Genomic Surveillance Unit (Wellcome Sanger Institute)
@gsugenomics.bsky.social
We improve global human health by accelerating the use and impact of genomic surveillance. Based at the Wellcome Sanger Institute in the UK.
Did you know that malaria used to be endemic in the UK, and that there are still several species of malaria-capable Anopheles mosquitoes in the country?
Read more answers to #WorldMosquitoDay questions in this new @sangerinstitute.bsky.social blog post:
sangerinstitute.blog/2025/08/20/h...
Read more answers to #WorldMosquitoDay questions in this new @sangerinstitute.bsky.social blog post:
sangerinstitute.blog/2025/08/20/h...
How many mosquitoes are there in the world? And other buzzing questions - Wellcome Sanger Institute Blog
Kids often have the best questions, and mosquitoes — the world’s deadliest animal — hold so many secrets. Inspired by real questions from 7-year-olds, we dive into some fascinating facts and learn wha...
sangerinstitute.blog
August 20, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Did you know that malaria used to be endemic in the UK, and that there are still several species of malaria-capable Anopheles mosquitoes in the country?
Read more answers to #WorldMosquitoDay questions in this new @sangerinstitute.bsky.social blog post:
sangerinstitute.blog/2025/08/20/h...
Read more answers to #WorldMosquitoDay questions in this new @sangerinstitute.bsky.social blog post:
sangerinstitute.blog/2025/08/20/h...
What is Chikungunya, how does it spread, and what’s happening in China?
Professor Roger Hewson, our Viruses Surveillance Lead, explains more in this @sangerinstitute.bsky.social blog:
sangerinstitute.blog/2025/08/07/c...
Professor Roger Hewson, our Viruses Surveillance Lead, explains more in this @sangerinstitute.bsky.social blog:
sangerinstitute.blog/2025/08/07/c...
Chikungunya virus in China - Wellcome Sanger Institute Blog
An outbreak of a rare mosquito-borne virus in Southern China has prompted drastic containment strategies and sparked fears of another pandemic. To understand more about the situation, we spoke with Pr...
sangerinstitute.blog
August 7, 2025 at 3:01 PM
What is Chikungunya, how does it spread, and what’s happening in China?
Professor Roger Hewson, our Viruses Surveillance Lead, explains more in this @sangerinstitute.bsky.social blog:
sangerinstitute.blog/2025/08/07/c...
Professor Roger Hewson, our Viruses Surveillance Lead, explains more in this @sangerinstitute.bsky.social blog:
sangerinstitute.blog/2025/08/07/c...
Join us for the next Malaria Genomic Epidemiology Journal Club, featuring Nina White, a senior data scientist in our team.
Nina will show the many tools and apps released alongside Pf8, the latest update to the world's largest malaria parasite genomic data resource.
sanger.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Nina will show the many tools and apps released alongside Pf8, the latest update to the world's largest malaria parasite genomic data resource.
sanger.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
July 14, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Join us for the next Malaria Genomic Epidemiology Journal Club, featuring Nina White, a senior data scientist in our team.
Nina will show the many tools and apps released alongside Pf8, the latest update to the world's largest malaria parasite genomic data resource.
sanger.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Nina will show the many tools and apps released alongside Pf8, the latest update to the world's largest malaria parasite genomic data resource.
sanger.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
We're hiring!
We're looking for a leader who can contribute to the strategic direction of the Genomic Surveillance Unit (GSU) at the @sangerinstitute.bsky.social, managing multidisciplinary teams in translational research and prototype development.
We're looking for a leader who can contribute to the strategic direction of the Genomic Surveillance Unit (GSU) at the @sangerinstitute.bsky.social, managing multidisciplinary teams in translational research and prototype development.
July 11, 2025 at 10:30 AM
We're hiring!
We're looking for a leader who can contribute to the strategic direction of the Genomic Surveillance Unit (GSU) at the @sangerinstitute.bsky.social, managing multidisciplinary teams in translational research and prototype development.
We're looking for a leader who can contribute to the strategic direction of the Genomic Surveillance Unit (GSU) at the @sangerinstitute.bsky.social, managing multidisciplinary teams in translational research and prototype development.
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Dengue, Zika, chikungunya & yellow fever are on the rise, putting 5.6B+ people at risk.
Once limited to tropical & subtropical climates, Aedes mosquitoes are spreading to new regions, increasing the risk of outbreaks.
New WHO guidelines covering all four mosquito-borne diseases 🔗 bit.ly/3Tu6BnJ
Once limited to tropical & subtropical climates, Aedes mosquitoes are spreading to new regions, increasing the risk of outbreaks.
New WHO guidelines covering all four mosquito-borne diseases 🔗 bit.ly/3Tu6BnJ
July 10, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Dengue, Zika, chikungunya & yellow fever are on the rise, putting 5.6B+ people at risk.
Once limited to tropical & subtropical climates, Aedes mosquitoes are spreading to new regions, increasing the risk of outbreaks.
New WHO guidelines covering all four mosquito-borne diseases 🔗 bit.ly/3Tu6BnJ
Once limited to tropical & subtropical climates, Aedes mosquitoes are spreading to new regions, increasing the risk of outbreaks.
New WHO guidelines covering all four mosquito-borne diseases 🔗 bit.ly/3Tu6BnJ
The latest MalariaGEN parasite data release is out!
In this data resource, you’ll find:
🦠 33,325 parasite whole genomes
🌍 Samples from 122 different locations
🗓️ 56 years of data
Read more on the MalariaGEN website:
www.malariagen.net/article/pf8-...
In this data resource, you’ll find:
🦠 33,325 parasite whole genomes
🌍 Samples from 122 different locations
🗓️ 56 years of data
Read more on the MalariaGEN website:
www.malariagen.net/article/pf8-...
Pf8 released: A major update for the world’s largest malaria parasite genomic data resource
Containing 33,325 whole genomes of Plasmodium falciparum parasites from blood samples collected in 122 different locations across 56 years, Pf8 provides unprecedented opportunities to understand and c...
www.malariagen.net
July 1, 2025 at 10:36 AM
The latest MalariaGEN parasite data release is out!
In this data resource, you’ll find:
🦠 33,325 parasite whole genomes
🌍 Samples from 122 different locations
🗓️ 56 years of data
Read more on the MalariaGEN website:
www.malariagen.net/article/pf8-...
In this data resource, you’ll find:
🦠 33,325 parasite whole genomes
🌍 Samples from 122 different locations
🗓️ 56 years of data
Read more on the MalariaGEN website:
www.malariagen.net/article/pf8-...
Have you read the latest @sangerinstitute.bsky.social blog, featuring our director, John Sillitoe?
Find out more about how we approach data and pandemic prevention:
sangerinstitute.blog/2025/05/27/h...
Find out more about how we approach data and pandemic prevention:
sangerinstitute.blog/2025/05/27/h...
How can data help prevent the next pandemic? - Wellcome Sanger Institute Blog
With the World Health Organization (WHO) recently adopting an agreement on pandemic preparedness, we spoke with John Sillitoe, Director of the Sanger Institute’s Genomic Surveillance Unit, to find out...
sangerinstitute.blog
June 3, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Have you read the latest @sangerinstitute.bsky.social blog, featuring our director, John Sillitoe?
Find out more about how we approach data and pandemic prevention:
sangerinstitute.blog/2025/05/27/h...
Find out more about how we approach data and pandemic prevention:
sangerinstitute.blog/2025/05/27/h...
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“Turning data into public health impact still requires more than infrastructure. We need tools that support integration across disciplines and borders."
Find out more about how @gsugenomics.bsky.social is using data & genomics to help prevent future pandemics⤵️
sangerinstitute.blog/2025/05/27/h...
Find out more about how @gsugenomics.bsky.social is using data & genomics to help prevent future pandemics⤵️
sangerinstitute.blog/2025/05/27/h...
How can data help prevent the next pandemic? - Wellcome Sanger Institute Blog
With the World Health Organization (WHO) recently adopting an agreement on pandemic preparedness, we spoke with John Sillitoe, Director of the Sanger Institute’s Genomic Surveillance Unit, to find out...
sangerinstitute.blog
May 27, 2025 at 12:32 PM
“Turning data into public health impact still requires more than infrastructure. We need tools that support integration across disciplines and borders."
Find out more about how @gsugenomics.bsky.social is using data & genomics to help prevent future pandemics⤵️
sangerinstitute.blog/2025/05/27/h...
Find out more about how @gsugenomics.bsky.social is using data & genomics to help prevent future pandemics⤵️
sangerinstitute.blog/2025/05/27/h...
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It's official: the #PandemicAccord is officially adopted by the World Health Assembly!
My warmest congratulations to @who.int Member States for their commitment to keeping their people and the world safer.
What a moment in global health history. Together!
My warmest congratulations to @who.int Member States for their commitment to keeping their people and the world safer.
What a moment in global health history. Together!
May 20, 2025 at 8:19 AM
It's official: the #PandemicAccord is officially adopted by the World Health Assembly!
My warmest congratulations to @who.int Member States for their commitment to keeping their people and the world safer.
What a moment in global health history. Together!
My warmest congratulations to @who.int Member States for their commitment to keeping their people and the world safer.
What a moment in global health history. Together!
Today the @who.int adopted a landmark Pandemic Agreement at the World Health Assembly #WHA78
www.who.int/news/item/20...
"This is a historic milestone for global health equity and pandemic preparedness, says Prof Saheer Gharbia, our Chief Scientific Officer
www.who.int/news/item/20...
"This is a historic milestone for global health equity and pandemic preparedness, says Prof Saheer Gharbia, our Chief Scientific Officer
May 20, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Today the @who.int adopted a landmark Pandemic Agreement at the World Health Assembly #WHA78
www.who.int/news/item/20...
"This is a historic milestone for global health equity and pandemic preparedness, says Prof Saheer Gharbia, our Chief Scientific Officer
www.who.int/news/item/20...
"This is a historic milestone for global health equity and pandemic preparedness, says Prof Saheer Gharbia, our Chief Scientific Officer
What a fascinating discussion at yesterday's @who.int Pandemic Hub event with @bihatcharite.bsky.social.
There are many challenges in turning genomic data into public health actions, but when done well the benefits are huge.
Catch up here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kK6J...
There are many challenges in turning genomic data into public health actions, but when done well the benefits are huge.
Catch up here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kK6J...
Speaker Series N°10 – Translating Genomic Data into Public Health Actions
YouTube video by World Health Organization (WHO)
www.youtube.com
May 14, 2025 at 1:56 PM
What a fascinating discussion at yesterday's @who.int Pandemic Hub event with @bihatcharite.bsky.social.
There are many challenges in turning genomic data into public health actions, but when done well the benefits are huge.
Catch up here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kK6J...
There are many challenges in turning genomic data into public health actions, but when done well the benefits are huge.
Catch up here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kK6J...
Tune in tonight for insights about turning data into action, featuring our director, John Sillitoe:
www.youtube.com/@who
www.youtube.com/@who
May 13, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Tune in tonight for insights about turning data into action, featuring our director, John Sillitoe:
www.youtube.com/@who
www.youtube.com/@who
Less than a week to go until this panel discussion hosted by the @who.int Pandemic Hub and @bihatcharite.bsky.social, which promises to be fascinating!
pandemichub.who.int/news-room/ev...
pandemichub.who.int/news-room/ev...
Translating Genomic Data into Public Health Actions
Speaker Series Session N°10, co-hosted with the Charité Center for Global Health, will explore key enablers for strengthening genomic surveillance, emphasizing the role of genomic data as a foundation...
pandemichub.who.int
May 8, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Less than a week to go until this panel discussion hosted by the @who.int Pandemic Hub and @bihatcharite.bsky.social, which promises to be fascinating!
pandemichub.who.int/news-room/ev...
pandemichub.who.int/news-room/ev...
Key to responding to threats from infectious diseases is linking data to action.
Join our director John Sillitoe and a panel of excellent speakers at the next @who.int Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence seminar:
📅 May 13, 6:30pm CET
🔗 indico.un.org/event/1016845/
Join our director John Sillitoe and a panel of excellent speakers at the next @who.int Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence seminar:
📅 May 13, 6:30pm CET
🔗 indico.un.org/event/1016845/
Speaker Series Session N°10 - Translating Genomic Data into Public Health Actions
WHO Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence Speaker Series N°10 Season II - Protecting the World: Moving Rapidly Together Translating Genomic Data into Public Health Actions Pathogen genomic survei...
indico.un.org
April 23, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Key to responding to threats from infectious diseases is linking data to action.
Join our director John Sillitoe and a panel of excellent speakers at the next @who.int Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence seminar:
📅 May 13, 6:30pm CET
🔗 indico.un.org/event/1016845/
Join our director John Sillitoe and a panel of excellent speakers at the next @who.int Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence seminar:
📅 May 13, 6:30pm CET
🔗 indico.un.org/event/1016845/
How can genomic data be used to inform the design of new malaria vaccines? 💉
At our upcoming April Journal Club, Angelina Julius will explore results from a new study which provides baseline evidence on a potential new vaccine target (Pfrh5) in Tanzania.
Sign up: sanger.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
At our upcoming April Journal Club, Angelina Julius will explore results from a new study which provides baseline evidence on a potential new vaccine target (Pfrh5) in Tanzania.
Sign up: sanger.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
April 4, 2025 at 9:30 AM
How can genomic data be used to inform the design of new malaria vaccines? 💉
At our upcoming April Journal Club, Angelina Julius will explore results from a new study which provides baseline evidence on a potential new vaccine target (Pfrh5) in Tanzania.
Sign up: sanger.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
At our upcoming April Journal Club, Angelina Julius will explore results from a new study which provides baseline evidence on a potential new vaccine target (Pfrh5) in Tanzania.
Sign up: sanger.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Our March Journal Club will feature Brian Polo, a research scientist at the Kenya Medical Research Institute 👥
sanger.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Brian will dive into new findings on the genetic landscape of An. arabiensis, a major but understudied malaria vector: www.researchsquare.com/article/rs-5...
sanger.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Brian will dive into new findings on the genetic landscape of An. arabiensis, a major but understudied malaria vector: www.researchsquare.com/article/rs-5...
March 3, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Our March Journal Club will feature Brian Polo, a research scientist at the Kenya Medical Research Institute 👥
sanger.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Brian will dive into new findings on the genetic landscape of An. arabiensis, a major but understudied malaria vector: www.researchsquare.com/article/rs-5...
sanger.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Brian will dive into new findings on the genetic landscape of An. arabiensis, a major but understudied malaria vector: www.researchsquare.com/article/rs-5...
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#OnThisDay in 1953, the structure of DNA was discovered – the double helix 🧬
Our understanding has grown exponentially since then, here are a few interesting things we’ve learnt along the way ⤵️
sangerinstitute.blog/2022/05/17/s...
Our understanding has grown exponentially since then, here are a few interesting things we’ve learnt along the way ⤵️
sangerinstitute.blog/2022/05/17/s...
Six unbelievable things you probably didn’t know about DNA - Wellcome Sanger Institute Blog
Explore the surprising secrets of DNA, genes and genomes.
sangerinstitute.blog
February 28, 2025 at 2:46 PM
#OnThisDay in 1953, the structure of DNA was discovered – the double helix 🧬
Our understanding has grown exponentially since then, here are a few interesting things we’ve learnt along the way ⤵️
sangerinstitute.blog/2022/05/17/s...
Our understanding has grown exponentially since then, here are a few interesting things we’ve learnt along the way ⤵️
sangerinstitute.blog/2022/05/17/s...
Thank you for joining our 'Women in Genomic Surveillance' webinar!
We had an insightful conversation, touching on the diverse career paths in genomics, the importance of collaboration and diversity, and the future of this dynamic field.
Revisit or catch up with the session ⤵️
youtu.be/69dDTnhbA20
We had an insightful conversation, touching on the diverse career paths in genomics, the importance of collaboration and diversity, and the future of this dynamic field.
Revisit or catch up with the session ⤵️
youtu.be/69dDTnhbA20
Women in Genomic Surveillance - A Fireside Chat
YouTube video by Genomic Surveillance Unit (GSU)
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February 27, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Thank you for joining our 'Women in Genomic Surveillance' webinar!
We had an insightful conversation, touching on the diverse career paths in genomics, the importance of collaboration and diversity, and the future of this dynamic field.
Revisit or catch up with the session ⤵️
youtu.be/69dDTnhbA20
We had an insightful conversation, touching on the diverse career paths in genomics, the importance of collaboration and diversity, and the future of this dynamic field.
Revisit or catch up with the session ⤵️
youtu.be/69dDTnhbA20
There is still time to register for our Women in Genomic Surveillance fireside chat today 👩🔬
sanger.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Join the conversation to hear from a panel of GSU experts on careers in genomic surveillance, the future of the field, and more. See you there!
sanger.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Join the conversation to hear from a panel of GSU experts on careers in genomic surveillance, the future of the field, and more. See you there!
February 25, 2025 at 10:56 AM
There is still time to register for our Women in Genomic Surveillance fireside chat today 👩🔬
sanger.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Join the conversation to hear from a panel of GSU experts on careers in genomic surveillance, the future of the field, and more. See you there!
sanger.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Join the conversation to hear from a panel of GSU experts on careers in genomic surveillance, the future of the field, and more. See you there!
Curious about what careers in genomic surveillance look like?
Come along to our 'Women in Genomic Surveillance' webinar tomorrow, where GSU members will talk about their experiences, learnings, and the future of the field 👩🔬
sanger.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
@sangerinstitute.bsky.social
Come along to our 'Women in Genomic Surveillance' webinar tomorrow, where GSU members will talk about their experiences, learnings, and the future of the field 👩🔬
sanger.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
@sangerinstitute.bsky.social
February 24, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Curious about what careers in genomic surveillance look like?
Come along to our 'Women in Genomic Surveillance' webinar tomorrow, where GSU members will talk about their experiences, learnings, and the future of the field 👩🔬
sanger.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
@sangerinstitute.bsky.social
Come along to our 'Women in Genomic Surveillance' webinar tomorrow, where GSU members will talk about their experiences, learnings, and the future of the field 👩🔬
sanger.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
@sangerinstitute.bsky.social
We're looking forward to an inspiring conversation on 'Women in Genomic Surveillance' next week! 👩🔬🧬
🗓️ 25th Feb, 3PM GMT
📍 Zoom: sanger.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
We'll hear from scientists and project leaders at the GSU as they share their journeys, experiences, and the future of this dynamic field
🗓️ 25th Feb, 3PM GMT
📍 Zoom: sanger.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
We'll hear from scientists and project leaders at the GSU as they share their journeys, experiences, and the future of this dynamic field
February 20, 2025 at 2:14 PM
We're looking forward to an inspiring conversation on 'Women in Genomic Surveillance' next week! 👩🔬🧬
🗓️ 25th Feb, 3PM GMT
📍 Zoom: sanger.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
We'll hear from scientists and project leaders at the GSU as they share their journeys, experiences, and the future of this dynamic field
🗓️ 25th Feb, 3PM GMT
📍 Zoom: sanger.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
We'll hear from scientists and project leaders at the GSU as they share their journeys, experiences, and the future of this dynamic field
Did you know you can access a collection of our monthly journal club recordings to learn about the latest research on malaria genomic epidemiology?
In the February session, Sophia Mwinyi explored genomic evidence for a cryptic malaria mosquito in East Africa 🦟
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dalM...
In the February session, Sophia Mwinyi explored genomic evidence for a cryptic malaria mosquito in East Africa 🦟
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dalM...
Sophia Mwinyi: A cryptic taxon of malaria vectors in the coast of East Africa
YouTube video by MalariaGEN
www.youtube.com
February 19, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Did you know you can access a collection of our monthly journal club recordings to learn about the latest research on malaria genomic epidemiology?
In the February session, Sophia Mwinyi explored genomic evidence for a cryptic malaria mosquito in East Africa 🦟
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dalM...
In the February session, Sophia Mwinyi explored genomic evidence for a cryptic malaria mosquito in East Africa 🦟
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dalM...
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📢 The Greenwood Africa Lecture 2025 at @lshtm.bsky.social @lshtm-malaria.bsky.social will be delivered by Dr Fitsum Tadesse.
He will share insights on #malaria elimination and drug resistance in #Africa.
📅 27 Feb 2025
🕰️ 15:00 GMT
📍 LSHTM
🔗 bit.ly/4aSpNDd
He will share insights on #malaria elimination and drug resistance in #Africa.
📅 27 Feb 2025
🕰️ 15:00 GMT
📍 LSHTM
🔗 bit.ly/4aSpNDd
February 17, 2025 at 4:33 PM
📢 The Greenwood Africa Lecture 2025 at @lshtm.bsky.social @lshtm-malaria.bsky.social will be delivered by Dr Fitsum Tadesse.
He will share insights on #malaria elimination and drug resistance in #Africa.
📅 27 Feb 2025
🕰️ 15:00 GMT
📍 LSHTM
🔗 bit.ly/4aSpNDd
He will share insights on #malaria elimination and drug resistance in #Africa.
📅 27 Feb 2025
🕰️ 15:00 GMT
📍 LSHTM
🔗 bit.ly/4aSpNDd
We're excited to hear from Sophia Mwinyi at our February journal club today!
Join the discussion to learn about the genomic evidence identifying a cryptic #malaria mosquito along the East African coast and what this discovery means for vector control 🦟
Register: sanger.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Join the discussion to learn about the genomic evidence identifying a cryptic #malaria mosquito along the East African coast and what this discovery means for vector control 🦟
Register: sanger.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
February 18, 2025 at 9:59 AM
We're excited to hear from Sophia Mwinyi at our February journal club today!
Join the discussion to learn about the genomic evidence identifying a cryptic #malaria mosquito along the East African coast and what this discovery means for vector control 🦟
Register: sanger.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Join the discussion to learn about the genomic evidence identifying a cryptic #malaria mosquito along the East African coast and what this discovery means for vector control 🦟
Register: sanger.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
The February edition of our MalariaGEN-GSU malaria genomic epidemiology journal club series is next week 🦟
Sophia Mwinyi will discuss genomic evidence for a previously unidentified malaria mosquito along the East African coast - come along to learn more 🧬🖥️
Register: sanger.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Sophia Mwinyi will discuss genomic evidence for a previously unidentified malaria mosquito along the East African coast - come along to learn more 🧬🖥️
Register: sanger.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
February 13, 2025 at 10:27 AM
The February edition of our MalariaGEN-GSU malaria genomic epidemiology journal club series is next week 🦟
Sophia Mwinyi will discuss genomic evidence for a previously unidentified malaria mosquito along the East African coast - come along to learn more 🧬🖥️
Register: sanger.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Sophia Mwinyi will discuss genomic evidence for a previously unidentified malaria mosquito along the East African coast - come along to learn more 🧬🖥️
Register: sanger.zoom.us/webinar/regi...