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Christina Faust

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landscape disease ecologist @uofgsbohvm.bsky.social

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IDDjobs @iddjobs.org · 18/08/2026
Multiple Postdocs (State College, USA) Spatial and quantitative models of measles and Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic with @nitanother.bsky.social at Penn State University @ciddpsu.bsky.social More details: iddjobs.org/jobs/2575
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Kirsty Park @kirstyjpark.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
PhD opportunity: we're recruiting a 4-year fully-funded PhD student to investigate the biodiversity value, ecological health and connectivity of urban woods and trees. Full details and how to apply at www.findaphd.com/phds/project... @thebotanics.bsky.social @uofstirling-bes.bsky.social
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Plants with Purpose: Enhancing the Role of Scotland’s Urban Forest for Landscape-scale Nature Recovery at University of Stirling on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - Plants with Purpose: Enhancing the Role of Scotland’s Urban Forest for Landscape-scale Nature Recovery at University of Stirling, listed on FindAPhD.com
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UKVF.bsky.social @ukvf.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Big news for the virome research community!  We are thrilled to announce the first-ever UK Virome Forum (UKVF) in-person event! Whether you're a PhD student, an ECR, or a PI working in virome-related research, this is your space to connect and collaborate.
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Helsinki Urban Rat Project @helsinkirats.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
🚨 New paper 🚨 Colleagues from Sironen & Jääskeläinen lab's developed a pan-jeilong-RT-qPCR for jeilong- and parajeilongvirus detection and used it on our rats and other Finnish and Latvian wildlife. Congrats and thanks Emilia for the paper! Link to the paper: doi.org/10.1016/j.jv...
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Erik Postma @erikpostma.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
We already have more than 💯 participants for #ExE2026, but there are still places available. Once you have registered, you have until April 1 to submit an abstract, so don’t miss out and register now at sites.exeter.ac.uk/exe/registra... Everything you need to know is 👇 and at evoxeco.uk!
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Registration
To register for ExE 2026, visit the conference web shop by clicking the Register button below. We also ask you to register for free events to get an overview of the number of participants. Capacity
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Journal of Applied Ecology @jappliedecology.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
We’re on the hunt for new Associate Editors to join our Editorial Board 🔎 We’re looking for a range of expertise across the whole field of applied ecology. For some particular examples take a look below! 🌎🧪 Find out more information here: www.britishecologicalsociety.org/content/appl...
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EEID 2026 at Virginia Tech @eeid2026.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Due to inquiries we've received about delays in abstract approvals/submissions due to the partial govt shutdown and disruptive winter storms, we have EXTENDED the deadline for EEID abstracts to Feb 10th. Please still submit your abstract ASAP at this form: forms.gle/iNrppYDBucjx...
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EEID 2026 Call for Abstracts - Due Feb 3
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British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 14/01/2026
We are now accepting grant applications to fund ecological research and outreach worldwide. ⏰Apply before 10 March 2026! Find out what grants you can apply to 👇 f.mtr.cool/cucxadvxjq 🧪🌍
BES grant application is now open. Image shows a diver photographing a large whale shark underwater, with the British Ecological Society logo.
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Society for Molecular Biology and Evolution @official-smbe.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
SMBE2026 Symposium 14 | Evolution of host-pathogen interactions in the genomic age 📨 Abstract submission smbe2026.org/abstracts 📋 Programme details smbe2026.org/programme #SMBE2026
SMBE2026 Symposium 14 | Evolution of host-pathogen interactions in the genomic age
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The Global Vector Hub @globalvectorhub.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
🧐 Looking for a #PhD? University of Glasgow @glasgow.ac.uk @sbohvm.gla.ac.uk is offering two fully funded PhD positions within the new VectorGrid-Africa network!🦟 More details: www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/mvl... 📆Application deadline: 12 January 2026.
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Jayna Raghwani @jraghwani.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
Just a few days to go until the next London Infection & Ecology Network @lien-london.bsky.social event at the Natural History Museum! A great chance to connect with researchers across ecology and infectious disease. Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-inf...
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London Infection and Ecology Meeting, 12th December, Natural History Musuem
Join us in person at the Natural History Museum on Dec 12 for the London Infection and Ecology Meeting!
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IDDjobs @iddjobs.org · 21/11/2025
PhD position (Glasgow, UK) Build lightweight AI tools supporting One Health decision-making. with @kirstynbrunker.bsky.social @bljog.bsky.social @jakelever.bsky.social at @sbohvm.gla.ac.uk More details: iddjobs.org/jobs/2420
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Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies @caryinstitute.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Positions available now. Ecology Education Intern: Apply by Dec 5! To learn more and to apply, visit: caryinstitute.org/about/careers-cary #ecology #jobs #hiringnow
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Careers at Cary
Opportunities for employment at Cary Institute.
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I-Ting Tu @itingtu.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
My 1st first-author paper is out as a preprint! Excited to share the fascinating story of marine-feeding vampire bats 🌊🦇 We found that marine-diet bats were exposed to #H5#AvianFlu 🦠 from marine wildlife and could potentially spread it to livestock via blood feed🩸 doi.org/10.1101/2025.11.09.686930
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Kirsty Park @kirstyjpark.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
First results paper from the Restoring Resilient Ecosystems project restreco.com. More to come!
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Jonathan Dushoff @jdushoff.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
The #DAIDD2025 deadline has been extended to 10 Oct!
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John M. Drake @jdrakephd.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
Interesting work by Kris Parag and Sandor Beregi using model predictive control for timing NPIs. 👉 Read my Forbes piece: www.forbes.com/sites/johndr...
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An Algorithm For Controlling Epidemics
Researchers adapt model predictive control from engineering to epidemic response, balancing health and economic costs under noisy, delayed data.
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Helmholtz Institute for One Health (HIOH) @helmholtz-hioh.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
Are you interested in #CitizenScience, #OneHealth, #Biodiversity, #eDNA and #AMR? Do you have a background in life sciences and speak German and English? Apply in Greifswald! 📅 Start 1 November 2025 | ⏰ Application deadline 20 September 2025 #PhDPosition www.helmholtz-hzi.de/en/career/jo...
Leaf swabs for eDNA analysis
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Erik Karlsson @eakarlsson.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
**JOBS ALERT** The Virology Unit at @PasteurCambodia hiring 1 Scientist and 2 Postdocs to join our fast-moving, field-connected, research-driven team on emerging viruses and zoonoses. 🧪🧬🥼🦠🔬🐓💉🦇😷 Limited time to apply — and we need people to start ASAP.**👇
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Molly Schumer @mollyschumer.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
Apply to this program and share with students in your networks! We will work 1:1 with you on your applications, CVs, interviews, etc bsky.app/profile/stan...
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Christina Faust @clfaust.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
Lovely paper led by @raqueldecarvalho.bsky.social is now published and #OA; explores how studies of #zoonotic risk unpack transmission risk: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... @sbohvm.gla.ac.uk
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Unpacking the risks of zoonotic and vector-borne pathogen transmission to humans in the context of environmental change
The emergence and spread of zoonotic and vector-borne diseases (ZVBDs), exacerbated by environmental change, pose serious threats to global public hea…
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Molly Schumer @mollyschumer.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
Please share! We are accepting applications for the Biology Preview Program, which aims to make the PhD application process accessible and work with students to strenghten applications. Participants will receive a fee waiver, work 1:1 w/ a mentor, and meet w/faculty. Link: forms.gle/1xBShmvot5Vr...
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2025 Stanford Biology Preview Program Application
The Stanford Biology Preview Program (BPP) aims to support scholars through the PhD application process. The Stanford BPP offers virtual workshops to provide insight into the Stanford Biology PhD Prog...
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IDDjobs @iddjobs.org · 16/05/2025
Two Postdocs (Oxford, UK) Infectious disease modelling of avian influenza outbreaks with Robin Thompson at @ox.ac.uk More details: iddjobs.org/jobs/2313
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Ecological Data Science @uofgecodatasci.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
Followed by entry to the Leverhulme Programme for Doctoral Training in Ecological Data Science funded by @leverhulme.ac.uk. For full details on eligibility and how to apply see here: ecological-data-science.github.io/apply.html
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Ecological Data Science
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Ecological Data Science @uofgecodatasci.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
You will study for an MSc in Quantitative Methods in Biodiversity, Conservation & Epidemiology offered by @sbohvm.gla.ac.uk
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MSc Quantitative Methods in Biodiversity, Conservation & Epidemiology, MVLS Graduate School, University of Glasgow, Glasgow University, Postgraduate Taught
MSc Quantitative Methods in Biodiversity, Conservation & Epidemiology, MVLS Graduate School, University of Glasgow, Glasgow University, Postgraduate Taught
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Ecological Data Science @uofgecodatasci.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
📣🚨📣Deadline extended to 6th June 2025! 📣🚨📣 Applications are still open for our MSc+PhD scholarships in Ecological Data Science available to those from underrepresented groups. This offers fully funded MSc (full UK fees and UKRI stipend) followed by entry to our 4-year PhD programme.
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RESTOREID @restoreideu.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
🎶 Soundscapes, beavers, bats, and over 320,000 minutes of audio! (2/2) We use soundscape ecology to study how restoration influences biodiversity without having to spot every species. Check out our method in this blog post + 6-slide carousel 👇 bit.ly/4jGaAZz #Soundscape #BiodiversityMonitoring
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RESTOREID @restoreideu.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
🎧 What if tracking biodiversity was like mixing music? In #RESTOREID, we use sound to study restored landscapes. Check out our latest blog by @kirstyjpark.bsky.social (@stir.ac.uk) on #SoundscapeEcology 👉 bit.ly/4jGaAZz #Nature #Biodiversity #Ecology
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Christina Faust @clfaust.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
Happy to answer any questions! Applications due May 12.
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James Hassell @jameshassell.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
📣 We’re hiring! 2-yr postdoc at Smithsonian’s NZCBI on an NSF-funded project with partners incl. Glasgow, RVC, Uganda MOH, Cary Institute. Focus: land use change, rodent movement, human-rodent contact, modeling disease risk, w/ plenty of fieldwork in Uganda. Details: tinyurl.com/SINSFR
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School of Biodiversity One Health and Veterinary Medicine @sbohvm.gla.ac.uk · 25/04/2025
We are recruiting! Applications are open for Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in One Health Microbiology (Research & Teaching Track) grade 7/8/9. To apply, visit www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/senior-l... #worldchangerswelcome
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Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in One Health Microbiology (Research & Teaching Track)
This is the job description for the Senior Lecturer Grade 9 level. Please note the role is available at a Lecturer Grade 7 and 8 level. Please refer to the separate lecturer Grade 7/8 job descripti...
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MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
#FellowshipAlert! Are you an ambitious African postdoctoral scientist? Here's a chance to study & work in an environment that supports the development of scientists in #Africa through the #EpidemicPreparedness & Response Fellowship. More 👉 tinyurl.com/4x5dnvmz
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#fellowshipalert #epidemicpreparedness #africa #africaresearch… | Medical Research Council Unit The Gambia at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
#FellowshipAlert!   Are you an ambitious African postdoctoral scientist?    We invite you to apply to the #EpidemicPreparedness and Response Fellowship, an opportunity to study and work in an environm...
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Jayna Raghwani @jraghwani.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
📣 Excited annouce that the next London Infection Ecology Network (LIEN)🦠🌎🧪🌳🌤️ in-person event is taking place on April 30th at the RVC (Camden)! If you’d like to attend, please register for a free ticket via Eventbrite: 🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-inf...
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London Infection and Ecology Meeting
LIEN fosters interdisciplinary collaboration between ecology and health sciences, supporting inclusive research and innovation.
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Jessica Metcalf @jessmetcalf.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Princeton EEB Scholars program now open eeb.princeton.edu/graduate/eeb...
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EEB Scholars Program
The 2024 EEB Scholars Program application is now open and will close on June 15th, 2024.As part of efforts to increase the diversity and accessibility of graduate studies in ecology and evolutionary b...
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Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) @cms.int · 07/04/2025
On #WorldHealthDay, discover how human health is interlinked with the health of migratory species and the ecosystems we share! Explore the findings of our recent report "Migratory Animals and Health" and champion #OneHealth for a healthier future! ➡️ www.cms.int/en/publicati...
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Steph N. Seifert, PhD @stephseifertphd.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
Are bats tolerant of all viruses? With a comparative -omics approach, we show that Egyptian fruit bat cells show both antiviral and pro-inflammatory immune responses to infection with Zika virus while our Jamaican fruit bat cells are not susceptible. www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
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Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies @caryinstitute.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
Join our team! We're hiring for several positions including a Director of Major Gifts and Campaigns. To learn more and apply, visit caryinstitute.org/about/careers-cary #jobopportunity #HiringNow #science
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Careers at Cary
Opportunities for employment at Cary Institute.
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Petra Meier @pmeierprof.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
Job: Closing 18/3/25. 3 year post, experienced scientist (NB: not new postdoc) to work in the areas of health inequalities, social determinants, climate & health www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMA604/r.... Please share widely
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Research Fellow at University of Glasgow
An opportunity for an academic position as a Research Fellow is available, as advertised on jobs.ac.uk. Apply now and explore other academic job openings.
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Society for the Study of Evolution @sse-evolution.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
The deadline is March 15 to apply for #Evol2025 in-person registration waivers! Current grad students and recent grads (< 6 years post-PhD) without a permanent position, including those recently unemployed, are welcome to apply. @evolmtg.bsky.social www.evolutionsociety.org/content/soci...
The Evolution 2025 meeting logo. Text: Society for the Study of Evolution Registration Waiver for graduate students and postdocs who need additional funding to attend in-person Evolution. Deadline March 15, 2025.
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EEID 2025 @eeid2025.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
Don't forget to submit your abstract for #EEID2025 by next Monday, March 17! sites.nd.edu/eeid2025/?pa... Be sure to click the submit button before you have too many Guinnesses for St. Patrick's Day! 🧑‍💻📥☘️🍻
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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
⭐We are now accepting applications for the 2026 Leventis African Biodiversity Fellowship! ⭐ If you are an African national working on biodiversity conservation, please apply here: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/oxford/a-g...
A poster with brown text on a pale background. The text reads 'Apply now for the 2026 Leventis African Biodiversity Fellowship!' and 'Apply online using the link in the post above!' There are four images of previous African Biodiversity fellows in a grid below the text.
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RESTOREID @restoreideu.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
How does land use impact disease spillover? 🌍🦠 Join the "Land Health: Preventing Zoonoses Spillover" webinar on March 5 & hear #RESTOREID partner @clfaust.bsky.social discuss biodiversity, agriculture & disease risk. 📅 Join here: buff.ly/Il0EGeA #OneHealth ‪@cp-trendsparasitol.bsky.social‬
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Land health: Preventing zoonoses spillover
Most modern pandemics have their origins in diverse microbes carried by animal reservoirs, particularly in highly biodiverse tropical regions. Human activities, such as forest conversion and…
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Perona Lab, Edinburgh, UK @peronalab.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
I'm very pleased to have two lab positions open this week, to join our team looking at immune regulation in infection and co-infection. We're especially interested in tissue-based immunity, cytokine regulation and immune metabolism. Join us! Postdoc (3y) and research technician (12mo) posts open.
We're based in the Ashworth Laboratories, King's Buildings, University of Edinburgh. Photo shows the main staircase in the entrance to the Ashworth, stone steps from the 1920s, decorated with a series of bright, colurful banners depicting the science that's tackled in the building.
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Adam Kucharski @adamjkucharski.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Excited to announce we’re launching a new short course at @lshtm.bsky.social, focused on infectious disease outbreak analytics & applied transmission modelling in R! Based on your feedback, we’ve designed this online, flexible course to cover 5 days of content over 4 weeks in July 2025...
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RESTOREID @restoreideu.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
📢 The KEP survey is closed! THANK YOU to all 300+ participants for your time & insights! 🙌 Your input will shape the future of this initiative. Stay tuned for key findings & follow our newsletter for updates! 📩 👉 buff.ly/41wusHV #ThankYou #SurveyResults @zoe-eu.bsky.social @bioagora.eu
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British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 25/02/2025
Each year we celebrate remarkable ecologists in our BES awards🏆 Categories cover the breadth of experiences and career stages, so let us know which ecologists inspire you! Make your nominations by 7 April  www.britishecologicalsociety.org/be…
Recognising ecologists whose work has benefitted society and advanced our understanding of the natural world.

Do you know an inspiring ecologist worthy of our awards?
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Michael Ormsby @michaeljormsby.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
Great work from @Hannah_White1 and team @StirBES 'The impact of beaver dams on distribution of waterborne Escherichia coli and turbidity in an agricultural landscape' 🦠 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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The impact of beaver dams on distribution of waterborne Escherichia coli and turbidity in an agricultural landscape
Globally, freshwater environments are threatened by point source and diffuse pollution, habitat loss, and climate change. Enhancing water quality and …
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Trends in Parasitology @cp-trendsparasitol.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Register for the Cell Press webinar #LandHealth: Preventing #Zoonoses #Spillover on March 5: hubs.li/Q036zpC80 Keynote: Kris Murray Panelists: @clfaust.bsky.social @gottdenk.bsky.social Eric Lambin & Paula Prist Moderators: Catherine Tait & @ryanperry404.bsky.social
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BatID 2025 @batid.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Conference registration and lodging are now open for #BatID2025! Sign up at batid.org by April 15! @bat-lady.bsky.social @virology.bsky.social @danjbecker.bsky.social @stephseifertphd.bsky.social
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BatID 2025-International Symposium on the Infectious Diseases of Bats
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Ricardo Rivero H. 💻🧬 @ricardoriveroh.bsky.social · 16/02/2025
Friday was very special for me, two papers got published about the work we did back in 2020/21 in aid of Colombia’s public health response against the pandemic. It was a time of challenges, and no big biotech company would sell reagents to third world Colombia, so we worked on developong our own!
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