{"id":47028,"date":"2022-03-04T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-04T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/news\/?p=47028"},"modified":"2024-03-22T15:28:50","modified_gmt":"2024-03-22T14:28:50","slug":"a-postdoc-conference-spotlighted-in-tweets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/news\/events\/a-postdoc-conference-spotlighted-in-tweets\/","title":{"rendered":"A postdoc conference spotlighted in tweets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Sometimes a science conference comes along that is more than just a meeting about cutting-edge research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>EMBL\u2019s recent infection biology conference last January did exactly that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe wanted to give the floor to a new generation of scientists,\u201d said <a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/typas\/\">Nassos Typas<\/a>, an EMBL group leader and senior scientist, and co-chair of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/programme\/research-plans\/infection-biology\/\">Infection Biology transversal theme<\/a> &#8211; part of EMBL\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/programme\/\">new programme<\/a>. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/course-and-conference-office\/events\/inb22-01\/\">co-chairs<\/a> of this theme conceived this new type of conference and together with the EMBL <a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/about\/info\/course-and-conference-office\/\">Course &amp; Conference Office<\/a> organised this event. \u201cEMBL had the visibility to draw the best talent and bring together key European institutes working in infection biology.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consequently, the organisers planned a virtual conference that would go beyond the traditional speed-networking sessions, mixer receptions, exhibit halls, and career workshops. The new virtual format featured science presentations from early-career scientists only, giving them the opportunity to shine a light on their cutting-edge infection biology research in front of representatives from Europe\u2019s top research institutions in nearly each of EMBL\u2019s 27 member states.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, about 80 postdocs submitted videos to present their research at the conference, which were shared on the conference\u2019s online, interactive platform. Of these, 16 were given the chance to present their work in live sessions to a larger audience of more than 150 participants. Additionally, 35 organizations\/institutes from 25 European countries (plus Australia) prepared short video teasers to present their current and future research directions in infection biology, and were represented by at least one scientist spokesperson in the meeting. This set-up allowed early-career scientists to grasp more about the European research landscape and fed into follow-on networking sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt has actually been very difficult for people to connect during the pandemic, yet people need to synergise, to move forward in their careers,\u201d said Edith Heard, EMBL\u2019s director general in the conference\u2019s opening session. \u201cThis conference represents what EMBL always strives to deliver with its training \u2013 the most advanced ways to prepare the next generation of scientific leadership.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The conference also included talks from eminent infection biologists, who have shaped Infection Biology in Europe and shared stories of successes as well as failures. But as much as this conference provided bountiful networking opportunities and a practical career development session with panel discussions, it very importantly showcased a broad range of frontier infection biology research \u2013 biology of pathogens, the interface between host and pathogen, deeper explorations of the immune system, and pursuits that might tie into new anti-infective drug development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perusing several participants\u2019 post-conference tweets offered a snapshot of the new format\u2019s impacts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Networking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cFantastic networking opportunity for #ECRs [Early Career Researchers] alongside really interesting science\u2026.one of the best virtual conferences I have attended\u2026.\u201d <em>\u2013 Christina Ernst, principal investigator, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology School of Life Sciences, Lausanne<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c\u2026As a scientist applying for positions in the coming years, these discussions are very important and allow me to prepare better for the future.\u201d <em>\u2013 Laura Palma Medina, postdoc fellow, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Cutting-edge science<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c#EMBLInfectionBiology covers a range of burning questions and challenges in science on #viruses, bacteria, fungi &amp; more\u2026.\u201d <em>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurobioimaging.eu\/news\/how-imaging-technologies-contribute-to-understanding-viruses-\/\">Euro-BioImaging,<\/a> European Research Infrastructure Consortium<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c\u2026 it has become clear that the 2020&#8217;s will be the decade of infection biology research. So many highly interesting talks from young researchers!\u201d <em>\u2013 (Mataleena) Parikka Lab, Tempere University, Finland<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Advice from experienced infection biology researchers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cReally inspired by David Holden\u2019s talk \u2013 \u2018It is important to allow the mind to wander, to be foggy with ideas\u2019 \u2026 very refreshing to hear.\u201d <em>\u2013 Juan Quintana, Sir Henry Wellcome Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Glasgow<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI wish I could record the current session and hear it on repeat. \u2018Why failure is so underrated in science&#8221;, both in terms of dealing with rejections, and in terms of avoiding confirmation bias in our experimental process.\u201d \u2013 <em>Sara Silva Pereira, Marie Sk\u0142odowska-Curie Fellow, Instituto de Medicina Molecular, Lisbon<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. New contacts potentially in new places<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cDelighted [to] represent @EMBLAustralia at the #EMBLInfectionBiology conference &#8211; even if it will be the middle of the night for me! Postdocs interested in learning more about infectious disease and immunology research Down Under feel free to reach out\u2026.\u201d\u2014 <em>David Lynn, EMBL Australia Group Leader, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute and Flinders University<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Overcoming the pandemic and owning postdoc life<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c\u2026Star-struck @EMBL leading the way of providing a platform for #ECRs to share their work and interact in pandemic times\u201d \u2013 <em>Annika Hausmann, EMBO fellow, University of Copenhagen<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Likewise, EMBL\u2019s new programme will continue a long road that supports infection biology research.&nbsp; As it notes in the programme description, \u2018the relevance of studying infection biology has never been more obvious than it is now,\u2019 citing the numerous infectious agents that have emerged in the past two decades, and the antimicrobial resistance crisis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Until now, the major victims of infectious diseases \u2013 children in developing countries \u2013 have not had the \u2018lobbying power\u2019 to influence worldwide decision-making in this area,\u201d said <a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/groups\/kowalinski\/\">Eva Kowalinski<\/a>, an EMBL Grenoble group leader and one of the conference organisers. \u201cThe coronavirus and COVID showed just how fast an infectious disease can change an entire globe\u2019s reality. The good news, however, is that researchers could and did react immediately. They switched gears, teamed up, zoom conferenced, and accrued incredible knowledge to collectively fight an emergent pathogen. We now need this momentum to tackle other equally threatening problems: antimicrobial resistance, vector-borne diseases like malaria and Dengue fever, further vaccine development, and even climate change and its grip on every aspect of a planet\u2019s survival. 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