🔊 E.coli update As of 11 June, we have identified a further 98 cases associated with an ongoing outbreak of a Shiga toxin-producing E.coli (STEC) bringing the total to 211. We're continuing our epidemiological analysis & whole genome sequencing to identify any further cases.

🦠 #EColi update As of 25 June, a further 19 cases associated with the recent outbreak of STEC 0145 have been reported, bringing the total of 275 confirmed cases in the UK. Read more: gov.uk/government/new…

Today I defrosted and used primers for fAFLP received by my section in 2015! I was only just starting my undergraduate degree then 🤯 Can’t wait to see if they work 🤭

It worked 🥳 Quite relieved and somewhat amazed! We’ll be able to take the results to the next IMT and it should be useful in outbreak management 🧫

Join us on 07.08.24 for our next #IBMSchat, as #IBMSAwards winner Daniel Kearns discusses leadership and what it means to be named Biomedical Science Leader of the Year 2024 x.com/i/spaces/1MYxN…

Swiftie 🤝 Scientist Making bacteria bracelets has become a new hobby 🤗

Urgent testing can often be stressful, but I’m really proud of how well the processing of a high priority sample went today 🤩 Results were reported within 24 hours (Usual TAT is up to 9 days) ensuring that the patient can receive the best treatment 🥳 #CelebrateYourWins

Delighted to see Emily Fotopoulou presenting results from her PhD on comparative genomics between Clonal complexes at #ISOPOL. Well done 🎉

"Pathology is both a science and an art. The science is to ask the right questions until the right answer appears. The art is recognising when that happens." – Dr Laszlo Igali, Vice President for Professional Practice at the College. #RCPathNewFellows

Serious botulism incident in France with 5 sick buff.ly/3ASFBIf

Unfortunately not attending #ISOPOL (Somebody has to keep the lab running 🤪) but delighted to see our poster on display, showcasing the importance of WGS on #Listeria surveillance 🧫

This is a fascinating paper in the current edition of Eurosurveillance carried out by public health colleagues in UK Health Security Agency It relates to the journey towards a large STEC\VTEC outbreak in the UK in 2022. It’s really relevant to the Irish experience because we have one of the highest

Join us next Wednesday for the latest #IBMSChat where we will be joined by IBMS Award winners Jonathan Boxshall to discuss Innovation and technology. x.com/i/spaces/1Mnxn…

In just one hour, we’ll be hosting our latest #IBMSChat, featuring Rohini Patel, Capt. Francis Opoku, and Capt. Michael Brewer. Together, we’ll be discussing Partnership Working in Biomedical Science. Tune in and join us: bit.ly/4hBy9lV

I was very pleased to be invited to talk to the new PhD cohort about some of the genomic work we do at UKHSA

Alongside Food Standards Scotland we're reminding pregnant women and those with a weakened immune system to avoid eating ready-to-eat cold-smoked or cured fish. This is due to a rise in cases of listeria (food poisoning) linked to eating it. More info: food.gov.uk/news-alerts/ne…

Vaccines save lives Vaccines are tested Vaccines are safe Vaccines are effective Vaccines are proven Vaccines save lives

Passport ✅ Boarding pass ✅ #MMR vaccinations❓ Complete your travel checklist and make sure you and your loved ones are up to date with vaccinations, including #MMR. Contact your GP practice if you need to get any catch up doses.

Today is #BiomedicalScienceDay2025 We’re recognising the Biomedical Scientists, Clinical Scientists and lab staff #BehindEveryTest. Their expertise underpins 1.5 billion tests a year - vital to 85% of patient pathways. They are #AtTheHeartOfHealthcare.