Dr Mariya Goncheva
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Dr Mariya Goncheva
@mgoncheva.bsky.social
Virologist/microbiologist working on respiratory viruses, S. aureus and viral - bacterial co-infection. Assistant professor at the University of Victoria, BC, Canada. 🏳️‍🌈
And just like that, the first student from my lab has defended their thesis! Huge congratulations to MSc Rachel on a fantastic job! #newPI
September 25, 2025 at 9:27 PM
It's election day in Canada 🇨🇦
Go and vote! It's so important we choose a good future for the many, the diverse, the young! Not the billionaires!
I just cast my vote, as soon as the poll opened at 7 am. Took all of 3 minutes. Go send yours too! #CanadaElection
April 28, 2025 at 2:36 PM
📢WE ARE HIRING!📢
We are looking for a graduate student to join us in September 2025! Come to beautiful Victoria, BC to explore viral-bacterial co-infection!
Full details here: gonchevalabuvic.wixsite.com/goncheva-lab...
Deadline: 31st March 2025
Please spread the word and tell your students!
Contact | Goncheva Lab
gonchevalabuvic.wixsite.com
March 3, 2025 at 8:03 PM
I'm struggling to comprehend all that's happening in the world right now. So instead, I'm trying to focus on positives. Here's a visual of the gardening plan for this summer. Super fun to do, overcomes tariffs, and the definition of locally grown. Any other science gardeners here? #newPI #gardening
February 19, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Details are officially out:
I'm profoundly grateful to have our work funded by CIHR for the next 5 years. This will facilitate more trainees, exciting science and new models of co-infection here @uvic.bsky.social
#newPI #CanadianVirology #firstgen #stillsupportingEDI
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February 7, 2025 at 5:32 PM
So I might have been premature in declaring Spring in Victoria. But a very happy Bernadoodle frolicking in the snow.
February 4, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Looking for ideas from the Bsky hive mind. How do you manage lab budgets? Excel? Something else? The university system is at least 3 months out of date, and I'm looking for an easy alternative I can maintain for myself. Please share ideas/templates/advice/thoughts. #newPI #labfinance
January 30, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Tonight I'm celebrating some amazing news from this morning (still embargoed). This is something I'm incredibly proud to receive and I hope it leads to some amazing science. It means even more in these uncertain times.
And yes, there are already blooms in Victoria.
#newPI #womeninSTEM #firstgen
January 30, 2025 at 1:06 AM
How to make a millennial feel old:
- 2nd year student: I'm interested in your lab, do you have positions?
- Me: Send me your CV
- Student: What's that? Never heard of that
- Me: you know, the list of things you've done
- Student: You mean a resume?
Is it just me? Is a CV not a thing anymore?
January 14, 2025 at 8:47 PM
What is the best birthday present for a virologist/bacteriologist?
I think this is a very close contender! So excited to read it in full, and a gorgeous edition too!
January 7, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Today's to do - final exam for my 4th year Virology course. All that's standing between me and holidays - marking all 62 of these and submitting final grades. Let's hope I manage by Saturday #newPI #academia #endof2024
December 19, 2024 at 3:49 PM
Prepping holiday gifts for the UVic BCMB faculty and staff - lemon, pistachio and milk chocolate praline macarons. This year I made a total of 470. #newPI #macaron #presents
December 9, 2024 at 12:01 AM
A great way to start posting on #bluesky
A holiday gathering for most of the Goncheva and @stephentuffs.bsky.social labs tonight to celebrate the end of the semester. Also featuring science dog Storm
December 8, 2024 at 5:28 AM