On this episode we are joined by Sara Zufan to discuss her PhD journey and recent projects. The episode covers various research experiences and challenges in the field, including the rapid detection of AMR using nanopore sequencing, COVID-19 projects, hepatitis A outbreak investigations, and Lassa virus surveillance in Liberia. The guests share insights into their professional journeys, their experiences working across different continents, and the future of microbial bioinformatics research.

139 Lassa virus genomics

So, last weekend many of you celebrated the tradition of the resurrected egg-giving easter bunny... erm... I am sure to be confused a bit. But it surely was traditional. And we are on for tonight to enjoy something traditional electronic music, that I am sure about. It was back in the 80s, when I discovered this specific style of instrumental electronic music for myself and fell in love with it. Of course, lots has changed since back then, but there are still some "descendants" and the like who evolved from that aera and built upon it. Not only that, but there also are some of the early pioneers of this style alive and kicking and still creating great music. Come in to a new edition of this podcast and enjoy the great sounds of Peter Mergener (Sky Space Bar III), GROBEK (Grevelingen), Syndromeda (Serendipity), A Collection of Notes (Last Flowers of Autumn), Conny Olivetti (Rearranging the legs of lady Jane), Andreas Davids (Weltraum), Paul Ellis (Warmth From Other Suns), Andy Pickford (Expurgations Vol. 2).

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syndae - episode 764

StepByStep is an app designed to evaluate and facilitate sequencing skills. It was designed by an occupational therapist and can be used with both adults and children. It is appropriate for users of all ages with impaired or developing cognitive skills.

StepbyStep

The Roots

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Circular Flow

It takes intentional effort to put things into helpful sequencing. When we take time to do it, though, it can push back against anxiety in significant ways!

Episode 280 - Sequencing for Anxiety Reduction

Distant Hollow Forms

As you may know by now, besides being a great fan of electronic-based music I am also a serials junkie. Recently, I watched quite a number of Anime. Because they are short (about 20 minutes per show) and sometimes really fun. Of course, I am also a fan of Scifi shows. But sometimes, it just does not work out. Being a fan of Star Trek, I tried watching the latest season of Discovery. Currently I am stuck on episode 3, I think, as it is simply too soapy to me. Then I started with Strange New Worlds, and I am hooked again. What a difference in style and making. Well, I am living to early in history to go for some star travel, at least in person. But there is always a great aural trip around the corner, like with the music you get tonight by DASK Music (Rosetta), DTime (Shadows of Time), Eleon (The Darkside of Far), Progeny-1 and Cosmic Cadence (Mystical Cities), Paul Ellis (Here is Where), Cousin Silas & Maximum Movement Theatre (Transmission From an Unknown Source), Ivan Black (Distant Dreams Part 2).

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@cosmic-cadence
@cousin-silas
@ivan-black


syndae - episode 779

Volvox gigas(excerpt)

A slight sign of relieve on the horizon seeing a comedian I like being un-cancelled. At least for now. It's definitely no good sign for a nations health, when art gets cancelled out. May it be TV shows, books, paintings, or music. So, we should all be happy to live in a time and place, where we have personal freedom. And I hope, you will find some freedom in listening to this podcast as well. Ok, well, maybe too much of politics at this point. It just felt like I had to write it down. For the remaining part, and the show itself, we will definitely stick to fantastic and fresh music served by Peter Mergener (Chip Meditation 2025), Geoglyph (Otherworldly), Bluetech ft. Lisa Bella Donna (Spacehop Chronicles Vol. 2), Paul Ellis (Here is Where), Ivan Black (Book List Continued), Pabellón Sintético (Machine for living), Rodrigo Passannanti (Everything Dies), The Soviet Space Dog Project (Morphogenic Waves).

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@geoglyph
@bluetech
@ivan-black
@paulellisspacemusician
@rodrigopassannanti
@andyb99

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syndae - episode 784

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Microbial Bioinformatics is a rapidly changing field marrying computer science and microbiology. Join us as we share some tips and tricks we’ve learnt over the years. If you’re student just getting to grips to the field, or someone who just wants to keep tabs on the latest and greatest - this podcast is for you. 

The hosts are Dr. Lee Katz from the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (US), Dr. Nabil-Fareed Alikhan from the University of Oxford (UK), and Prof. Andrew Page from Theiagen Genomics (UK) and bring together years of experience in microbial bioinformatics.

The opinions expressed here are our own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, University of Oxford or Theiagen Genomics.

Intro music : Werq - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Outro music : Scheming Weasel (faster version) - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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