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Dr Kathy Smollett

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Nerdy knitter and viral sequencing scientist ‪@uogcvrgenomics.bsky.social‬

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uogcvrgenomics.bsky.social @uogcvrgenomics.bsky.social · 19h
Excited to be part of the first UK virome forum @ukvf.bsky.social and present some of our recent work on wastewater as well as learning about the exciting research across the community
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uogcvrgenomics.bsky.social @uogcvrgenomics.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Come and join us as part of the DETECTIVE (Data-driven Excellence in Training of Epidemiological, Clinical, Technological and Innovative Virus Experts) European consortium, the deadline to apply for PhD studentships is the 8th October, find out more information here: www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...
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University of Glasgow - Research - Research units A-Z - MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research - Training & Development - DETECTIVE PhD opportunities
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MRC-UofG Centre for Virus Research @cvrinfo.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Interested in using genomics, big data and AI to tackle future pandemic threats? The @cvrinfo.bsky.social is recruiting two PhD students through the DETECTIVE Doctoral Network 🦠🕵️‍♂️ shorturl.at/iLrfP
The hexagonal logo of the DETECTIVE project next to a researcher working in a lab
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Antonia Ho @drtoniho.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Interested in using genomics, big data & AI to tackle future pandemic threats? 🧬 📊 💻 @cvrinfo.bsky.social is recruiting 2 #PhD students through the DETECTIVE Doctoral Network🦠🕵️‍♂️: Info on projects, entry requirements & application link available in 🇫🇮🇳🇱🇩🇰🇪🇸🇬🇧: virusdetective.eu 1/4
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This project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon Europe research and innovation program under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Networks (G.A. number 101312731)
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Antonia Ho @drtoniho.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
📅 Apply by 8 October 2026 ⚠️ Applicants must satisfy MSCA mobility rules and cannot have lived or worked in the UK for more than 12 of the previous 36 months. Application link 🔗 link.webropol.com/s/detectivea... 4/4
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Detective Recruitment
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Antonia Ho @drtoniho.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
🚨 New paper! Working with colleagues from @cvrinfo.bsky.social, @ukhsa.bsky.social, @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social & ISARIC4C study, we investigated the emergence of tecovirimat resistance during severe mpox infection in a patient with advanced HIV. 🦠 💊 🧬 👉 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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CVR Bioinformatics @cvrbioinfo.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Our Lego Sequencer GO-Seq is ready for #GlasgowScienceFestival 🧬 Join us today at the Riverside museum! @cvrinfo.bsky.social @uogcvrgenomics.bsky.social @uofgmvls.bsky.social @uofgsii.bsky.social
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uogcvrgenomics.bsky.social @uogcvrgenomics.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
We are very excited to be part of this years Glasgow Science Festival, come join us and @cvrbioinfo.bsky.social on 14thJune at the Riverside museum lo learn about Viral🦠 detection with our GoSeq Lego DNA🧬 sequencer! For more info see: www.gla.ac.uk/events/scien...
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uogcvrgenomics.bsky.social @uogcvrgenomics.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Great to see our GoSeq LEGO DNA sequencer in the CVR Genomics lab with our other sequencers! @cvrinfo.bsky.social @cvrbioinfo.bsky.social
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Leo Carlin @bair-head.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Excited to share our latest work lead by Fred Fercoq and Gemma Cairns. Huge thanks to @breastcancernow.bsky.social and amazing colleagues for making it possible. www.cell.com/cell-reports...
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Integrin-dependent neutrophil slowing reduces lung perfusion and supports metastasis in a model of breast cancer
Fercoq, Cairns, et al. show that mammary tumors induce β2-integrin-dependent neutrophil slowing in lung capillaries, reducing local perfusion in the pre-metastatic niche. Restoring integrin activity n...
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Leo Carlin @bair-head.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Delighted to share our latest paper, led by Dr Ximena Raffo-Iraolagoitia, just published in Science Advances! www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
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Vγ1 γδ T cells steer airway macrophages toward a profibrotic response in an autochthonous lung cancer mouse model
In lung cancer, airway macrophages are modulated by an unconventional T cell subset, relevant to care for pulmonary comorbidities.
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Dr Kathy Smollett @kathysmollett.bsky.social · 30/08/2025
🐱 Animal #761 🦍 I figured it out in 2 guesses! 🟩🟩 🔥 2 | Avg. Guesses: 7.4 metazooa.com #metazooa
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Become an evolutionary detective to find the Mystery Animal!
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uogcvrgenomics.bsky.social @uogcvrgenomics.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
All fun and games at this year's CVR Summer BBQ! Regis served up delicious food, and we had quirky challenges like 'Who’s the fastest sequencer?' and 'Make up your own virus'. A perfect mix of science, laughter, and sunshine!
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MRC-UofG Centre for Virus Research @cvrinfo.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
📢 VACANCY | Research Assistant/Associate - Data Analysis Support @drtoniho.bsky.social & @louisapollock.bsky.social's Pfizer-funded research project focused on effectiveness of maternal #RSV vaccination in infants in Scotland. More: bit.ly/CVR-WorkWithUs Apply: gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ Ref 180274
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MRC-UofG Centre for Virus Research @cvrinfo.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
📢 VACANCY | Genomics Research Assistant Play a leading role in a UKRI-funded collaboration (MRC-UVRI) with a focus on #CCHF virus. More: bit.ly/CVR-WorkWithUs Ref 180092 Apply: gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/
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uogcvrgenomics.bsky.social @uogcvrgenomics.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
🧬 Sequencing smiles! David, Andrew, and Fredy celebrate a smooth run on the NextSeq 500 with the Glasgow team.
Sequencing success! David, Andrew, and Fredy celebrate a smooth run on the NextSeq 500 with the Glasgow team.
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uogcvrgenomics.bsky.social @uogcvrgenomics.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
🌍 Global science in action—Malawi, Cameroon, and Glasgow united by curiosity and collaboration! Working with the CVR Genomics team and Prof Antonia Ho’s group, collaborated on Viral Discovery projects: A brilliant display of global teamwork, curiosity, and shared learning—well done, all!
Global science in action—Malawi, Cameroon, and Glasgow united by curiosity and collaboration!
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uogcvrgenomics.bsky.social @uogcvrgenomics.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
Had great fun at the Glasgow science Centre showing how DNA sequencing works using our Lego based GO-seq. Fantastic to see the imaginative new viruses the children sequenced too! @cvrinfo.bsky.social @cvrbioinfo.bsky.social @glasgowscience.bsky.social
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CVR Bioinformatics @cvrbioinfo.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
Today we have been at the Glasgow Science Centre showcasing our new Lego based DNA sequencer: GO-Seq, to learn about respiratory viruses, their DNA and sequencing. @cvrinfo.bsky.social @glasgowscience.bsky.social
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