@gardconference.bsky.social Mad that is almost finished

@gardconference.bsky.social the best experience ever

It’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 #microbiome

On my way to and from #GARD2026 I have helped four box turtles (Terrepene carolinensis) across roads. If you can do safely, point them in the direction they are heading and thoroughly disinfect your hands; I need nitrile gloves in the car! This has been an inspiring and sobering conference.

The MEGA Lab has been having a blast at #GARD2026 in Knoxville which just so happens to be placed next to the “Salamander Capital of the World” 💖 The week has been filled with great research, conversations, and so many #amphibians & #reptiles 🐸🦎🦠🌈🧬 #whyistherestillnosalamanderemoji

@gardconference.bsky.social Had an amazing experience at the Rare Salamanders field trip during GARD 2026! The colours on this newt are mesmerizing. We saw more caudata species in one night than I can find in my home country on the other side of the world. #GARD26

You know you're at an amphibian and reptile disease conference when they have a biosecurity station set up! So important with inter- state and national travel #GARD2026

✨ So proud of @ritscience.bsky.social MS student, Emma Thompson, for delivering a great flash talk about her research on #thermalecology & #microbiomes at #GARD2026! 🎉 🦠🐸 She impressed a large international audience of #herp disease experts. #proudmentor @gardconference.bsky.social

We 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 🐸☕️

🎉 Get excited #herp community! #GARD2026 just announced the location of #GARD2028 🗺️ ✈️ GARD will be going to South Africa! #herpetology #amphibian #reptile #diseaseecology

Day 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!🦎🌈

☀️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!

📍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!

Last night's #GARD26 salamander field trip with TWRA!

@gardconference.bsky.social Mathing all the maths at the GARD modeling workshop. Frog+zoospores+Rcoding=fun times :) #GARD2026

We 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 🎉✨🏆

☕️ Coffee in hand, we are ready for the next session of #GARD2026! “Climate-driven amphibian disease ecology” 🐸☀️💨 @michelohmer.bsky.social is kickstarting the conversation

We are ready for Day 2 of #GARD2026! We are starting with a session on “Wildlife disease dynamics & conservation in changing environments” 🦠🐸🌎

Welcome 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! 🧵👇

Safe 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! 👋✨ #GARD2026

A 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!

GARD conference 2026@gardconference.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Are 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: utconferences.eventsair.com/third-gard-c... #GARD26

✨ 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.

Presenting 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

🐣 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

🐍 Did you register for #GARD26 yet? 🗺️ Don’t miss out on great presentations & herping field trips! 🐣 Early Bird Registration open until March 15th! 🔗 utconferences.eventsair.com/3rd-gard-con... #herpetology #wildlife #conservation #disease #ecology #evolution #amphibian #reptile #microbiome

🚨Last call for Abstracts🚨 🗣️ Don’t miss the opportunity to present your research at #GARD26 🦠 Deadline extended to Sunday, Feb 15! 🔗 Apply: utconferences.eventsair.com/third-gard-c... #disease #ecology #evolution #microbiome #amphibian #reptile #herpetology #conservation #PopGen #wildlife 🧬🖥️

Due to recent weather challenges in the eastern US, we are extending abstract submission until Feb 15 for all!

GARD conference 2026@gardconference.bsky.social · 6mo ago

⏰ 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: utconferences.eventsair.com/third-gard-c... #conservation #ecology #evolution #herps #amphibian #reptile #disease #microbiome

⏰ 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: utconferences.eventsair.com/third-gard-c... #conservation #ecology #evolution #herps #amphibian #reptile #disease #microbiome

Are 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: utconferences.eventsair.com/third-gard-c... #GARD26

🚨Deadline approaching🚨 🦠 Don’t miss your chance to present at #GARD26! 🧬 Submit your abstract by Feb 1! 🔗: utconferences.eventsair.com/third-gard-c... #amphibian #reptile #disease #ecology #evolution #conservation