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Genomic Surveillance Unit (Wellcome Sanger Institute)
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We improve global human health by accelerating the use and impact of genomic surveillance. Based at the Wellcome Sanger Institute in the UK.
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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.

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A poster for the event: Malaria Genomic Epidemiology Journal Club 22 July, 1:30pm (UK time), on zoom Dr Nina White, a senior data scientist at the Genomic Surveillance Unit of the Wellcome Sanger Institute, will showcase the Pf8 data resource. This is the latest MalairaGEN release of curated genome variation data on over 33,000 Plasmodium falciparum samples from 99 partner studies and 122 locations over more than 50 years. Nina Will walk through the suite of tools which accompany Pf8, guiding users on how to get the most out of this resource.
July 14, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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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.
Head of Surveillance Science - Play a pivotal role in applying cutting-edge genomic research to real-world public health solutions. Salary range: 81k to 96k. Closing date: 17 August, 2025
July 11, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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Today the @who.int adopted a landmark Pandemic Agreement at the World Health Assembly #WHA78

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"This is a historic milestone for global health equity and pandemic preparedness, says Prof Saheer Gharbia, our Chief Scientific Officer
A card with a quote from Prof Saheer Gharbia, the Chief Scientific Officer of the GSU. It says: "The WHO's Pandemic Agreement is a historic milestone for global health equity and pandemic preparedness. It reinforces the urgent need for inclusive and resilient surveillance systems — especially those that empower LMICs to generate and act on pathogen data in real time."
May 20, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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Tune in tonight for insights about turning data into action, featuring our director, John Sillitoe:
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A poster for the event which reads: Speaker Series - Protecting the World: Moving Rapidly Together. No. 10 - Translating Genomic Data into Public Health Actions. There re pictures of five speakers: Prof Dr Christian Drosten from Charité, Mr John Sillitoe from the Wellcome Sanger Institute, Prof Dr Nada M. Melhem from the American University of Beirut, Dr Sofonias Tessema, from the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, and Dr Sabrina Weiss, from the Robert Koch Institute. At the bottom is a panel that reads "Join via WHO's YouTube live on 13 May 2025, 6:30 pm (CET)
May 13, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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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.

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A postcard for the April edition of the Malaria Genomic Epidemiology Journal Club on 22nd April at 1:£0pm UK Time on Zoom. Angelina J. Kisambale will share findings from a recent study analysing Plasmodium falciparum genome data from Mainland Tanzania to evaluate the genetic diversity of the Pfrh5 gene, generating baseline evidence for new malaria vaccines.
April 4, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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Our March Journal Club will feature Brian Polo, a research scientist at the Kenya Medical Research Institute 👥
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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...
A postcard for the March edition of the GSU-MalariaGEN Malaria Genomic Epidemiology Journal Club on 18th March, 2025 with Brian Polo. The event will be on Zoom at 1:30pm UK time (GMT). Geographic diversity can influence how mosquito populations evolve. Using genomic surveillance, Brian and colleagues found differences in insecticide resistance mechanisms in Anopheles arabiensis across Kenya.
March 3, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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There is still time to register for our Women in Genomic Surveillance fireside chat today 👩‍🔬
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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!
To mark both the International Day of Women & Girls in STEM (February 11) and International Women's Day (March 8), join us for a panel discussion highlighting the different roles that women in genomics play in advancing global public health.
February 25, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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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 👩‍🔬
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To mark both the International Day of Women & Girls in STEM (February 11) and International Women's Day (March 8), join us for a panel discussion highlighting the different roles that women in genomics play in advancing global public health.
February 24, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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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
A postcard for the 'Women in Genomic Surveillance' webinar by the Genomic Surveillance Unit at the Wellcome Sanger Institute. The event will take place on 25th February at 3pm UK Time (GMT) on Zoom. The description reads: To mark both the International Day of Women and Girls in STEM (February 11) and International Women's Day (March 8), join us for a panel discussion highlighting the different roles that women in genomics play in advancing global public health.
February 20, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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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 🦟

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A postcard for the Malaria Genomic Epidemiology Journal Club by MalariaGEN and the Genomic Surveillance Unit at the Wellcome Sanger Institute. The webinar will be held on 18th February 2025 at 1:30PM GMT on Zoom.
February 18, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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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 🧬🖥️

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A postcard for the Malaria Genomic Epidemiology Journal Club by MalariaGEN and the Genomic Surveillance Unit at the Wellcome Sanger Institute. The webinar will be held on 18th February 2025 at 1:30PM GMT on Zoom. Sophia Mwinyi, a research scientist and PhD student at the Ifakara Health Institute and the University of Glasgow, will delve into a recent genomic study which identified a cryptic mosquito taxon within the Anopheles gambiae complex along the coast of East Africa.
February 13, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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To mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science #IDWGIS, join us for a fireside chat later this month featuring three GSU members from the lab, support, and partnerships teams 🧬🖥️

Register to attend:
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Meet our inspiring panel 👩‍🔬⤵️
Join us for an exciting webinar! Women in Genomic Surveillance 25th February 3:00pm (UK time, GMT) Zoom Farah Egby Agile Coach Farah excels at galvanising teams to get things done. After completing a PhD in computational chemistry, she has worked at several large scientific companies and start-ups, using Agile and Scrum methodologies to deliver complex projects. Sara Stott Head of Genomic Surveillance Sequencing Services Sara is responsible for the end-to-end sequencing service in the GSU. She brings expertise in quality assurance, process improvement and operational management, which she used during the pandemic to lead the Covid-19 Surveillance Laboratory team at Sanger. Sara holds a BSc double major in Genetics and Microbiology and an MSc in Forensic Science. Ísla O’Connor Partner Engagement and Relations Assistant Ísla supports the management of relationships with new and existing partners of the Malaria Genomic Epidemiology Network (MalariaGEN). She holds a master’s degree in Bioethics and Society from King’s College London and a bachelor’s degree in Genetics from University College Dublin.
February 11, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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What does a career in genomic surveillance look like? 🧬

To mark both the International Day of Women & Girls in STEM (Feb 11) and International Women's Day (March 8), we're hosting a fireside chat to highlight diverse career paths in this growing field. 👩‍🔬

Register: sanger.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
A postcard for the 'women in genomic surveillance' fireside chat webinar on 25th February at 3pm UK time on Zoom. To mark both the International Day of Women & Girls in STEM (February 11) and International Women's Day (March 8), join us for a panel discussion highlighting the different roles that women in genomics play in advancing global public health.
February 6, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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We're launching a new project!

Through a global collaboration with @ceri-news.bsky.social and the Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office, we will leverage genomic surveillance to monitor respiratory viruses in real time and boost pandemic preparedness

Read more: www.sanger.ac.uk/news_item/mo...
We’re launching a new project! Collaborative respiratory virus surveillance This new initiative with CERI and the FCDO will enhance North-South collaboration on infectious disease surveillance. Find out more -> Monitoring respiratory threats Influenza, SARS-CoV-2, and RSV, and other respiratory viruses are serious public health problems, especially during the winter. We can now sequence all these viruses from a single sample and spot variants as they emerge. By collaborating with CERI in South Africa, we can track these threats across two countries and get access to two winters in the same year. Combining expertise “Our joint efforts with CERI will enable the development of a robust, integrated surveillance system that will inform public health responses across continents.” John Sillitoe Director of the GSU Learn more about this collaborative effort to advance global genomic surveillance: February 6, 2025 11:00 AM-12:00 PM (SAST) CERI Headquarters, BMRI, Tygerberg campus of Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa Webinar link in the caption Event details: bit.ly/GSUNorthSouth
February 5, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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Could a previously unidentified mosquito be transmitting malaria in East Africa? 🦟

Join our February Journal Club with Sophia Mwinyi, who will present genomic evidence for a cryptic taxon within the Anopheles gambiae complex: authorea.com/doi/full/10....

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A postcard for the February edition of the GSU-MalariaGEN Malaria Genomic Epidemiology Journal Club with Sophia Mwinyi, a Research Scientist and PhD student at the Ifakara Health Institute and University of Glasgow. The event is on 18th February, 1:30pm UK time on Zoom. Sophia will delve into a recent genomic study which identified a cryptic mosquito taxon within the Anopheles gambiae complex along the coast of East Africa.
February 3, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Closing out #FOG2025 by looking ahead at the future of genomics 🧬

A key takeaway? Genomic data is only as powerful as our ability to equitably share, interpret, and act on it.

We enjoyed connecting with peers, exchanging ideas, and exploring what’s next. Until next time! @flgenomics.bsky.social
Susan Hopkins of UKHSA presents the UKHSA Pathogen Genomics Strategy: Genomic Surveillance for Pandemic Preparedness at the Festival of Genomics (Day 2) in London. audience listen to a panel discussion on: Building upon the strength of the UK's healthcare data - Pushing Research Towards the Next Frontier GSU team at the Festival of Genomics in London.
January 30, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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It's been a fantastic start to the Festival of Genomics in London! #FOG2025

A highlight from today was the session by Ewan Harrison from the Wellcome Sanger Institute, who spoke about the Respiratory Viruses Initiative. @sangerinstitute.bsky.social🧬

We'll be back tomorrow for Day 2, see you there!
Ewan Harrison talks about 'Understanding The Biology of Upper Respiratory Tract Microbiome in Health and Infection' at the Festival of Genomics, London. The audience members are wearing headphones. Star Wars display at the Festival of Genomics, London. Chewbacca and Darth Vader pose with an attendee in front of a model starship. GSU membgers pose for a photo in front of a large Festival of Genomics banner and 'FOG' lighted sign.
January 29, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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It was great to meet up with our collaborators at the icddr,b to launch a new @wellcometrust.bsky.social-funded project to understand how climate change is affecting human health in coastal Bangladesh 🌏

Find out more: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

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January 24, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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Come along to our January Journal Club tomorrow with @mariloumercedes.bsky.social to learn about a trans-continental genomic study of Anopheles funestus mosquitoes across Africa 🦟🧬
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January 20, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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Looking for a new challenge for 2025? #hiring

We're looking for someone to oversee the implementation of our business development activity, focusing on the points of transition between business development and GSU’s delivery teams.

Apply by 12th Jan sanger.wd103.myworkdayjobs.com/WellcomeSang...
A postcard in teal with the following text:Job vacancy: Business Development Operations Lead - This fixed-term role will lead on the operational elements of our business development activity, ensuring that the function runs smoothlySalary range: £53,900 - £64,700, closing date: 12 January, 2025
January 8, 2025 at 10:08 AM
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Hello @bsky.app 👋 We’re the Genomic Surveillance Unit based at @sangerinstitute.bsky.social

Follow us for news and updates on how we’re using genomic surveillance to improve global public health 🧬
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January 7, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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We're kicking off our 2025 monthly Malaria Genomic Epidemiology Journal Club series! 👥

Dr Marilou Boddé will discuss a recent first-author pre-print on the genomic diversity of the African malaria vector, Anopheles funestus: www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...

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Malaria Genomic Epidemiology Journal Club on 21st January 2025, 1:30pm UK time on Zoom. Marilou will delve into extensive research on Anopheles funestus mosquitoes from across Africa, which reveals high genetic diversity, widespread insecticide resistance, and promising targets for advanced malaria control strategies.
January 6, 2025 at 4:16 PM