Martin Smith
@martinalexsmith.bsky.social
🧬 Genomics | RNA Biology | AI & Nanopore Sequencing | Biotech & Innovation
🔬 Director @ramacgenomics.bsky.social | A/Prof @ UNSW BABS | RNA Institute
🌍 Exploring genomes, RNA, & the future of precision medicine
🏕️🥾🎣🚴 Science, adventure & good coffee
🔬 Director @ramacgenomics.bsky.social | A/Prof @ UNSW BABS | RNA Institute
🌍 Exploring genomes, RNA, & the future of precision medicine
🏕️🥾🎣🚴 Science, adventure & good coffee
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Martin Smith
@martinalexsmith.bsky.social
· Dec 10
🌿 Advancing Genomics Together!
In 2022-23, the Ramaciotti Centre for Genomics @UNSW:
📊 Processed 220K+ samples
🔬 Supported 1,000+ research projects
🧬 Featured in 282 publications
Explore how we drive discovery and innovation: www.ramaciotti.unsw.edu.au/about/annual...
In 2022-23, the Ramaciotti Centre for Genomics @UNSW:
📊 Processed 220K+ samples
🔬 Supported 1,000+ research projects
🧬 Featured in 282 publications
Explore how we drive discovery and innovation: www.ramaciotti.unsw.edu.au/about/annual...
Zheng Su presents kiloBrains.com, an AI-powered biodata analysis platform.
A virtual bioinformatics assistant
#AGTA2025
A virtual bioinformatics assistant
#AGTA2025
October 14, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Zheng Su presents kiloBrains.com, an AI-powered biodata analysis platform.
A virtual bioinformatics assistant
#AGTA2025
A virtual bioinformatics assistant
#AGTA2025
Cornetto from @hasindu2008.bsky.social presented by Ira Deveson: T2T assembly of human genomes with @nanoporetech.com adaptive sampling by rejecting the "boring bits". 27/46 chromosomes fully assembled from one flowcell. Can also be used on saliva!
#AGTA2025
github.com/hasindu2008/...
#AGTA2025
github.com/hasindu2008/...
October 13, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Cornetto from @hasindu2008.bsky.social presented by Ira Deveson: T2T assembly of human genomes with @nanoporetech.com adaptive sampling by rejecting the "boring bits". 27/46 chromosomes fully assembled from one flowcell. Can also be used on saliva!
#AGTA2025
github.com/hasindu2008/...
#AGTA2025
github.com/hasindu2008/...
"Isoforms are important; how come we're not studying them?"
#AGTA2025 keynote @azizalkhafaji.bsky.social mentions that we are now at am I flection point, where 100s of millions of reads are produced per run.
#AGTA2025 keynote @azizalkhafaji.bsky.social mentions that we are now at am I flection point, where 100s of millions of reads are produced per run.
October 13, 2025 at 4:14 AM
"Isoforms are important; how come we're not studying them?"
#AGTA2025 keynote @azizalkhafaji.bsky.social mentions that we are now at am I flection point, where 100s of millions of reads are produced per run.
#AGTA2025 keynote @azizalkhafaji.bsky.social mentions that we are now at am I flection point, where 100s of millions of reads are produced per run.
The great Prof Vanessa Hayes, who sequenced the first African Genome, states "the closer we get to ancestral populations, the more diversity we see in genomes".
Presents genomic data from WGS of Khoe-San populations, interesting phylogenetic split between Khoe (hunters) and San (gatherers) #agta2025
Presents genomic data from WGS of Khoe-San populations, interesting phylogenetic split between Khoe (hunters) and San (gatherers) #agta2025
October 13, 2025 at 2:45 AM
The great Prof Vanessa Hayes, who sequenced the first African Genome, states "the closer we get to ancestral populations, the more diversity we see in genomes".
Presents genomic data from WGS of Khoe-San populations, interesting phylogenetic split between Khoe (hunters) and San (gatherers) #agta2025
Presents genomic data from WGS of Khoe-San populations, interesting phylogenetic split between Khoe (hunters) and San (gatherers) #agta2025
October 13, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Prof Sean Grimmong from PeterMac Genomic Cancer Medicine on the entire workflow for #cancer #diagnosis, and how to deal with dilemmas, like the 5% of Australians without a clear diagnosis #agta2025
October 12, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Prof Sean Grimmong from PeterMac Genomic Cancer Medicine on the entire workflow for #cancer #diagnosis, and how to deal with dilemmas, like the 5% of Australians without a clear diagnosis #agta2025
October 12, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Adaptive sampling #WGS is moving from bench to bedside. Our work delivers SNV, structural & methylation insights on @nanoporetech.com with molecular signals emerging in minutes, not days. Watch this space 👀 #cancer #genomicAI #MultiOmics #bioinformatics @cra-chusj.bsky.social
tinyurl.com/4d337djb
tinyurl.com/4d337djb
October 7, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Adaptive sampling #WGS is moving from bench to bedside. Our work delivers SNV, structural & methylation insights on @nanoporetech.com with molecular signals emerging in minutes, not days. Watch this space 👀 #cancer #genomicAI #MultiOmics #bioinformatics @cra-chusj.bsky.social
tinyurl.com/4d337djb
tinyurl.com/4d337djb
Given how stingy public research funding is overall, it's shocking that the #MRFF only spends 50% of what is allocated in the budget.
This funds highly impactful, translational research focused fund that can DIRECTLY address the economic burdens of the healthcare system + improved patient outcomes
This funds highly impactful, translational research focused fund that can DIRECTLY address the economic burdens of the healthcare system + improved patient outcomes
The National Association of Research Fellows join the call for full disbursement of the #MRFF #DiscoveriesNeedDollars
www.theage.com.au/politics/fed...
www.theage.com.au/politics/fed...
Billions going unspent from Australia’s $24b medical research fund
Costings commissioned by independent MP Monique Ryan reveal the government could double how much funding it gives to innovative health research each year.
www.theage.com.au
September 28, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Given how stingy public research funding is overall, it's shocking that the #MRFF only spends 50% of what is allocated in the budget.
This funds highly impactful, translational research focused fund that can DIRECTLY address the economic burdens of the healthcare system + improved patient outcomes
This funds highly impactful, translational research focused fund that can DIRECTLY address the economic burdens of the healthcare system + improved patient outcomes
28km, 7 bridges, 2 family members raising funds for #CancerCouncil
In honour of their grandparents.
If you can spare a gold coin, please help support my wife and son for a second year in a row 🎗️
www.7bridgeswalk.com.au/fundraisers/...
#fuckCancer #cancer #research
In honour of their grandparents.
If you can spare a gold coin, please help support my wife and son for a second year in a row 🎗️
www.7bridgeswalk.com.au/fundraisers/...
#fuckCancer #cancer #research
nicole: walking for a cancer free future
I’m taking on 7 Bridges Walk to help those affected by cancer. Please donate to my page. Every step counts because all funds raised will help Cancer Council work towards the vision of a cancer free fu...
www.7bridgeswalk.com.au
September 22, 2025 at 9:53 AM
28km, 7 bridges, 2 family members raising funds for #CancerCouncil
In honour of their grandparents.
If you can spare a gold coin, please help support my wife and son for a second year in a row 🎗️
www.7bridgeswalk.com.au/fundraisers/...
#fuckCancer #cancer #research
In honour of their grandparents.
If you can spare a gold coin, please help support my wife and son for a second year in a row 🎗️
www.7bridgeswalk.com.au/fundraisers/...
#fuckCancer #cancer #research
Genomics is the future of cancer treatment.
The PAGES project is making sure Aboriginal Australians are part of that future.
🎬 Watch now 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRfX...
#precisionMedicine #healthEquity #genomics #firstNations
The PAGES project is making sure Aboriginal Australians are part of that future.
🎬 Watch now 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRfX...
#precisionMedicine #healthEquity #genomics #firstNations
The PAGES Study
YouTube video by Co-Design Health Research & Innovation
www.youtube.com
September 18, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Genomics is the future of cancer treatment.
The PAGES project is making sure Aboriginal Australians are part of that future.
🎬 Watch now 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRfX...
#precisionMedicine #healthEquity #genomics #firstNations
The PAGES project is making sure Aboriginal Australians are part of that future.
🎬 Watch now 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRfX...
#precisionMedicine #healthEquity #genomics #firstNations
Existential #RNAsky question for the weekend:
If two RNA products share the same promoter/TSS, but have different 5' ends (one is processed out of longer transcript) and are differentially expressed, are they different isoforms or distinct genes?
If two RNA products share the same promoter/TSS, but have different 5' ends (one is processed out of longer transcript) and are differentially expressed, are they different isoforms or distinct genes?
a man with a white wig and beard is standing in front of trees
ALT: a man with a white wig and beard is standing in front of trees
media.tenor.com
September 12, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Existential #RNAsky question for the weekend:
If two RNA products share the same promoter/TSS, but have different 5' ends (one is processed out of longer transcript) and are differentially expressed, are they different isoforms or distinct genes?
If two RNA products share the same promoter/TSS, but have different 5' ends (one is processed out of longer transcript) and are differentially expressed, are they different isoforms or distinct genes?
LLM chat bot generated requests for HDR supervision are so generic and obvious, it makes sifting through applications that much easier.
I'm concerned for new tenure track academics -- I hope they can sniff out these copy paste requests, maybe by using honeypots on university research profiles?
I'm concerned for new tenure track academics -- I hope they can sniff out these copy paste requests, maybe by using honeypots on university research profiles?
September 10, 2025 at 10:58 AM
LLM chat bot generated requests for HDR supervision are so generic and obvious, it makes sifting through applications that much easier.
I'm concerned for new tenure track academics -- I hope they can sniff out these copy paste requests, maybe by using honeypots on university research profiles?
I'm concerned for new tenure track academics -- I hope they can sniff out these copy paste requests, maybe by using honeypots on university research profiles?
Don't miss @osvaldoics.bsky.social in the flesh next Tuesday in Sydney
Some exciting #SingleCell events with #ParseBio coming up this month at @ramacgenomics.bsky.social 🧬
9 Sept: SPLiT-Seq Tech Showcase Seminar 🔗 tinyurl.com/bddc5zc3
15 Sept: Application deadline for discounted Parse Evercode WT Mini v3 Kit promotion 🔗 tinyurl.com/yc84zmfm
📩 ramaciotti@unsw.edu.au
9 Sept: SPLiT-Seq Tech Showcase Seminar 🔗 tinyurl.com/bddc5zc3
15 Sept: Application deadline for discounted Parse Evercode WT Mini v3 Kit promotion 🔗 tinyurl.com/yc84zmfm
📩 ramaciotti@unsw.edu.au
September 5, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Don't miss @osvaldoics.bsky.social in the flesh next Tuesday in Sydney
Some exciting #SingleCell events with #ParseBio coming up this month at @ramacgenomics.bsky.social 🧬
9 Sept: SPLiT-Seq Tech Showcase Seminar 🔗 tinyurl.com/bddc5zc3
15 Sept: Application deadline for discounted Parse Evercode WT Mini v3 Kit promotion 🔗 tinyurl.com/yc84zmfm
📩 ramaciotti@unsw.edu.au
9 Sept: SPLiT-Seq Tech Showcase Seminar 🔗 tinyurl.com/bddc5zc3
15 Sept: Application deadline for discounted Parse Evercode WT Mini v3 Kit promotion 🔗 tinyurl.com/yc84zmfm
📩 ramaciotti@unsw.edu.au
September 5, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Some exciting #SingleCell events with #ParseBio coming up this month at @ramacgenomics.bsky.social 🧬
9 Sept: SPLiT-Seq Tech Showcase Seminar 🔗 tinyurl.com/bddc5zc3
15 Sept: Application deadline for discounted Parse Evercode WT Mini v3 Kit promotion 🔗 tinyurl.com/yc84zmfm
📩 ramaciotti@unsw.edu.au
9 Sept: SPLiT-Seq Tech Showcase Seminar 🔗 tinyurl.com/bddc5zc3
15 Sept: Application deadline for discounted Parse Evercode WT Mini v3 Kit promotion 🔗 tinyurl.com/yc84zmfm
📩 ramaciotti@unsw.edu.au
Congratulations to @hasindu2008.bsky.social form #UNSW Computer Science and Engineering for wearing a tuxedo last night 👏🏻
Also for being awarded the #EurekaPrize for outstanding early career researcher, showcase his pioneering and impacftful research in #bioinformatics software
Also for being awarded the #EurekaPrize for outstanding early career researcher, showcase his pioneering and impacftful research in #bioinformatics software
September 4, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Congratulations to @hasindu2008.bsky.social form #UNSW Computer Science and Engineering for wearing a tuxedo last night 👏🏻
Also for being awarded the #EurekaPrize for outstanding early career researcher, showcase his pioneering and impacftful research in #bioinformatics software
Also for being awarded the #EurekaPrize for outstanding early career researcher, showcase his pioneering and impacftful research in #bioinformatics software
Prof Cecile King finishing her #ARNASydney2025 talk on biomolecular condensates by promoting the upcoming (free) symposium on the topic in November
September 3, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Prof Cecile King finishing her #ARNASydney2025 talk on biomolecular condensates by promoting the upcoming (free) symposium on the topic in November
@thermofishersci.bsky.social
@decodescience.bsky.social
@garvaninstitute.bsky.social @ramacgenomics.bsky.social
@nanoporetech.com
@agrf.bsky.social
@revvity.bsky.social
Apologies if I missed some sponsor or exhibitor accounts (please let me know if so) #AGTA2025
@decodescience.bsky.social
@garvaninstitute.bsky.social @ramacgenomics.bsky.social
@nanoporetech.com
@agrf.bsky.social
@revvity.bsky.social
Apologies if I missed some sponsor or exhibitor accounts (please let me know if so) #AGTA2025
Early bird deadline extended for #AGTA #AGTA2025
This year will be quite different, with a big focus on tech, low cost Rego, digital engagement, and in a central location.
Don't miss the ECR events, exhibitor lounges (à la AGBT) and two lightning talk sessions, open to industry members: agta2025.com
This year will be quite different, with a big focus on tech, low cost Rego, digital engagement, and in a central location.
Don't miss the ECR events, exhibitor lounges (à la AGBT) and two lightning talk sessions, open to industry members: agta2025.com
September 2, 2025 at 3:22 AM
@thermofishersci.bsky.social
@decodescience.bsky.social
@garvaninstitute.bsky.social @ramacgenomics.bsky.social
@nanoporetech.com
@agrf.bsky.social
@revvity.bsky.social
Apologies if I missed some sponsor or exhibitor accounts (please let me know if so) #AGTA2025
@decodescience.bsky.social
@garvaninstitute.bsky.social @ramacgenomics.bsky.social
@nanoporetech.com
@agrf.bsky.social
@revvity.bsky.social
Apologies if I missed some sponsor or exhibitor accounts (please let me know if so) #AGTA2025
Early bird deadline extended for #AGTA #AGTA2025
This year will be quite different, with a big focus on tech, low cost Rego, digital engagement, and in a central location.
Don't miss the ECR events, exhibitor lounges (à la AGBT) and two lightning talk sessions, open to industry members: agta2025.com
This year will be quite different, with a big focus on tech, low cost Rego, digital engagement, and in a central location.
Don't miss the ECR events, exhibitor lounges (à la AGBT) and two lightning talk sessions, open to industry members: agta2025.com
September 2, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Early bird deadline extended for #AGTA #AGTA2025
This year will be quite different, with a big focus on tech, low cost Rego, digital engagement, and in a central location.
Don't miss the ECR events, exhibitor lounges (à la AGBT) and two lightning talk sessions, open to industry members: agta2025.com
This year will be quite different, with a big focus on tech, low cost Rego, digital engagement, and in a central location.
Don't miss the ECR events, exhibitor lounges (à la AGBT) and two lightning talk sessions, open to industry members: agta2025.com
Reposted by Martin Smith
Yesterday we had a brilliant start to #ARNASydney2025. We kicked off with the #RNA in neuroscience & RNA tech, AI & Bioinformatics sessions. Speakers included @sergiuppasca.bsky.social, Mike Clark, @sabaaltaf.bsky.social, Nicole Green and several others
#RNASky @unswrna.bsky.social
#RNASky @unswrna.bsky.social
September 2, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Yesterday we had a brilliant start to #ARNASydney2025. We kicked off with the #RNA in neuroscience & RNA tech, AI & Bioinformatics sessions. Speakers included @sergiuppasca.bsky.social, Mike Clark, @sabaaltaf.bsky.social, Nicole Green and several others
#RNASky @unswrna.bsky.social
#RNASky @unswrna.bsky.social
Prof Nils Walter from U.Michigan back in Sydney, mentions it's his favourite place!
Opening up the #ARNASydney2025 structure, chemistry and dynamics session.
Opening up the #ARNASydney2025 structure, chemistry and dynamics session.
September 2, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Prof Nils Walter from U.Michigan back in Sydney, mentions it's his favourite place!
Opening up the #ARNASydney2025 structure, chemistry and dynamics session.
Opening up the #ARNASydney2025 structure, chemistry and dynamics session.
Reposted by Martin Smith
#A-RNA2025 off to a great start. @martinalexsmith.bsky.social sharing his views on why lncRNAs should no longer be consider wallflowers.
September 1, 2025 at 4:32 AM
#A-RNA2025 off to a great start. @martinalexsmith.bsky.social sharing his views on why lncRNAs should no longer be consider wallflowers.
The annual meeting of the Australasian RNA association is on for the next 3 days at UTS.
Possibly one of the longest hashtags ever #ARNASydney2025
Possibly one of the longest hashtags ever #ARNASydney2025
September 1, 2025 at 12:32 AM
The annual meeting of the Australasian RNA association is on for the next 3 days at UTS.
Possibly one of the longest hashtags ever #ARNASydney2025
Possibly one of the longest hashtags ever #ARNASydney2025