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TARGetAMR @target-amr.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

👀 Missed our webinar with Dr Sophia David & Dr Mabi Behruznia? 🚨 Don’t worry! You can catch up on the recordings on both our Website and YouTube channel 🎉 🖥️ Website: www.targetamr.org.uk/hdrevents/ta... ▶️ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TARGet_AMR

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TARGetAMR @target-amr.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

⏰ Today at 12! The escalating threat of carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli with Dr Sophia David 🦠 🧬 And Metagenomic sequencing for accurate pathogen detection with Dr Mabi Behruznia 👇 Last chance to sign up: www.targetamr.org.uk/hdrevents/ta...

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TARGetAMR @target-amr.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

🧬 Interested in AMR Genomics? 💡 Join our upcoming webinar! Hear from Dr Sophia David (University of Oxford) on carbapenem-resistant K. pneumoniae and E. coli ➕ Plus an ECR presentation from Dr Mabi Behruznia (University of Birmingham). 👇 Register now: www.targetamr.org.uk/hdrevents/ta...

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TARGetAMR @target-amr.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

🎉 Happening next week! Join researchers from Oxford and Birmingham to explore antimicrobial resistance, genomic surveillance, and metagenomic sequencing 🧬 📅 Tuesday 22nd September @ 12 – 1pm BST 🚨 Don’t miss out! 👉 Register now: www.targetamr.org.uk/hdrevents/ta...

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TARGetAMR @target-amr.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

📢 Register now! For our upcoming webinar on Tues 22 Sept 🔎 Explore findings from a Europe-wide genomic survey of carbapenem-resistant K. pneumoniae and E. coli with Dr Sophia David 🎤 With an ECR talk on metagenomic sequencing from Dr Mabi Behruznia. 🔗 www.targetamr.org.uk/hdrevents/ta...

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TARGetAMR @target-amr.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

🧬 How is genomics helping us understand the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance? 🦠 🎙️ Hear from Dr Sophia David, University of Oxford 📅 Tuesday 22nd September @ 12pm ➕ Plus an ECR talk on metagenomic sequencing from Dr Mabi Behruznia 🔗 Register now: www.targetamr.org.uk/hdrevents/ta...

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Kate Baker @ksbakes.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Please read, share, and join the conversation, and thanks to all the great colleagues from India, the UK, and Australia, who contributed, including @target-amr.bsky.social co-director Steph Johnson who brought a much needed ethical lens 8/8

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Kate Baker @ksbakes.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Out today: an opinion piece we’ve been thinking around for a while now to narrow the diarrhoeal disease surveillance gap between high income settings and LMIC through traveller genomics. Check it out here 👇 1/8 🧵 doi.org/10.1016/j.ti...

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TARGetAMR @target-amr.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

📢 TARGetAMR Monthly Webinars are back! 👋 Join us on 22 September for insights into the growing threat of carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae and E. coli 🦠 Plus an ECR talk on metagenomic sequencing for accurate pathogen detection. 🔗 Register now: www.targetamr.org.uk/hdrevents/ta...

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TARGetAMR @target-amr.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

📢 Don’t forget about our Comic! Our free, shareable resource is available on our website 🖥️ 🔎 Explore an accessible entry point to genomic literacy and AMR across disciplines 📚 Ideal for teaching & collaboration 👉 Access the comic: www.targetamr.org.uk/our-comic/ #GenomicDetectives

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TARGetAMR @target-amr.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

🦠 Want to stay up to date with the latest in AMR genomics? 🧬 💡 Join the TARGetAMR community for news, events and networking opportunities. 🔗 Sign up today: www.targetamr.org.uk/community/

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TARGetAMR @target-amr.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

🔎 What is TARGetAMR? 🧬 We're a network of researchers from different fields working together to tackle antibiotic resistance by studying the DNA of bacteria 🦠 💡 Our community is open to anyone with an interest! 🔗 Find out more: www.targetamr.org.uk #AMR #AntimicrobialResistance #Genomics

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TARGetAMR @target-amr.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

💻 No webinar this month? No problem! 🔎 Catch up on all our previous webinars on our YouTube channel 👇 www.youtube.com/@TARGet_AMR Follow us for the latest updates: 📺 YouTube: @ TARGet_AMR ❌ X: @ TARGet_AMR 🔗 Linkedin: @ TARGetAMR

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TARGetAMR @target-amr.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

🚨 FINAL CALL: Applications close today at 5pm BST! ⌛️ Last chance to apply for the TARGetAMR Flexible Funding Initiative (FFI) 📢 Remember: both the Microsoft Application Form and Excel Supplementary Information Form must be submitted by 5pm 👇 Apply now! www.targetamr.org.uk/flexible-fun...

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TARGetAMR @target-amr.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

🚨 Just 2 days left to apply! 🧬 For the TARGetAMR Flexible Funding Initiative (FFI) 🔎 Supporting innovative, transdisciplinary research addressing antimicrobial resistance 📅 Submit your application by 5pm BST on Friday 31st July 🔗 Apply now! www.targetamr.org.uk/flexible-fun...

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TARGetAMR @target-amr.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

📢 APPLICATIONS CLOSE THIS WEEK! 🚨 Don't miss your chance to apply for the TARGetAMR Flexible Funding Initiative (FFI), supporting innovative and collaborative AMR research 📅 Apply by Friday 31st July @ 5pm BST 🔗 More details & how to apply: www.targetamr.org.uk/flexible-fun...

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TARGetAMR @target-amr.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

⏰ One week left to apply! 💰 The TARGetAMR Flexible Funding Initiative (FFI) supports small-scale, transdisciplinary projects tackling antimicrobial resistance across human, animal and environmental health 📅 Submit yours by Friday 31st July @ 5pm BST 🔗 www.targetamr.org.uk/flexible-fun...

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TARGetAMR @target-amr.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

💡 Got an innovative idea to tackle antimicrobial resistance? 🧬 The #TARGetAMR Flexible Funding Initiative supports small-scale, transdisciplinary projects, new collaborations and pilot research 🚨 2 weeks left to apply! 📅 Apply by 5pm on 31 July 2026 🔗 www.targetamr.org.uk/flexible-fun...

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Lewis C. E. Mason @lewiscemason.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

By Julia Marshall as first author and led by Professors Kate Baker and Henrik Salje as co-leading authors (@hsalje.bsky.social @ksbakes.bsky.social), please see our new article about the genomic epidemiology of the spread of sexually transmitted #Shigella: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... 🛟🧪🧬🖥️🦠💉🧫😷

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The spread of sexually transmissible drug-resistant shigellosis in England: a genomic epidemiology study

Our study shows the distinct and intensifying sexual transmission of shigellosis, highlighting the urgent need to address sexually transmissible shigellosis as a distinct health threat. Traditional in...

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TARGetAMR @target-amr.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

🚨 One month left to apply for the TARGetAMR Flexible Funding Initiative (FFI)! 💡 Designed to facilitate cooperative working across disciplines and stimulate new transdisciplinary research 📅 Deadline: Friday 31 July 2026 🔗 More details & how to apply: www.targetamr.org.uk/flexible-fun...

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TARGetAMR @target-amr.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

🧬 TARGetAMR’s Prof @ksbakes.bsky.social & @drtessjohnson.bsky.social feature in The Lancet Microbe podcast on AMR National Action Plans & microbial genomics. 🎧 The episode is available via The Lancet Microbe, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music. 👉 Listen: www.targetamr.org.uk/targetamr-le...

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TARGetAMR @target-amr.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

⚠️ Cancellation Notice Unfortunately, today’s monthly webinar has been cancelled. We apologise for any inconvenience and will share updates soon. In the meantime, you can explore upcoming events and resources from the TARGetAMR Network: 👉 www.targetamr.org.uk/upcoming-eve...

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TARGetAMR @target-amr.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

🚨 Don’t miss out! 🔬 Professor Lesley Hoyles presenting Structure-based studies to improve characterization of beta-lactamases ⌛️ Next Monday, 22nd June @ 12pm ➕ ECR talk on metagenomic sequencing for CAP & CAUTI 👉Register now: www.targetamr.org.uk/hdrevents/st...

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TARGetAMR @target-amr.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

📣 Happening next week! 💡 Join our monthly webinar to discover how structure-based studies enhance beta-lactamase characterisation 🎤 Prof Lesley Hoyles ➕ Metagenomic sequencing for accurate pathogen detection with Dr Mabi Behruznia 🔗 Sign up now: www.targetamr.org.uk/hdrevents/st...

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TARGetAMR @target-amr.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

🎉 We’re proud to share that the TARGetAMR Community has reached 1000 members - just 18 months after launching! 🧬 Thank you to everyone helping drive collaboration in tackling antimicrobial resistance 👉 Join us today: www.targetamr.org.uk/community/ 🔎 Read more: www.targetamr.org.uk/targetamr-co...

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TARGetAMR @target-amr.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

🔬 Structure-based studies to improve characterization of beta-lactamases 🎤 With Prof Lesley Hoyles (NTU) 📅 22 June @ 12pm ➕ ECR talk: Metagenomic sequencing for accurate pathogen detection in CAP & CAUTI 🎙️ From Dr Mabi Behruznia (UoB) 👉 Register now: www.targetamr.org.uk/hdrevents/st...

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TARGetAMR @target-amr.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

❓ How can structure-based studies improve beta-lactamase characterisation? 📢 Join our upcoming monthly webinar to find out! 🎤 Prof Lesley Hoyles (NTU) 📅 Monday 22nd June @ 12pm ➕ ECR: Dr Mabi Behruznia (UoB) 👉 Register now: www.targetamr.org.uk/hdrevents/st...

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TARGetAMR @target-amr.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

✨ Join our next #TARGetAMR monthly webinar! 🧬 Structure-based studies to improve characterization of beta-lactamases 🎤 Prof Lesley Hoyles (NTU) 📅 Monday 22 June 2026 ⏰ 12–1pm BST 💻 Online ➕ With ECR talk by Dr Mabi Behruznia (UoB) 👉 Register now: www.targetamr.org.uk/hdrevents/st...

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Willem van Schaik @wvschaik.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

As part of @target-amr.bsky.social we have launched a comic, by the supremely talented Eddie Ross, called 'Genomic Detectives' in which we explain, for a broad audience, how genomics can help to counter drug-resistant infections. You can read more about it here www.targetamr.org.uk/targetamr-la...

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TARGetAMR Launches Illustrated Comic to Support Genomic Literacy and Interdisciplinary Engagement – TargetAMR

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Edward Ross @edwardross.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

My latest science comic just dropped! A collaboration between me, @target-amr.bsky.social @ksbakes.bsky.social and Prof. Paul Flowers. Very cool bringing the story of antimicrobial resistance to life, with an interesting detour to Victorian epidemiology and the story of Cholera hunter John Snow!

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James Zlosnik @jameszlosnik.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

This is a very nice educational resource.

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Kate Baker @ksbakes.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Our TARGet AMR genomics-comic is out now - check it out, share it, print it, use it in your lectures, PE events, or maybe even when trying to explain what you do to dinner guests! 🤓 🧬 🧫

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TARGetAMR @target-amr.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

🧬 Explore our illustrated comic - an accessible entry point to genomic literacy and AMR across disciplines ✅ Free to use and adapt (CC BY 4.0) 👉 Read more: www.targetamr.org.uk/targetamr-la... 🔗 Access the comic: www.targetamr.org.uk/our-comic/ #GenomicDetectives

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TARGetAMR @target-amr.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

🎉 A final thank you to our fantastic sponsors & exhibitors from #TARGetAMR26: 🦠 Microbes NG 🔬 New England Biolabs 🔎 Oxford Nanopore Technologies 💡 Twist Bioscience 👏 Your support and innovation helped drive meaningful connections across the AMR Genomics community 🧬

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TARGetAMR @target-amr.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

🚨 Now live! 📢 Antibiotic resistance in the environment: From mechanisms to monitoring presented by Johan Bengtsson-Palme ➕ Assembling an AMR genotype-phenotype database presented by Dr Emily Dickens 🖥️ Live on our YouTube and Website 👉 Watch now: www.targetamr.org.uk/hdrevents/an...

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TARGetAMR @target-amr.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

📣 Happening today! 🌍 Antibiotic resistance in the environment: From mechanisms to monitoring 🎤 Johan Bengtsson-Palme, University of Gothenburg 🎓 ECR presentation: Dr Emily Dickens, Imperial College London 🕛 Friday 22 May @ 12–1pm BST 🔗 Register now: www.targetamr.org.uk/hdrevents/an...

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TARGetAMR @target-amr.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

⭐️ Thank you to everyone who attended, presented, exhibited and sponsored #TARGetAMR26, last week in Birmingham! 🤝 Your energy and insights made it an inspiring event for the AMR genomics community. 👇 Read the post event article here: www.targetamr.org.uk/targetamr-ne...

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TARGetAMR @target-amr.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

🧪 Monitoring AMR in the environment 🔍 Learn about environmental mechanisms and monitoring at our upcoming monthly webinar 🎤 Johan Bengtsson-Palme ➕ ECR talk from Dr Emily Dickens on AMR genotype-phenotype database 📅 Fri 22 May 🔗 Register now: www.targetamr.org.uk/hdrevents/an...

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TARGetAMR @target-amr.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

🌱 Antibiotic resistance in the environment: From mechanisms to monitoring Explore how AMR develops, spreads, and can be monitored using genomic tools 🎤 Johan Bengtsson-Palme 🎓 ECR speaker: Romain Derelle 📅 Fri 22 May @ 12pm 🔗 Register: www.targetamr.org.uk/hdrevents/an...

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Willem van Schaik @wvschaik.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

That was a great meeting, I am a very happy, but slightly tired, man. Check @amh10.bsky.social's timeline for a great summary of #TARGetAMR26

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Abid Hussain @amh10.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

@katholt.bsky.social gives the keynote @target-amr.bsky.social speech on interpretive standards for AMR genotypes #TARGetAMR26

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Charles Wei @rositea.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Being exposed to the importance and nuances of engagement with the public and patient, policy, and stakeholders at this @target-amr.bsky.social conference. More stuff to think about! I presented my work on evaluating genomic surveillance methods for Shigella sonnei. doi.org/10.64898/202...

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TARGetAMR @target-amr.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

🎉 That’s a wrap on #TARGetAMR26! Huge thanks to our amazing attendees, inspiring speakers, brilliant sponsors, and our fantastic venue, The Studio, for hosting us! 💙 🙌 Here’s to building the future of AMR Genomics together!

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TARGetAMR @target-amr.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

🎉 We’re back for another insightful day! 🧬 Building the future of AMR Genomics 💡 Kicking off with our incredible, short talk abstract submission winners 🙌 Here’s to another amazing day! #TARGetAMR26

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Abid Hussain @amh10.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

I was thinking about the public health implications @target-amr.bsky.social @ukhsa.bsky.social #TARGetAMR26

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Abid Hussain @amh10.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Charles Wei tells us about Shigella sonnei sequencing and the role in MSM contact tracing @target-amr.bsky.social #TARGetAMR26 www.gen.cam.ac.uk/directory/gr...

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Abid Hussain @amh10.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

@jgarciaiglesias.bsky.social Interesting discussion around what genomics we need in AMR - policymakers and communities don't know what they need so there needs to be live discussion around surveillance @target-amr.bsky.social #TARGetAMR26

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Abid Hussain @amh10.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

@kirchhelle.bsky.social kicks off @target-amr.bsky.social discussing AMR opportunities and challenges. I would like to know what the world learnt from the #pandemic that can be translated to #AMR, especially as this is not a vaccine-preventable problem? #TARGetAMR26

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