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The MRC Centre for Medical Mycology @mrccmm.bsky.social · 4h

We were delighted to work with Gemma Anderson-Tempini to inspire the 'Myco Mother' piece featured at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery exhibition 'Living Labyrinths: Art and Fungi'. 🔗 buff.ly/qkkYi7D Living Labyrinths: Art and Fungi runs from 3rd Oct - 27th Feb: buff.ly/5gxUbwd

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The MRC Centre for Medical Mycology @mrccmm.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

💜 This #NationalPostdocAppreciationWeek, we're celebrating the postdoctoral researchers at MRC CMM. From basic science to global health research, their work is helping advance our understanding of fungal diseases and improve patient outcomes worldwide. #NPAW2026 #Postdoc #ImageOfTheWeek

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The MRC Centre for Medical Mycology @mrccmm.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

What do fungi look like under a microscope? Find out at New Scientist Live 2026, where researchers from the MRC CMM will be sharing the fascinating world of fungi through hands-on activities. Come and find us at Stand F28 buff.ly/Kv6Lu8E

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The MRC Centre for Medical Mycology @mrccmm.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Join us for #MycoTalks with Sarah Beattie and Maurizio Del Poeta, registration is now open! 📅 24 September 2026 ⏰ 4 PM (UK) 📍 Online 👉 Register: buff.ly/b2vUiV7

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The MRC Centre for Medical Mycology @mrccmm.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Fungal diseases are a global challenge. This #ThinkFungus26, we're celebrating the partnerships helping improve diagnosis, treatment and care worldwide. 🌍 Together, we're driving innovation against fungal disease.

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The MRC Centre for Medical Mycology @mrccmm.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

🧫 It’s day 4 of Fungal Disease Awareness Week, and it’s also International Microorganism Day! Today we're highlighting work across the MRC CMM, CMM AFRICA unit and CMM LATAM unit to understand the fungi that threaten human health & raise awareness of fungal infections. #ThinkFungus26 #Fungi

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The MRC Centre for Medical Mycology @mrccmm.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Fungal diseases are diverse, and so is the research needed to tackle them. Researchers across the MRC CMM, #FAILSAFE, CMM AFRICA and CMM LATAM network are working together to improve outcomes for people affected by fungal diseases worldwide. #ThinkFungus26

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The MRC Centre for Medical Mycology @mrccmm.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Antifungal medicines save lives, but some fungi are becoming resistant to them. At MRC CMM, researchers are investigating drug-resistant fungi like Candida auris, identifying potential new treatment targets and driving global action on antifungal resistance. #ThinkFungus26

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The MRC Centre for Medical Mycology @mrccmm.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Fungal infections can look a lot like bacterial or viral illnesses, making them difficult to diagnose. Delays in diagnosis can lead to serious illness. Researchers at the MRC CMM and across the globe are improving fungal diagnostics and treatments. #ThinkFungus26

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The MRC Centre for Medical Mycology @mrccmm.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

We are pleased to announce the Wellcome Mycology Doctoral Training Programme for Healthcare Professionals (MYCO-DTP), co-led by Prof. Adilia Warris at the MRC CMM! 🔗 Find out more buff.ly/Q6HoORm

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The MRC Centre for Medical Mycology @mrccmm.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Fungal diseases start where life happens. Fungal Disease Awareness Week is September 14-18. #ThinkFungus26 and raise awareness to help protect people from the growing impact of fungal diseases. bit.ly/4dyCy6u

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The MRC Centre for Medical Mycology @mrccmm.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

From old-school to cutting-edge! We still count some fungal colonies by hand, but specialised software can now automatically identify and analyse individual living fungal cells, measuring their size, shape and DNA content. Together, these methods help us understand how fungi grow and respond. 🍄

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Neil Gow @neil-gow.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

A new perspective of amphotericin B resistance emphasising the importance of sphingolipid metabolism. doi.org/10.1016/j.tc... @mrccmm.bsky.social @youngecmm.bsky.social @ishamycology.bsky.social @youngisham.bsky.social

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The MRC Centre for Medical Mycology @mrccmm.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

We're taking our Fungal Threat Lab to New Scientist Live! Explore the microscopic world of fungi, discover the latest science from the MRC CMM, and find out why antifungal resistance is a growing global challenge. 🎟️ buff.ly/g8OwZzm

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The MRC Centre for Medical Mycology @mrccmm.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

A beautiful explosion of colour! 🌈🔬 This Cryptococcus neoformans colony has been engineered to reveal how a particular protein behaves as it grows. By studying differences between fungal cells, we hope to uncover weak points for new drugs and treatments. #Microbiology #Microscopy

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The MRC Centre for Medical Mycology @mrccmm.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Last chance to register for the FAILSAFE conference 'Tackling the Global Threat of Fungal AMR' 📢 Registration closes on 31st August 2026 🔗 buff.ly/0vUm2tD

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The MRC Centre for Medical Mycology @mrccmm.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Discover the fascinating world of fungi at UK Fungus Day! From mushrooms and mycology to the vital role fungi play in our ecosystems, there’s plenty to explore. Find out more and join the fun: www.ukfungusday.co.uk #UKFungusDay #Fungi #Mushrooms #Mycology #Nature

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The MRC Centre for Medical Mycology @mrccmm.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Join us for the first #MycoClinics of Season 6, with Brian Fisher & Thomas Lehrnbecher. Registration is now open! 📅 3 September 2026 ⏰ 4 PM (UK) 📍 Online 👉 Register: universityofexeter.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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The MRC Centre for Medical Mycology @mrccmm.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

📢 Last spaces remaining at FAILSAFE conference: Tackling the Global Threat of Fungal AMR. 📅 Registration is open until 31st August 👉 View the programme and register your place: buff.ly/jIhKy46

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The MRC Centre for Medical Mycology @mrccmm.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Did you know copper can do more than kill fungi? 🦠🔬 New research explores how copper changes interactions between fungi, copper and bacteria #Microbiology #Fungi #Bacteria #Copper #ImageOfTheWeek tinyurl.com/5n7znjkb

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The MRC Centre for Medical Mycology @mrccmm.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

🗞️ Hot off the press! The MRC CMM newsletter is now live. Find out the latest news from the MRC CMM, including our latest research, awards for members of the CMM community and initiatives to raise awareness of fungal infections. buff.ly/mtEAFtS #Mycology #MedicalMycology #Collaboration #News

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Neil Gow @neil-gow.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

University of Exeter. Technical Manager Vacancy ID: 1161. Closing date of the role: 20 Aug 2026. Starting salary from £33,951 on Grade E. MRC-funded project on the skin fungus Malassezia and its contribution to inflammatory skin disorders. E. @mrccmm.bsky.social @bsmm-meeting.bsky.social

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Seána Duggan @seanaduggan.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

🌍 New paper🌍 Here, I introduce the “cuprosphere” to connect how copper shapes fungal–bacterial interactions across One Health environments. rdcu.be/fwZqD #OneHealth #Microbiology #Copper #Fungi #Bacteria #Interactions @mrccmm.bsky.social @nihrexeterbrc.bsky.social @exeter.ac.uk

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From Fungicide to Phagosome: A One Health View of Copper-Driven Fungal–Bacterial Interactions

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The MRC Centre for Medical Mycology @mrccmm.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Photographer Eileen Perrier has created a powerful portrait of the #100BlackWomenProfessorsNOW Trailblazer Cohort. We're proud to see the MRC Centre for Medical Mycology's Dr Liliane Mukaremera featured. Discover the stories behind the portraits: www.artsandcultureexeter.co.uk/arts-commiss...

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The MRC Centre for Medical Mycology @mrccmm.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

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The MRC Centre for Medical Mycology @mrccmm.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Did you know that we have a fungal-themed artwork? 'Pharmakon' explores the hidden world of pathogenic fungi and the human immune system, and is named after the Greek word meaning “remedy” and “poison". Find out about the creative process: thefungalthreat.com/take-part-an... #imageoftheweek

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The Fungal Threat > The Creation of Pharmakon

Using research to tackle a global health threat from fungi. Discover Medical Mycology -

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The MRC Centre for Medical Mycology @mrccmm.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Have you ever seen square Bunsen burner tubing? We are always looking for new ways to improve the lab, even small things like this can make a difference. Square tubing: ✅ Stays flat on the bench ✅ Resists bending and kinking ✅ Helps maintain reliable gas flow #LabSafety #STEM #imageoftheweek

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The MRC Centre for Medical Mycology @mrccmm.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

🚨 Fully funded FAILSAFE training now open, including: 🔬 Drug Discovery 🦠 Bioimaging for Antifungal Resistance 🩺 Fungal Infections in Paediatrics 📊 Flow Cytometry Available exclusively to FREE CMM-FAILSAFE members. 👉 Join: buff.ly/YqY9pCa 👉 Explore courses: buff.ly/EBZzYm0 #AMR #FAILSAFE

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FAILSAFE – Fungal AMR Innovations for LMICS: Solutions and Access For Everyone - FAILSAFE

FAILSAFE – Fungal AMR Innovations for LMICS: Solutions and Access For Everyone Welcome FAILSAFE is part of a global effort to curb fungal AMR through interdisciplinary research and the development of…

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The MRC Centre for Medical Mycology @mrccmm.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Join us for the final #MycoTalks of season 6 with María Angélica Bravo Núñez and Micha Fridman. Registration is now open! 📅 23 July 2026 ⏰ 4 PM (UK) 📍 Online 👉 Register: buff.ly/pCiT8pC

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The MRC Centre for Medical Mycology @mrccmm.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

#ImageOfTheWeek A microscopic battle. 🦠 Neutrophils (green) swarm around Aspergillus fumigatus (cyan) and release NETs to help fight infection. 📸 @darrenthomson.bsky.social Interested in mycology bioimaging? Registration is open for FAILSAFE funded course: cmm-failsafe.com/mycology-bio...

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The MRC Centre for Medical Mycology @mrccmm.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

📢 FAILSAFE 2026 conference highlights Sessions include: antifungal resistance mechanisms, susceptibility testing, new antifungal agents, clinical case discussions, and One Health surveillance approaches. 👉 View programme & register cmm-failsafe.com/full-program... #FungalAMR

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The MRC Centre for Medical Mycology @mrccmm.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

📢 The updated FAILSAFE 2026 programme is now live! Join global experts in fungal antimicrobial resistance, diagnostics & clinical research as we explore the latest science and innovation. 👉 View the programme & register now buff.ly/jIhKy46 #FungalAMR #AMR

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The MRC Centre for Medical Mycology @mrccmm.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

🌍 A great discussion at #ICCC2026 with Exeter Climate Forum to explore how climate change is influencing fungal diseases. Thanks to our fantastic speakers, organisers, funders & attendees! #MedicalMycology #ClimateChange @balloulab.bsky.social @robinmay9.bsky.social @wellcometrust.bsky.social

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The MRC Centre for Medical Mycology @mrccmm.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

🌍 A great discussion at #ICCC2026 with Exeter Climate Forum to explore how climate change is influencing fungal diseases. Thanks to our fantastic speakers, organisers, funders & attendees! #MedicalMycology #OneHealth #ClimateChange @balloulab.bsky.social @robinmay9.bsky.social

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The MRC Centre for Medical Mycology @mrccmm.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Great to see MRC CMM PIs on the World Online Ranking of Best Microbiology Scientists 2026 list. Congratulations Nelesh Govender, Gordon Brown, Adilia Warris, Al Brown, Andy Borman, Will Hope, Neil Gow, Arnaldo Colombo & Tom Harrison! buff.ly/7LAnskS

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The MRC Centre for Medical Mycology @mrccmm.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

🦠 Join the FAILSAFE International Scientific Conference: Tackling the Global Threat of Fungal AMR 📍 Bangkok, Thailand 📅 9–10 Nov 2026 Connect with global experts tackling fungal antimicrobial resistance through research, innovation, and collaboration. Register: cmm-failsafe.com/fungalamrcon...

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Tackling The Global Threat of Fungal Antimicrobial Resistance- FAILSAFE Global Fungal AMR Conference Bangkok, Thailand November 2026 - FAILSAFE

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The MRC Centre for Medical Mycology @mrccmm.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

🔬 #ImageOfTheWeek This striking image shows Rhizopus arrhizus, a fungal pathogen that causes the rare but serious infection mucormycosis. 🔵 Blue shows the fungal cell 🟠 Orange highlights a protein recognised by the antibody TG11 📸 Dr Alyssa Hudson #MedicalMycology

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The MRC Centre for Medical Mycology @mrccmm.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Fungal infections claim more than 2 million lives annually worldwide, yet remain largely under-recognised. We were delighted to welcome Steve Race, MP for Exeter, for a tour of the MRC CMM and to discuss the scale of the challenge and the urgent need for new treatments. 👇️ Find out more!

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The MRC Centre for Medical Mycology @mrccmm.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Colonies of the mould Aspergillus fumigatus grown on agar. The green mould is the ‘wild type’, which is how the fungus appears in the environment, and the white mould is a mutant form with the gene pksP removed. 📸 Mark Stappers, MRC CMM #Aspergillus #ImageOfTheWeek

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The MRC Centre for Medical Mycology @mrccmm.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

🚨 Postdoc opportunity at the MRC CMM 🚨 Working with Prof. Elaine Bignell and Dr Sandra Catania, contribute to a multidisciplinary research programme investigating how chromatin regulation shapes transcriptional adaptation in Aspergillus fumigatus. 🔗 buff.ly/MYLEJvE

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The MRC Centre for Medical Mycology @mrccmm.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

🔬 A fluorescent view of Candida albicans in action: 🔵 Blue = growth structures spreading through tissue 🟢 Green = energy “powerhouses” 🔴 Red = storage & recycling hubs 📸 Dr Tina Bedekovic #ImageOfTheWeek #Science #Fungi #CandidaAlbicans #Health

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The MRC Centre for Medical Mycology @mrccmm.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

With the ROTOR+ from @singerinstruments.bsky.social the Usher Lab can screen entire fungal genomes in under an hour, at densities up to 1536 colonies. What used to take days (or months of analysis) can now be done in an afternoon. buff.ly/SnMWO2b #AMR #Fungi #Science #Mycology

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The MRC Centre for Medical Mycology @mrccmm.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Registration is now open for #MycoTalks S6 E9 with David Underhill and Chiung-Yu Hung 📅 25 June 2026 ⏰ 4 PM (UK) 📍 Online 👉 Register: buff.ly/Cwk4sQq

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The MRC Centre for Medical Mycology @mrccmm.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

📽️ Behind the scenes at the MRC Centre for Medical Mycology Ian, one of our lab technicians, preparing agar plates 🧫 a routine step behind vital fungal infection research. Tackling these infections takes skill & precision behind the scenes. #ImageOfTheWeek #LabLife

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The MRC Centre for Medical Mycology @mrccmm.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

⏰ LAST DAY: Early bird registration closes today for FAILSAFE 2026 Global conference on fungal AMR | Bangkok | 9–10 Nov Don’t miss the discounted rate 🎟️ 👉 buff.ly/ClEPotZ #FungalAMR #AMR #GlobalHealth

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The MRC Centre for Medical Mycology @mrccmm.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

🚨 FINAL CALL Early bird closes 31st May for FAILSAFE 2026 (Bangkok | 9–10 Nov) Global meeting on fungal AMR with leading experts. Secure your place now 🎟️ buff.ly/ClEPotZ #FungalAMR #AMR #GlobalHealth

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The MRC Centre for Medical Mycology @mrccmm.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Today’s #ImageOfTheWeek: Cryptococcus neoformans, a fungus that can infect people with weakened immune systems. Not all strains are the same - by staining with calcofluor white to highlight chitin in the cell walls we can identify differences in the cell wall. 📸 Eduardo Galue Mozo, MRC CMM

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The MRC Centre for Medical Mycology @mrccmm.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

⏰ Early bird deadline approaching FAILSAFE 2026 (Bangkok | 9–10 Nov) brings global experts together on fungal AMR. Early bird rates end 31 May 🎟️ Secure your place now 👉 buff.ly/ClEPotZ #FungalAMR #AMR #GlobalHealth

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