Combining world-class technology and interdisciplinary expertise across genomics, engineering biology and data science to deliver scientific breakthroughs with economic and social impact. 📍 Norwich, UK 🔗 earlham.ac.ukhttps://bsky.app/profile/earlhaminst.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/earlhaminst.bsky.social/post/3mlvbwdbkt223In this new feature, we spoke to Dr Meha Patel - a Clinical PhD Fellow - about her route into medicine and research, and how she is bringing together expertise across the #NorwichResearchPark to help improve our understanding of a debilitating rare liver disease. https://buff.ly/xDo34xn15 May 2026 12:01 +0000at://did:plc:upl3mikkqvptpparhmau3gkh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlvbwdbkt223https://bsky.app/profile/earlhaminst.bsky.social/post/3mluv3koxpk2j📣 Join us in Norwich on 08-09 July as we bring together the #singlecell and #spatial community to discuss the latest applications across the tree of life! 🎫 Find out more and register here ⤵️ https://www.earlham.ac.uk/events/norwich-single-cell-and-spatial-symposium-2026 #spatialtranscriptomics15 May 2026 08:11 +0000at://did:plc:upl3mikkqvptpparhmau3gkh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mluv3koxpk2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/earlhaminst.bsky.social/post/3mlsura2q7w22Dr Rachel Rusholme-Pilcher, Senior Postdoc Researcher at Earlham Institute is bringing together the plant #pangenome community to champion open sharing and collaboration, to overcome the computational hurdles of generating plant pangenome graphs. #PlantScience #Genomics https://buff.ly/GqvJ6hp14 May 2026 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:upl3mikkqvptpparhmau3gkh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlsura2q7w22https://bsky.app/profile/earlhaminst.bsky.social/post/3mlnn6dfylh24💬 "I could directly see how research can drive changes in clinical practice." Dr Meha Patel talks to us about how she is bringing together expertise across the #NorwichResearchPark to improve our understanding of a debilitating rare liver disease. ⤵️ https://buff.ly/C0yti5W12 May 2026 11:01 +0000at://did:plc:upl3mikkqvptpparhmau3gkh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlnn6dfylh24https://bsky.app/profile/earlhaminst.bsky.social/post/3mlkzeod3lw24#Spatialtranscriptomics is a powerful tool to analyse gene expression at a cellular level, with increasing studies in multiple systems.  But traditional histology techniques may not consider maintenance of high-quality RNA needed for a successful spatial experiment. 1/3 ⬇️ #singlecell11 May 2026 10:01 +0000at://did:plc:upl3mikkqvptpparhmau3gkh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlkzeod3lw24https://bsky.app/profile/earlhaminst.bsky.social/post/3mliswdxidy2mBy combining clinical expertise with cutting-edge #singlecell and #spatial genomics, researchers at the Earlham Institute and clinicians are uncovering new insights into the rare liver disease Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC). Read more: buff.ly/C0yti5W #genomics #healthresearch10 May 2026 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:upl3mikkqvptpparhmau3gkh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mliswdxidy2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/earlhaminst.bsky.social/post/3mlg73kbhfo2m💬 "You need a core group of people who are willing to acknowledge that the science will be better if it's done together and openly. Once you have that foundation of belief, you can begin to draw others in." Overcoming the computational hurdles of plant #pangenomes ⤵️ buff.ly/GqvJ6hp #PlantScience https://buff.ly/GqvJ6hp09 May 2026 12:00 +0000at://did:plc:upl3mikkqvptpparhmau3gkh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlg73kbhfo2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/earlhaminst.bsky.social/post/3mldltmhxko2q💬 “The symposium has always been a space for early career researchers to present early work, and for people to present preliminary findings." 🐦️ Early-bird registration and abstract submission closes Sunday (10 May) for our #singlecell and #spatial symposium! 🎟️ https://buff.ly/rocEElr08 May 2026 11:10 +0000at://did:plc:upl3mikkqvptpparhmau3gkh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mldltmhxko2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/earlhaminst.bsky.social/post/3mlboxicplm22ICYMI: Scientists at Earlham Institute, @pasteur.fr and @quadraminstitute.bsky.social introduce nanoMDBG - a powerful new metagenome assembler for @nanoporetech.com. buff.ly/X4gTLF2 #metagenomics https://buff.ly/X4gTLF207 May 2026 17:01 +0000at://did:plc:upl3mikkqvptpparhmau3gkh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlboxicplm22https://bsky.app/profile/earlhaminst.bsky.social/post/3mlb64wvuim2hAnalysing samples from patients in the early stages of a rare liver disease, Dr Meha Patel is bringing together #clinical and #genomics expertise across the Norwich Research Park to generate brand new insights into how Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis progresses. https://buff.ly/Etj2sa407 May 2026 12:00 +0000at://did:plc:upl3mikkqvptpparhmau3gkh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlb64wvuim2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/earlhaminst.bsky.social/post/3ml3thuvpmg2f🆕 A new international network chaired by Dr Rachel Rusholme-Pilcher at the Earlham Institute is looking to overcome computational challenges of generating plant pangenome graphs, through a culture of openness and collaboration. Read more ⤵️ buff.ly/vNi07lz #PlantScience #Pangenomes #CropScience https://buff.ly/vNi07lz05 May 2026 09:06 +0000at://did:plc:upl3mikkqvptpparhmau3gkh/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml3thuvpmg2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/earlhaminst.bsky.social/post/3mkuf3w7bk422🆕 In a new workshop, we're bringing together expertise to troubleshoot histology workflows for spatial transcriptomics in a collaborative, in-person setting. #SpatialTranscriptomics #singlecell02 May 2026 10:00 +0000at://did:plc:upl3mikkqvptpparhmau3gkh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkuf3w7bk422https://bsky.app/profile/earlhaminst.bsky.social/post/3mkphjqbiig22🔁 We're seeking feedback from life science & biotech community on the range of support provided through the Earlham Biofoundry. The Earlham Biofoundry provides platforms and expertise in #automation, liquid handling, and #syntheticbiology for high-throughput engineering of biological systems. 🧫🌿🦠 https://buff.ly/d1tzUm330 Apr 2026 11:00 +0000at://did:plc:upl3mikkqvptpparhmau3gkh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkphjqbiig22https://bsky.app/profile/earlhaminst.bsky.social/post/3mkpasp7abk24Be part of a supportive and engaged community of #singlecell and #spatial scientists! 🧬💻🔎 Early-bird registration closes soon for the Norwich Single-Cell and Spatial Symposium! Discover the latest methods across diverse living systems. 🌱🧠🐟️ @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social buff.ly/pzI5g5230 Apr 2026 09:00 +0000at://did:plc:upl3mikkqvptpparhmau3gkh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkpasp7abk24https://bsky.app/profile/earlhaminst.bsky.social/post/3mkk7wihp5r24Expressions of interest are invited for this comprehensive course, equipping you with the skills and knowledge needed to design, perform, and analyse #longread #singlecell RNA-seq experiments from end to end. 🗓️ 17 - 19 November 2026 Register interest below! ⤵️ https://buff.ly/mGPpnwk28 Apr 2026 09:01 +0000at://did:plc:upl3mikkqvptpparhmau3gkh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkk7wihp5r24https://bsky.app/profile/earlhaminst.bsky.social/post/3mki4zqqsim2mScientists have developed a new software tool - nanoMDBG - to advance metagenome assembly from #nanopore #sequencing. 🧬💻 The team demonstrated strong results compared to current leading nanopore-based assemblers, and comparable results to those from PacBio data. buff.ly/m4lSmXW #metagenomics https://buff.ly/m4lSmXW27 Apr 2026 13:03 +0000at://did:plc:upl3mikkqvptpparhmau3gkh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mki4zqqsim2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/earlhaminst.bsky.social/post/3mkall5g2e32f🔁 We're seeking feedback from life science & biotech community on the range of support provided through the Earlham Biofoundry. The Earlham Biofoundry provides platforms and expertise in #automation, liquid handling, and #syntheticbiology for high-throughput engineering of biological systems. 🧫🌿🦠 https://buff.ly/hiERwiv24 Apr 2026 13:02 +0000at://did:plc:upl3mikkqvptpparhmau3gkh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkall5g2e32fhttps://bsky.app/profile/earlhaminst.bsky.social/post/3mk6bs3l5rh2cPopulation Genomics At Scale: Automating PacBio HiFi Methods Today at #PacBioPRISM in San Diego, catch Senior Scientist Thomas Brabbs during the 'Emerging HiFi applications' workshop, sharing work from EI's Technical Genomics team applying #longread #sequencing to pangenomes and population studies. https://buff.ly/yYAHJpO23 Apr 2026 15:02 +0000at://did:plc:upl3mikkqvptpparhmau3gkh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk6bs3l5rh2chttps://bsky.app/profile/earlhaminst.bsky.social/post/3mk5xoablbc23💬 “The symposium has always been a space for early career researchers to present early work, and for people to present preliminary findings." Early-bird tickets and abstract submissions close 10 May to join our #SingleCell and #Spatial Symposium in July. 👉 buff.ly/2KvQ3Zv 💻🧬 https://buff.ly/2KvQ3Zv23 Apr 2026 12:01 +0000at://did:plc:upl3mikkqvptpparhmau3gkh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk5xoablbc23https://bsky.app/profile/earlhaminst.bsky.social/post/3mk5izdsrp42c🆕 Published in @natcomms.nature.com, scientists at Earlham Institute, @pasteur.fr and @quadraminstitute.bsky.social introduce nanoMDBG - a powerful new metagenome assembler for @nanoporetech.com. Read more below ⤵️ buff.ly/m4lSmXW #metagenomics @gaetanbenoit.bsky.social https://buff.ly/m4lSmXW23 Apr 2026 07:39 +0000at://did:plc:upl3mikkqvptpparhmau3gkh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk5izdsrp42c