSeq to evaluate transmission within @vchhealthcare.bsky.social (doi.org/10.1016/j.mi...). Want to learn more?
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SEQanswers @seqanswers.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
NGS has improved pathogen surveillance, but complex bioinformatics pipelines can hold many labs back. Join our upcoming webinar to learn how @bugseq.com makes advanced microbial ID, AMR detection, and outbreak tracking accessible to every lab. Register here: event.on24.com/wcc/r/506648...
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BugSeq @bugseq.com · 14/08/2025
🚨 New blog - Bringing Precision Medicine to the ICU: Insights from BugSeq Grant Recipient Dr. Georgios Kitsios (@upmc.com). Read how Dr. Kitsios is leveraging @nanoporetech.com metagenomics to revolutionize diagnosis and management of ventilator-associated pneumonia: docs.bugseq.com/blog/2025/08...
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Bringing Precision Medicine to the ICU: Insights from BugSeq Grant Recipient Dr. Georgios Kitsios - Documentation
Learn how to analyze your microbiology sequencing data with BugSeq. Rapidly process data into actionable reports.
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BugSeq @bugseq.com · 06/08/2025
Amaral et al. found a discordance between BIOFIRE BCID2 and #AMR phenotype. Read how BugSeq’s curated database enabled frameshift detection in a CTX-M and accurate phenotype prediction: doi.org/10.1016/j.di...
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BugSeq @bugseq.com · 29/07/2025
🚨 Headed to #ADLM2025? Come say hi to the BugSeq team at Booth 1064! We’re showcasing the future of infectious disease assays with rapid, accurate, and interpretable genomic solutions. Let’s talk metagenomics, AMR, and more 🧬👩‍🔬 #ADLM2025 #microbiology #genomics #AMR @myadlm.bsky.social
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BugSeq @bugseq.com · 15/07/2025
New blog post: Enabling Phenotypic AMR Prediction from NGS Data We explore the strengths and pitfalls of current methods—and why BugSeq’s approach, combining expert-augmented ML with a curated database, delivers more accurate, interpretable phenotypic predictions from NGS data.
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BugSeq @bugseq.com · 27/06/2025
The first half of 2025 marked a significant leap forward for the BugSeq Bioinformatics platform, delivering powerful new capabilities to tackle the most pressing challenges in infectious disease. Read some of our highlights in our recent blog post: docs.bugseq.com/blog/2025/06...
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BugSeq @bugseq.com · 21/06/2025
At #ASMMicrobe today? Check out the Clinical Public Health Microbiology poster session (CPHM-Saturday-289) between 10:30-11:30am or 4:00-5:00pm to learn more about BugSeq’s updated, clinically-oriented workflow for 16S analysis from @nanoporetech.com sequence data.
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BugSeq @bugseq.com · 20/06/2025
Attending #ASMicrobe this weekend? Visit the BugSeq booth (#911) to learn more about BugSeq’s comprehensive bioinformatics platform for applied microbiology and infectious disease applications!
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BugSeq @bugseq.com · 30/05/2025
Did you miss Dr. Michael Wiley’s (@unmc.bsky.social) talk at #nanoporeconf? Watch it now online: nanoporetech.com/resource-cen... In it, Dr. Wiley demonstrates the use of BugSeq in Nebraska for outbreak detection and investigation. #PublicHealth #AMR #LondonCalling2025 @nanoporetech.com
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Automated sample-to-answer workflows for whole-genome sequencing to investigate hospital-acquired infections
**Biography**<br><br>Dr Michael Wiley is an Associate Professor at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Director of Genomic Epidemiology for the Nebraska Public Health Laboratory. He is also ...
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BugSeq @bugseq.com · 22/05/2025
BugSeq strengthens our partnership with ONT at #nanoporeconf: we are delighted to work with @nanoporetech.com towards achieving end-to-end infectious disease solutions with integration across technology stacks.
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BugSeq @bugseq.com · 06/05/2025
At #APHL? Drop by booth 500 to see how public health labs are using BugSeq to visualize and manage complex data from outbreaks before they spread. In addition - wastewater, viral surveillance, and pathogen detection - we got it all! @aphl.org
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BugSeq @bugseq.com · 01/05/2025
AMR causes the loss of >1 million lives annually, and aztreonam-avibactam is one of the newest drugs in our arsenal to combat #AMR and its attributable mortality, with approval in 2024 in EU/UK and 2025 in USA.
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BugSeq @bugseq.com · 30/04/2025
At #AMMICACMID2025? We are at booth #30 showing how labs are using BugSeq’s AI-powered bioinformatics to support sequencing isolates for #AMR prediction and epidemiologic surveillance, as well as 16S/ITS sequencing for identification of pathogens from culture-negative samples.
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BugSeq @bugseq.com · 14/04/2025
Missed Dr. Trish Simner’s (@mayoclinic.org) #ESCMIDGlobal 2025 presentation on using WGS for #AMR prediction? We spotted some data from the BugSeq team on the additive value of our database curation and machine learning which drives BugSeq’s mechanistic and interpretable AMR prediction service.
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BugSeq @bugseq.com · 12/04/2025
At #ESCMIDGlobal? Come see how BugSeq has helped clinical labs implement successful infection prevention programs based on NGS, as well as integration of BugSeq within NGS-based diagnostic assays. Make sure to pick up some goodies as well at booth D98 👜📓🖊️🎉
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BugSeq @bugseq.com · 25/03/2025
At @aphl.org #IDLabCon? Come check out how BugSeq is helping states analyze, track and mitigate outbreaks within and across states. And of course - don’t forget to grab some swag! #PublicHealth #WholeGenomeSequencing #WGS
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BugSeq @bugseq.com · 07/03/2025
Researchers at @nhs.uk: "The BugSeq online platform was highly user-friendly" on the use of BugSeq for diagnosis of culture-negative infections using @nanoporetech.com 16S.
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BugSeq @bugseq.com · 25/02/2025
Discover how microbiology labs are tracking and mitigating outbreaks faster using BugSeq's data-driven platform: docs.bugseq.com/blog/2025/02...
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BugSeq @bugseq.com · 20/02/2025
BugSeq leads clinical bioinformatics in consortium (Ginkgo Jumpcode, Planet Innovation, TGen, and more) developing end-to-end metagenomic solution for HaDEA. See our announcement here: bugseq.com/news/2025/02/20/BugSeq-RANGER-HaDEA Learn more about BugSeq: bugseq.com
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BugSeq uses evidence-based, pathogen-specific pipelines to produce actionable microbiology reports.
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