Blastocystis EU COST Action

#Blastocystis is a #microbe present in more that a billion people worldwide. Is it a friend, or is it a foe? Check out this video! #gut #protist #onehealth #education #stemeducation #sciencecommunication #scicomm #science #knowledge #knowledgesharing #COSTactions COST Association - European Cooperation in Science and Technology https://lnkd.in/eX2MJb4U

?? Meet Zuzana Pavlí?ková (Lhotská), a #postdoctoralfellow at the Institute of Parasitology, Biology Centre CAS, Czech Republic ?????? Zuzka is part of a group of researchers with the capability to inoculate #modelorganisms in the lab, allowing for collecting of rare experimental data on #Blastocystis and the #gut #microbiome. ?? This unique expertise makes her lab one of the very few places where these crucial experiments can be conducted! Her research focuses on: ? Blastocystis & gut microbiome interactions ? Experimental parasitology ? Micro-eukaryotes & epidemiology If you're passionate about host-microbe interactions, experimental parasitology, or cutting-edge microbiome research, be sure to connect with Zuzka and follow our Blastocystis EU COST Action for more updates! ?? ?? Learn more & get involved: https://lnkd.in/e-h2AEaZ #GutMicrobiome #MicroEukaryotes #Parasitology #ExperimentalResearch #COSTAction #OneHealth

Many thanks to Jacob Lorenzo-Morales for organising a #Blastocystis dedicated workshop at the Universidad de La Laguna over the last two days. Our Action Chair Anastasios Tsaousis and WG1 co-lead David Carmena attended the workshop and provided insights and updates on Blastocystis research and aimed to recruit more researchers and clinicians for our studies More information can be found here: https://lnkd.in/eeA3BWpc COST Association - European Cooperation in Science and Technology #sciencewithoutborders #parasitology #microbiome #OneHealth

?? Today, at the Blastocystis EU COST Action #Earlycareerresearchers, we introduce Evren T?LEKL?O?LU from Ayd?n Adnan Menderes University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Parasitology, Türkiye ????. ?? Research Focus: ?? Investigating the clinical significance of Blastocystis subtypes in human health and disease. ?? Developing novel diagnostic and antigen production strategies for medically important parasites. Through the COST Action, we aim to foster collaboration and innovation among researchers across Europe and beyond! ?? Want to get involved? Learn more about our COST Action here: ?? https://lnkd.in/dxP3aNd5 ?? Follow us for updates: ?? Twitter: @BlastocystisC ?? LinkedIn: Blastocystis EU COST Action ?? Instagram: @blastoblasto Let’s advance #Blastocystis research together! ??? #OneHealth #Parasitology #Research #EarlyCareerResearchers #Sciencewithoutborders

???We’ve reached 500+ followers on LinkedIn!??? A huge THANK YOU to everyone who has joined and supported our?Blastocystis COST Action?community! ?? Your engagement helps us advance?One Health research, foster collaborations, and raise awareness about the fascinating world of?Blastocystis and the gut microbiome. Let’s keep growing, sharing, and making an impact together! ???? COST Association - European Cooperation in Science and Technology #Blastocystis #OneHealth #Microbiome #COSTAction #ScienceCommunity #ResearchCollaboration

?? Science Communication & One Health: Meet Blastie! ?? How do you make intestinal microbes more relatable? With a mascot, of course! Meet Blastie, the plushie ambassador of Blastocystis EU COST Action – an initiative dedicated to raising awareness about #Blastocystis, a common but often misunderstood #gut microorganism. The Action strives to bridge the gap between researchers, veterinarians, and the public. By using engaging visuals, storytelling, and an active social media presence (@blastieblasto on Instagram ??), the Action envisions to make Blastocystis a topic of curiosity rather than confusion ???? COST Association - European Cooperation in Science and Technology #ScienceCommunication #OneHealth #SciComm #Microbiology #PublicEngagement #SciComm https://lnkd.in/e7Qve9B7

?? Calling PhD Students & Early Career Researchers! ?? We are excited to invite applications for the Blastocystis COST Action Writing Course, taking place in Porto from September 1st-5th. This 5-day course, taught in English, is designed to enhance your scientific writing skills, provide insights into the publication process, and connect you with leading experts in the field: David Carmena, Marco Lalle, Lucy Robertson, and Pauline Scanlan. Key Topics: ?? Best practices for writing scientific articles ?? Essential writing rules & structure ?? Choosing the right journal for your work ?? Understanding authorship and avoiding common challenges ?? Navigating peer review and responding to feedback ?? The role of AI in scientific publishing Course Details: Fully Funded through COST Action 21105 Class size limit: Max. 16 students Requirements: ? PhD students actively researching Blastocystis ? PhD students with a dataset collected or experiments nearing completion, with a view to preparing an original research article ? PhD students with a review or perspective on Blastocystis planned or in progress ?? This is a unique opportunity to refine your academic writing skills and strengthen your research impact. ?? Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eZhbpwRs For any inquiries, please feel free to reach out. We look forward to welcoming you to Porto! #ScientificWriting #AcademicPublishing #PhDStudents #BlastocystisResearch #COSTAction #ResearchSkills #CareerDevelopment #FundingOpportunity

?? In today's post, we are excited to introduce Dr. Jakub Hurych, a clinical microbiologist and postdoctoral researcher at Charles University & Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czechia.???? Dr. Hurych’s research focuses on the human #gut #microbiome in chronic diseases and its interactions with #Blastocystis. His work contributes to expanding our understanding of gut #microbiota and its role in health and disease. ?? Want to learn more? ?? Join the Blastocystis EU COST Action Interested in collaborating or learning more about our COST Action? Visit: https://lnkd.in/e-h2AEaZ ?? Connect & Follow: ?? LinkedIn: Blastocystis EU COST Action ?? Twitter/X: @BlastocystisC ?? Bluesky: @https://lnkd.in/dAu3NVDh ?? Instagram: blastieblasto Let’s foster collaboration and innovation in microbiome research! ?? #Microbiology #GutHealth #Blastocystis #EarlyCareerResearch #COSTAction #MedicalResearch #ScienceCollaboration #Sciencewithoutborders

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