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Jun 10
Our new paper co-led with BGI and IOCAS (Qingdao) just out @cellhostmicrobe
The genetic repertoire of deep-sea #microbiome: from sequence to structure and function.
@micronorwich @UEA_COAS @uniofeastanglia
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New Publication: A potato late blight pathogen effector interacts with ENTH-domain protein TOL9a and an activated helper NLR to suppress immunity (2026)
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New Publication: Molecular mimicry of a pathogen virulence target by a plant immune receptor (2026)
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Jun 4
Peer-reviewed version of our study led by @AliceEseola first seen on @biorxivpreprint showing the exquisite level of control of organelle trafficking & autophagy exerted during plant infection by the blast fungus. Thanks to all co-authors.
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Jun 3
How cool is it that wheat stem rust has five different types of spores🫨🫨🫨? Check out the new review by Ces, Diane & the team about epidemiological forecast of wheat stem rust : tinyurl.com/5d7hkzwu
Huge thanks for the opportunity to prepare the life cycle diagram!
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Jun 1
Here is the latest @GetGenome activities and opportunities.
Remember, you can find our previous newsletters here getgenome.net/network
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Celebrate and inspire microbiology!
Just two weeks left to get your Prize Lecture nominations in!
Deadline is 14 June 2026.
All info at our Prize Lectures page:
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May 22
Happy to have played a small role in this cool piece of work led by @Teag4Phage in the lab of Evelien Adriaenssens. She looked at the impacts of using a phage cocktail in a batch-culture fermentation colon model 🦠 #phages
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📣 Final call for award nominations! Help us recognise & celebrate someone who is making an outstanding contribution to mycology ➡️ Submit a nomination for the #BMSawards2026. Deadline: 31 May. Details: britmycolsoc.org.uk/awards.h…
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AMR is an increasing challenge in cancer care.
Join our new 3-part webinar series exploring resistant infections, oncology outcomes, immunity & antimicrobial stewardship in cancer settings.
📅 Starts 8 June 2026
Register: microb.io/4dcyolJ
#KOAMR #AMR #CancerResearch
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Do you know an individual, team or organisation whose work in microbiology is changing lives around the world?
Celebrate their impact by nominating them for the WH Pierce Global Impact in Microbiology Prize, recognising applied microbiology that has delivered measurable, real-world impact across multiple global challenges. 🌍
Submit a nomination (deadline: 1 June 2026): appliedmicrobiology.org/subm…
Not a member yet? Join AMI today to submit nominations and enjoy all the benefits of AMI membership! appliedmicrobiology.org/memb…
#HorizonAwards #UNSDGs #Microbiology
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May 16
GetGenome wiki
A living, open science database of bacterial, fungal and plant genomes sequenced through the GetGenome programme for global genomic equity.
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🚨 Happening today! Registration closes at 11am
AMR Innovation Exchange webinar:
iFast: experiences taking a diagnostic device through approval, access, procurement and adoption
🎤 Toby King, CEO, iFAST Diagnostics
🕛 12:00 BST
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#KOAMR #KnockingOutAMR
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Funding available for novel microbiology research driving global sustainability ♻️
The Sustainable Microbiology Novel Research Grant enables AMI members to undertake innovative, sustainability-focused research in applied microbiology - from pilot studies and new methodologies to transformative breakthroughs.
We welcome applications from members across academia, industry and clinical settings.
Learn more and apply: appliedmicrobiology.org/fund…
📅 Application deadline: 1 June 2026
#Microbiology #Sustainability #ResearchFunding #UNSDGs #STEMResearch #Innovation
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⭐#BMS2026 Speaker Highlight⭐ Alessia Buscaino, Quadram Institute, UK
Candida albicans is a leading cause of infections in humans. Alessia will talk about characterisation of C. albicans RNAi - a conserved pathway in gene regulation & genome defence. britmycolsoc.org.uk/asm.html
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This award honours Dorothy Jones' commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion within STEM. It recognises individuals, teams or organisations that foster a more inclusive and equitable scientific community.
💬 "If you’re doing work that helps make science (and the spaces around it) more inclusive, supportive, and accessible, nominate yourself! If you know someone who is doing the work to make science a better place, nominate them!” - Max Fisher, winner of the 2025 Dorothy Jones Award
Nominate by 1 June 2026: appliedmicrobiology.org/subm…
The Dorothy Jones D&I Achievement Award is open to all – members and non-members encouraged to apply.
#HorizonAwards #Diversity #Inclusion #STEM
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Apply now for roles across our governance structure! Deadline is in a week on 17 May 2026.
More information on our Governance vacancies 2027 page: microb.io/GovernanceVacancie…
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At our 2026 Annual Conference, we opened with a film sharing how the Microbiology Society can support you. This Society is a space built by the community, for the community. If you are not yet a member, you will always be welcome 👋 Full video here: microb.io/4wbUei8
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New study with @imperialcollege @BezosCentre @IPMBSinica shows that NRG1 binds chloroplasts to trigger plant immunity, challenging the view of resistosomes working at the plasma membrane 🌱
"We have only scratched the surface of plant immunity" @kamounlab
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Eligible members can apply for up to £1000 to support outreach or public engagement initiatives that engage new audiences in any aspect of microbiology. Check your eligibility and apply for an Outreach and Engagement grant before 1 May 2026, 23.59 BST: microb.io/4shuP3i
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