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SMBE IDEA taskforce @smbe-idea.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

📣 Only six more days until proposals for SMBE IDEA 2027 are closed! ⁉️ We are here to answer any last minute queries should you have them ➡️ www.smbe.org/idea-initiat... @official-smbe.bsky.social

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SMBE IDEA taskforce @smbe-idea.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

✨ 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗠𝗕𝗘 𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗔 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝗸 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 ✨ 👤 Name: Yumeko Tarusawa 📩 Contact: @yumekotarusawa.bsky.social 🌎 From: Nagano, Japan 🇯🇵 🏛️ Institution: Kyushu University, Japan 🇯🇵 🔬 Research: Eco-evolutionary genomics of mammals and birds @official-smbe.bsky.social

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SMBE IDEA taskforce @smbe-idea.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

📣‼️ Less than two weeks until the SMBE IDEA grant proposal deadline for 2027 ‼️📣 Find details of the criteria on the application form ⬇️ 📃 Application form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... 📅 Deadline: Oct 5, 2026 @official-smbe.bsky.social

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SMBE IDEA 2027 Call for Proposals

SMBE, through the IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access) task force, aims to address systemic racism, sexism, colonialism and other exclusion in our SMBE society. With this in mind, SMBE has m...

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SMBE IDEA taskforce @smbe-idea.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

📣‼️ Less than one month until the SMBE IDEA grant proposal deadline for 2027 ‼️📣 Check our websites for previously funded projects and funding details - feel free to contact us with any queries. 📅 Deadline: Oct 5, 2026 📃 Application form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... @official-smbe.bsky.social

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SMBE IDEA taskforce @smbe-idea.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

✨ 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗠𝗕𝗘 𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗔 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝗸 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 ✨ 👤 Name: Youssef Tawfik 📩 Contact: @yotawfik.bsky.social 🌎 From: Cairo, Egypt 🇪🇬 🏛️ Institution: University of Mainz, Germany 🇩🇪 🔬 Research: ancient DNA methylation @official-smbe.bsky.social

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SMBE IDEA taskforce @smbe-idea.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

✨ 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗠𝗕𝗘 𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗔 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝗸 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 ✨ 👤 Name: Rishabh Jain 📩 Contact: @rishabhgogarjain.bsky.social 🌎 From: Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India 🇮🇳 🏛️ Institution: Indian Institute of Technology 🇮🇳 🔬 Research: Population genomics landscape of the indigenous desert natives of India @official-smbe.bsky.social

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SMBE IDEA taskforce @smbe-idea.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Interested in submitting a proposal for funding, but don't know where to start? 👉 check out our webpage for more details www.smbe.org/idea-initiat... 👇 and to follow, some amazing examples of our previous funding success stories! ⁉️ contact us if you have any questions @official-smbe.bsky.social

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SMBE IDEA taskforce @smbe-idea.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

📣 SMBE IDEA proposals are OPEN for 2027 📣 Here are some more details on our initiatives around inclusion, diversity, equity and access (IDEA), centred in molecular biology and evolution, and what we value in proposals... (More details on project proposals here: www.smbe.org/idea-initiat...)

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IDEA Initiative Call for Proposals

2027 CALL FOR PROPOSALS SMBE, through the IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access) task force, aims to address systemic racism, sexism, colonialism, and other forms of exclusion in our SMBE soci...

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SMBE IDEA taskforce @smbe-idea.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

🌍✨ SMBE IDEA 2027 – call for proposals! We have funding to support initiatives tackling inequalities in molecular biology and evolution. Check our websites for previously funded projects, funding details, and the application form: www.smbe.org/idea-initiat... 📅 Deadline: Oct 5, 2026

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Hayley Beth Free @hayleybethfree.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Another incredible conference - #SMBE2026 in Copenhagen 🇩🇰 Amazing talks, discussion, new friends, and old, as well as the privilege of being a co-organiser for @smbe-idea.bsky.social Congratulations and thanks to all the organisers for a great conference ✨️🧬

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Charlotte Wright @charlottewright.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

The @smbe-idea.bsky.social symposium at #SMBE2026 was packed with inspiring talks and thought-provoking discussion. Thank you for the opportunity to share how @projectpsyche.bsky.social & @10klepgenomes.bsky.social is making biodiversity genomics more inclusive!

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SMBE IDEA taskforce @smbe-idea.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

🎉 What a symposium we had yesterday! Thank you to the incredible speakers and the organizers of #IDEA2026, and to everyone who showed up in such numbers to listen, ask questions, and engage with us at #SMBE2026 🙏 We loved connecting with this incredible community! ✨ @official-smbe.bsky.social

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Society for Molecular Biology and Evolution @official-smbe.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

The IDEA Task Force symposium at #SMBE2026 had once again a room full of interested colleagues. Thank you to all the speakers for your work to change science for the better, and to all participants for pushing us to make our society a more inclusive place. @smbe-idea.bsky.social #society

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SMBE IDEA taskforce @smbe-idea.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Our amazing co-chair Tugce presenting our achievements and goals at the #IDEA2026 #SMBE2026 ✨ @official-smbe.bsky.social

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SMBE IDEA taskforce @smbe-idea.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

It's time #SMBE2026! We are thrilled to host the IDEA symposium, with your hosts @sabiagini.bsky.social, Serena Dai, and @hayleybethfree.bsky.social! Come along at 15.50 ✨️

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SMBE IDEA taskforce @smbe-idea.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

🧬 Up next at #IDEA2026: 𝗘𝘃𝗼𝗦𝘂𝗿, a regional initiative tackling brain drain & linguistic barriers in South American evolutionary biology! A model for equitable training & mentorship ✨ Don't miss it! ⏰ 15:50 - 17:50 #SMBE2026 @official-smbe.bsky.social

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SMBE IDEA taskforce @smbe-idea.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Today's the day #SMBE2026 for the IDEA symposium! Get ready to join us in room Akvariet (ground floor) at 15.50-17.50 for thought-provoking talks and engaging discussion 💭🗣 We look forward to seeing you there ✨️

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SMBE IDEA taskforce @smbe-idea.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Ready to make a difference? 🙌 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲 and apply to join the IDEA task force! Our co-chair Tugce tells you how! 🚀 #SMBE2026 @official-smbe.bsky.social

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SMBE IDEA taskforce @smbe-idea.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

💰 Looking for funding opportunities? @sabiagini.bsky.social, our incoming co-chair, has got you covered #SMBE2026 @official-smbe.bsky.social

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SMBE IDEA taskforce @smbe-idea.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

What does 𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗔 actually stand for? 🤔 Our co-chair @epifaniaarango.bsky.social breaks it down ✨ #SMBE2026 @official-smbe.bsky.social

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SMBE IDEA taskforce @smbe-idea.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Don't forget to check out the programme for the IDEA symposium to see our speaker line up! 🗣 #SMBE2026

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SMBE IDEA taskforce @smbe-idea.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

The IDEA symposium is tomorrow at 15.50-17.50 in room Akvariet #SMBE2026 ✨️ We hope to see many of you there to hear our amazing speakers and engage in discussion 🗣 In preparation, here's a QR code to submit your questions to our panel of speakers anonymously, available now until the symposium 📢

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SMBE IDEA taskforce @smbe-idea.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Good morning #SMBE2026 ✨ 🚀 Tomorrow is the day! Our symposium is almost here and we can't wait to see you there 🎉 It's going to be an incredible day with amazing speakers, ideas and connections 🤝 See you tomorrow! 🌈 @official-smbe.bsky.social

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SMBE IDEA taskforce @smbe-idea.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

The wait is over. #SMBE2026 is officially ON! 🧬🎉 If you're around on Tuesday 30th, clear your 15:50–17:50 slot and come find us at our symposium. Good talks, good people, good vibes. We'll be waiting 🌈 @official-smbe.bsky.social

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SMBE IDEA taskforce @smbe-idea.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Today is #Juneteenth, celebrating Black freedom and justice. We can also take this time to reflect on historical and ongoing inequities in education. With @official-smbe.bsky.social, we strive to take steps in building a more inclusive community in molecular biology and evolution.

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SMBE IDEA taskforce @smbe-idea.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

✨ 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗠𝗕𝗘 𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗔 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝗸 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲! ✨ 👤 Name: Simone Andrea Biagini (he/him) 📩 Contact: @sabiagini.bsky.social 👔 Role: Proposals evaluator & Bluesky Manager 🌎 From: 🇮🇹 Italy - Spain 🇪🇸 🏛️ Institution: Masaryk University 🇨🇿 🔬 Research: Population Genetics 🧬 / ancient DNA ☠️ @official-smbe.bsky.social

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SMBE IDEA taskforce @smbe-idea.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

✨ 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗠𝗕𝗘 𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗔 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝗸 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲! ✨ 👤 Hayley Beth Free, she/her 📩 @hayleybethfree.bsky.social 🌎 United Kingdom 🇬🇧 📋 Outreach subcommittee & Bluesky Manager 👔 PhD student 🏛️ Oxford Brookes University 🇬🇧 🔬 Research: Evolutionary genomics of transposable elements in frogs @official-smbe.bsky.social

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SMBE IDEA taskforce @smbe-idea.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Today is #WorldOceansDay 🌊 Oceans sustain life, regulate climate, and connect communities worldwide. With @official-smbe.bsky.social, we aim to support environmental equity and amplify Indigenous and coastal voices in molecular biology and evolution, working toward protecting our blue planet 💙

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SMBE IDEA taskforce @smbe-idea.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

✨ 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗠𝗕𝗘 𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗔 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝗸 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲! ✨ 👤 Name: Gözde Atağ 📩 @gatag.bsky.social 🌎 From: Ankara, Turkey 🇹🇷 📋 Role: Local Leadership in Science Committee Member 👔 Occupation: PhD Student 🏛️ Institution: University of Vienna 🇦🇹 🔬 Research: Sedimentary Ancient DNA @official-smbe.bsky.social

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Simone Andrea Biagini 🏳️‍🌈 @sabiagini.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

🚨 New data from 25,000+ STEM workers: LGBTQ scientists are 30% more likely to face harassment, 31% social exclusion, 32% more likely to leave. Trans/nonbinary respondents fare even worse. This is systemic. This deserves action. @science.org #AcademicSky www.science.org/content/arti...

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‘This deserves our attention.’ New data highlight LGBTQ scientists’ workplace challenges

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SMBE IDEA taskforce @smbe-idea.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

The IDEA symposium organizers Yichen (Serena) Dai, @sabiagini.bsky.social, and @hayleybethfree.bsky.social, together with the entire task force are thrilled for the upcoming SMBE 2026 in Copenhagen! See you there! ✨ #SMBE2026 @official-smbe.bsky.social

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SMBE IDEA taskforce @smbe-idea.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

✨ 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗠𝗕𝗘 𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗔 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝗸 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲! ✨ 👤 Name: Boris Armel Olou 🌎 From: Benin 🇧🇯 👔 Occupation: Postdoc 🏛️ Institution: University of Parakou (🇧🇯 ) and University of Montpellier ((🇫🇷) @official-smbe.bsky.social

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Society for Molecular Biology and Evolution @official-smbe.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Running until June 8 - apply for our ally training program #SMBE2026 #society

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SMBE IDEA taskforce @smbe-idea.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

🌈 Happy #PrideMonth! We celebrate LGBTQIA+ researchers, educators, students and allies shaping molecular biology and evolution. With @official-smbe.bsky.social, we are committed to building a more equitable, collaborative, and inclusive scientific community - during Pride Month and beyond!

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SMBE IDEA taskforce @smbe-idea.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

✨ 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗠𝗕𝗘 𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗔 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝗸 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲! ✨ 👤 Name: Wei-Chin Ho, he/him 🌎 From: Taiwan 🇹🇼 📋 Role: Co-chair of the IDEA task force 👔 Occupation: Assistant Professor 🏛️ Institution: University of Texas at Tyler 🇺🇸 🔬 Research: Microbial Evolution @official-smbe.bsky.social

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SMBE IDEA taskforce @smbe-idea.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

✨ 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗠𝗕𝗘 𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗔 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝗸 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲! ✨ 👤 Name: Neus Font Porterias, she/her 📩 @neusfontporterias.bsky.social 🌎 From: Barcelona, Spain 🇪🇸 📋 Role: Proposals evaluator 👔 Occupation: Postdoc 🏛️ Institution: IBE (UPF-CSIC), Barcelona 🔬 Research: Human population genetics @official-smbe.bsky.social

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SMBE IDEA taskforce @smbe-idea.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

May 21st is World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. With @official-smbe.bsky.social, we believe intercultural collaboration makes science stronger. Research thrives when people from different cultures, backgrounds, and experiences work together with respect and openness 🌍✨

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SMBE IDEA taskforce @smbe-idea.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

✨ 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗠𝗕𝗘 𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗔 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝗸 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲! ✨ 👤 Name: Charles Michie 📩 @charlesmichie.bsky.social 📋 Role: Outreach subcommittee 👔 Position: PhD Student 🌎 From: Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland 🇳🇿 🏛️ Institution: OBU 🇬🇧 🔬 Research: Endogenous retroviruses in 𝒔𝒍𝒐𝒘 𝒍𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒔 genomes @official-smbe.bsky.social

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SMBE IDEA taskforce @smbe-idea.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Today is a day to stand against homophobia, biphobia and transphobia. Together with @official-smbe.bsky.social, we believe 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝘅𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗿 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗻𝗼 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲. We celebrate diversity as a core, non-negotiable value of who we are. #IDAHOBIT 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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SMBE IDEA taskforce @smbe-idea.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

✨ 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗠𝗕𝗘 𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗔 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝗸 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲! ✨ 👤 Name: Tugce Bilgin Sonay 📋 Role in SMBE: Co-chair 👔 Occupation: Senior Lecturer 🌎 From: Turkey 🇹🇷 🏛️ Institution: Applied University of Sciences Zürich, Switzerland 🇨🇭 🔬 Research: Evolutionary Genomics @official-smbe.bsky.social

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SMBE IDEA taskforce @smbe-idea.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

This #EarthDay we recognise that environmental justice and equity in science go hand in hand. Climate change doesn’t impact everyone equally. We must uplift diverse voices and address these disparities to build a more just, inclusive future for all.

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SMBE IDEA taskforce @smbe-idea.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

✨ 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗠𝗕𝗘 𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗔 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝗸 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲! ✨ 👤 Name: Epifanía Arango-Isaza 📩 Contact: @epifaniaarango.bsky.social 👔 Role: Cochair 🌎 From: 🇨🇴 Colombia - 🇪🇸 Spain 🏛️ Institution: University of Wisconsin-Madison 🔬 Research: Indigenous genetic history in South America @official-smbe.bsky.social

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SMBE IDEA taskforce @smbe-idea.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

🏳️‍⚧️ On #TransDayOfVisibility, IDEA celebrates the 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 and supports transgender scientists in STEM, recognizing the barriers they face. 💪 Building equity in science takes more than visibility. It takes presence, support, and action. #TDOV #TransInSTEM @official-smbe.bsky.social

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SMBE IDEA taskforce @smbe-idea.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

📢 𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀! 💬 We meet monthly to discuss strategies, select and fund initiatives, and advise the SMBE Council on inclusion, diversity, equity, and access in molecular biology and evolution. ✨J𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗡𝗢𝗪! 🔗 www.smbe.org/call-for-new... @official-smbe.bsky.social #AcademicSky

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SMBE IDEA taskforce @smbe-idea.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

The SMBE IDEA Task Force stands with all women doing science: cis and trans, in every country, under every condition. In war zones, under authoritarian regimes, where their existence is an act of resistance. March 8 carries weight. Science is only as strong as who it includes. #WomenInSTEM #March8

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SMBE IDEA taskforce @smbe-idea.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

February 11th is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science! The IDEA Task Force and @official-smbe.bsky.social support gender equity in molecular biology and evolution - today and every day. #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience

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SMBE IDEA taskforce @smbe-idea.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Febuary is #BlackHistoryMonth. The SMBE IDEA Task Force would like to join in celebrating black scientists across the world, shaping and advancing molecular biology and evolution. If you have suggestions on how SMBE can strive for further racial equity, let us know here smbe.org/idea-initiatives/

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SMBE IDEA taskforce @smbe-idea.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Join us for the IDEA Symposium at SMBE 2026 (June 28–July 2) in Copenhagen! We celebrate SMBE’s commitment to inclusion, equity, and diversity by addressing systemic inequities in molecular biology and evolution. 💬 Like to participate? Abstract deadline is February 3rd! smbe2026.org/symposia/

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Society for Molecular Biology and Evolution @official-smbe.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

SMBE2026 IDEA Symposium: Advancing Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility in Molecular Biology and Evolution @smbe-idea.bsky.social 📨 Abstract submission smbe2026.org/abstracts 📋 Programme details smbe2026.org/programme #SMBE2026

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