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Research lab of Prof. Selena Sagan @UBC. We try to understand how viruses like HepC, Dengue, and Zika work, and how we might stop them.

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Jim Sun, PhD @sunlab.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
We are looking for a postdoctoral fellow to join the team @ubcmicroimmuno.bsky.social @science.ubc.ca to study TB pathogenesis and host-directed therapy! Please help disseminate amongst your network. ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/ubcfacultyjo...
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Host-Pathogen Interactions & Host-Directed Therapeutics
Academic Job Category Faculty Non Bargaining Job Title Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Host-Pathogen Interactions & Host-Directed Therapeutics Department Research I Sun I Department of Microbiology...
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BK. Titanji @boghuma.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
As Ebola resurfaces in eastern DRC and Uganda, familiar patterns are returning too. Fear, travel bans, stigma, and selective compassion. I wrote about what this outbreak about preparedness, whose lives we value and what we owe each other. bktitanji.substack.com/p/what-we-ow...
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What We Owe Each Other: Ebola, Borders, and the Politics of Shared Humanity
As Ebola resurfaces, familiar patterns of fear, exclusion, and selective compassion return with it
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Troels K. H. Scheel @scheellab.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Extended deadline 31 May! 🚨 Please RT! Join us in Copenhagen, for #HCVFlavi2026! The international conference on Hepatitis C Virus, Flaviviruses and Related viruses. 🗓️ September 14–17, 2026 ⏳Abstracts: May 31; Early Registration: June 14 hcv-flavi2026.org #Antivirals #HCV #Flavivirus #Vaccines
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Home - HCV-FLAVI 2026
Days Hours Minutes Seconds Program Registration Abstracts Organizing Committee Social Events Welcome to HCV-Flavi 2026 We warmly invite you to join the 32nd International Symposium on Hepatitis C Viru...
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Ian M. Mackay, PhD (he/him) 🦠🤧🧬📑🦟🧀 @mackayim.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Statement from the International Hantavirus Society and members of the international hantavirus research and clinical community regarding Andes virus transmission and the current outbreak investigation zenodo.org/records/2007...
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Statement from the International Hantavirus Society and members of the international hantavirus research and clinical community regarding Andes virus transmission and the current outbreak investigatio...
This statement summarizes current scientific evidence regarding Andes virus (ANDV) transmission dynamics, including documented person-to-person transmission, outbreak epidemiology, infection control c...
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Asher Leeks @asherleeks.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
We're recruiting! We're looking for two graduate students to join us at UBC in Vancouver. Fully funded and open to global applicants, with flexible start-date. Topics include theory, bioinformatics, and microbiology. More details: asherleeks.com/apply #socialviruses #evosky #virosky 🧪
Leeks Lab is recruiting. We study social evolution in viruses. We're recruiting for two fully funded PhD or MSc positions, starting from September 2026. Evolutionary theory / experimental microbiology / viral bioinformatics. Experience optional / enthusiasm essential. asherleeks.com/apply
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Troels K. H. Scheel @scheellab.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Join us in Copenhagen, Denmark, for #HCVFlavi2026! The international conference on Hepatitis C Virus, Flaviviruses and Related viruses. 🗓️ Dates: September 14–17, 2026 ⏳Abstracts: May 12, 2026; Early Registration: June 14, 2026 hcv-flavi2026.org #Antivirals #HCV #Flavivirus #Vaccines
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Asher Leeks @asherleeks.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
The Social Lives of Viruses is coming to Vancouver, Canada, from 4th-8th August 2026! This is a free meeting dedicated to all aspects of virus-virus interactions & evolution. To apply: socialviruses.zoology.ubc.ca @sociovirology.bsky.social #socialviruses #evosky #lovevirology #virosky
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Canadian Society for Virology @cansocvirol.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Want to help shape the future of Canadian virology? The Canadian Society for Virology is looking for nominations for the Governing Executive (June 2026 start). 📩 Nominate by April 10, 2026 → lnkd.in/e3C3fCdX
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Corcoran Lab @corcoranlab.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
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Evolution of a truncated nucleocapsid protein enhances SARS-CoV-2 fitness by suppressing antiviral responses
SARS-CoV-2 has evolved to optimize its replication fitness in the human host. This study shows that a nucleocapsid gene mutation enhances production of a truncated protein that boosts viral fitness in...
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Canadian Society for Virology @cansocvirol.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Want to help shape the future of Canadian virology? CSV is looking for nominations for the Governing Executive (June 2026 start). This post highlights Trainee Rep and ECR Director, but all executive positions are open! 📩 Nominate by April 10, 2026 → www.csv-scv.ca/en/nominatio...
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Chadi Saad-Roy @chadisaadroy.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Very excited to share our latest article in Trends in Microbiology, with @ninan-abraham.bsky.social, @chilbe.bsky.social, @ayesha-mahmud.bsky.social, and Arne Traulsen! We highlight the importance of disentangling these interactions and suggest potential paths forwards
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Canadian Society for Virology @cansocvirol.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
CSV2026 is happening May 31–June 4, 2026 at the University of Guelph! Join researchers from across Canada for four days of scientific presentations and networking! 🔬 Call for abstracts now open! 📝 Register today 🌐 www.CSVsymposium.ca
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Canadian Society for Virology @cansocvirol.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
We want you to help us celebrate excellence in virology. CSV is now accepting nominations for our 2026 Awards, recognizing outstanding contributions from trainees through to senior PIs. 🗓 Deadline: March 1st, 2026. 🔗More info can be found here: lnkd.in/eyuzFKJA
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Microbes.Info @microbesinfo.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
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Jim Woodgett @jwoodgett.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
The 🇨🇦 Standing Committee on Science and Research passed a modified resolution this afternoon that the requested ricouncil applicant and reviewer data can be aggregated and anonymized. Thanks to the many researchers who signed letters pointing out legitimate data privacy concerns. 👏👏
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Michael Hendricks 🇨🇦 @michaelhendricks.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
Canadian researchers should be aware the there is a motion before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science and Research to force Tricouncils to hand over disaggregated peer review data on all applications: Applicant names, profiles, demographics Reviewers names, profiles, comments, and scores
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saganlab.bsky.social @saganlab.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
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Pathogens are Evolving, but Research is, Too | MBIM
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Eddie Holmes @eddieholmes.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
You’ve been badly misled over COVID origins theconversation.com/how-conspira...
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How conspiracy theories about COVID’s origins are hampering our ability to prevent the next pandemic
The COVID pandemic likely began when the virus jumped from animals to humans, and didn’t start in a lab. But false narratives continue to circulate.
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Canadian Society for Virology @cansocvirol.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
✈️ Heading to ASV 2025 in Montréal? The 44th Annual Meeting is just 6 weeks away! Visit the official ASV 2025 site for details: asv.org/asv2025/ Looking forward to seeing the virology community in Montréal! #ASV2025 #Virology #Montréal #TravelTips #ASV
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American Society for Virology @amersocvirology.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Have you made your accommodation reservations for #ASV2025? The deadline to reserve Campus1 MTL Residence Hall is tomorrow, June 12th. The deadline to book reservations at the ASV block hotel rate is Friday, June 13th. For more information see: asv.org/asv2025/acco... #LoveVirology
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Accommodations | American Society for Virology
Discounted blocks have been reserved at the below lodging locations with various cut-off dates. All rooms are subject to availability and regular rates. Please use the direct links and/
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Canadian Society for Virology @cansocvirol.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
The CSV Trainee Virtual Event is happening TODAY! We’re excited to introduce our final (but certainly not least!) speaker, Diana Bautista Sánchez, a PhD candidate at UBC. Join us today at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET to learn more!
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Canadian Society for Virology @cansocvirol.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
The CSV Trainee Virtual Seminar Series is happening TOMORROW April 11th at 10 am PT/1 pm ET on zoom!! We would now like to introduce you to another one of our speakers, Dr. Sophie-Marie Aicher, a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Toronto. You don't want to miss out.
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Canadian Society for Virology @cansocvirol.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
In preparation for the CSV Trainee Virtual Seminar Series on April 11th, we would like to introduce you to the selected speakers. Meet Alexa Wilson, a PhD candidate in Dr. Craig McCormick's lab at Dalhousie University. Tune in at 10 am PT/1 pm ET to learn more about her work!
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Canadian Society for Virology @cansocvirol.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
The CSV virtual trainee event is only 9 days away! Please join to hear talks from three amazing trainees about new virology happening within Canada. The event will take place April 11th at 10 am PT/ 1 pm ET on zoom (link has been circulated to CSV members by email). You don't want to miss out!
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American Society for Virology @amersocvirology.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
#ASV2025 is in less than 100 days! Check out the schedule at a glance and more information on the webpage. asv.org/asv2025/ #LoveVirology
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ASV 2025 | American Society for Virology
The website for the 44th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Virology.
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Victor Ambros @vambros.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
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Read the Letter
Researchers at academic institutions nationwide say that U.S. science is being dismantled.
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Canadian Society for Virology @cansocvirol.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
Opportunities for CSV trainees! Apply for the CSV Lab Exchange Program to fund research collaborations or training—deadline: April 1. Details: www.csv-scv.ca/en/lab-excha... Submit your abstract by March 1 to present at the CSV virtual seminar on April 11: forms.gle/zw2YdxQ2kLcc...
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