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The Walker Lab at UTHealth
@walkerlab.bsky.social
Interested in all medical device-associated infections, especially UTI and BIAI
UTI Hour coordinator for UTIGA
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Abstract deadline extended for Microbes in Microbiomes 2026!

Join us in Miami, USA, this Winter for a 3-day meeting featuring microbes related to human, animal, plant and environmental health. Register now and submit your abstract by 26 November 2025: microb.io/MiM26 #MiM26
November 8, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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3 DAYS TO GO⏳

Every bit of feedback makes a difference. By taking part, you will help identify the priorities and challenges facing microbiologists across Europe and ensure that your perspective is represented at the European level.

Don't wait, complete the survey now. buff.ly/ZghfWnM
November 9, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Mark your calendars! @jmduranramirez.bsky.social and @hossaenaayele.bsky.social will be presenting their work at the #CIDLectureSeries
📆 Nov 19th
🕕 noon-1pm
November 6, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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We're just 6 months away from @keystoneSymposia.bsky.social Beyond #Antibiotics : Emerging Strategies Combating #BacterialInfection, May 2026 in Breckenridge! 👉Scholarship and short talk abstract deadlines are Jan 7! 🧐 keysym.us/KSBeyondAntibiotics26 #KSBeyondAntibiotics26
Beyond Antibiotics: Emerging Strategies for Combating Bacterial Infection | Keystone Symposia
Join us at the Keystone Symposia on Beyond Antibiotics: Emerging Strategies for Combating Bacterial Infection, May 2026, in Breckenridge, with field leaders!
keysym.us
November 4, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Thinking about graduate school? Interested in microbiology or infectious diseases? Check out the Graduate School at MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston. Applications are due 1 month from today! gsbs.uth.edu/programs/
Ph.D. Programs
gsbs.uth.edu
November 1, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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The NIH-funded Student Urinary Tract Program in Education & Research Summer Training Program is for undergraduate, graduate and medical students interested in research and clinical experiences. Application period with rolling admissions is open until December 24. Apply today https://bit.ly/43JV09k
October 31, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Having a great time at the #texasbranch #asm fall meeting. Very inspiring to see all the fantastic trainee talks
October 31, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Missed Oct's #UTIHour? The recording is now available on UTIGA's website utiga.org/upcoming
October 28, 2025 at 6:56 PM
October 27, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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Help shape the future of microbiology in Europe. FEMS is conducting a survey to better understand the needs of microbiologists.

Your input will help identify key challenges & ensure the community’s voice is heard across Europe.

Complete it today and share with your network: 🔗 buff.ly/5eCowPX
October 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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A randomized phase 1 study investigating gut microbiome changes with moxifloxacin vs. oral vancomycin: Implications for Clostridioides difficile risk

✅ Just Accepted
#IDSky
🔗 https://bit.ly/47g3wy5
October 20, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Happening now! Join us to find out more about Veterinary UTI
October 14, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Happening tomorrow! don't miss out👇
(3/3) Dr. Nealon's talk shows how we apply big omics data into the vet clinic, even for #UTI research!

Her talk is called, "Investigating the fecal original s of uropathogens in canine recurrent UTI" 🐶

Catch her, and all our lovely speakers, tomorrow!
UTIGA.org/upcoming
Urinary Tract Infection Global Alliance
International society of clinical, research and biomedical professionals
utiga.org
October 13, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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Our recruiters look forward to talking with you! Register at https://go.uth.edu/RecruitGSBS. Or reach us at gsbs_recruiting@uth.tmc.edu to get your questions answered. #WeAreGSBS
October 10, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Only a few more days! Check out our speaker highlights 👇 to find out more!
#UTIsky, say hello to our third #UTIhour speaker Dr. Manita Guragain, PhD! 👋

Dr. Guragain is a research microbiologist at the US Department of Agriculture (#USDA) agricultural research service, where she studies non-diarrheagenic foodbourne pathogens ( 🦠 in 🥩🍗🍖)

🧵 👇
October 10, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Great interview with @mda-uthgrad.bsky.social MID PhD student Gretchen Morrison about industry internships
October 9, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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Meet our first veterinary #UTIhour speaker @scottweese.bsky.social, aka Dr. J. Scott Weese, DVM, DVSc, DACVPM! 👋

Dr. Weese is a veterinarian who specializes in infectious diseases, based out of the @uofguelph.bsky.social Ontario Veterinary College 🇨🇦. His professional photo is a delight!

🧵 👇
October 8, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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Our 10/14 #UTIhour wouldn't be possible without our host, Dr. Gregory Ballash, DVM, MPH, PHD!

Dr. Ballash put together an panel of expert speakers to discuss veterinary UTIs and how they're connected with human and environmental health.

Learn more about him🧵👇
October 7, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Only one week! Don’t miss out
Hey, #UTIsky & #IDsky, don't forget about our #UTIhour NEXT WEDNESDAY, 10/14 at 12PM EDT!

Topic: Current Perspectives on UTIs in Veterinary Science: Implications for Human Health.

Watch live: UTIGA.org/upcoming

Watch recording after: UTIGA.org/past

Speakers: 🧵👇
Urinary Tract Infection Global Alliance
International society of clinical, research and biomedical professionals
utiga.org
October 7, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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Hey, #UTIsky & #IDsky, don't forget about our #UTIhour NEXT WEDNESDAY, 10/14 at 12PM EDT!

Topic: Current Perspectives on UTIs in Veterinary Science: Implications for Human Health.

Watch live: UTIGA.org/upcoming

Watch recording after: UTIGA.org/past

Speakers: 🧵👇
Urinary Tract Infection Global Alliance
International society of clinical, research and biomedical professionals
utiga.org
October 7, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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We took a short break but now we're BACK to promote our #UTIhour on veterinary UTIs happening in THIRTEEN DAYS!

Tune in Tue, 10/14 at 12pm EDT, or catch the recording after! UTIGA.org

Keep an eye on our account, we'll introduce our speakers more formally soon 💖

#UTIsky
#IDsky
October 2, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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This is your daily reminder that registration is open and *FREE* for #BiM2025 #BlackInMicro Week. Get ready to join our online celebration: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro (or see link in bio)
September 30, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Thank you to the Umeå Centre for Microbial Research and the Department of Molecular Microbiology at Umeå University for a productive visit!
September 29, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Was lucky my trip to Umeä overlapped with the ceremony honoring Dr. Emmanuelle Charpentier as an honorary citizen for her contributions to CRISPR - work done at Umeä Universitet! Inspiring day
September 26, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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🚨 Registration is OPEN for #IMARI26!

Hosted by IDSA & ASM, top leaders in science, policy & industry will gather Jan 28–30 in Las Vegas for an intimate forum tackling #AMR head-on.

Join us: IMARI.org/registration
September 22, 2025 at 9:37 PM