Sign in

Vik Kouassi

@vimko.bsky.social
43 followers 105 following 33 posts

writer • #capoeira monitor • @vimko@me.dm • gallivanter • he/him

PostsRepliesMedia
Reposted by Vik Kouassi
Global Antibiotic R&D Partnership (GARDP) @gardp.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
⏳ One month to go until #GAMRIC2026! Join the global AMR community in Lisbon for three days of discussions on breakthroughs in therapeutics, diagnostics, vaccines and preventatives addressing AMR. 📍 Lisbon, Portugal 📅 22–24 September 🔗 www.gamric.org
141
Reposted by Vik Kouassi
Global Antibiotic R&D Partnership (GARDP) @gardp.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
💻Join the next #REVIVE webinar to explore how studying the highly specialized and flexible metabolic pathways that help mycobacteria survive under stress conditions could inform the development of new antimicrobials. 🗓️ 14 July 💬 Live Q&A 🔗 Register here: attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/529...
002
Reposted by Vik Kouassi
Global Antibiotic R&D Partnership (GARDP) @gardp.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
New Delhi Metallo-β-lactamase (NDM) remains one of the most pervasive threats in #AMR 🆕A new #REVIVE antimicrobial viewpoint discuss what makes NDM unique and how they continue to shape the treatment landscape for Gram-negative infections. 🔗 revive.gardp.org/the-global-r...
001
Reposted by Vik Kouassi
Global Antibiotic R&D Partnership (GARDP) @gardp.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Join the OHAMR Matchmaking Webinar on 25 June to learn about Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships and connect with leading European AMR research institutions. 🗓️ 09:00 CEST 🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/4yc7vx36 @eupohamr.bsky.social I @ec.europa.eu
001
Reposted by Vik Kouassi
Taco Bell Quarterly @tacobellquarterly.org · 04/05/2026
New writing hack: stop looking at your phone
28692132
Reposted by Vik Kouassi
Global Antibiotic R&D Partnership (GARDP) @gardp.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
💻Join our #REVIVE webinar on natural product-inspired discovery exploring how approaches like symbiosis & metagenomics are pushing the boundaries of AMR research. Hear from experts + live Q&A 📅 28 April | ⏰ 09:30–11:00 CEST 🔗https://gotowebinar.pulse.ly/skkvdipmag @cbeemelmanns.bsky.social
002
Reposted by Vik Kouassi
Global Antibiotic R&D Partnership (GARDP) @gardp.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
💻 Join our #REVIVE Journal Club on 26 March for concise presentations on AI-enabled antibiotic discovery, gepotidacin phase 3 data in UTIs, the GAME CHANGER trial and antibiotic cross-resistance mapping. 🔗https://gotowebinar.pulse.ly/5e7aqfsjgm @nazgulsakenova.bsky.social
012
Reposted by Vik Kouassi
Global Antibiotic R&D Partnership (GARDP) @gardp.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
🌍🏆 Dr Manica Balasegaram has been named one of TIME’s 100 most influential people in health for advancing and expanding access to new antibiotic treatments so as to tackle antimicrobial resistance. 🔗 Read the TIME feature: time.com/collections/... #TIME100
153
Reposted by Vik Kouassi
Astrid Pentz-Murr @astridpm.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Excited to learn more in this session! More research including pregnant and breastfeeding women is urgently needed.
101
Reposted by Vik Kouassi
Global Antibiotic R&D Partnership (GARDP) @gardp.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
🚀🔬Day 2 kicks off with Session Five at #ACC2026 Clinical development and use of new agents takes centre stage as we dive into how emerging treatments move from trials to practice. 🎥 Join us live now: portalapp.bsac.eventsair.com/VirtualAtten... @gsk.bsky.social #AMR #ClinicalDevelopment
111
Reposted by Vik Kouassi
Global Antibiotic R&D Partnership (GARDP) @gardp.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
🔴#ACC2026 Day 1 I We’re live with today's final session Equitable TB care is in focus as experts tackle the treatment gaps facing vulnerable populations. Experts from across Asia are discussing solutions right now. 🔗Join them: portalapp.bsac.eventsair.com/VirtualAtten... @lshtm.bsky.social
221
Reposted by Vik Kouassi
Global Antibiotic R&D Partnership (GARDP) @gardp.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
⏰One week to go until #ACC2026! From early antibiotic discovery to real-world clinical use and access, ACC2026 brings together global expertise for 2 days of focused discussion, live Q&A and shared learning. 📅 4–5 Feb 2026 I🌍Free and Online 🔗 Register now: eventsair.pulse.ly/lvlg78hsiq
012
Reposted by Vik Kouassi
Global Antibiotic R&D Partnership (GARDP) @gardp.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
🚀 ACC2026 is coming up soon This free, global, online conference brings together leading minds and experts to explore what’s next for antimicrobial chemotherapy. Co-organized by GARDP and BSAC 📅 4–5 Feb 2026 |🌍 Online 🔗 Register now: bit.ly/4pSEdt7 @bsacandjac.bsky.social @advance-id.bsky.social
004
Vik Kouassi @vimko.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
Starting today!! So exciting!
021
Reposted by Vik Kouassi
Geneva Writers Group @genevawriters.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
JUST ONE DAY TO GO!! Looking forward to welcoming you all to the conference! New here? Nervous? We've got you. Check in, grab your name tag, say hi to a stranger — they might become your critique partner. Venue info, schedules, and all the juicy bits: genevawriters.org/gwg-conferen...
021
Reposted by Vik Kouassi
Global Antibiotic R&D Partnership (GARDP) @gardp.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
⏰ Don’t miss your chance to present at #ACC2026! Submit your oral or poster abstract by 14 Nov 2025 (17:00 GMT). Make sure to follow the submission guidelines carefully. Submit now 🔗 acc-conference.com#posters
001
Reposted by Vik Kouassi
The Booker Prizes @thebookerprizes.com · 07/11/2025
Weekly roundup: discover our Monthly Spotlight for November, The Fishermen by Chigozie Obioma ⤵️ substack.pulse.ly/1sxfj6fn9u
substack.pulse.ly
Discover our Monthly Spotlight for November: The Fishermen
This month we dive into Chigozie Obioma’s debut novel, The Fishermen, shortlisted for the Booker Prize a decade ago and as powerful as ever
011
Reposted by Vik Kouassi
Geneva Writers Group @genevawriters.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
We can’t wait to welcome you in just one week! 🎉 🎟️ Tickets available until 9 November — don’t miss out! 👉 genevawriters.org/gwg-conferen... #WritersConference #WritingCommunity #AmWriting
021
Reposted by Vik Kouassi
Global Antibiotic R&D Partnership (GARDP) @gardp.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
We recently had the pleasure to discuss the progress of the #REVIVE programme and potential new activities in our second annual advisory meeting. A big Thank You to our 2026 REVIVE programme Advisory Group members.
111
Reposted by Vik Kouassi
Geneva Writers Group @genevawriters.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
GWG members can now register for the 2025 Geneva Writers Conference! Tickets for the conference are limited, so we are allowing our members early access to them. You are, however, still welcome to join as a member and benefit from this perk Register now: genevawriters.org/gwg-conferen...
042
Reposted by Vik Kouassi
Amii Illustrates @amiiillustrates.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
How racists in the UK look right now 🫠
Cartoon of a person smashing a window. Onlooker says “because you… love it here?”. 
Illustration drawn in simplistic cartoon line art style. By Amii Illustrates.
11035
Reposted by Vik Kouassi
Le Temps @letemps.ch · 25/08/2025
Incendies, mortiers, feux d’artifice: une nouvelle nuit d’émeutes débute à Lausanne
l.letemps.ch
Incendies, mortiers, feux d’artifice: une nouvelle nuit d’émeutes débute à Lausanne
102
Reposted by Vik Kouassi
Geneva Writers Group @genevawriters.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
Dorothy Koomson (@dorothykoomson.bsky.social) will be joining us for the 2025 Geneva Writers conference as our keynote speaker! 📚✍️Will you be there too? Registration is opening very soon with early access for members Find out more: genevawriters.org/gwg-conferen...
022
Vik Kouassi @vimko.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
Ooh drumroll please 🥁!
000
Reposted by Vik Kouassi
Global Antibiotic R&D Partnership (GARDP) @gardp.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
Meet REVIVE🌍, GARDP’s global antimicrobial R&D community & platform connecting researchers, clinicians & innovators. With fresh, high-quality expert-led webinars, curated resources & a global network, REVIVE answers the questions that matter most in antimicrobial R&D. Explore: revive.gardp.org
032
Reposted by Vik Kouassi
Geneva Writers Group @genevawriters.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
Joining us for the 2025 Geneva Writers Conference is Nikesh Shukla! Award-winning author and founder of the Good Literary Agency. 📚✍️Will you be there too? Registration is opening soon with early access for members: genevawriters.org/gwg-conferen...
012
Reposted by Vik Kouassi
Geneva Writers Group @genevawriters.bsky.social · 16/08/2025
✨ We’re thrilled to announce that International Dylan Thomas Prize and Desmond Elliott Prize finalist Michael Donkor will be joining us for the 2025 Geneva Writers conference. 📚✍️Will you be there too? Registration is opening soon with early access for members: genevawriters.org/gwg-conferen...
031
Reposted by Vik Kouassi
Geneva Writers Group @genevawriters.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
📚Registration is opening soon for the 2025 Geneva Writers conference and we are thrilled to announce our 18 guest instructors! GWG members will get early access to tickets and exclusive discount rates. Join as a member to take advantage too. Find out more: genevawritersgroup.wildapricot.org
1104
Vik Kouassi @vimko.bsky.social · 13/07/2025
In May, I get a new capoeira belt. The feelings I had afterwards, looking at the recording, made me think a lot. I wrote some of it down. On perfectionism: open.substack.com/pub/sundayvi...
open.substack.com
On perfectionism
Perfectionism will really murder all your joy if you let it.
010
Reposted by Vik Kouassi
Taco Bell Quarterly @tacobellquarterly.org · 11/07/2025
If you're not writing your long book what are you even doing. It's the summer of writing your long book, not the summer of experiencing happiness
2044795
Vik Kouassi @vimko.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
Had such an awesome time at #LFOW25, learnt a lot, made new friends and got some constructive feedback on my novel... now to get redrafting!
010
Vik Kouassi @vimko.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
"You need to choose yourself before they choose you!" @inspiredtowrite.bsky.social #LFOW25
020
Vik Kouassi @vimko.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
"Listen to that voice of doubt, learn from it when you can, let it make you more diligent but never let it shut you up" @ruthwarewriter.bsky.social #LFOW25
040
Vik Kouassi @vimko.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
In London for #LFOW25!!
010
Reposted by Vik Kouassi
Geneva Writers Group @genevawriters.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
This Saturday, join us for a workshop with Zoë Wells exploring how to bring a piece step-by-step from concept to publication in literary magazines. Register here: genevawritersgroup.wildapricot.org/event-6032835
011
Reposted by Vik Kouassi
Amii Illustrates @amiiillustrates.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
We’ve got enough going on 😐
Funny comic strip.
Alien: *ahem*
Person: “do you mind?”
Illustration drawn in simplistic cartoon line art style. By Amii Illustrates.
11149
Vik Kouassi @vimko.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
Happy Pentecost!
000
Reposted by Vik Kouassi
Amii Illustrates @amiiillustrates.bsky.social · 01/06/2025
Take a deep breath and enjoy recent positive news from around the world 🌱 (1/3)
GOOD NEWS THIS WEEK The UK’s disposable vape ban came into forceGOOD NEWS THIS WEEK Murder rate in the US has dropped by more than 20% so far this yearGOOD NEWS THIS WEEK Iberian lynx population leaped by nearly 20% in one yearGOOD NEWS THIS WEEK The once biologically dead seine river in Paris now contains diverse marine life and 40 fish species
322362
Reposted by Vik Kouassi
Geneva Writers Group @genevawriters.bsky.social · 01/06/2025
📚 This November, join us for writing workshops, unique networking opportunities and a keynote address from a Sunday Times bestselling author at the Geneva Writers Conference! ✍️ Stay tuned for more details here: genevawritersgroup.wildapricot.org/gwg-conferen...
001
Reposted by Vik Kouassi
Global Antibiotic R&D Partnership (GARDP) @gardp.bsky.social · 31/05/2025
🆕 Antimicrobial Viewpoint published! Efflux pump inhibitors are designed to disable a key resistance mechanism in Gram-negative bacteria. Are they truly effective or are we overselling their potential? 🖋️ By Marion Flipo and Ruben Hartkoom 🔗 Read here: bit.ly/4jbp0A0 #REVIVE
012
Reposted by Vik Kouassi
Geneva Writers Group @genevawriters.bsky.social · 25/05/2025
Looking to have your work published in literary magazines? Join us for a writing workshop with Zoe Wells which will take you through all the steps of this process, from concept to publication. Register here: genevawritersgroup.wildapricot.org/event-6032835
001
Reposted by Vik Kouassi
Geneva Writers Group @genevawriters.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
Did you miss our follow-up interview with @KattCullen on @WRS Wednesday morning? Don't worry, you can listen to it here: www.worldradio.ch/listen-again... #LitPrizeWinners #GWGAGM #winners #GWGConference
worldradio.ch
Geneva Writer's Group - Literary Prize winners - Listen Again
The Geneva Writers’ Group celebrates 'hope and resilience' as this year's theme. Prizewinning works will be shared this Saturday in Pâquis at 12:30
001
Reposted by Vik Kouassi
Geneva Writers Group @genevawriters.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
🚀In our next writing workshop, Trevor Thrall will take us through how writers can apply the system of the 12-week year to plan, execute, and manage their writing. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to maximize your writing outputs! Register now: genevawritersgroup.wildapricot.org/event-6032007
012
Reposted by Vik Kouassi
Geneva Writers Group @genevawriters.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
When opening a novel, your first chapters are crucial to grab your reader's attention but how do you do that? Join Okechukwu Nzelu in our next in-person workshop in #Geneva and find out! Register now and don’t miss out!: genevawritersgroup.wildapricot.org/event-6031943 #fiction
023
Reposted by Vik Kouassi
Global Antibiotic R&D Partnership (GARDP) @gardp.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
🧠 Can AI transform antibiotic discovery? Join our next #REVIVE webinar, Jon Stokes & Kurt Thorn will explore how AI & machine learning are advancing antibiotic design. 📅 3 April 2025 ⏰ 17:00 – 18:30 CEST 📢 Register now: attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/813...
022
Reposted by Vik Kouassi
Geneva Writers Group @genevawriters.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
✍️ For our next online workshop, we will be welcoming acclaimed author Nii Ayikwei Parkes who will present his Seven Signposts by which to direct your writing. Join us to learn how to signal the importance of a story and create memorable characters 👉 genevawritersgroup.org/event-6024659
012
Reposted by Vik Kouassi
Geneva Writers Group @genevawriters.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Not long to go! Grab your spot and join us tomorrow for an online workshop with S.M. Radjy. Don't miss out! 👉 genevawritersgroup.wildapricot.org/event-5968899
011