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International Mammalian Genome Society
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Est. 1991 - International Mammalian Genome Society is a global community of scientists that fosters innovation, training, and collaboration in mammalian genetics.
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On Monday, April 13, we explore Vatnajökull National Park 🏞️, home to the largest glacier in Europe 🇪🇺 viewing Hvannadalshnjúkur, the country’s highest peak🏔️, Fjallsárlón & Jökulsárlón iceberg lagoons🧊, the glittering Diamond Beach 💎🏖️& the basalt and ice covered Skaftafell landscape🪨
A collage of photos from Vatnajökull National Park. Top photo shows the shifting landscape of Skaftafell from soil to the ice-blue glacier to a green-covered mountain, credit to “Iceland Travel”. Middle left photo shows bobbing icebergs within Jökulsárlón lagoon, credit to “Iceland Travel”. Middle right photo features Diamond Beach during sunset with its black sand and clear, glittering ice, credit to “Guide to Iceland”. Bottom left photo shows a view of Hvannadalshnjúkur, the largest peak in Iceland, covered in snow as the sun sets, credit to Rajan P. Parrikar. Bottom right photo shows the sharp extension of icebergs in Fjallsárlón Lagoon, credit to the Fjallsárlón website.
February 3, 2026 at 2:56 PM
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On Sunday, April 12, we travel the southern coast🌄 discovering Eyjafjallajökull glacial volcano🧊🌋, walking behind Seljalandsfoss waterfall🌈, gazing upon Skogarfoss waterfall🌊, visiting Skogar Folk Museum🏡, treading the cliffs of Dyrhólaey & its black sand beach⚫🐚& hiking Sólheimajökull glacier🥾
A scrapbook page with photos of locations for the Southern Coast tour on Sunday April 12. Photos include: the rolling hills of clear blue ice on Sólheimajökull glacier, a mountainous ice cap covering Eyjafjallajökull volcano, the thundering expanse of the 60 meter high Skogafoss waterfall into river Skógá, the smooth stream of Seljalandsfoss waterfall with its path to walk behind the flow, the Dyrhólaey cliffs stretching from the black sand beach into the ocean, and the turf house containing the Skogar Folk Museum. Photo credits for Dyrhólaey cliffs to “Iceland Travel”, for Skogar Folk Museum to Regína Hrönn Ragnarsdóttir of “Guide to Iceland”, and for remaining to “Guide to Iceland.”
February 3, 2026 at 2:56 PM
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On Saturday, April 11, we take the Golden Circle 🟡 route 👣walking between two continents while visiting 🏞️Þingvellir National Park, enjoying lunch🍲 at Fríðheimar greenhouse🪴& 🐴 farm, warming up at the Geysir hot spring ♨️, feeling the mists of Gullfoss waterfall💧, and daring to enter Kerið Crater🌋
Map of the Golden Circle tour route originally posted by Walk My World. Modifications include an added stop in Fríðheimar and photos of each attraction. Stops include: Thingvellir National Park with a photo of a ravine filled with meltwater from Langjökull glacier (credit to Jórunn on “Guide to Iceland”), Geysir Hot Springs with a photo of an erupting geyser in front of sunrays (credit to “Guide to Iceland”), Gulfoss waterfall (photo credit to “Guide to Iceland”), Fríðheimar Greenhouse with a view of the greenhouse from the restaurant (photo credit to Rowena Dumlao-Giardina on “Apron and Sneakers”), and Kerid Crater (photo credit to “Guide to Iceland”).
February 3, 2026 at 2:56 PM
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39th IMGC Blue Lagoon Excursion - A National Geographic World Wonder in 2012, the Blue Lagoon was honored for its unique geothermal🌋seawater 🌊This renowned resource is rich in silica💎, algae🌿, and minerals for skin nourishment. Our excursion Thursday, April 9th includes transportation🚌& admission🎟️
Aerial photo of the Blue Lagoon, a geothermal spa located in Iceland. Photo credit to Blue Lagoon Iceland
January 7, 2026 at 3:04 AM
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39th IMGC Northern Lights Excursion - Reykjavíc is one of the most 🌌 aurora-active cities 🌃 in the world 🌍. The 39th IMGC is happening right at the end of peak season. Join us for a guided tour from🌙10 PM - 2 AM⭐ on Tuesday, April 7 (☔alternate April 8)
Photo of the Aurora Borealis in purple, teal, and green above the city of Reykjavíc, Iceland at night. Photo credit to Visit Reykjavíc
January 7, 2026 at 3:04 AM
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WorkShop Option 2 - Learn how to design ✍️your own animal model with Dr. Gurumurthy @crisprguru.bsky.social including:
✂️Traditional & CRISPR methods
🎯Identification of on-target modifications
📉Reduction of off-target editing events
🐁Design of small & large insertion + conditional mouse models
January 6, 2026 at 5:32 PM
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WorkShop Option 1 - Join Dr. Zachary Freeman as he leads discussions on long read sequencing (LRS) including:
📏Advantages compared to short reads
🧪Sample preparation
🎛️Modalities and unique use features
🛄Case applications
💻Bioinformatic approaches to analysis
January 6, 2026 at 5:32 PM
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Friday, April 10
📊 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM = Talks and Posters
🥗 12 PM = Lunch
🚌 7 PM = Transportation to Awards Dinner
🏅8 PM = Awards Dinner at Perlan Museum (see later thread 🧵 for more details!)
December 19, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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Thursday, April 9
📊 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM = Talks and Posters
🥗 12 PM = Lunch
🧖 6 PM = Optional excursion to Blue Lagoon (see below thread 🧵 for more details!)
December 19, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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Wednesday, April 8
📊 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM = Talks and Posters
🥗 12 PM = Lunch (all) + Mentor Lunch (for trainees)
🌧️ 10 PM (Backup) = Optional excursion to see Northern Lights
December 19, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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Tuesday, April 7
🧑‍🏫 9 AM – Noon = Workshops (see thread 🧵 for more info!)
🎙️1 PM – 6 PM = Trainee Symposium
🍽️ 6:30 PM – 9 PM = Welcome Dinner & Reception
🌌 10 PM = Optional excursion to see Northern Lights (see below thread 🧵 for more details!)
December 19, 2025 at 9:24 PM