Great presentations at the #USCCNWorkshop: 🔹 Mohammad Arif on resources at the Pacific Bacterial Culture Collection 🔹 Caitilyn Allen on legacy collections & microbial virulence 🔹 Kirk Broders on ARS Culture Collection’s role in R&D and patents #MicrobialCollections

Congratulations to Rick Bennett University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton CAFE for receiving the prestigious Porter Award, presented by Kellye Eversole, Matt Ryan & Kyria Boundy-Mills! 🏆Well deserved! #USCCNWorkshop #PorterAward

New #USCCN Blog Post: Should I Consider Long-Term Preservation of My Research Microbes? Kyria Boundy-Mills explains why preserving your microbes in a formal repository matters and how to get started. 👉 usccn.org/should-i-consi…

In March 2025, BCCM/LMG is organizing a #Training on Basic #bacteriology & Bacterial #preservation. With a mix of theoretical & hands-on training, it is designed for both academia & industry. More info: bccm.belspo.be/training-bacte… @LM_UGent Belspo

🎥 This was the Phytobiomes Conference 2024 A snapshot of the science, collaboration, and networking that made #Phytobiomes2024 unforgettable. See you in 2026 #Phytobiomes2026

Are you managing a microbial culture collection? Come talk to us today during the poster session at the USCCN poster #724 #PAG32

Last chance! Join Dr. Neha Potnis live tomorrow at 11 a.m. Central for a deep dive into climatic impact on pathogen adaptation using #HighThroughput methods. Learn, adapt, and stay ahead in #PlantPathology! bit.ly/42cJcfM #PhytobacteriologySeries

If you are in the Davis (CA) area this Saturday, don't miss UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day and in particular Phaff Yeast Culture Collection Curator Kyria Boundy-Mills talk on “How Scientists Name New Species” Eleven:45 am at the Brewery/Winery Building. biodiversitymuseumday.ucdavis.edu

Call for nominations! 🏆 The 2025 Porter Award is now open! Nominate a scientist who has made lasting contributions to microbial culture collections, demonstrating the rich biodiversity these collections preserve. 🗓️ Deadline: July 11, 2025 🔗 More info: usccn.org/porter-award/

🌟 Today, we celebrate the incredible achievements of women and girls in science! 🌍👩‍🔬 Let's inspire and empower the next generation of scientists !✨ #WomenInSTEM #WomenInGenomics #GirlsinSTEM #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience

Researchers, trainees & educators at all career stages are invited to register for a new 4-part webinar series focused on accessible microbial isolate genome analysis. Go from raw sequence data through data publication w/ KBase workflows. Starts March 25! asm.org/Webinars/From-…

🌟The Phytobiomes Alliance 2024 Annual Report is out! This year, we made great strides in phytobiomes science, interdisciplinary collaboration, and innovation in plant-based agriculture. 📖 Read the full report: phytobiomesalliance.org/news/2024-annu… #Phytobiomes #AnnualReport

𝗠𝗜𝗖𝗥𝗢𝗕𝗘𝗦-𝟰-𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 (𝗧𝗡𝗔) 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 Deadline for applications is 30 June 2025

Reminder! ⏳ There’s still time to nominate a scientist for the 2025 Porter Award to recognize their exceptional contributions to microbial collections. 🗓️ Deadline: July 11, 2025 🔗 Details: usccn.org/porter-award/

Last month, USCCN Steering Committee members Dusti Gallagher and Matt Ryan joined partners in Germany for the 2nd Annual Meeting of the MICROBE the Microbiome Biobanking (RI) Enabler This project fosters collaboration between the US Culture Collection community and EU partners 👉tinyurl.com/ystz26xy

Join us for this webinar in which Victoria Knight-Connoni from ATCC will share insights from one of the world's largest biological collections. 🗓️ 4 June, 11AM EDT 🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/4syxf8mt Webinar hosted by USCCN & @Phytobiomes #CultureCollections

🦠 New blog post! We spotlight DSMZ, one of the world’s largest microbial collections, and share insights from a recent USCCN visit. 🔗 usccn.org/spotlight-on-d… #CultureCollections #DSMZ #USCCN

We’re headed to #ASMicrobe2025 in Los Angeles, CA, USA! 🗓️June 19-23 🔬 Find USCCN at Booth #830 🧫 Explore our registry & talk culture collections 📌 Don’t miss our poster on June 20! #CultureCollections #USCCN

🎥 @Microbes4Climate TNA Opportunities Webinar I is out now! Check the video from our recent session on how to access Transnational Access (TNA) services for your research projects! 🔗 Watch it now and share your thoughts in the comments: youtu.be/yxNjOhoWh0s

Last days to register for Victoria Knight-Connoni webinar about the diversity of ATCC collection 🗓️ 4 June | 11AM EDT 🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/4syxf8mt #Microbes #CultureCollections Webinar hosted by USCCN & @Phytobiomes