John Clark-Corrigall
@johncorrigall.bsky.social
BBSRC NLD DTP PhD student working in the Khan Lab. Fledgling molecular microbiologist. From Newcastle-Gateshead, for the world.
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Society Event Grant: Eligible members can apply for the to attend the 2026 Annual Conference in Belfast, offering up to £350 for UK attendees and £650 for international participants. Apply by midnight GMT, January 2, 2026.
🔗Link here: microb.io/AC26Grant
#Microbio26 #Microbiology #MiM26
🔗Link here: microb.io/AC26Grant
#Microbio26 #Microbiology #MiM26
Society Events Grant
Funds are available to support eligible members attending the Society Annual Conference or one other Society meeting per year.
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December 29, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Society Event Grant: Eligible members can apply for the to attend the 2026 Annual Conference in Belfast, offering up to £350 for UK attendees and £650 for international participants. Apply by midnight GMT, January 2, 2026.
🔗Link here: microb.io/AC26Grant
#Microbio26 #Microbiology #MiM26
🔗Link here: microb.io/AC26Grant
#Microbio26 #Microbiology #MiM26
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We’re looking for a Summer Intern to generate microscopy videos of bacteria bursting in response to administering antibiotics as part of a public education video on the uses of antibiotics and risks of misuse 🔬
🗓️ Apply by 5 January
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🗓️ Apply by 5 January
➡️ buff.ly/YlUQUho
December 23, 2025 at 8:45 AM
We’re looking for a Summer Intern to generate microscopy videos of bacteria bursting in response to administering antibiotics as part of a public education video on the uses of antibiotics and risks of misuse 🔬
🗓️ Apply by 5 January
➡️ buff.ly/YlUQUho
🗓️ Apply by 5 January
➡️ buff.ly/YlUQUho
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In 2025, the Society marks its 80th anniversary. Since 1945 we have been microbiologists together. There are many ways to get involved with Society activities; learn more here - microb.io/Get-Involved
December 22, 2025 at 9:01 AM
In 2025, the Society marks its 80th anniversary. Since 1945 we have been microbiologists together. There are many ways to get involved with Society activities; learn more here - microb.io/Get-Involved
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Society Event Grant – Annual Conference 2026 Awards of up to £350 (UK) and £650 (International) are available for eligible members wishing to attend the Annual Conference in Belfast. Application deadline is midnight GMT 02/01/26.
🔗Link here: microb.io/AC26Grant
#Microbio26 #Microbiology #MiM26
🔗Link here: microb.io/AC26Grant
#Microbio26 #Microbiology #MiM26
December 20, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Society Event Grant – Annual Conference 2026 Awards of up to £350 (UK) and £650 (International) are available for eligible members wishing to attend the Annual Conference in Belfast. Application deadline is midnight GMT 02/01/26.
🔗Link here: microb.io/AC26Grant
#Microbio26 #Microbiology #MiM26
🔗Link here: microb.io/AC26Grant
#Microbio26 #Microbiology #MiM26
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‘Why solutions to antimicrobial resistance are urgently needed‘ sergemostowylab.bsky.social & I had the opportunity to write an editorial for @dmmjournal.bsky.social ‘s collection celebrating 100 years of @biologists.bsky.social you can read it here: journals.biologists.com/dmm/article/...
Why solutions to antimicrobial resistance are urgently needed
Summary: This Editorial discusses the growing global problem of antimicrobial resistance, and new and emerging opportunities for developing real-world solutions, involving both basic science and clini...
journals.biologists.com
December 19, 2025 at 11:46 AM
‘Why solutions to antimicrobial resistance are urgently needed‘ sergemostowylab.bsky.social & I had the opportunity to write an editorial for @dmmjournal.bsky.social ‘s collection celebrating 100 years of @biologists.bsky.social you can read it here: journals.biologists.com/dmm/article/...
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Save the date! Join us for our brand new online seminar series, Safe Microbiome Perturbations. The first webinar, Skin Microbiome and in vitro Methods, is happening on 28 January 2026. Registration is free and now open: https://microb.io/4aPYX0y
December 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Save the date! Join us for our brand new online seminar series, Safe Microbiome Perturbations. The first webinar, Skin Microbiome and in vitro Methods, is happening on 28 January 2026. Registration is free and now open: https://microb.io/4aPYX0y
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📢 Voluntary opportunity
Microbial Genomics is seeking Editors to support high-quality research in microbial genomics. This unpaid, public-facing role supports peer review, editorial decisions & journal strategy.
More info: Voluntary Opportunities 👉 microb.io/Vacancies
Microbial Genomics is seeking Editors to support high-quality research in microbial genomics. This unpaid, public-facing role supports peer review, editorial decisions & journal strategy.
More info: Voluntary Opportunities 👉 microb.io/Vacancies
Jobs
View the current job vacancies at the Microbiology Society.
microb.io
December 18, 2025 at 12:01 PM
📢 Voluntary opportunity
Microbial Genomics is seeking Editors to support high-quality research in microbial genomics. This unpaid, public-facing role supports peer review, editorial decisions & journal strategy.
More info: Voluntary Opportunities 👉 microb.io/Vacancies
Microbial Genomics is seeking Editors to support high-quality research in microbial genomics. This unpaid, public-facing role supports peer review, editorial decisions & journal strategy.
More info: Voluntary Opportunities 👉 microb.io/Vacancies
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📻 Listen back to BBC Radio Norfolk to hear our researcher @emmabeansworth.bsky.social talk about the launch of Am I a Scientist? which aims to break down current stereotypes of what scientists are.
🔊 Listen from 24:05
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🥼 Find out more about Am I A Scientist
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🔊 Listen from 24:05
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🥼 Find out more about Am I A Scientist
➡️ buff.ly/ZhpyuhK
December 19, 2025 at 10:02 AM
📻 Listen back to BBC Radio Norfolk to hear our researcher @emmabeansworth.bsky.social talk about the launch of Am I a Scientist? which aims to break down current stereotypes of what scientists are.
🔊 Listen from 24:05
▶️ buff.ly/a8Z8Wmp
🥼 Find out more about Am I A Scientist
➡️ buff.ly/ZhpyuhK
🔊 Listen from 24:05
▶️ buff.ly/a8Z8Wmp
🥼 Find out more about Am I A Scientist
➡️ buff.ly/ZhpyuhK
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Fab afternoon at the MHD festive gathering 🎉 congratulations to the winning quiz team and @johncorrigall.bsky.social for most festive outfit.
December 15, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Fab afternoon at the MHD festive gathering 🎉 congratulations to the winning quiz team and @johncorrigall.bsky.social for most festive outfit.
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🔔New Preprint🔔
Just posted on Access Microbiology (first time using this platform, seems great!) our work on looking for antimicrobial proteins in snake venom. This is work from the first bit of funding I received and the project (1/3)
www.microbiologyresearch.org/content/jour...
#MicroSky
Just posted on Access Microbiology (first time using this platform, seems great!) our work on looking for antimicrobial proteins in snake venom. This is work from the first bit of funding I received and the project (1/3)
www.microbiologyresearch.org/content/jour...
#MicroSky
An iterative fractionation approach to identify antimicrobial proteins in snake venom
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) increasingly poses a significant global health challenge. New antimicrobials are desperately needed, driving the need to explore novel sources of natural products. Snake...
www.microbiologyresearch.org
December 10, 2025 at 3:19 PM
🔔New Preprint🔔
Just posted on Access Microbiology (first time using this platform, seems great!) our work on looking for antimicrobial proteins in snake venom. This is work from the first bit of funding I received and the project (1/3)
www.microbiologyresearch.org/content/jour...
#MicroSky
Just posted on Access Microbiology (first time using this platform, seems great!) our work on looking for antimicrobial proteins in snake venom. This is work from the first bit of funding I received and the project (1/3)
www.microbiologyresearch.org/content/jour...
#MicroSky
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This year's Christmas Lectures from our friends at @rigb.org with Maggie Aderin-Pocock promise to be out of this world. Catch them on BBC Four and iPlayer on 28, 29 and 30 December:
Ready for lift-off? 🚀
The 2025 Christmas Lectures, supported by CGI, will be on BBC Four and iPlayer on 28, 29 and 30 December at 7.00pm GMT.
Join space scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock as she takes us on a whistle-stop tour of our universe in search of extra-terrestrial life.
The 2025 Christmas Lectures, supported by CGI, will be on BBC Four and iPlayer on 28, 29 and 30 December at 7.00pm GMT.
Join space scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock as she takes us on a whistle-stop tour of our universe in search of extra-terrestrial life.
December 9, 2025 at 2:22 PM
This year's Christmas Lectures from our friends at @rigb.org with Maggie Aderin-Pocock promise to be out of this world. Catch them on BBC Four and iPlayer on 28, 29 and 30 December:
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Join Dr Jo for some Curious Christmas Festive Science Activities in a fun and creative festive workshop where we’ll explore:
✨ Optical illusions
✨ Lava lamps
✨ Chemical reactions
✨ Solids, liquids & gases
✨ Floating, dissolving & more - all with a seasonal twist!
www.elementalhouse.co.uk
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✨ Optical illusions
✨ Lava lamps
✨ Chemical reactions
✨ Solids, liquids & gases
✨ Floating, dissolving & more - all with a seasonal twist!
www.elementalhouse.co.uk
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December 9, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Join Dr Jo for some Curious Christmas Festive Science Activities in a fun and creative festive workshop where we’ll explore:
✨ Optical illusions
✨ Lava lamps
✨ Chemical reactions
✨ Solids, liquids & gases
✨ Floating, dissolving & more - all with a seasonal twist!
www.elementalhouse.co.uk
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✨ Optical illusions
✨ Lava lamps
✨ Chemical reactions
✨ Solids, liquids & gases
✨ Floating, dissolving & more - all with a seasonal twist!
www.elementalhouse.co.uk
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Couple of @mhd-newcastle.bsky.social updates also. Building upon our structural biology strength int he theme and a little bit of #glycotime too. We had fantastic talks from @jlreyre.bsky.social and Bert van den Berg. Jean-Lou with a fantastic talk building on the Lowe lab work on D-arabinases.
December 8, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Couple of @mhd-newcastle.bsky.social updates also. Building upon our structural biology strength int he theme and a little bit of #glycotime too. We had fantastic talks from @jlreyre.bsky.social and Bert van den Berg. Jean-Lou with a fantastic talk building on the Lowe lab work on D-arabinases.
Final WAAW post because, let’s face it, antimicrobial stewardship shouldn’t just be for just one week.
The session at Newcastle University @medicalsciencesncl.bsky.social was organised by a group of undergraduates including @microbiologysociety.org champion Eloise. #microbiochamps
The session at Newcastle University @medicalsciencesncl.bsky.social was organised by a group of undergraduates including @microbiologysociety.org champion Eloise. #microbiochamps
December 8, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Final WAAW post because, let’s face it, antimicrobial stewardship shouldn’t just be for just one week.
The session at Newcastle University @medicalsciencesncl.bsky.social was organised by a group of undergraduates including @microbiologysociety.org champion Eloise. #microbiochamps
The session at Newcastle University @medicalsciencesncl.bsky.social was organised by a group of undergraduates including @microbiologysociety.org champion Eloise. #microbiochamps
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Make 2026 the year you get serious about #SciComm.
Kick it off with my free training session with @newscientist.com
You’ll also discover how you can be part of New Scientist Live in 2026.
Totally free!
www.newscientist.com/science-even...
Kick it off with my free training session with @newscientist.com
You’ll also discover how you can be part of New Scientist Live in 2026.
Totally free!
www.newscientist.com/science-even...
Creative sci-com: from stand to stage
Join acclaimed science communicator Jamie Gallagher, and the team behind New Scientist Live, to explore how creativity can transform the way we share scientific concepts. This session offers invaluabl...
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December 8, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Make 2026 the year you get serious about #SciComm.
Kick it off with my free training session with @newscientist.com
You’ll also discover how you can be part of New Scientist Live in 2026.
Totally free!
www.newscientist.com/science-even...
Kick it off with my free training session with @newscientist.com
You’ll also discover how you can be part of New Scientist Live in 2026.
Totally free!
www.newscientist.com/science-even...
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I'm pleased to announce #WhatIsAScientist is now a 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 online #teaching resource! Showcasing the diverse scientists at the Norwich Research Park & helping to smash stereotypes in science
Aimed at teachers, with a lesson plan & downloadable resources - ideal for #BritishScienceWeek #BSW26
Aimed at teachers, with a lesson plan & downloadable resources - ideal for #BritishScienceWeek #BSW26
Am I a Scientist?
www.norwichresearchpark.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:13 PM
I'm pleased to announce #WhatIsAScientist is now a 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 online #teaching resource! Showcasing the diverse scientists at the Norwich Research Park & helping to smash stereotypes in science
Aimed at teachers, with a lesson plan & downloadable resources - ideal for #BritishScienceWeek #BSW26
Aimed at teachers, with a lesson plan & downloadable resources - ideal for #BritishScienceWeek #BSW26
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If you’re interested in solving bacterial mysteries, this PhD project is for you!
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
Investigating the role of the Vi antigen in Salmonella pathogenesis. at University of Edinburgh on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - Investigating the role of the Vi antigen in Salmonella pathogenesis. at University of Edinburgh, listed on FindAPhD.com
www.findaphd.com
November 2, 2025 at 6:07 PM
If you’re interested in solving bacterial mysteries, this PhD project is for you!
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
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It's already that time of year!
This December we'll be posting a Chat highlight each day from across our 5 current projects.
Tag us in your favourite Chat moments this year too!
This December we'll be posting a Chat highlight each day from across our 5 current projects.
Tag us in your favourite Chat moments this year too!
November 28, 2025 at 11:11 AM
It's already that time of year!
This December we'll be posting a Chat highlight each day from across our 5 current projects.
Tag us in your favourite Chat moments this year too!
This December we'll be posting a Chat highlight each day from across our 5 current projects.
Tag us in your favourite Chat moments this year too!
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Join us at 2pm today for this month’s JMM seminar by Dr Stephanie Lo on ‘Genomic Surveillance to Inform Vaccine Impact and Design.’ Register here for joining instructions: microb.io/49tTbRS #JMM
November 28, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Join us at 2pm today for this month’s JMM seminar by Dr Stephanie Lo on ‘Genomic Surveillance to Inform Vaccine Impact and Design.’ Register here for joining instructions: microb.io/49tTbRS #JMM
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🆕 Blog! Thinking of doing a PhD in microbiology in the UK? We've got eight reasons why you should join the Microbes, Microbiomes and Bioinformatics PhD programme.
Applications onto the programme for entry in 2026 are now open 🦠
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Applications onto the programme for entry in 2026 are now open 🦠
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Eight reasons why you should join the Microbes, Microbiomes and Bioinformatics PhD programme - Quadram Institute
Thinking of doing a PhD in microbiology in the UK? Our PhD programme combines impactful research, a beautiful university city setting and vibrant community.
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November 28, 2025 at 9:30 AM
🆕 Blog! Thinking of doing a PhD in microbiology in the UK? We've got eight reasons why you should join the Microbes, Microbiomes and Bioinformatics PhD programme.
Applications onto the programme for entry in 2026 are now open 🦠
buff.ly/Ms3Mk19
Applications onto the programme for entry in 2026 are now open 🦠
buff.ly/Ms3Mk19
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There's still time to join our online LinkedIn Clinic on 3rd December. Book your spot now!
www.big.uk.com/event-6410654
www.big.uk.com/event-6410654
November 25, 2025 at 9:14 AM
There's still time to join our online LinkedIn Clinic on 3rd December. Book your spot now!
www.big.uk.com/event-6410654
www.big.uk.com/event-6410654
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Happy to see work I contributed to during my MSc at @bioscienceleeds.bsky.social with Jennifer Tomlinson’s lab out in @pnas.org! Everyone Bluesky-less except @antoncalabrese.bsky.social
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
#AMR #MRSA #NMR
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
#AMR #MRSA #NMR
Inhibition of fusidic acid resistance through restricting conformational flexibility in domain III of EF-G | PNAS
Fusidic acid (FA) is one of few remaining antibiotics active against Methicillin-resistant
Staphylococcus aureus. FusB confers resistance to FA by ...
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November 25, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Happy to see work I contributed to during my MSc at @bioscienceleeds.bsky.social with Jennifer Tomlinson’s lab out in @pnas.org! Everyone Bluesky-less except @antoncalabrese.bsky.social
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
#AMR #MRSA #NMR
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
#AMR #MRSA #NMR
Following up with last weeks adventures, Wednesday was a trip on the new metro through to Sunderland for a job fair and then the AMR awareness symposia run by the University of Sunderland School of Medicine.
November 26, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Following up with last weeks adventures, Wednesday was a trip on the new metro through to Sunderland for a job fair and then the AMR awareness symposia run by the University of Sunderland School of Medicine.
Busy week last week kicked off with another billy belter of a seminar from @mhd-newcastle.bsky.social
First talk from James Haycocks from @banzhaflab.bsky.social
with some cool work with chemical genomics on Vibrio. It's great seeing the high throughput plates in action. #dreamtheme
First talk from James Haycocks from @banzhaflab.bsky.social
with some cool work with chemical genomics on Vibrio. It's great seeing the high throughput plates in action. #dreamtheme
November 25, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Busy week last week kicked off with another billy belter of a seminar from @mhd-newcastle.bsky.social
First talk from James Haycocks from @banzhaflab.bsky.social
with some cool work with chemical genomics on Vibrio. It's great seeing the high throughput plates in action. #dreamtheme
First talk from James Haycocks from @banzhaflab.bsky.social
with some cool work with chemical genomics on Vibrio. It's great seeing the high throughput plates in action. #dreamtheme
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Looking to attend exciting meetings and training events in 2026? View our calendar, register your interest for a range of events, and be notified when registration opens! buff.ly/5FTNeIW
November 25, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Looking to attend exciting meetings and training events in 2026? View our calendar, register your interest for a range of events, and be notified when registration opens! buff.ly/5FTNeIW