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🚨 Hantavirus and genomic epidemiology: Has it been smooth sailing? Join a special PHA4GE & IPSN webinar exploring how genomics supported the response to the Hantavirus outbreak. 📅 20 May 2026 🕒 14:00 CEST 📍 Zoom Register: bit.ly/4ulwHKm #PHA4GE #Hantavirus

🧬 Genomics Explained #16: Genomic Data Sharing Sharing pathogen genomic data supports surveillance and outbreak investigations. But how do we ensure responsible access and reuse? Explore this week's graphic. #PHA4GE #GenomicsExplained #GenomicDataSharing

🧬 Public health challenges often require information from different sources. In this edition of #GenomicsExplained, we explore how data sharing helps bring information together. #PHA4GE #DataSharing

🧬 What does it take to turn pathogen genomic data into meaningful public health action? Lessons from #GMI16 in Tunis highlight the importance of data sharing, interoperability & the systems needed to strengthen global genomic surveillance. 🔗Read here: bit.ly/4zyrGAd

🧬 How can information from different sources help us understand public health challenges? Data sharing helps the global pathogen genomics and public health community connect findings, identify patterns, and support informed public health responses. #PHA4GE #GenomicsExplained #DataSharing

🧬 Meet Iqra Saleh, a computational biologist working across bioinformatics, metagenomics and pathogen genomics at Aga Khan University. Discover her journey from curiosity about biology to a career at the intersection of biology and computing. Read here: bit.ly/4yagNn0

🧬 What happens after genomic data is generated? Bioinformatics uses computational methods to process, analyse and interpret that data — helping turn sequencing data into useful information for public health. #PHA4GE #GenomicsExplained #Bioinformatics

🧬 Last time, #GenomicsExplained explored AMR. This week, we’re widening the lens with metagenomics — studying genetic material from multiple organisms within a sample. Explore wastewater metagenomics in Africa: bit.ly/4hzkz3c #PHA4GE #Metagenomics

Great to see PHA4GE members at GMI16 in Tunis. 🧬🌍 @torstenseemann.bsky.social, @happykhan.mstdn.science.ap.brid.gy, @firefoxx66.bsky.social, @ruthtimme.bsky.social and Heather Carleton-Romer shared work on genomic surveillance, metadata and data sharing. #PHA4GE #GMI16

🧬 What’s happening in the Data Structures Working Group? From new pathogen genomic data standards to upcoming work with IPSN in Nepal & exploring integration with HL7 FHIR, the group continues to advance data interoperability. Read the latest update: bit.ly/4xN7cTf

🧬 In this edition of #GenomicsExplained, we’re exploring mutation and how genetic changes can affect pathogens, including changes that may contribute to antimicrobial resistance. 🔗 Explore the research behind PHA4GE’s AMR work: www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1... #PHA4GE #Mutation

This week, members of the PHA4GE Secretariat joined colleagues from WHO’s International Pathogen Surveillance Network (IPSN) in Berlin for engagements focused on exchanging perspectives and exploring opportunities for continued collaboration. #PHA4GE #WHO #IPSN

🧬 In this edition of #GenomicsExplained, we’re exploring lineages and their role in understanding pathogen evolution and spread. Explore PHA4GE’s Identifying SARS-CoV-2 Recombinants guidance: bit.ly/4hh500U #PHA4GE #Lineages

🧬 Meet Dr Shurendar Selva Kumar, a PHA4GE postdoctoral research fellow working to advance TB genomics standardization & implementation across Asia. In our latest profile, he shares his journey into pathogen genomics and the work ahead. Read more⁠: bit.ly/4xDh02J

🧬 In this edition of #GenomicsExplained, we explore phylogenetics and how comparing pathogen genomes can help us investigate relationships and patterns of spread. Explore the topic further in Episode 13 of the PHA4GE #GenomicHorizons with Dr. Zoe A. Dyson. 🎥: www.youtube.com/live/4yZEERA...

📢 Interested in presenting your work through a PHA4GE webinar? Share your project, tool, resource, case study or other work relevant to public health bioinformatics and pathogen genomics. Submit your proposal: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

🧬 What happens when a pathogen’s genetic information changes? This edition of #GenomicsExplained explores variants, how pathogens change and spread, and what genomic data can tell us about those changes. #PHA4GE #Variants

Dr Gary Wong of the Institut Pasteur du Laos discusses surveillance of avian influenza viruses in live bird markets and how genomic approaches can help detect and analyse viruses circulating in high-risk environments. 🎥 Full Interview: bit.ly/45Edk4o

🧬 How can we track where an outbreak is spreading? In this edition of #GenomicsExplained, we explore genomic surveillance and how it helps us understand where pathogens are detected, how they change and how outbreaks may be connected. #PHA4GE #GenomicSurveillance

📢 PHA4GE members: Have work you’d like to share? We’re inviting expressions of interest to present research, projects, tools, resources, case studies or other work relevant to public health bioinformatics and pathogen genomics during an upcoming virtual webinar. 🔗 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Meet Dr Rekha Sathyan in our latest PHA4GE #MemberSpotlight as she shares her journey, motivations and work within the PHA4GE Secretariat. Read more: pha4ge.org/articles/mem...

🔬 In this edition of Genomics Explained, we explore sequencing and its role in pathogen genomics, disease surveillance and public health. #PHA4GE #GenomicsExplained #Sequencing

🧬 What exactly is a genome? In this edition of Genomics Explained, we explore what a genome is, why it matters and how it helps us better understand pathogens and strengthen public health. #GenomicsExplained #PHA4GE #Genome

🧬 Discover how BioStruct-Africa is building Africa’s next generation of structural biologists in Episode 19 of #GenomicHorizons, featuring Justice Ohene Amofa from the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research. 📅 19 Aug | 🕒 Time: 14:00–15:00 UTC 🔗 Register: bit.ly/4xcookR #PHA4GE

🧬 Genomics Explained | DNA DNA is often called the blueprint of life, but it’s much more than that. In this edition of Genomics Explained, we explore what DNA is, why it matters and its role in pathogen genomics. #PHA4GE #GenomicsExplained #DNA

🌍 Making Health Data Work Across Borders Dr Emma Griffiths and Dr Charlie Barclay discuss how the IRIDA platform illustrates the power of shared data standards & global collaboration in making health data interoperable across borders. 🎥: bit.ly/45daJhy #PHA4GE @sfu.ca

🧬 Genomics Explained #02 What exactly is a pathogen? This week, we’re breaking down what pathogens are, why they matter, and the role they play in protecting public health. #GenomicsExplained #PHA4GE #Pathogens

🧬 Genomics Training Learning with purpose can make all the difference. In this short clip, Dr Alice Matimba explains why defining your learning goals is key to making the most of your journey in genomics and bioinformatics. #PHA4GE

🧬 Introducing Genomics Explained! A new educational series breaking down complex genomics and public health terms into simple, easy-to-understand explanations. We’re starting with Wastewater Surveillance. #GenomicsExplained #WWS #PHA4GE

Our June Monthly Update is here! Catch up on the latest community news, project highlights, working group updates, events and more. Read it here: mailchi.mp/pha4ge/june-... #PHA4GE

Could wastewater surveillance be one of Africa's most underutilised public health tools? In this clip, Precious Adeyemi shares why it's time to unlock its full potential for disease surveillance and outbreak monitoring. #WastewaterSurveillance #PHA4GE #DiseaseSurveillance

🚨 In case you missed it… The special PHA4GE x WHO IPSN webinar on Hantavirus and genomic epidemiology is now available on YouTube. Watch the full discussion on outbreak response, surveillance preparedness and genomic epidemiology here: 📹 www.youtube.com/live/iRTz_Qc... #PHA4GE #Hantavirus

📢 PHA4GE is conducting a survey on cholera surveillance and genomics to help shape practical public health guidance for Vibrio cholerae genomic analysis. ⏱️ The survey takes approximately 10–15 minutes to complete. Take the survey: bit.ly/4dA7Lro #PHA4GE #Cholera

🚨 The PHA4GE AI Working Group is conducting a short survey on AI readiness in public health pathogen genomics. Help identify gaps, priorities and support needs across regions. ⏱️ The survey takes about 5 minutes to complete. Survey: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #PHA4GE #AI

A full first day for Week 2, with wide-ranging discussions to refine and align key parts of the metadata standard. Detailed, collaborative work like this helps build clearer, more usable data systems for public health. #PHA4GE

Week 2 of our Stakeholder Strategy Meetings is underway, focusing on meningitis and sepsis metadata. Today’s sessions begin with refining key structures and updates to strengthen clarity, consistency and usability. #PHA4GE

Bringing Week 1 to a close — with a focus on next steps, collaboration and what comes next. These discussions help strengthen how data is structured and used in public health. Because stronger data systems don’t just improve understanding — they improve response. #PHA4GE

At the PHA4GE Conference & IPSN Global Partners Forum 2025, Dr. @jocampos.bsky.social introduced the pathogen genomics strategy roadmap, outlining priorities to strengthen genomic surveillance and public health systems globally. 🎥 youtu.be/I7Mzyf9npJM?... #PHA4GECon2025 #IPSNGPF2025

What does it take to better understand and respond to TB? Our #WorldTBDay series explores how genomics and bioinformatics support tracking, understanding and responding to TB. 🎥 Watch the full video: youtube.com/shorts/cRlHF...

Genomic technologies are transforming how we understand diseases like TB. From detecting drug resistance to tracking transmission, genomics and bioinformatics are strengthening public health surveillance worldwide. Part of our PHA4GE #WorldTBDay series.

As we approach #WorldTBDay, we’re exploring how genomics and bioinformatics support the surveillance and response to diseases like TB. Follow along as we highlight how these tools help strengthen modern public health systems. #PHA4GE #GenomicSurveillance

Watch the keynote by Dr. Placide Mbala-Kingebeni at the PHA4GE Conference & IPSN Global Partners Forum 2025. He highlights the role of genomic surveillance and research partnerships in responding to infectious disease threats. Full video: shorturl.at/8ZSZx #PHA4GECon2025 #IPSNGPF2025

🧬 Missed the #GenomicHorizons webinar? @bede.im presented: “Practical panhuman host sequence depletion for responsible data sharing” — exploring responsible genomic data sharing & host sequence removal in pathogen sequencing. Full recording here: bit.ly/3OhxUCi

📢 New preprint from the PHA4GE Infrastructure Working Group on compute infrastructure for pathogen genomics. Exploring practical approaches and best practices to support timely, secure public health genomic analysis. Read here: verixiv.org/articles/3-6... #PHA4GE #GenomicEpidemiology

Don’t miss Episode 16 of #GenomicHorizons 🧬 Join us on 12 Feb 2026 at 14:00 –15:00 UTC as @bede.im presents: “Practical panhuman host sequence depletion for responsible data sharing.” Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... Live stream: www.youtube.com/live/FRuj2Wm... See you there!

The opening remarks from the PHA4GE Conference & IPSN Global Partners Forum 2025 set the tone for three days of discussion on data, standards, and action in public health genomics. 📹 Watch here: youtu.be/QxNW8Vb1kGE?... #PHA4GECon2025 #IPSNGPF2025

Kick off the first Genomic Horizons webinar of the year with @bede.im on “Practical panhuman host sequence depletion for responsible data sharing”. 📅 12 February 2026 ⏰ 14:00 – 15:00 UTC 🔗 Register here: bit.ly/4kiYW80

📄 New paper published in Microbial Genomics: The MPox Contextual Data Specification Package — a data curation toolkit supporting collaborative pathogen genomic surveillance and consistent contextual metadata. 🔗 Read here: www.microbiologyresearch.org/content/jour... #Mpox #GenomicSurveillance

New preprint alert from the PHA4GE Wastewater Subgroup: Community-led standards for global wastewater-based infectious disease surveillance. 💧 Read the full work: zenodo.org/records/1778... Share feedback via GitHub: github.com/pha4ge/waste... #PHA4GE #WastewaterSurveillance

Join us for the #PHA4GECon2025 & #IPSNGPF2025 hosted by IPSN, @afro.who.int and @pha4ge.bsky.social. Join our expert panel on October 27, 2025, as they tackle key genomics data challenges shaping global surveillance. Collaborate, share insights, and drive public health innovation.