pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 29/09/2026🧬 Last time, #GenomicsExplained explored AMR. This week, we’re widening the lens with metagenomics — studying genetic material from multiple organisms within a sample. Explore wastewater metagenomics in Africa: bit.ly/4hzkz3c #PHA4GE #Metagenomics 021
pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Great to see PHA4GE members at GMI16 in Tunis. 🧬🌍 @torstenseemann.bsky.social, @happykhan.mstdn.science.ap.brid.gy, @firefoxx66.bsky.social, @ruthtimme.bsky.social and Heather Carleton-Romer shared work on genomic surveillance, metadata and data sharing. #PHA4GE #GMI16 051
pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 16/09/2026🧬 What’s happening in the Data Structures Working Group? From new pathogen genomic data standards to upcoming work with IPSN in Nepal & exploring integration with HL7 FHIR, the group continues to advance data interoperability. Read the latest update: bit.ly/4xN7cTfbit.lyUpdates From The Data Structures Working Group - August 2026The PHA4GE Data Structures Working Group is advancing pathogen genomics data standards and interoperability, from an upcoming IPSN workshop in Nepal to new metadata and genotyping specifications and w... 021
pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 15/09/2026🧬 In this edition of #GenomicsExplained, we’re exploring mutation and how genetic changes can affect pathogens, including changes that may contribute to antimicrobial resistance. 🔗 Explore the research behind PHA4GE’s AMR work: www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1... #PHA4GE #Mutation 120
pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 11/09/2026This week, members of the PHA4GE Secretariat joined colleagues from WHO’s International Pathogen Surveillance Network (IPSN) in Berlin for engagements focused on exchanging perspectives and exploring opportunities for continued collaboration. #PHA4GE #WHO #IPSN 110
pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 08/09/2026🧬 In this edition of #GenomicsExplained, we’re exploring lineages and their role in understanding pathogen evolution and spread. Explore PHA4GE’s Identifying SARS-CoV-2 Recombinants guidance: bit.ly/4hh500U #PHA4GE #Lineages 010
pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 07/09/2026🧬 Meet Dr Shurendar Selva Kumar, a PHA4GE postdoctoral research fellow working to advance TB genomics standardization & implementation across Asia. In our latest profile, he shares his journey into pathogen genomics and the work ahead. Read more: bit.ly/4xDh02Jbit.lyPost Doc Profile: Dr Shurendar Selva Kumar On Advancing TB Genomics Standardisation In AsiaDr Shurendar Selva Kumar has joined PHA4GE as a postdoctoral research fellow to lead the development of a Mycobacterium tuberculosis standard specification. Based at Duke-NUS Medical School in Singapo... 010
pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 01/09/2026🧬 In this edition of #GenomicsExplained, we explore phylogenetics and how comparing pathogen genomes can help us investigate relationships and patterns of spread. Explore the topic further in Episode 13 of the PHA4GE #GenomicHorizons with Dr. Zoe A. Dyson. 🎥: www.youtube.com/live/4yZEERA... 120
pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 26/08/2026📢 Interested in presenting your work through a PHA4GE webinar? Share your project, tool, resource, case study or other work relevant to public health bioinformatics and pathogen genomics. Submit your proposal: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...docs.google.comPHA4GE Virtual Webinar – Expression of Interest to PresentPHA4GE invites members of our community to express their interest in presenting their work during an upcoming virtual webinar. The webinar provides an opportunity to share research, projects, tools, r... 000
pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 25/08/2026🧬 What happens when a pathogen’s genetic information changes? This edition of #GenomicsExplained explores variants, how pathogens change and spread, and what genomic data can tell us about those changes. #PHA4GE #Variants 110
pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Dr Gary Wong of the Institut Pasteur du Laos discusses surveillance of avian influenza viruses in live bird markets and how genomic approaches can help detect and analyse viruses circulating in high-risk environments. 🎥 Full Interview: bit.ly/45Edk4o 000
pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 18/08/2026🧬 How can we track where an outbreak is spreading? In this edition of #GenomicsExplained, we explore genomic surveillance and how it helps us understand where pathogens are detected, how they change and how outbreaks may be connected. #PHA4GE #GenomicSurveillance 110
pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 14/08/2026📢 PHA4GE members: Have work you’d like to share? We’re inviting expressions of interest to present research, projects, tools, resources, case studies or other work relevant to public health bioinformatics and pathogen genomics during an upcoming virtual webinar. 🔗 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...docs.google.comPHA4GE Virtual Webinar – Expression of Interest to PresentPHA4GE invites members of our community to express their interest in presenting their work during an upcoming virtual webinar. The webinar provides an opportunity to share research, projects, tools, resources, case studies and other work relevant to public health bioinformatics and pathogen genomics. Please complete this short form with an overview of your proposed presentation. Submissions will be reviewed by the PHA4GE team and selected presenters will be contacted to confirm the date and request additional information. 000
pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Meet Dr Rekha Sathyan in our latest PHA4GE #MemberSpotlight as she shares her journey, motivations and work within the PHA4GE Secretariat. Read more: pha4ge.org/articles/mem...pha4ge.orgMember Spotlight: Dr Rekha Sathyan On Genomics, Public Health And PurposePHA4GE postdoctoral research fellow Dr Rekha Sathyan discusses her journey into bioinformatics, her work across scientific, training and project initiatives, and her ambition to use genomics, research... 010
pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 11/08/2026🔬 In this edition of Genomics Explained, we explore sequencing and its role in pathogen genomics, disease surveillance and public health. #PHA4GE #GenomicsExplained #Sequencing 110
pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 04/08/2026🧬 What exactly is a genome? In this edition of Genomics Explained, we explore what a genome is, why it matters and how it helps us better understand pathogens and strengthen public health. #GenomicsExplained #PHA4GE #Genome 211
pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 03/08/2026🧬 Discover how BioStruct-Africa is building Africa’s next generation of structural biologists in Episode 19 of #GenomicHorizons, featuring Justice Ohene Amofa from the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research. 📅 19 Aug | 🕒 Time: 14:00–15:00 UTC 🔗 Register: bit.ly/4xcookR #PHA4GE 000
pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 21/07/2026🧬 Genomics Explained | DNA DNA is often called the blueprint of life, but it’s much more than that. In this edition of Genomics Explained, we explore what DNA is, why it matters and its role in pathogen genomics. #PHA4GE #GenomicsExplained #DNA 010
pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 20/07/2026🌍 Making Health Data Work Across Borders Dr Emma Griffiths and Dr Charlie Barclay discuss how the IRIDA platform illustrates the power of shared data standards & global collaboration in making health data interoperable across borders. 🎥: bit.ly/45daJhy #PHA4GE @sfu.cabit.lyMaking Health Data Work Across BordersDr Emma Griffiths and Dr Charlie Barclay explain how the Integrated... 001
pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 14/07/2026🧬 Genomics Explained #02 What exactly is a pathogen? This week, we’re breaking down what pathogens are, why they matter, and the role they play in protecting public health. #GenomicsExplained #PHA4GE #Pathogens 000
pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 13/07/2026🧬 Genomics Training Learning with purpose can make all the difference. In this short clip, Dr Alice Matimba explains why defining your learning goals is key to making the most of your journey in genomics and bioinformatics. #PHA4GE 000
pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 07/07/2026🧬 Introducing Genomics Explained! A new educational series breaking down complex genomics and public health terms into simple, easy-to-understand explanations. We’re starting with Wastewater Surveillance. #GenomicsExplained #WWS #PHA4GE 000
pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 01/07/2026Our June Monthly Update is here! Catch up on the latest community news, project highlights, working group updates, events and more. Read it here: mailchi.mp/pha4ge/june-... #PHA4GEmailchi.mpPHA4GE Monthly Update - January 2025Updates from around the organisation 010
pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 22/06/2026Could wastewater surveillance be one of Africa's most underutilised public health tools? In this clip, Precious Adeyemi shares why it's time to unlock its full potential for disease surveillance and outbreak monitoring. #WastewaterSurveillance #PHA4GE #DiseaseSurveillance 001
pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 21/05/2026🚨 In case you missed it… The special PHA4GE x WHO IPSN webinar on Hantavirus and genomic epidemiology is now available on YouTube. Watch the full discussion on outbreak response, surveillance preparedness and genomic epidemiology here: 📹 www.youtube.com/live/iRTz_Qc... #PHA4GE #Hantavirusyoutube.comHantavirus and genomic epidemiology: Has it been smooth sailing?YouTube video by PHA4GE 011
pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 20/05/2026📢 PHA4GE is conducting a survey on cholera surveillance and genomics to help shape practical public health guidance for Vibrio cholerae genomic analysis. ⏱️ The survey takes approximately 10–15 minutes to complete. Take the survey: bit.ly/4dA7Lro #PHA4GE #Choleradocs.google.comSurvey: Cholera Surveillance and GenomicsCommunity Input to PHA4GE Cholera Genomics Guidance The Public Health Alliance for Genomic Epidemiology (PHA4GE) is developing a community-consulted guidance document for cholera genomics for public ... 010
pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 19/05/2026🚨 The PHA4GE AI Working Group is conducting a short survey on AI readiness in public health pathogen genomics. Help identify gaps, priorities and support needs across regions. ⏱️ The survey takes about 5 minutes to complete. Survey: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #PHA4GE #AIdocs.google.comPHA4GE AI Working Group – AI Landscape & Readiness SurveyThis short survey (5 minutes) aims to better understand how artificial intelligence (AI) is currently being used, or planned for use, in public health pathogen genomics and related health contexts. T... 020
pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 18/05/2026🚨 Hantavirus and genomic epidemiology: Has it been smooth sailing? Join a special PHA4GE & IPSN webinar exploring how genomics supported the response to the Hantavirus outbreak. 📅 20 May 2026 🕒 14:00 CEST 📍 Zoom Register: bit.ly/4ulwHKm #PHA4GE #Hantavirus 033
pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 04/05/2026A full first day for Week 2, with wide-ranging discussions to refine and align key parts of the metadata standard. Detailed, collaborative work like this helps build clearer, more usable data systems for public health. #PHA4GE 001
pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 04/05/2026Week 2 of our Stakeholder Strategy Meetings is underway, focusing on meningitis and sepsis metadata. Today’s sessions begin with refining key structures and updates to strengthen clarity, consistency and usability. #PHA4GE 011
pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 30/04/2026Bringing Week 1 to a close — with a focus on next steps, collaboration and what comes next. These discussions help strengthen how data is structured and used in public health. Because stronger data systems don’t just improve understanding — they improve response. #PHA4GE 001
pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 26/03/2026At the PHA4GE Conference & IPSN Global Partners Forum 2025, Dr. @jocampos.bsky.social introduced the pathogen genomics strategy roadmap, outlining priorities to strengthen genomic surveillance and public health systems globally. 🎥 youtu.be/I7Mzyf9npJM?... #PHA4GECon2025 #IPSNGPF2025youtu.beIPSN Intro to Pathogen Genomics Strategy Roadmap | PHA4GE Conference – IPSN Global Partners ForumYouTube video by PHA4GE 000
pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 24/03/2026What does it take to better understand and respond to TB? Our #WorldTBDay series explores how genomics and bioinformatics support tracking, understanding and responding to TB. 🎥 Watch the full video: youtube.com/shorts/cRlHF... 000
pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 19/03/2026Genomic technologies are transforming how we understand diseases like TB. From detecting drug resistance to tracking transmission, genomics and bioinformatics are strengthening public health surveillance worldwide. Part of our PHA4GE #WorldTBDay series. 000
pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 17/03/2026As we approach #WorldTBDay, we’re exploring how genomics and bioinformatics support the surveillance and response to diseases like TB. Follow along as we highlight how these tools help strengthen modern public health systems. #PHA4GE #GenomicSurveillance 000
pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 09/03/2026Watch the keynote by Dr. Placide Mbala-Kingebeni at the PHA4GE Conference & IPSN Global Partners Forum 2025. He highlights the role of genomic surveillance and research partnerships in responding to infectious disease threats. Full video: shorturl.at/8ZSZx #PHA4GECon2025 #IPSNGPF2025shorturl.at- YouTubeEnjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. 000
pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 16/02/2026🧬 Missed the #GenomicHorizons webinar? @bede.im presented: “Practical panhuman host sequence depletion for responsible data sharing” — exploring responsible genomic data sharing & host sequence removal in pathogen sequencing. Full recording here: bit.ly/3OhxUCibit.lyYouTubeShare your videos with friends, family, and the world 010
pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 13/02/2026📢 New preprint from the PHA4GE Infrastructure Working Group on compute infrastructure for pathogen genomics. Exploring practical approaches and best practices to support timely, secure public health genomic analysis. Read here: verixiv.org/articles/3-6... #PHA4GE #GenomicEpidemiologyverixiv.org 000
pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 11/02/2026Don’t miss Episode 16 of #GenomicHorizons 🧬 Join us on 12 Feb 2026 at 14:00 –15:00 UTC as @bede.im presents: “Practical panhuman host sequence depletion for responsible data sharing.” Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... Live stream: www.youtube.com/live/FRuj2Wm... See you there! 021
pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 10/02/2026The opening remarks from the PHA4GE Conference & IPSN Global Partners Forum 2025 set the tone for three days of discussion on data, standards, and action in public health genomics. 📹 Watch here: youtu.be/QxNW8Vb1kGE?... #PHA4GECon2025 #IPSNGPF2025youtu.beOpening Remarks | PHA4GE Conference – IPSN Global Partners ForumYouTube video by PHA4GE 000
pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 05/02/2026Kick off the first Genomic Horizons webinar of the year with @bede.im on “Practical panhuman host sequence depletion for responsible data sharing”. 📅 12 February 2026 ⏰ 14:00 – 15:00 UTC 🔗 Register here: bit.ly/4kiYW80 055
pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 04/02/2026📄 New paper published in Microbial Genomics: The MPox Contextual Data Specification Package — a data curation toolkit supporting collaborative pathogen genomic surveillance and consistent contextual metadata. 🔗 Read here: www.microbiologyresearch.org/content/jour... #Mpox #GenomicSurveillancemicrobiologyresearch.orgThe Mpox contextual data specification package: a data curation toolkit to support collaborative pathogen genomic surveillanceA sudden increase in the number of Mpox virus (MPXV) cases worldwide prompted the WHO to declare a Public Health Emergency of International Concern in 2022 and again in 2024. Public health genomic sur... 000
pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 16/12/2025New preprint alert from the PHA4GE Wastewater Subgroup: Community-led standards for global wastewater-based infectious disease surveillance. 💧 Read the full work: zenodo.org/records/1778... Share feedback via GitHub: github.com/pha4ge/waste... #PHA4GE #WastewaterSurveillancezenodo.orgCommunity-led standards for global wastewater-based infectious disease surveillanceThe COVID-19 pandemic accelerated global adoption of wastewater and environmental surveillance (WES) and revealed its value as a complement to case-based monitoring. However, practical scientific, eth... 041
pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 01/10/2025Join us for the #PHA4GECon2025 & #IPSNGPF2025 hosted by IPSN, @afro.who.int and @pha4ge.bsky.social. Join our expert panel on October 27, 2025, as they tackle key genomics data challenges shaping global surveillance. Collaborate, share insights, and drive public health innovation. 032
pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 29/09/2025Wastewater Surveillance Data Analysis Workshop (beginner–intermediate) Covering wastewater surveillance, epidemiology, ethics, curation & bioinformatics (incl. Freyja) Register: www.formdesk.com/millennium/P... #PHA4GECon2025 010
pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 26/09/2025Utilisation of Specialised Virus Genomic Databases Workshop Learn to use Pathoplexus for data submission, metadata, & troubleshooting. With Emma Hodcroft, Chaoran Chen, Arthur Kasambula & Stephen Kanyerezi Register: buff.ly/uTmq0db #PHA4GECon2025 000
pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 25/09/2025Developing Bioinformatics Software for Accreditation Workshop Explore ISO standards, validation and pathways for service-ready tools with Peter van Heusden, Dominique Anderson, Buhle Ntozini, Sophia Bam & Tom Connor. Register: buff.ly/VZeLaXy #PHA4GECon2025 000
pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 24/09/2025Join the Infrastructure to Support Public Health session on Day 2 of #PHA4GECon2025 & #IPSNGPF2025 hosted by IPSN, WHOAFRO and PHA4GE – exploring platforms, labs & systems that make global genomic surveillance possible. 🔗 Register: buff.ly/VZeLaXy 010
pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 23/09/2025Keeping Up with Viruses — Data-Driven Metagenomics Workshop Interactive metagenomics workshop using demo data on Illumina BaseSpace Sequence Hub (BSSH) to practice downstream analysis for public health surveillance. Register: buff.ly/VZeLaXy #PHA4GECon2025 020
pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 22/09/2025Pathogen Genomic Data Analysis in Terra Workshop. Hands-on intro to managing & analysing data in Terra using Cholera, Malaria & viral datasets. All levels welcome! Register: www.formdesk.com/millennium/P... #PHA4GECon2025 010
