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Andreia Wendt @albuquerqueafrr.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Exciting news! 🎉 Later in 2027, I’ll be joining the School of Life Sciences at the University of Warwick as an Assistant Professor and starting my own lab. 🔬🪰 I’d love to hear from graduating PhD students/ECRs interested in developing postdoctoral fellowship applications to join us. 1/2

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robmoon.bsky.social @robmoon.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

It sounds like this is all imported vectors so far, although spread of cases from July to September means must be multiple importations or breeding locally..

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robmoon.bsky.social @robmoon.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

I think the short answer is no. There are a few bays for e-bikes (about 1 car space holding more than 20 bikes). Cars hate it when they are near parking spots and not allowed to be left in most parks. I don’t use very often but always spent 10 mins wrangling over least intrusive place to leave!

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robmoon.bsky.social @robmoon.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

I didn’t know about this, very exciting and really great partnership!

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Michael Marks @drmichaelmarks.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Very excited to see the launch of the joint @lshtm.bsky.social & Birkbeck BSc in Public Health A first for @lshtm.bsky.social to be offering Undergraduate courses & great to see this in partnership with Birkbeck given their very strong focus on widening participation.

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Public Health - Birkbeck, University of London

Birkbeck’s BSc Public Health is run jointly with the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. Gain work-relevant skills to support your career development.

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robmoon.bsky.social @robmoon.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Yeah I was going to post this. It is actually quite an important difference given that titles can derive prestige/respectability from these titles. The step up from associate to Professor is also invariable the biggest bottleneck.

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robmoon.bsky.social @robmoon.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

In my view entrapment only applies if it is state services undertaking the inducement. I think it would be morally and legally wrong for law enforcement to induce someone to commit a crime. Journalist or general public is completely different matter.

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Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute @jhmrimalaria.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Dr. Photini Sinnis explains the science behind the first #vaccine to be licensed to treat #malaria. "It targets a stage of the parasite when the parasite is vulnerable." youtu.be/2DEEKQ1wimo?...

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Understanding the Infective Stage of the malaria parasite | Photini Sinnis, MD

YouTube video by Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute

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robmoon.bsky.social @robmoon.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Every now and then I have a moment of clarity and realise that I get stressed out at work trying to solve logistics issues then come home to relax by playing a game where I can solve logistics issues… it’s better than factorio at least where you have aliens and multiple planets to bounce between

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LSHTM Malaria Centre @lshtm-malaria.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Meet the "princess mosquitoes", a nickname for the notoriously fussy Aedes vexans 🦟 Researchers @lshtm.bsky.social have established the UK's first lab colony to understand this native species and prepare for future mosquito-borne disease threats. Read more in @telegraph.co.uk 👉 bit.ly/4cixqVp

The chamber creates optimal conditions to encourage the mosquitoes to lay eggs. Credit: Simon Townsley/The Telegraph

A British Aedes vexans mosquito, bred at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. Credit: Simon Townsley/The Telegraph

Entomologist and insectary technician Mariana Reis Wunderlich. Credit: Simon Townsley/The Telegraph

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Optivivax @optivivax.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Great to see this article featuring Prof. Simon Draper and Prof. Angela Minassian, alongside the wider team, highlighting efforts to develop next-generation malaria vaccines. Read the article here 👉 www.telegraph.co.uk/global-healt...

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robmoon.bsky.social @robmoon.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

I don’t think this is a purely US problem. There is a massive shortage of both Parasitology teaching (in microbiology courses) and low numbers taking up straight Parasitology degrees. We are very strong on Parasitology at my institution and are now combining our med para and med micro courses

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Optivivax @optivivax.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

We’re pleased to share our latest preprint on medRxiv: a Controlled Human Malaria Infection model for relapsing Plasmodium vivax. This collaborative study from Oxford, Radboudumc and the OptiViVax consortium reports the safety and feasibility of a novel relapsing P. vivax CHMI model.

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New pre-print!

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Optivivax @optivivax.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

We’re pleased to share another preprint, now on medRxiv: A Plasmodium vivax controlled human infection and transmission model to evaluate interventions across the life cycle. A collaboration between Radboudumc and the Draper Lab Group, as part of the OptiViVax consortium.

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A Plasmodium vivax controlled human infection and transmission model to evaluate interventions across the life cycle

Background Plasmodium vivax is an underappreciated cause of malaria disease burden. No reproducible and standardized full life-cycle controlled human malaria infection (CHMI) model to accelerate devel...

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robmoon.bsky.social @robmoon.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

I think a good basic rule is that if a product clearly defies the laws of thermodynamics then it will probably cost more than 40 quid.

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robmoon.bsky.social @robmoon.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

We love using mNeonGreen for live but have failed to find good reagents for things like expansion microscopy. This is a fantastic addition to the toolbox. Great work!

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robmoon.bsky.social @robmoon.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Recently seen one has arrived down in Tooting which was unexpected.

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robmoon.bsky.social @robmoon.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

The AI image clearly shows that she is crouching next to the curb of a road and not the reflecting pool. Therefore she now has a cast iron AI alibi.

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robmoon.bsky.social @robmoon.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

If the delays are blamed on the track infrastructure (nationalised) then I think government pay that rather than rail companies

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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Are you ready for bite season? 🦟 Mojca Kristan warns UK has perfect weather conditions for surge in #mosquitoes this year. Learn about 30 species of British mosquitoes, why some people get bitten more than others & how to protect yourself Read more 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

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Jose Bengoechea @josebengoechea.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Recruiting a postdoc to join my lab at @lshtm.bsky.social to work in an MRC porgramme grant funded project to dissect the gut colonziation by Klebsiella. In vivo and in vitro models, and new approaches to identify Klebsiella factors involved. jobs.lshtm.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...

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Job Opportunity at LSHTM: Research Fellow

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is one of the world’s leading public health universities. Our mission is to improve health and health equity in the UK and worldwide; working i...

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Madhu Pai, MD, PhD @madhupai.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

We could all use some good news these days Ghana cut malaria deaths by 86%!!! And they followed science and good public health policies healthpolicy-watch.news/how-ghana-sl...

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How Ghana Slashed Child Malaria Deaths By 86% - Health Policy Watch

For decades, malaria has been one of Africa's most persistent health challenges. In Ghana, it was once the leading cause of death for children under five. Bed

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robmoon.bsky.social @robmoon.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

That sounds amazing. I would like to be the group that are employed but no longer working!

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LSHTM Malaria Centre @lshtm-malaria.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

After nearly 80 years of combined service to malaria research, Professors Colin Sutherland and David Baker are retiring from @lshtm.bsky.social. Their impact on science, global health and future generations of researchers will be felt for years to come. Read more 👉 bit.ly/4uKVKqg

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Two Careers, One Lasting Impact: Celebrating Colin Sutherland and David Baker

Two Careers, One Lasting Impact: Celebrating Colin Sutherland and David Baker | LSHTM

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robmoon.bsky.social @robmoon.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

I am totally in favour of improving walking infrastructure, but always find it weird how after big push 15 years ago to add lifts to all stations and now they have stopped with a very small fraction accessible. The underground only works if you can leave at the closest station to your destination.

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Forever Fishponds @ffishponds.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

We made great progress on the raised beds at the weekend. Here you can see the different stages of digging, building, lining and filling. Two beds are now ready for planting 😊🪏Join us at Fishponds 11-2pm on Saturdays if you’d like to help out #tooting #gardening

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MalariaWorld @malariaworld.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine - #Malaria drug resistance more complex than previously understood, study finds Researchers show how past drug resistance continues to shape malaria treatment today. Read more: www.malariaworld.org/news/malaria...

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Forever Fishponds @ffishponds.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

It was an exciting day at Fishponds Fields with the arrival of timber and soil for our raised beds. We can’t wait to start building them on Saturday 🪏🎉 #tooting @tootingnewsie.bsky.social

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LSHTM Malaria Centre @lshtm-malaria.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

New research led @ndeyfa2.bsky.social, a PhD student @lshtm.bsky.social shows #malaria drug resistance isn’t driven by a single mutations but a complex combination of genetic changes that help parasites with legacy mutations survive newer treatments. Read more 👉 bit.ly/49aMu5W

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bishara marzook @ghostpathogen.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Hi all, I'd like to share some news - I will soon be moving to Lisbon, Portugal to start my very own lab @gimminstitute.bsky.social! The Epithelial Biology of Apicomplexan Infections lab (Epi-Api lab for short) will focus on the special relationship between #epithelial cells and #Cryptosporidium.

Picture of Bishara standing by a coastline at daytime, with a blue-green sea and palm trees in the background. She is holding a pastel de nata (Portuguese custard tart) and smiling.

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Women in Malaria @womeninmalaria.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

In celebration of #WorldMalariaDay we bring you the next sketch in our WiM series featuring Krystal Mwesiga Birungi & Dr Federica Bernardini @targetmalaria.org Read more about their work on targetmalaria.org/profiles/spo... & targetmalaria.org/profiles/spo... Sketch: Sophia and Thorey #WIM

The image shows a sketch of two researchers, Krystal Mwesiga Birungi and Dr Federica Bernardini at Target Malaria. In the background are drawings of a microscope, DNA and mosquitoes to reflect their work on Anopheles mosquitoes and development of new tools for vector control.

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robmoon.bsky.social @robmoon.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Yeah I have still heard it said relatively recently but only by very senior people. It did get called out and the justification was, well X managed it okay, pointing to absolutely superhuman star of field who probably would have appreciated the same slack afforded male colleagues.

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robmoon.bsky.social @robmoon.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

The bigger issue is that the dataset doesn’t have Siberians.

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@obetaodinaka @obetaodinaka.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Excited to be a @bsky.app user! Looking forward to connecting with amazing people on the network. Let’s talk #malaria, #healthpolicy, #healthfinancing, #biomedicalsciences or #climatechange.

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robmoon.bsky.social @robmoon.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

I have thought about this a lot and whilst it does seem obvious that dragons are related to reptiles/birds there is an issue here- dragons (angels, griffins, pegasi) have six limbs not 4 like almost all birds/reptiles (and those that don’t have less). So I think instead they evolved from insects.

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robmoon.bsky.social @robmoon.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

I use same logic for differentiating results and discussion. Is the interpretation necessary to understand latter sections of results? If so it should be in results, if not it should be in discussion.

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robmoon.bsky.social @robmoon.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

I would argue though that the methodological information highlighted in results is there because it is necessary to understand results narrative and is therefore is results not methods.

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robmoon.bsky.social @robmoon.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Interesting, so i think i can see what you mean but wouldn’t have specifically recognised these as being two distinct styles. Second paper more closely matches my preferred style because of the stronger focus on narrative without loss of detail.

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robmoon.bsky.social @robmoon.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Theo have you got an example of what you mean for each? My feeling is that they absolutely should be separate and sections have distinct functions. we spend a lot of time teaching our students about research narrative and how to link ideas and scientific process, and this involves linking to methods

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Forever Fishponds @ffishponds.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

2 weeks to go until the BioBlitz and Open Day at Fishponds Playing Fields. Explore wildlife around the field with the iNaturalist app and hear about plans for the community garden and pavilion. Sat 25 April 2:30-4:30pm #tooting @inaturalist.bsky.social @tootingnewsie.bsky.social

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robmoon.bsky.social @robmoon.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

It’s just like the ads in starship troopers!

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Clinton Lau @ckylau.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Thanks to every author who contributed, ideas, data and time to this: Amy Ibrahim, @robmoon.bsky.social, @eelcotromer.bsky.social, Jani R. Bolla, Dušan Živković, Mohammad Zeeshan, Andrew Bottrill and Declan Brady. It was a real pleasure to write this all up!

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Michael Marks @drmichaelmarks.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Apply by 11th May to do a PhD @lshtm.bsky.social Work with epidemiologists, social scientists & modellers to understand quality of life measures in Syphilis and develop evidence on cost-effectiveness of interventions & public health strategies. @thelovetankcic.bsky.social @joetucker.bsky.social

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2026-27 NIHR UK Syphilis Research Scholarship | LSHTM

The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is pleased to invite applications for a 3-year full-time PhD studentship, starting in September 2026.The award will cover a tax-free stipend

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robmoon.bsky.social @robmoon.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Yep absolutely. Knowing someone who has had an interview and support for mocks is such a huge advantage. It will almost certainly select for particularly groups and personality types. Some issues can be mitigated by training of panels, but not much you can do about self selection it drives.

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robmoon.bsky.social @robmoon.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Is this in response to new MRC response mode? Honestly this feels like such a bad idea. I think it plays an important role for fellowships but adding it for grants feels way too much (knowing how long I prepped and puddle of nerves I became for my fellowship and discovery interviews.)

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robmoon.bsky.social @robmoon.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Does that data even include those reaching end of fixed term contracts (also redundancy in law and practice)? Given the shift to tenuous contracts over last decade redundancy of staff on without duration contracts will be top of iceberg.

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

“The combined tuition fees of the entire Question Time panel would not cover my cost for 1 year of uni. Is that fair?” Oli Dugmore It’s absolutely NOT fair. This outrageous scandal must end

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Mike Feigin 🥯 @mikefeigin.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Do you: 1) Live near/in Buffalo? 2) Like to organize stuff? 3) Hate what the government is doing to science? If you answered yes, help me organize the Stand Up for Science rally on March 7th! I need reps from UB, Buff State, Canisius, D’Youville to spread the word. I need general support. DM me!

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