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Nikolay Oskolkov @oskolkov.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Exciting postdoc opportunity in my group at NIRI to develop machine learning methods for multi-omics integration. Join our passionate and highly collaborative Metabolic Research Group in Riga, Latvia. Apply here: euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/464445

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PostDoc of Metabolic Research Group

National Institute of Research and Innovation (NIRI) - the leading drug discovery centre in the Baltic countries is offering One permanent position of PostDoc of Metabolic Research Group.

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Nikolay Oskolkov @oskolkov.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

In July 2026, I had the great pleasure of delivering a keynote lecture at #EEBST2026 in beautiful Mersin, Turkey. It was an inspiring experience to engage with the local research community and interact with many talented students. Thank you for your hospitality! 🇹🇷@targetwise.bsky.social

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Nikolay Oskolkov @oskolkov.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of giving a keynote at #Paleo4Alps2026 in Bozen–Bolzano. Great discussions on ancient environmental DNA, inspiring conversations with colleagues, and wonderful to catch up with Luigi Borruso. Thanks to the organizers for the warm hospitality!

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Nikolay Oskolkov @oskolkov.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Great catching up with old colleagues at #ICP2026 in Stockholm last week! I was delighted to present our GENEX method for decontaminating reference databases for ancient environmental DNA applications: doi.org/10.1093/giga...

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Nikolay Oskolkov @oskolkov.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

I am hiring a Data Curator in my group nikolay-oskolkov.com/metabolic-re...! This is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in multi-omics data analysis, exploratory (unsupervised) machine learning, and data management/curation. Apply here: euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/443793. Appreciate RT!

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Nikolay Oskolkov @oskolkov.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

It is always a pleasure to teach at RSU Doctoral School. This time it was about unsupervised machine learning for biomedical applications. Thank you for the interesting discussion afterwards!

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Nikolay Oskolkov @oskolkov.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

One week left to apply for the postdoctoral position in my group! We develop machine learning methods for large-scale multi-omics data analysis and integration, with applications in metabolic diseases and precision medicine. Come and join us! euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/430305. RT appreciated!

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PostDoc of Metabolic Research Group

Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis (LIOS) - the leading drug discovery centre in the Baltic countries is offering One permanent position of PostDoc of Metabolic Research Group.

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Nikolay Oskolkov @oskolkov.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

The second publication with contributions from the Metabolic Research Group is online! We analyzed large-scale blood metabolomics data from more than 1,000 individuals to explore the biological mechanisms underlying depression. Read the paper here: authors.elsevier.com/c/1n4xf_6LPD...

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Nikolay Oskolkov @oskolkov.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Excited to share the first publication from the Metabolic Research Group! 🎉 In this study, we evaluate different filtering strategies of the Kraken taxonomic profiler for applications in ancient metagenomics. Read the paper here: www.frontiersin.org/articles/10....

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Nikolay Oskolkov @oskolkov.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Join us at the Machine Learning Minisymposium in Gothenburg on August 27 2026! Looking forward to exciting discussions on multi-omics integration, machine learning, and biomedical data science. Hope to see you there! forms.cloud.microsoft/e/zw5GYLgHKG

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Nikolay Oskolkov @oskolkov.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Curious about microbial metagenomics or/and ancient DNA? Join us this May to learn, discuss, and connect!

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Nikolay Oskolkov @oskolkov.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

I have an open postdoc position in my group. If you're excited about developing machine learning methods for multi-omics data analysis in metabolic diseases, I’d love to hear from you. Please apply here euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/430305

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PostDoc of Metabolic Research Group

Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis (LIOS) - the leading drug discovery centre in the Baltic countries is offering One permanent position of PostDoc of Metabolic Research Group.

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Nikolay Oskolkov @oskolkov.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

First afterwork of the Metabolic Research Group — great science, inspiring discussions, and even better people. Excited for what’s ahead! nikolay-oskolkov.com/metabolic-re...

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Nikolay Oskolkov @oskolkov.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Inspiring discussions at our latest metabolic research group meeting. Truly fortunate to work with such talented and motivated young researchers.

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Nikolay Oskolkov @oskolkov.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

The Metabolic Research Group presented a talk on detecting cross-species contamination in reference genomes at SBDI 2026 in Stockholm

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Nikolay Oskolkov @oskolkov.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

My long-standing shared first authorship paper, where we report an interesting genetic variant in RAB3GAP2 gene linked to capillary density in human skeletal muscles and enriched in endurance athletes, is finally out! Congratulations to Ola Hansson and Kristoffer Strom!

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Nikolay Oskolkov @oskolkov.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

The Metabolic Research Group is growing, and we are extremely happy to have Kristina Grausa joined the group as a PhD student for the next four years. Welcome Kristina!

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Nikolay Oskolkov @oskolkov.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Always pleasure to teach at the multiOmics course at NCMBM in Oslo, thanks everyone for your hospitality and the great discussion after the lecture!

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targetwise.bsky.social @targetwise.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

On 28 November, the first OSI–BMC joint conference brought researchers together to share insights and explore new collaboration opportunities. Colleagues from TARGETWISE, Dr. @oskolkov.bsky.social participated and contributed valuable perspectives to the discussions on metabolic studies. #ESFondi

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Nikolay Oskolkov @oskolkov.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

I had the pleasure of giving a public lecture on multiOmics analysis at Riga Stradiņš University (RSU). We had a wonderful discussion afterward, and I look forward to a long-lasting collaboration!

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targetwise.bsky.social @targetwise.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

On 14 November, our Metabolic Research Group at #LIOS had the pleasure of hearing Dr. @oskolkov.bsky.social give an inspiring lecture at RSU. Great insights on multi-omics, ML methods, and AI in biomedical research — and a valuable chance to meet new colleagues and explore collaboration. #ESFondi

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Lachie Scarsbrook @lachiescarsbrook.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

What an incredible resource for those starting out in ancient DNA! Thanks once again @oskolkov.bsky.social for being our first #AaRCademy speaker

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Nikolay Oskolkov @oskolkov.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Our ancient RNA from woolly mammoth study has been published in Cell. Great work by Emilio Marmol and the team!

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Nikolay Oskolkov @oskolkov.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

Our first Metabolic Research Group meeting. Sitting in different places, still can discuss machine learning together

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Nikolay Oskolkov @oskolkov.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

The machine learning multiOmics integration methodology being developed in my research group at LIOS targetwise.osi.lv/research/met... has recently been presented at the Precision Medicine PMNET forum pmnetforum.com/speakers/

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Nikolay Oskolkov @oskolkov.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

It has been a wonderful month in Riga, very excited building the Metabolic Research Group at LIOS and interacting with my new fantastic colleagues. Thanks everyone for your hospitality!

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Nikolay Oskolkov @oskolkov.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

The Metabolic Research Group @TARGETWISE_ is growing, and we are very happy to welcome Daniel Rivas, MD and PhD in AI, the first postdoctoral fellow in the group, who is an amazing Machine Learning expert! So great to have you on board, Daniel!

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Nikolay Oskolkov @oskolkov.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

Our method, GENome EXogenous (GENEX) sequence detection, for identifying microbial-like regions in eukaryotic reference genomes is online in GigaScience track.smtpsendmail.com/9032119/c?p=...

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Physalia-courses@ONLINE @physaliacourses.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

We are wrapping up the first edition of our AI for Genomics course! 🚀 Huge thanks to @oskolkov.bsky.social and all participants who joined us this week 🙏🧬 #AI #Genomics #DeepLearning

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Physalia-courses@ONLINE @physaliacourses.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

🚀 We’ve just kicked off the first edition of our 3-day course “AI for Genomics: From CNNs and LSTMs to Transformers” with @oskolkov.bsky.social Participants will dive into cutting-edge AI methods applied to genomics & metagenomics, with hands-on labs & real-world case studies. Exciting days ahead!

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Nikolay Oskolkov @oskolkov.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Nature discusses our article on mammoth microbiome www.nature.com/articles/d41...

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Nikolay Oskolkov @oskolkov.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Our paper on ancient mammoth microbiome analysis is out in Cell. Congratulations Ben Guinet, Tom van der Valk and all the co-authors! authors.elsevier.com/c/1liYML7PXu...

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Physalia-courses@ONLINE @physaliacourses.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

We would like to inform you that only four seats are left for the in-person course, “Machine Learning for Multi-Omics Integration,” with @oskolkov.bsky.social taking place on 15–17 December at the University of Barcelona @irbio-ub.bsky.social www.physalia-courses.org/courses-work...

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Machine Learning for Multi-Omics Integration

15-17 December 2025 Dept. Evolutionary Biology, Ecology & Environmental Sciences Faculty of Biology, University of Barcelona Institut de Recerca de la Biodiversitat (IRBio) Av. Diagonal, 643, Les ...

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Department of Biology, Lund University @biologylu.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

A big study of ancient human DNA confirms what researchers had previously suspected but were unable to fully confirm. Humans were affected by a large number of new diseases when our ancestors began domesticating animals. @oskolkov.bsky.social @natcomms.nature.com www.nature.com/articles/s41...

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The spatiotemporal distribution of human pathogens in ancient Eurasia - Nature

Screening shotgun-sequencing data from ancient humans covering 37,000 years of Eurasian history uncovers the widespread presence of ancient bacterial, viral and parasite DNA and zoonotic pathogens coi...

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ICP2026 Stockholm @palaeogenomics.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

The FIRST International Conference on Palaeogenomics will happen in Stockholm, Sweden, June 23-26, 2026! Topics will encompass all corners of ancient DNA research, from humans to wildlife and sediments🧬🦣💀🦠 Save the dates ✅ Check the website icp2026.palaeogenomics.org and follow us for updates!

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Physalia-courses@ONLINE @physaliacourses.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

We want to inform you that the Physalia online course with @oskolkov.bsky.social "AI for Genomics: From CNNs and LSTMs to Transformers" (9–11 September) is almost full. If interested, we recommend registering as soon as possible to secure your spot. www.physalia-courses.org/courses-work...

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AI for Genomics: From CNNs and LSTMs to Transformers

9-11 September 2025 To foster international participation, this course will be held online

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J. Camilo Chacón-Duque @jcchacond.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Definitely recommend working with Nikolay, great opportunity in Riga.

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Torsten Günther @trstngnthr.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Nikolay is starting his own lab. Sad to see him leave Sweden but looking forward to the innovative stuff that will come out of his new group. He has several positions available ⬇️

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Elin Videvall @elinvidevall.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Consider joining Nikolay's lab! 🎉 He's a brilliant researcher and bioinformatician!

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Katerina Guschanski @kguschan.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Positions open with one of the best people in the field, who developed tools that are now standard in #aDNA #ancient #metagenomics! Don’t miss this chance.

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