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pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

🧬 What happens after genomic data is generated? Bioinformatics uses computational methods to process, analyse and interpret that data — helping turn sequencing data into useful information for public health. #PHA4GE #GenomicsExplained #Bioinformatics

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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

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pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Great 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

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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

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pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

This 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

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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

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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...

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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

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pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Dr 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Could 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

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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

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pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

A 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

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pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Week 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

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pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Bringing 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

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pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

What 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...

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pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Genomic 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.

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pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

As 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

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pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Don’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!

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pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Kick 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

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pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Join 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.

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pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Wastewater Surveillance Data Analysis Workshop (beginner–intermediate) Covering wastewater surveillance, epidemiology, ethics, curation & bioinformatics (incl. Freyja) Register: www.formdesk.com/millennium/P... #PHA4GECon2025

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pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Utilisation 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

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pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Developing 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

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pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Join 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

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pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Keeping 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

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pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Pathogen 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

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pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Cholera Bioinformatics Workshop From sequencing workflows to metadata standards & analysis — learn how genomics supports cholera control with Collins Tanui & Jolynne Mokaya. Register: www.formdesk.com/millennium/P... #PHA4GECon2025

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pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Join us for the #PHA4GECon2025 & #IPSNGPF2025 hosted by IPSN, @afro.who.int and @pha4ge.bsky.social. Don’t miss Priority Pathogens/Diseases Part 2 – tackling rare drug-resistant strains & advancing global bioinformatics tools. Register: www.formdesk.com/millennium/P... #PHA4GECon2025 #IPSNGPF2025

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pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

Facilitators Emma Griffiths, Charlie Barclay & Finlay Maguire (Simon Fraser University, Dalhousie University & PHA4GE) will guide participants through building metadata standards for emerging pathogens. Hands-on, collaborative & practical! #PHA4GECon2025

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pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Join us for the #PHA4GECon2025 & #IPSNGPF2025 hosted by IPSN, @afro.who.int and @pha4ge.bsky.social. Don’t miss the opening session from leading experts on the latest insights on metadata standards for priority pathogens.

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pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Great energy on Day 1 of the Malaria Molecular Surveillance workshop in Uganda! 🔬 The discussion led by panelist’s from from Africa was on sharing genomic data in both routine and emergency contexts.

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pha4ge.bsky.social @pha4ge.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

🚨 Milestone alert: #PHA4GE has hit 500 members! 🌍 Together we’re building better, more equitable tools and standards for genomic epidemiology. Thanks to everyone who’s helped us grow — let’s keep going. Join us: pha4ge.org #GenomicEpi #PHA4GE

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