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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 5m

#BlackInMicro's Research Symposium is coming this Wedensday. Swipe left to see who's presenting. Come hear from 25 Early Career researchers from around the globe 🌎

Pre-register to attend: tinyurl.com/BIMW25
Donate to Early Career scientists: tinyurl.com/GiveBiM (all links in bio)

Black in Micro Week 2025 Early Career Research Symposium held on October 15, 2025, from 9 AM to 12 PM EST. Presenters include Katelyn Nicole Ward, Larisa Chila Kiki, Mallory Evans, Savannah Nicole Lewis, Enycé Fairbanks, and Khadijat Oluwapelumi Adefaye. It features six research presentations by early career scientists from various universities, covering topics such as drug repositioning for fungal infections, bacteriophage adaptation to silver ions, inflammasome responses to LPS, NK cell dynamics in malaria, organoid modeling of bacterial toxins, and protein disorder in Hepatitis E virus.

Early Career Research Symposium featuring Aureliana Filomena Chambal Chilengue, Hassan Abbas, Nazik Elmekki, Immaculata Chika Ede, Audrey Randall, and Justin Durunyamunwu. Topics include tuberculosis transmission analysis using reference-free clustering, gut microbiota comparisons in ulcerative colitis, fitness determinants of Phocaeicola vulgatus, wound biofilm modeling, the role of Parabacteroides distasonis in type I diabetes, and microvascular modeling in dengue virus research.

Early Career Research Symposium showcasing presenters howcasing presenters Nadia Holness, Deus Kamya, Trinity Moore, Caitlin Wiafe-Kwakye, Drea Darby, and Teni Shosanya. Topics include the role of Staphylococcus aureus in skin inflammation, the impact of Candida albicans on oral epithelial cells, the role of Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron in gut inflammation, the effect of Enterococcus faecalis on colorectal cancer, the influence of Streptococcus pneumoniae on lung immunity, and the use of Escherichia coli in synthetic biology applications.

Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 2h

There's only 📢📢 2 DAYS until #BiMWeek2025...have you registered? Secure your spot now. Pre-Register and Donate today: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro

Promotional schedule for Black in Micro Week 2025, hosted by the Black Microbiologists Association from October 14 to 16. The event is organized into three themed days: "Pathways for Change" on October 14, featuring a keynote by Marian Johnson-Thompson, PhD at 12 PM and a panel on "Finding Black Spaces in STEM" at 1:15 PM; "Careers & Research" on October 15, including an Early Career Research Symposium from 9 AM to 12 PM and a panel on "Navigating Careers in Microbiology" at 2 PM; and "Community" on October 16, with a panel titled "Empowering Your Science" at 12 PM and a workshop called "Science in Action: Zine Creation" at 1:30 PM. All times are in EST and registration is open.

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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 4h

This Thursday - Oct 16 - is COMMUNITY Day 🥳 #BlackInMicro proudly presents Dr. Adekola, Senator Shevrin Jones, Dr. Robinson & Dr. Thompson in a powerful panel. Pre-register today: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro. Donate to support: tinyurl.com/GiveBiM (links in bio)

Announcement for the "Black in Microbiology Week 2025 Panel: Empowering Your Science," scheduled for October 16, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 1:15 PM EST. Panelists include Josephine Adekola, PhD, Senior Lecturer at the University of Glasgow; Senator Shevrin Jones, Florida State Senate; Ashley Robinson, PhD, Founder & CEO of C.H.A.N.G.E. Nonprofit Organisation; and Karl Thompson, PhD, Interdisciplinary Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program Director at Howard University.

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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 5h

Now streaming 🎬 the official video for Black In Micro Week 2025 🦠 Watch the full version here or online (link in bio). Countdown: T-minus 2 DAYS, Pre-Register and Donate today: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro

Thank you to KathASK Films for providing the video

Black in Micro Week 2025

YouTube video by KathASK Films

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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 16h

🌟 Happening soon! CAREERS Panel (Oct 15) - Hear highlights from Dr. Lauryn Alexander, Dr. Shanna Ashley, and Dr. Corey Reynolds. Secure your spot now by pre-registering: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro. Show your support by donating here: tinyurl.com/GiveBiM (links in bio) #BlackInMicro #BiM2025

Black in Microbiology Week 2025 Panel: Navigating Careers in Microbiology – Careers & Research. Event time: 2–3 PM EST, Oct. 15, 2025. Speakers: Lauryn Alexander, PhD (Law Student, West Virginia University), Shanna Ashley, PhD (Medical Science Liaison, AbbVie), and Corey Reynolds, PhD (Regional Medical Scientific Director, Merck).

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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 21h

🤩 We've been working hard to update our website in time for #BIMWeek25 - and ✨IT'S FINALLY HERE! ✨ Visit www.blackinmicrobiol... for more information about our vision, mission, and membership benefits! 💛💙 (link in bio)

A screenshot of the Black Microbiologists Association new webpage. It feature a photo of a Black scientist looking down a microscope, overlaid by "Black Microbiologists Association" in the top left of the page in yellow text. Tabs for "About Us", "Membership", "Directory", "Events" and "Newsroom" appear in the top right corner in yellow text. Above them are three buttons: "Donate", "Contact Us" and "Job Board".
A headline "Microbiology Matters" appears beneath the photo.

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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 1d

We can't wait for Oct 14! Join us for "Pathways for Change" Day. Listen to insightful talks from Dr. Johnson, Camille Smith, Dr. Sobers, Dr. Motley-Johnson & Dr. Jeffers-Francis. Secure your spot: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro. Support the cause: tinyurl.com/GiveBiM (links in bio) #BIM2025

Black in Microbiology Week 2025 Panel: Finding Black Spaces in STEM. Event time: 1:15–2:15 PM EST, Oct. 14, 2025. Speakers: Jabril Johnson, PhD (Morehouse School of Medicine), Camille Smith (STEM Soulcial), Courtney Sobers, PhD (Rutgers University), Evangeline Motley-Johnson, PhD (Meharry Medical College), and Liesl Jeffers-Francis, PhD (North Carolina A&T State University).

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spinnity @spinnity.bsky.social · 1d

It's almost Black in Micro science time! Who's ready??

Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 1d

✨Get ready for Oct 16: Dive into Zines with Aaron Davis, MPH, CHES. 🚀 Let's explore how Zines can spark creativity and enhance storytelling in Public Health. Register & save your spot now: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro. Show your support by donating: tinyurl.com/GiveBiM (links in bio) #BlackInMicro

Black in Microbiology Week 2025 Science In Action Workshop – Community: Exploring Creativity, Storytelling and Public Health Communications through Zines. Led by Aaron Davis, MPH, CHES (University of Washington). Event time: 1:30–2:30 PM EST, Oct. 16, 2025.

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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 1d

Oct 16 is COMMUNITY Day at #BlackInMicro Week! Don’t miss the panel with Dr. Adekola, Senator Shevrin Jones, Dr. Robinson & Dr. Thompson in a powerful panel. Pre-register: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro. Donate & show your support: tinyurl.com/GiveBiM (links in bio)

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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 1d

Friendly reminder: 🎉 Pre-register today & get ready to join our FREE online celebration. Everyone is welcome. To keep #BlackInMicro alive Donate: tinyurl.com/GiveBiM and Register to attend: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro (see links in bio) #BiMWeek2025

The summarised schedule of Black in Micro Week 2025, October 14-16. All times are in Eastern Standard Time. Mon 14: Pathways for Change. Welcome and Keynote Address 12pm. Marian Johnson-Thompson, PhD. Panel Discussion: Finding Black Spaces in STEM, 1:15-2:15 PM. Weds 15, Careers & Research: ECR Symposium 9-12 PM. Panel discussion: Navigating Careers in Microbiology 2-3 PM. Thurs 16, Community: Panel Discussion - Empowering Your Science 12-1:15 PM. Workshop: Science in Action

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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 1d

✨Get ready for Oct 16: Dive into Zines with Aaron Davis, MPH, CHES. 🚀 Let's explore how Zines can spark creativity and enhance storytelling in Public Health. Register & save your spot now: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro. Show your support by donating: tinyurl.com/GiveBiM (links in bio) #BlackInMicro

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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 1d

Celebrate #BlackInMicro Week Oct 14-16! This year’s theme, HARMONY, honors collaboration, resilience & shared experiences. Join us to amplify Black scientists, grow careers & community. RSVP: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro. Support: tinyurl.com/GiveBiM (links in bio)

Black in Microbiology Week 2025. Black Microbiologists Association. Central yellow box with patterned design displays the word “HARMONY” in bold black letters. Below, an acrostic poem defines each letter: H – Hope, A – Alliance, R – Resilience, M – Mutual Support, O – Optimism, N – Nurturing, Y – Yielding Progress.

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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 1d

#BlackInMicro Week is more than just an event; it's a hub for connection. The need for strong communities like ours has never been more urgent. Donate today to show your support: tinyurl.com/GiveBiM (all links in bio) #BIMWeek2025 #HARMONY

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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 2d

Friendly reminder: 🎉 Pre-register today & get ready to join our FREE online celebration. Everyone is welcome. To keep #BlackInMicro alive Donate: tinyurl.com/GiveBiM and Register to attend: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro (see links in bio) #BiMWeek2025

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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 2d

Our Research Symposium is almost here! On Oct 15, come celebrate 25 #BlackInMicro scientists from around the globe. Pre-register today to attend: tinyurl.com/BIMW25. To help keep #BlackInMicro alive, Donate here: tinyurl.com/GiveBiM (all links in bio)

Early Career Research Symposium with additional presenters. Presenters include Katelyn Nicole Ward, Larisa Chila Kiki, Mallory Evans, Savannah Nicole Lewis, Enycé Fairbanks, and Khadijat Oluwapelumi Adefaye. It features six research presentations by early career scientists from various universities, covering topics such as drug repositioning for fungal infections, bacteriophage adaptation to silver ions, inflammasome responses to LPS, NK cell dynamics in malaria, organoid modeling of bacterial toxins, and protein disorder in Hepatitis E virus.

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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 2d

We can't wait for Oct 14! Join us for "Pathways for Change" Day. Listen to insightful talks from Dr. Johnson, Camille Smith, Dr. Sobers, Dr. Motley-Johnson & Dr. Jeffers-Francis. Secure your spot: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro. Support the cause: tinyurl.com/GiveBiM (links in bio) #BIM2025

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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 3d

Friendly reminder: 🎉 Pre-register today & get ready to join our FREE online celebration. Everyone is welcome. To keep #BlackInMicro alive Donate: tinyurl.com/GiveBiM and Register to attend: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro (see links in bio) #BiMWeek2025

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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 3d

We are excited to introduce Dr. Marian Johnson-Thompson, who will be delivering the 2025 #BlackinMicro Keynote Address. You can pre-register today to attend: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro and Donate to support #BIMWeek2025: tinyurl.com/GiveBiM (all links in bio)

A flyer with a dark blue and black gradient background, with faint microbes decorating it. It announces the Black in Micro Week 2025 Keynote Speaker, Dr Marian Johnson-Thompson, that will take place at 12 PM (EST), October 14. Talk title: "“The Persistent Journey of Black Microbiologists: Where We Have Been and Where We Must Go”. The blurb states that the talk with cover the stories of Black pioneer contributors and also provide a foundation for discussion on how important it is to attract, retain and develop successful strategies for future Black Microbiologists. Dr. Johnson-Thompson is a microbiologist, biomedical researcher, educator and administrator. She also serves on ASM’s Center for the History of Microbiology and ASM (CHOMA) Committee and ensures that contributions of Black Microbiologists are addressed and included in ASM’s archives.

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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 3d

We've had a blast sharing stories, kickstarting careers and guiding the next generation. To help keep #BlackInMicro alive, Donate here: tinyurl.com/GiveBiM and Pre-register to secure your spot: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro. (all links in bio)

A flyer with a dark blue and black gradient background, with faint microbes decorating it. In the middle is a large yellow glowing "5" and underneath it reads "years of #BlackInMicro"

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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 3d

On Oct 16: Dive into the world of Zines with Aaron Davis, MPH, CHES. 🚀 Let's explore how Zines can spark creativity and enhance storytelling in Public Health. Secure your spot now at linktr.ee/BlackInMicro. Show your support by donating at tinyurl.com/GiveBiM (links in bio) #BlackInMicro

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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 3d

Celebrate #BlackInMicro Week Oct 14-16! This year’s theme, HARMONY, honors collaboration, resilience & shared experiences. Join us to amplify Black scientists, grow careers & community. RSVP: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro. Support: tinyurl.com/GiveBiM (links in bio)

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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 4d

#BlackInMicro Week is more than just an event; it's a hub for connection. The need for strong communities like ours has never been more urgent. Donate today to show your support: tinyurl.com/GiveBiM (all links in bio) #BIMWeek2025 #HARMONY

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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 4d

Have some free-time on Oct 15? Already planning to login & attend? We're still looking for judges, come volunteer today! Sign up here: tinyurl.com/BIMW25-ECR or see link in bio

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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 4d

🌟 Don't miss CAREERS & RESEARCH Day on Oct 15! Hear highlights from Dr. Lauryn Alexander, Dr. Shanna Ashley, and Dr. Corey Reynolds. Secure your spot now by pre-registering: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro. Show your support by donating here: tinyurl.com/GiveBiM (links in bio) #BlackInMicro #BiM2025

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Black Microbiologists Assoc (Black In Micro) @blackinmicro.bsky.social · 4d

Friendly reminder: 🎉 Pre-register today & get ready to join our FREE online celebration. Everyone is welcome. To keep #BlackInMicro alive Donate: tinyurl.com/GiveBiM and Register to attend: linktr.ee/BlackInMicro (see links in bio) #BiMWeek2025

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