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Nikolay Oskolkov
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Group Leader (PI) at LIOS, Riga, Latvia

PhD in theoretical physics. Research interests: computational biology, statistics, machine learning, aDNA / eDNA, ancient metagenomics.

Homepage: https://nikolay-oskolkov.com/
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Nikolay Oskolkov @oskolkov.bsky.social · Jul 18
I am starting a computational lab at LIOS, Riga, Latvia, and going to recruit a few people. Please DM if you are interested in a postdoc or PhD position in my Metabolic Research Group within the TARGETWISE project. I can highly recommend Riga, it is a beautiful city with very good living conditions.
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The machine learning multiOmics integration methodology being developed in my research group at LIOS targetwise.osi.lv/research/met... has recently been presented at the Precision Medicine PMNET forum pmnetforum.com/speakers/
October 22, 2025 at 7:47 AM
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It has been a wonderful month in Riga, very excited building the Metabolic Research Group at LIOS and interacting with my new fantastic colleagues. Thanks everyone for your hospitality!
October 17, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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The Metabolic Research Group @TARGETWISE_ is growing, and we are very happy to welcome Daniel Rivas, MD and PhD in AI, the first postdoctoral fellow in the group, who is an amazing Machine Learning expert! So great to have you on board, Daniel!
October 15, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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My interview on the goals of the Metabolic Research Group at LIOS www.osi.lv/en/recurring...
Recurring Laws. A Scientist and the Mathematics of Nature - Latvijas Organiskās sintēzes institūts
He has studied mammoth DNA, sought patterns in cancer mutations, and attempted to calculate the three-dimensional structures of proteins long before last year’s Nobel laureates – the AlphaFold team – ...
www.osi.lv
October 11, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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Come and learn environmental metagenomics together with us www.physalia-courses.org/courses-work...
Environmental Metagenomics
Dates 13-17 October 2025 To foster international participation, this course will be held online
www.physalia-courses.org
October 8, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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Our method, GENome EXogenous (GENEX) sequence detection, for identifying microbial-like regions in eukaryotic reference genomes is online in GigaScience track.smtpsendmail.com/9032119/c?p=...
October 4, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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Only 1 seat left @oskolkov.bsky.social
September 22, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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I am running Deep Learning for Complex Datasets instats.org/seminar/deep... seminar on the 26th of September, everyone is welcome to attend!
Deep Learning for Complex Datasets with ChatGPT - Live-streaming:
This Instats seminar on Deep Learning for Complex Datasets with ChatGPT taught by Nikolay Oskolkov will help you take your research to the next level. Sign up today!
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September 21, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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We are wrapping up the first edition of our AI for Genomics course! 🚀 Huge thanks to @oskolkov.bsky.social and all participants who joined us this week 🙏🧬
#AI #Genomics #DeepLearning
September 11, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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🚀 We’ve just kicked off the first edition of our 3-day course “AI for Genomics: From CNNs and LSTMs to Transformers” with @oskolkov.bsky.social

Participants will dive into cutting-edge AI methods applied to genomics & metagenomics, with hands-on labs & real-world case studies. Exciting days ahead!
September 9, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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Press release on our paper in Cell about mammoth microbiome:
1) www.forskning.se/2025/09/03/v...
2) www.su.se/english/news...
Mammutens tand avslöjar uråldriga bakterier - forskning.se
Ett internationellt forskarteam har analyserat dna från 483 mammutprover. Med avancerade metoder har forskarna lyckats skilja ut mikrober, alltså små organismer som bakterier och virus, som levde med ...
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September 6, 2025 at 5:50 AM
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Nature discusses our article on mammoth microbiome www.nature.com/articles/d41...
September 4, 2025 at 5:12 AM
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Our paper on ancient mammoth microbiome analysis is out in Cell. Congratulations Ben Guinet, Tom van der Valk and all the co-authors! authors.elsevier.com/c/1liYML7PXu...
September 3, 2025 at 3:49 AM
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We would like to inform you that only four seats are left for the in-person course, “Machine Learning for Multi-Omics Integration,” with @oskolkov.bsky.social taking place on 15–17 December at the University of Barcelona @irbio-ub.bsky.social

www.physalia-courses.org/courses-work...
Machine Learning for Multi-Omics Integration
15-17 December 2025 Dept. Evolutionary Biology, Ecology & Environmental Sciences Faculty of Biology, University of Barcelona Institut de Recerca de la Biodiversitat (IRBio) Av. Diagonal, 643, Les ...
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September 2, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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A big study of ancient human DNA confirms what researchers had previously suspected but were unable to fully confirm. Humans were affected by a large number of new diseases when our ancestors began domesticating animals.
@oskolkov.bsky.social @natcomms.nature.com

www.nature.com/articles/s41...
The spatiotemporal distribution of human pathogens in ancient Eurasia - Nature
Screening shotgun-sequencing data from ancient humans covering 37,000 years of Eurasian history uncovers the widespread presence of ancient bacterial, viral and parasite DNA and zoonotic pathogens coi...
www.nature.com
August 27, 2025 at 6:05 AM
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The FIRST International Conference on Palaeogenomics will happen in Stockholm, Sweden, June 23-26, 2026!

Topics will encompass all corners of ancient DNA research, from humans to wildlife and sediments🧬🦣💀🦠

Save the dates ✅

Check the website icp2026.palaeogenomics.org and follow us for updates!
May 27, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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Last day to apply for a postdoc position in my metabolic research group:

euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/358375
euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/358370
Postdoctoral Researcher of Metabolic Research Group
Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis (LIOS) - the leading drug discovery centre in the Baltic countries is offering One permanent position of principal investigator /PostDoc of Metabolic Research Gr...
euraxess.ec.europa.eu
August 8, 2025 at 5:53 AM
oskolkov.bsky.social
Please RT, two open postdoc positions in my metabolic research group:

euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/358375
euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/358370
Postdoctoral Researcher of Metabolic Research Group
Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis (LIOS) - the leading drug discovery centre in the Baltic countries is offering One permanent position of principal investigator /PostDoc of Metabolic Research Gr...
euraxess.ec.europa.eu
August 5, 2025 at 6:15 AM
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physaliacourses.bsky.social
We want to inform you that the Physalia online course with @oskolkov.bsky.social "AI for Genomics: From CNNs and LSTMs to Transformers" (9–11 September) is almost full.

If interested, we recommend registering as soon as possible to secure your spot.
www.physalia-courses.org/courses-work...
AI for Genomics: From CNNs and LSTMs to Transformers
9-11 September 2025 To foster international participation, this course will be held online
www.physalia-courses.org
July 31, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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Definitely recommend working with Nikolay, great opportunity in Riga.
oskolkov.bsky.social Nikolay Oskolkov @oskolkov.bsky.social · Jul 18
I am starting a computational lab at LIOS, Riga, Latvia, and going to recruit a few people. Please DM if you are interested in a postdoc or PhD position in my Metabolic Research Group within the TARGETWISE project. I can highly recommend Riga, it is a beautiful city with very good living conditions.
July 24, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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trstngnthr.bsky.social
Nikolay is starting his own lab. Sad to see him leave Sweden but looking forward to the innovative stuff that will come out of his new group. He has several positions available ⬇️
oskolkov.bsky.social Nikolay Oskolkov @oskolkov.bsky.social · Jul 18
I am starting a computational lab at LIOS, Riga, Latvia, and going to recruit a few people. Please DM if you are interested in a postdoc or PhD position in my Metabolic Research Group within the TARGETWISE project. I can highly recommend Riga, it is a beautiful city with very good living conditions.
July 24, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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Consider joining Nikolay's lab! 🎉 He's a brilliant researcher and bioinformatician!
oskolkov.bsky.social Nikolay Oskolkov @oskolkov.bsky.social · Jul 18
I am starting a computational lab at LIOS, Riga, Latvia, and going to recruit a few people. Please DM if you are interested in a postdoc or PhD position in my Metabolic Research Group within the TARGETWISE project. I can highly recommend Riga, it is a beautiful city with very good living conditions.
July 23, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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Positions open with one of the best people in the field, who developed tools that are now standard in #aDNA #ancient #metagenomics! Don’t miss this chance.
oskolkov.bsky.social Nikolay Oskolkov @oskolkov.bsky.social · Jul 18
I am starting a computational lab at LIOS, Riga, Latvia, and going to recruit a few people. Please DM if you are interested in a postdoc or PhD position in my Metabolic Research Group within the TARGETWISE project. I can highly recommend Riga, it is a beautiful city with very good living conditions.
July 23, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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Go check out @oskolkov.bsky.social project and research if you are interested in working with a great scientist (and in a beautiful city 🇱🇻) ⬇️⬇️
oskolkov.bsky.social Nikolay Oskolkov @oskolkov.bsky.social · Jul 18
I am starting a computational lab at LIOS, Riga, Latvia, and going to recruit a few people. Please DM if you are interested in a postdoc or PhD position in my Metabolic Research Group within the TARGETWISE project. I can highly recommend Riga, it is a beautiful city with very good living conditions.
July 23, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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I strongly recommend considering this opportunity to work with a great scientist and friend in an exceptional place.
oskolkov.bsky.social Nikolay Oskolkov @oskolkov.bsky.social · Jul 18
I am starting a computational lab at LIOS, Riga, Latvia, and going to recruit a few people. Please DM if you are interested in a postdoc or PhD position in my Metabolic Research Group within the TARGETWISE project. I can highly recommend Riga, it is a beautiful city with very good living conditions.
July 23, 2025 at 5:01 PM