Genetics Society of AustralAsia
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Genetics Society of AustralAsia. Professional organisation for genetics and genomics researchers and educators in Australia, New Zealand & the Asia-Pacific region. genetics.org.au Banner image by Marta Portela
I was fortunate enough to be awarded the @geneticsaus.bsky.social Spencer Smith-White Conference award which allowed me to attend GSA in Brisbane last week and present some of my PhD work. It’s always great to re-connect with the society and was an honour to be recognised by GSA! #GSA2026
These are the results of the poll at the @geneticsaus.bsky.social conference. Will do a new one soon, with perilogs included this time. Have your say!
Selene FeRNAndez@selfdz.bsky.social · last mo.Hive mind - Carolina Puente-Lelievre (@cpuentelelievre.bsky.social) asks: How should we call homologs that are contained within the same protein? a. Plurilogs b. Polilogs c. Multilogs d. Perilogs Thoughts? Cool talk! #GSABrisbane26 @geneticsaus.bsky.social
Here in Brisbane at the Genetics Society of Australia conference - off to a cracking start with an inspiring presentation from our MJD White prize winner Peter Dearden, reminding us to step back from data and seek functional evidence #GSA2026 @geneticsaus.bsky.social
Hive mind - Carolina Puente-Lelievre (@cpuentelelievre.bsky.social) asks: How should we call homologs that are contained within the same protein? a. Plurilogs b. Polilogs c. Multilogs d. Perilogs Thoughts? Cool talk! #GSABrisbane26 @geneticsaus.bsky.social
First time at a GSA conference! Great to see the range of research being presented and connect with the community. Thank you @geneticsaus.bsky.social for the opportunity to present our work on the evolution of bacterial motility and structural phylogenetics.
Genetics Society of AustralAsia@geneticsaus.bsky.social · last mo.#GSA2026 will be kicking off very soon ✨ We are looking forward to an amazing line up of talks over the next week! Please post your conference updates & photos and tag @geneticsaus.bsky.social to have them reposted by the official GSA account🚨
#GSA2026 will be kicking off very soon ✨ We are looking forward to an amazing line up of talks over the next week! Please post your conference updates & photos and tag @geneticsaus.bsky.social to have them reposted by the official GSA account🚨
🚨 Advanced #ConservationGenomics (ONLINE, 28 Sep–1 Oct) with Giulia Fabbri & @rsbiello.bsky.social . Learn how population genomics informs real-world conservation decisions: Ne, genetic load, SNP panels, policy & legislation + invited expert speakers @roberta-gargiulo.bsky.social shorturl.at/X8Dsi
Advanced Conservation Genomics
Dates ONLINE, 28 September -1 October 2026 To foster international participation, this course will be held online
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🚨Upcoming Asia-Pacific Genetics Seminar Tuesday 7 July (12pm AEST / 2pm NZST) Dr Joanna Achinger-Kawecka from Adelaide University, and SAiGENCI will present a seminar titled "3D chromatin rewiring governs lineage identity in prostate cancer".🧬 Please see the below poster for signup details.
✨REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!✨ Join us in December for 🧬𝗘𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝗻𝗴🧬- A joint conference by Australasian Evolution Society (AES) and The Society of Australian Systematic Biologists (SASB)🤝. Register at this link: aes.corsizio.com/portal/aes Follow the thread for Key Rego Dates (1/1)
Our new paper doi.org/10.1098/rspb... on long-term genetic threats to small populations finds that "mutational meltdown" (bad mutations fixing) is less of a problem than "mutational drought" (too few good new mutations) @wmawass.bsky.social @uliseshmc.bsky.social @jeremyjberg.bsky.social 1/5
Extinction vortices are driven more by a shortage of beneficial mutations than by deleterious mutation accumulation
Abstract. Habitat loss contributes to extinction risk in multiple ways. Genetically, small populations can face an ‘extinction vortex’—a positive feedback
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New paper out from the GSA community! Hot off the press: Nicholas Bail et al. explore “Seven reasons why threatened species managers must consider genetic health” - covering everything from inbreeding and diversity to extinction risk and genetic management. Read more here: doi.org/10.1093/bios...
Seven reasons why threatened species managers must consider genetic health
Abstract. Genetic management is well established as an essential component of threatened species management. In small populations, deteriorating genetic he
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🐦Early bird registration for GSA 2026 has been extended to Friday 5th June (11:59pm AEST). Visit the website to register: www.gsa2026.com Hope to see you at the University of Queensland, Brisbane, from 5-8 July for an amazing lineup of talks on all flavours of genetics!🧬
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The 2026 Genetics Society of Australasia (GSA) Annual Conference, will be held at the University of Queensland’s St Lucia campus in Brisbane from 5–8 July 2026. This premier meeting offers an excepti...
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We’re celebrating Professor Louise Bicknell - a DNA detective whose work is bringing answers and hope to families affected by rare genetic diseases. Read more about Louise's research journey as told at her recent Inaugural Professorial Lecture www.otago.ac.nz/news/newsroo...
Celebrating Professor Louise Bicknell, DNA detective and source of hope for families with rare genetic diseases
The Department of Biochemistry celebrated Louise Bicknell’s promotion to professor at her Inaugural Professorial Lecture earlier this month, marking a stellar academic career defined by a deep love of...
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🧬 Next STRiVE Seminar! Aurora Ruiz-Herrera (UAB) presents: "Structural variation through the lens of the 3D genome". 🗓️ Wed, June 3 | 3pm CEST / 9am EDT ✉️ Zoom link via mailing list: groupes.renater.fr/sympa/subscr... ℹ️ Info: structuralvariantsstn.github.io/about/
Genomics Aotearoa Webinar Monday 18th May 2026 at 2pm NZT Ehab Abouheif, Zhejiang University Evo-Devo and Climate Change: the double edge sword of novelty and extinction Register here: otago.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Reminder: the Jenny Donald Undergraduate Student Conference Award closes 11:59pm, 7 May (AEST). Know a keen genetics undergraduate? Encourage them to apply for free registration to GSA 2026 in Brisbane! 🌴🧬📆
Genetics Society of AustralAsia@geneticsaus.bsky.social · 7mo agoThe Jenny Donald Undergraduate Student Conference Award is awarded to assist 3rds year genetics students to attend the annual conference. The GSA committee may elect to offer more than one award in a given year. Applications due 11:59pm 7th May AEST genetics.org.au/awards/#Dona...
Phytogen March2026. A collection of ‘firsts’ 🌱 milestone moments—from first talks to first leadership roles—offering insight and encouragement for those reaching similar steps. Read more: www.asps.org.au/phytogen/mar... #AusPlantSci #WomeninPlantScience #Phytogen
Final abstract deadline extension - Abstract deadline for our conference in Brisbane, July 5-8, is extended to 11:59pm AEST on Monday 20 April. 🐑🍃🐀🦎🌼🐟🥝🦟🦕🌳💻🦉 No matter your flavour of genetics, you'll find it at GSA 2026!
Genetics Society of AustralAsia@geneticsaus.bsky.social · 5mo agoReminder: the Jenny Donald Undergraduate Student Conference Award closes 11:59pm, 7 May (AEST). Know a keen genetics undergraduate? Encourage them to apply for free registration to GSA 2026 in Brisbane! 🌴🧬📆
Genetics Society of AustralAsia@geneticsaus.bsky.social · 7mo agoThe Jenny Donald Undergraduate Student Conference Award is awarded to assist 3rds year genetics students to attend the annual conference. The GSA committee may elect to offer more than one award in a given year. Applications due 11:59pm 7th May AEST genetics.org.au/awards/#Dona...
🌻 Next STRiVE seminar: Loren Rieseberg (UBC) explores SVs, adaptation & speciation—from wild sunflowers to 1000+ species! 🗓️ Apr 29 | 9am PDT / 6pm CEST ✉️ Zoom link via mailing list: groupes.renater.fr/sympa/subscr... ℹ️ Info: structuralvariantsstn.github.io/about/
GSA abstract submission deadline has been extended until the 13th of April - make sure to get your abstracts in by next Monday!
Genetics Society of AustralAsia@geneticsaus.bsky.social · 5mo ago🧬 Join the STRiVE kick-off conference (TiBE-STRiVE) July 8-10, 2026 near Porto! Registration & abstracts open: 🔹 Members: Feb 25-Apr 7 🔹 Non-members: Mar 16-Apr 7 Info: structuralvariantsstn.github.io/porto_about/ #Evolution #Genomics #Biology
Registrations close in 1 week! Make sure to submit your abstracts for GSA 2026, Brisbane🌴
Genetics Society of AustralAsia@geneticsaus.bsky.social · 5mo ago📣GSA 2026 Award winners announced! 📣 All winners will be presenting at 🧬GSA 2026🧬 at the University of Queensland in Brisbane. 🚩Reminder to submit your abstracts by April 6th and register to hear these amazing researchers present their work!
Please join us for the next Asia-Pacific Genetics Seminar on Wednesday April 1st (1pm AEST / 3pm NZST). We will hear from Assoc Prof Anna Santure from Waipapa Taumata Rau - University of Auckland presenting a seminar titled "Genomic Predictors of Fitness in a Threatened Population".
Genetics Society of AustralAsia@geneticsaus.bsky.social · 5mo agoGSA’s 2026 abstract submission & registration are open! www.gsa2026.com Details: July 5-8, University of Queensland’s St. Lucia campus, Brisbane🌴 Abstracts due April 6, early bird reg closes May 25. Exciting program and plenty of opportunities for everyone to present their exciting work!
Webinar happening today! 🧬 2:30 PM NZST 12:30 PM AEST 9:30 AM AWST See you there! tinyurl.com/52cyehbf
Webinar - March 2026 - Dr. Ana Zaiko and Dr. Maarten De Brauwer | SeDNA Society
Join Dr. Ana Zaiko and Dr. Maarten De Brauwer as they talk about their current eDNA endeavours.
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Southern eDNA Society@sednasociety.bsky.social · 5mo agoOur webinar series is back! Dr. Ana Zaiko: “Faster, Simpler, Smarter: Rethinking how we collect eDNA from water” Dr. Maarten De Brauwer: "Rebooting estuarine monitoring – How can environmental DNA help redefine biodiversity baselines in Australia?" Time: 19 Mar 2026, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm NZDT
GSA’s 2026 abstract submission & registration are open! www.gsa2026.com Details: July 5-8, University of Queensland’s St. Lucia campus, Brisbane🌴 Abstracts due April 6, early bird reg closes May 25. Exciting program and plenty of opportunities for everyone to present their exciting work!
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The 2026 Genetics Society of Australasia (GSA) Annual Conference, will be held at the University of Queensland’s St Lucia campus in Brisbane from 5–8 July 2026. This premier meeting offers an excepti...
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