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We are a world leader in genomics research. We apply and explore genomic technologies to advance the understanding of biology and improve health 🧬
https://www.sanger.ac.uk/
@sangerinstitute.bsky.socialApply by 16 November for Cancer Genomic Epidemiology 📩 #CAGenEpi2027
Join our expert trainers for an immersive workshop designed to enhance your knowledge of cancer causation and prevention at the population level.
🗓️15-18 March 2027
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💸Bursaries available
@sangerinstitute.bsky.socialMeet Amir Akbarnejad, whose work at Sanger uses computational modelling to explore cell-cell communication.
Read his story here: https://sangerinstitute.blog/2026/10/05/unpicking-cellular-communication-with-mathematical-models/
@sangerinstitute.bsky.socialRead ‘Imputation of fluid intelligence scores reduces ascertainment bias and increases power for analyses of common and rare variants’ from Sanger, @amsterdamumc.bsky.social, and others, in @natgenet.nature.com, here 👇
@sangerinstitute.bsky.socialThe largest genetic study of cognition to date has been published, involving nearly half a million people. 🧬
Find out more ⤵️
www.sanger.ac.uk/news_item/ex...
@sangerinstitute.bsky.socialMeet Bonface Gichuki, who is working to solve the genomic puzzles inside the human gut microbiome. 🧬
His motivation? The urgent need for better treatments for malnourished children.
Read our latest blog to learn more: https://sangerinstitute.blog/2026/09/30/six-facts-about-the-gut-microbiome/
@sangerinstitute.bsky.socialJoin a global community of evolutionary biologists, bioinformaticians, and public health professionals to explore the latest viral genomics tools and research. #VGEB26
🗓️ 11-13 November 2026
Register by 12 October to secure an in-person place.
👉 bit.ly/4d5pZ5w
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@sangerinstitute.bsky.socialDiscover how laser capture microdissection is helping our researchers investigate cancer, autoimmune diseases, ageing and more.
Check it out 👉https://sangerinstitute.blog/2026/09/22/what-is-laser-capture-microdissection/
@sangerinstitute.bsky.socialSecure your in-person seat at #Epigenomics26 🧬🔬
🗓️ 4-6 November
Join our open and friendly forum for global scientists sharing the latest insights on the genomics tools, technologies, and approaches driving studies into common human diseases.
Register by 5 October ⏰
👉 bit.ly/3ZTJI0a
@irbbarcelona.orgReposted by @sangerinstitute.bsky.social📌 Don't miss our plenary #seminar tomorrow, with Dr. @mgarnett.bsky.social, from
@sangerinstitute.bsky.social.
🤝 Hosted by Dr. @batllelab.bsky.social
Register here ➡️ https://shorturl.at/erebY
@jamesimcc.bsky.socialReposted by @sangerinstitute.bsky.socialNew species now out in @soilorganismsj.bsky.social!
soil-organisms.org/SO/article/v...
The latest addition to the UK's springtail fauna: Entomobrya terraeincognitae sp. nov. I found this species on fieldwork for my PhD @sangerinstitute.bsky.social at the Cambridge botanics. 🧵
@sangerinstitute.bsky.socialEczema is a complex, chronic condition affecting millions worldwide. 🌏
For Eczema Awareness week, read our blog to explore what we know about eczema and what the future of research could look like.
👉 https://sangerinstitute.blog/2026/07/01/5-questions-on-eczema-with-anna-vathrakokoili-pournara/
@sangerinstitute.bsky.socialPresent your research on large-scale and AI-driven methods in genome biology at #GenomeInformatics26 🧬
Join us 2-4 December to connect with global field leaders and peers, and gain valuable feedback to support your future work.
Submit an abstract by 5 October 👉 bit.ly/4bexmoH
#Metagenomics
@sangerinstitute.bsky.socialRead the story around Marcela's research into sloth genomics paper here: www.sanger.ac.uk/news_item/wh...
@sangerinstitute.bsky.socialSenior bioinformatician and TED Fellow
@marcelauliano.bsky.social is an expert in genomics and keeping science accessible.
Read the blog to learn more ⤵️
sangerinstitute.blog/2026/09/15/s...
@sangerinstitute.bsky.socialRead ‘Pneumococcal population structure influences the effects of air pollution on invasive disease risk in South Africa’ from @sangerinstitute.bsky.social, NICD-SA, @bsc-cns.bsky.social, and others in @natmicrobiol.nature.com ⤵️
@sangerinstitute.bsky.socialNew research suggests that the risk of developing bacterial pneumonia, sepsis, and meningitis after air pollution exposure could depend on the subtype of bacteria a person has. Read the full story ⤵️
@sangerinstitute.bsky.socialRead ‘Cancer treatment alters mutant selection in normal esophagus’ from @sangerinstitute.bsky.social, @cam.ac.uk, @ucl.ac.uk in @natgenet.nature.com here ⤵️
@sangerinstitute.bsky.socialCancer treatments give a growth advantage to cells with particular genetic changes in healthy tissue.
New research provides insights into chemotherapy side effects and drug resistance 💊
Read more ⤵️
https://www.sanger.ac.uk/news_item/chemotherapy-alters-darwinian-battleground-in-our-bodies/
@sangerinstitute.bsky.socialRead ‘Extensive and differential platinum chemotherapy mutagenesis in livers of children’ from @sangerinstitute.bsky.social, @crick.ac.uk, @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social, and others in @science.org, here ⤵️
@sangerinstitute.bsky.socialBy identifying exactly how these drugs genetically impact tissues, scientists hope to develop new ways to lessen or prevent this, ultimately reducing the long-term health risks.
