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Fighting Pathogens with Data and Partnerships

March 29, 2021March 29, 2021 Sanger Institute coronavirus, COVID-19, genomic surveillance, malaria min read

“Data analysis in genomics means that you can work in something that is meaningful.”

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From Scorpions to Skin Cancer

March 16, 2021March 16, 2021 Sanger Institute min read

Dr Daniela Robles-Espinoza recently joined the Sanger Institute as an International Fellow. She works on acral melanoma, a deadly form of skin cancer affecting people in Latin America

COVID-19 Sanger Science

Genomic surveillance – the world’s binoculars focused on infectious diseases

March 11, 2021March 11, 2021 Sanger Institute antibiotic resistance, genomic surveillance, malaria, public health min read

Monitoring the microorganisms that cause COVID-19, malaria, cholera and a whole range of other diseases enables researchers to track outbreaks, spot emerging drug resistance and plan interventions.

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Reverse mentoring: Promoting diversity and positive culture change

March 5, 2021March 5, 2021 Sanger Institute career development, careers, mentoring min read

Alice Matimba and Martin Dougherty reflect on their experiences of reverse mentoring, and how it can play a key role in promoting positive organisational and research culture.

Technical Coordinator Tristram Bellerby and team in the Sequencing lab

COVID-19

Sequencing COVID: our latest stats

February 5, 2021April 19, 2021 Sanger Institute coronavirus, Sars-Cov-2 min read

As the sequencing hub of COG-UK, the Sanger Institute is sequencing the genomes of coronavirus samples from across the country. Get our latest numbers.

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Snail hotels, 3D printed robots and custom clips

January 11, 2021January 11, 2021 Sanger Institute dna sequencing, engineering, parasite genomics, public engagement, robotics, stem cells min read

Engineering solutions to genomic research

Dr Elo Madissoon performing stand-up at the Portland Arms, Cambridge.

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Stand up science

November 10, 2020November 10, 2020 Sanger Institute comedy, stand-up min read

Join us for an evening of science comedy

COVID-19 Sanger Science

Sequencing COVID – what now?

November 3, 2020December 4, 2020 Sanger Institute coronavirus, COVID-19, disease surveillance, epidemiology, Sars-Cov-2, sequencing min read

Helping to track coronavirus outbreaks.

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Equity, diversity and inclusion in science

October 12, 2020October 9, 2020 Sanger Institute black history month, equality in science, equity, podcast min read

To celebrate Black History Month, Your Digital Mentor Podcast released a special episode. Academics from across the globe discuss inequalities in science and how things need to change.