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Patra Petrohilos

@patrapetro.bsky.social

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PhD student at University of Sydney researching the genetics of marsupials and their diseases. Former classicist and library technician. I like solving puzzles and telling stories. She/her.

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Diana Fisher @dianafisher1080.bsky.social · 13d

Patra Petrohilos #ESA2025 great talk on the weird genes related to reproductive system and cancer in carnivorous marsupials

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Patra Petrohilos @patrapetro.bsky.social · Jun 27

Thanks @ausmammals.bsky.social for a great conference! Lots of fun and lots of amazing mammal talks

Australian Mammal Society @ausmammals.bsky.social · Jun 25

Closing prizes at #ausmamsoc25 this arvo - very hard decisions for the judges!
Cameron Dodd - Adolph Bollinger Award for best spoken presentation
Hoang Uyen Thy Nguyen - inaugral FAME student sponsorship
Patra Petrohilos - John Seebeck Travel Award
Madeline Harding - A.G. Lyne award best poster

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clareopedia.bsky.social @clareopedia.bsky.social · Feb 9

This is brilliant! @dontattempt.bsky.social will love it.

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Catherine Grueber @cegrueber.bsky.social · Jan 29

Out now in @nature.com! Our comprehensive meta-analysis of global terrestrial and marine genetic diversity demonstrates rapid loss of genetic diversity and identifies conservation interventions that could mitigate this process
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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#consgen #PopGen

Global meta-analysis shows action is needed to halt genetic diversity loss - Nature

A comprehensive meta-analysis of global terrestrial and marine genetic diversity covering more than three decades of research demonstrates rapid loss of genetic diversity and identifies conservation i...

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Patra Petrohilos @patrapetro.bsky.social · Jan 12

First paper from my PhD is out! tinyurl.com/5h8wju4e We looked at antimicrobial peptide diversity in koalas. We found some SNPs that are likely to alter peptide function and duplications of PhciCATH5 that were more common in the south. Interesting as PhciCATH5 has activity against chlamydia!

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Patra Petrohilos @patrapetro.bsky.social · Dec 16

Enjoyed participating in my first hackathon last month! Big thanks to BioCommons for supporting me to attend

Australian BioCommons @ausbiocommons.bsky.social · Dec 9

Last month 18 keen 🇦🇺🧪 scientists gathered to work into the night to join ELIXIR's #BioHackEU24 Read how they got stuck in shaping global #bioinformatics advancements while networking locally and abroad 👇
www.biocommons.org.au/news/biohack...

#genomics #FAIR #usegalaxy

Australian Outpost of BioHackathon Europe connects researchers to help shape global bioinformatics advances — Australian BioCommons

A group of researchers passionate about fungal and plant genomics gathered at ANU to enhance their bioinformatics skills, learn about the powerful tools and workflows available on Galaxy Australia, an...

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Patra Petrohilos @patrapetro.bsky.social · Dec 7

Had lots of fun presenting some of my PhD work at #AusEvol2024. So many great talks in an amazing location.

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Patra Petrohilos @patrapetro.bsky.social · Dec 3

Enjoying exploring WA before #AusEvol2024 this week.

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