8-12 June 2026 in Knoxville, TN! Link: https://utconferences.eventsair.com/third-gard-conferencehttps://bsky.app/profile/gardconference.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/gardconference.bsky.social/post/3mnzt7lfc3s2xIt’s time for the final #GARD2026 session: “Microbiomes and host defenses in amphibian and reptile disease” 🦠🧫 @kieran-bates.bsky.social delivered an inspiring keynote about future tools for teasing apart microbe-mediated protection in amphibians #probiotics #microbiome11 Jun 2026 18:11 +0000at://did:plc:hydzpsmrd74am55xxhm2cd3j/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnzt7lfc3s2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/gardconference.bsky.social/post/3mnzi4nfvtc2sWe are kicking off #GARD2026 Session 13: “Thermal ecology 🌡️ and emerging pathogens in #herpetofauna” with a talk by Melissa Hernandez Poveda on why corroboree frogs like to be cozy too 🐸☕️11 Jun 2026 14:53 +0000at://did:plc:hydzpsmrd74am55xxhm2cd3j/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnzi4nfvtc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/gardconference.bsky.social/post/3mnzhffgdzs2s🎉 Get excited #herp community! #GARD2026 just announced the location of #GARD2028 🗺️ ✈️ GARD will be going to South Africa! #herpetology #amphibian #reptile #diseaseecology11 Jun 2026 14:40 +0000at://did:plc:hydzpsmrd74am55xxhm2cd3j/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnzhffgdzs2shttps://bsky.app/profile/gardconference.bsky.social/post/3mnzcm24qtk2sDay 4 of #GARD2026 is here! 🦠 This morning, Rodrigo Megía-Palma is delivering the keynote for our first session “Parasites and emerging infections in reptile and amphibian populations” We are ready for some beautiful images of lizards!🦎🌈11 Jun 2026 13:14 +0000at://did:plc:hydzpsmrd74am55xxhm2cd3j/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnzcm24qtk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/gardconference.bsky.social/post/3mnzb4p4auc2s☀️Good morning, #GARD2026! 📸 Today at 2pm is the last day to enter to win a 💰cash prize💰 for the best social media post! Don’t forget to tag us!11 Jun 2026 12:48 +0000at://did:plc:hydzpsmrd74am55xxhm2cd3j/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnzb4p4auc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/gardconference.bsky.social/post/3mnzarqqhjc2s📍Don’t forget to stop by and see the Healthy Trade Institute at #GARD2026! 🏷️👕 All merch sales will go towards student travel grants for GARD2028!11 Jun 2026 12:41 +0000at://did:plc:hydzpsmrd74am55xxhm2cd3j/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnzarqqhjc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/gardconference.bsky.social/post/3mnx4ep2lk22aWe had so much fun last night at the first #GARD2026 trivia organized by the student social committee! Competition was fierce with so many herp disease experts in the room, but only one team could be victorious: Newt Kids on the Block 🎉✨🏆10 Jun 2026 16:17 +0000at://did:plc:hydzpsmrd74am55xxhm2cd3j/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnx4ep2lk22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/gardconference.bsky.social/post/3mnufx6s7o226☕️ Coffee in hand, we are ready for the next session of #GARD2026! “Climate-driven amphibian disease ecology” 🐸☀️💨 @michelohmer.bsky.social is kickstarting the conversation09 Jun 2026 14:31 +0000at://did:plc:hydzpsmrd74am55xxhm2cd3j/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnufx6s7o226https://bsky.app/profile/gardconference.bsky.social/post/3mnu6kj7myc24We are ready for Day 2 of #GARD2026! We are starting with a session on “Wildlife disease dynamics & conservation in changing environments” 🦠🐸🌎09 Jun 2026 12:18 +0000at://did:plc:hydzpsmrd74am55xxhm2cd3j/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnu6kj7myc24https://bsky.app/profile/gardconference.bsky.social/post/3mnrltz6tus2rWelcome to Day 1 of #GARD2026! 👋 Quick navigation tip to get your morning started: all conference activities, sessions, and events will take place on the 4th floor of the UT Conference Center. 🗺️ Conveniently, it's located right across the street from the main hotel! 🧵👇08 Jun 2026 11:38 +0000at://did:plc:hydzpsmrd74am55xxhm2cd3j/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnrltz6tus2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/gardconference.bsky.social/post/3mnkjmrihe22uSafe travels to everyone heading our way this weekend! ✈️🚆🚗 Everything is officially set here, and we can’t wait to kick things off on Monday. We’re so excited to welcome you all to Knoxville, catch up, and dive into your amazing research! See you very soon! 👋✨ #GARD202605 Jun 2026 16:10 +0000at://did:plc:hydzpsmrd74am55xxhm2cd3j/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnkjmrihe22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/gardconference.bsky.social/post/3mni4mrmip22mA friendly reminder that we will not be selling merch on-site at #GARD26. 👕🧢👚 🔗 If you want GARD merch, make sure to order it at the link below! [contains quote post or other embedded content]04 Jun 2026 17:12 +0000at://did:plc:hydzpsmrd74am55xxhm2cd3j/app.bsky.feed.post/3mni4mrmip22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/gardconference.bsky.social/post/3mni4ib2y3s2m✨ Instructions are rolling out for how #GARD26 attendees can connect to our conference mobile app! 🧑🏽‍💻 You can use it to browse the schedule, search attendees, view alerts, and more! 📱 Details are sent to the email associated with registration—each email provides a unique pin for accessing the app.04 Jun 2026 17:09 +0000at://did:plc:hydzpsmrd74am55xxhm2cd3j/app.bsky.feed.post/3mni4ib2y3s2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/gardconference.bsky.social/post/3mmpt523uh22iPresenting a poster or talk at #GARD26? 🗣️💭 Make sure to check out the instructions on our website! 🐸🦠🐍 You can also find the meeting program 📆 🔗 utconferences-third-gard-conference.eventsair.site/program https://utconferences-third-gard-conference.eventsair.site/program26 May 2026 01:18 +0000at://did:plc:hydzpsmrd74am55xxhm2cd3j/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmpt523uh22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/gardconference.bsky.social/post/3mh2d6axutk2i🐣 Early Bird Registration ends 3/15! Don’t miss your chance to register for #GARD26 at a discounted rate 💵 utconferences-third-gard-conference.eventsair.site/register https://utconferences-third-gard-conference.eventsair.site/register14 Mar 2026 21:01 +0000at://did:plc:hydzpsmrd74am55xxhm2cd3j/app.bsky.feed.post/3mh2d6axutk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/gardconference.bsky.social/post/3mfu7nhf5y227🐍 Did you register for #GARD26 yet? 🗺️ Don’t miss out on great presentations & herping field trips! 🐣 Early Bird Registration open until March 15th! 🔗 https://utconferences.eventsair.com/3rd-gard-conference/ #herpetology #wildlife #conservation #disease #ecology #evolution #amphibian #reptile #microbiome27 Feb 2026 17:16 +0000at://did:plc:hydzpsmrd74am55xxhm2cd3j/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfu7nhf5y227https://bsky.app/profile/gardconference.bsky.social/post/3meodjrpshk2i🚨Last call for Abstracts🚨 🗣️ Don’t miss the opportunity to present your research at #GARD26 🦠 Deadline extended to Sunday, Feb 15! 🔗 Apply: https://utconferences.eventsair.com/third-gard-conference/abstracts #disease #ecology #evolution #microbiome #amphibian #reptile #herpetology #conservation #PopGen #wildlife 🧬🖥️12 Feb 2026 15:45 +0000at://did:plc:hydzpsmrd74am55xxhm2cd3j/app.bsky.feed.post/3meodjrpshk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/gardconference.bsky.social/post/3mdtfcul3o222Due to recent weather challenges in the eastern US, we are extending abstract submission until Feb 15 for all! [contains quote post or other embedded content]01 Feb 2026 22:35 +0000at://did:plc:hydzpsmrd74am55xxhm2cd3j/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdtfcul3o222https://bsky.app/profile/gardconference.bsky.social/post/3mdpvv7gehs2n⏰ ABSTRACTS DUE TOMORROW! ⏰ Don’t forget to submit your abstract to #GARD26 by Feb 1 Join one of the largest gatherings of herpetologists 🐸🐍🐢🦎 Link to submit: https://utconferences.eventsair.com/third-gard-conference/ #conservation #ecology #evolution #herps #amphibian #reptile #disease #microbiome31 Jan 2026 13:21 +0000at://did:plc:hydzpsmrd74am55xxhm2cd3j/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdpvv7gehs2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/gardconference.bsky.social/post/3md473h5uqc2zAre you as excited about GARD as we are? Show your support by purchasing some of our merch! All funds raised go to support student travel awards! You can have products delivered to your door, or pick them up at GARD! See here for more: https://utconferences.eventsair.com/third-gard-conference/merchandise #GARD2623 Jan 2026 17:12 +0000at://did:plc:hydzpsmrd74am55xxhm2cd3j/app.bsky.feed.post/3md473h5uqc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/gardconference.bsky.social/post/3mckzdqc7xc2h🚨Deadline approaching🚨 🦠 Don’t miss your chance to present at #GARD26! 🧬 Submit your abstract by Feb 1! 🔗: https://utconferences.eventsair.com/third-gard-conference/abstracts #amphibian #reptile #disease #ecology #evolution #conservation16 Jan 2026 21:14 +0000at://did:plc:hydzpsmrd74am55xxhm2cd3j/app.bsky.feed.post/3mckzdqc7xc2h