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This is the account for the Wellcome PhD programme on integrative infection biology at the University of Glasgow

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Joined October 2019
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“Stay curious, work hard and never stop asking questions.” WACCBIP Postdoctoral Fellow Dr. Collins M. Morang’a (@collinsmisita) inspires all students to take their studies seriously and nurture their curiosity as they pursue their dreams in science. #WACCBIP #DELTASAfrica #SHSOutreach #STEMEducation
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Join us for SPPIRIT Forum on 27th of October, venturing into the multicellular world of parasitic worms! Experts in the field will introduce their exciting research and share their experience, focusing on practical aspects of the work. Register here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/sppirit-f…
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The end of term & the winter break is right around the corner! Merry Christmas and Season's Greetings to our community in Glasgow and all over the world. 🎄❄️ #TeamUofG
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Here’s a look at how work is progressing on our Keystone Building which is set to become one of the largest and most advanced learning spaces on campus. Opening in 2028, it will support 3,600+ students and expand UofG’s research and teaching capacity. @UofGEstates
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🚨 Join us for the next CoRE-AID Webinar! This session will feature Andy Waters at University of Glasgow and Mariana Ferreira at University of Glasgow. 🗓️ When? Tuesday, December 2, 3PM CET (4PM CAT) 💻 Where? Online - free registration here shorturl.at/tO8KG
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A warm welcome to our new Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Andy Schofield. Prof Schofield shares a message for the UofG community.  Here’s to this next chapter 💙 #TeamUofG #UofG #Glasgow #University #GlasgowUni #UniversityofGlasgow #GlasgowUniversity #scotland
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🚨Meet our first speakers who will be kicking off the CoRE-AID Webinar Series! Don't miss the opportunity to join. Register now! 🗓️ When: October 7, 2025, 15:00 - 16:00 CAT | CEST. 💻 Where: Online - free registration 👉 shorturl.at/tO8KG
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It has always only been a matter of time.... @UofGCoREAID Mosquito-borne viruses surge in a warming Europe | Science | AAAS science.org/content/article/…
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🌍 Infectious diseases remain a global challenge, with Africa carrying a heavy burden. 🤝 CoRE-AID fosters Africa–Europe collaborations to advance research, empower local scientists & strengthen preparedness. ✨ Join our webinar series! Starting Oct 7 👉 shorturl.at/tO8KG
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Mosquitoes can spread malaria, dengue, Zika & other serious illnesses. Prevent bites with repellents, full-length clothing, bed nets & more. On #WorldMosquitoDay, @WHO shares key facts about diseases transmitted by mosquitoes & other arthropods: who.int/news-room/fact-sheet…
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🚨New paper 🚨 In 2 cohorts: 1) Malawi community cohort 2) UK adults with acute HCV We found overestimation of neutralising abs using retrovirus-based pseudotyped assays in persons receiving integrase inhibitors, e.g. dolutegravir. 🧵by @Mhairi_Jan👇 bit.ly/4opTB0o
🚨Are we overestimating viral immunity in people with HIV?🚨 In our new study, we found that a widely used lab test might give false positives for people with HIV who are on certain types of medication (integrase inhibitors) Here’s what we found 🧵1/n
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🎥 | WATCH | Dr Francesca Florini (@Fra_Florini | @WeillCornell) discusses the immune evasion in malaria using insights from single-cell analysis of Plasmodium falciparum. The full @WCIPGLASGOW seminar is now available on our @YouTube channel: 📺 youtu.be/bKU2Cfv79K8?si=Jl37…
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Graduation day for two of our #Phd students today. Congratulations @arianna_raponi & @RinterKarimi A great achievement. Well done to all supervisors & supporters as well @jimbrewer84 @Fra_ndu @scales_hannah & Prof Paul Garside @UofGSii @UofGMVLS
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A Dean based in Africa : Redefining global engagement through trust and equity shorturl.at/yM7Do
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We've placed first in the list of Top Scottish Universities 2026 by Uni Compare! 🏅 The rankings reflect what matters to students, including accommodation, course quality, employability & student life. Thanks to everyone who makes #TeamUofG the best! 💙 universitycompare.com/rankin…
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🎉 Immunopaedia turns 20! Join us 19 June 2025 for science, stories & jazz as we celebrate two decades of transforming immunology education 🌍🧬 📍 SU BRI, Tygerberg | 🕑 2–8PM 🔗 immunopaedia.org.za #Immunopaedia20 #Immunology
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TIME's new cover: Meet this year's #TIME100Health, a community of leaders—scientists, doctors, advocates, educators, and policy-makers, among others—who are changing the health of the world. ti.me/43802LZ
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Hugh congratulations @SheinerLab richly deserved @UofGVC
🏅 | @UofGSii's Professor Lilach Sheiner was recently awarded the prestigious C.A. Wright Medal by the @BSPparasitology, for her outstanding contributions to the discipline, at the joint Parasitology Societies Spring Conference 2025. 🔗 Full story: gla.ac.uk/schools/infectioni…
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#AFRIBOP2025 deadline for applications is 14th January 2025 Apply here : shorturl.at/2sRFS
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