Earlham Institute
@earlhaminst.bsky.social
Combining world-class technology and interdisciplinary expertise across genomics, engineering biology and data science to accelerate solutions for health, biodiversity, and food security. 📍 Norwich, UK 🔗 earlham.ac.uk
💬 “Single-cell genomics is a key technology for recovering the genomic blueprints of these dominant yet elusive eukaryotes, most of which remain uncultured." https://okt.to/XnUOjt
Unlocking the potential of protist research
A new collaboration will tackle major technical challenges currently limiting protist genomics, helping to unlock the potential of protist research for biomanufacturing, sustainable agriculture and environmental applications.
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How can we build a more open, connected and trusted research ecosystem that supports discovery, innovation and impact? From 6-8 October, the Research Data Alliance's @researchdataall.bsky.social 27th Plenary Meeting will explore some of the biggest questions facing the global research community. 1/
We're excited to be partnering with @nerc-eof.bsky.social to provide the backbone data infrastructure for the newly announced @aria-research.bsky.social Accelerated Adaptation programme!
Accelerating UK biodiversity research with FAIR metadata
The University of Sheffield’s NERC Environmental Omics Facility (NEOF) and Data Science platforms at the Earlham Institute will serve as the backbone data infrastructure for the newly announced Advanc...
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Join our new training course for hands-on experience in long-read #scRNAseq, covering everything from experimental design to data interpretation with our research faculty. Find out more below ⤵️ #longreads #singlecell #RNAseq
Single-cell Long-read Bioinformatics: from Data Generation to Visualisation
Hands on training in long‑read single‑cell RNA‑seq, from experimental design to data interpretation
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Drawing on existing knowledge and success stories from the protist community, researchers are set to tackle major technical barriers in protist sequencing, including extraction, cell lysis, and DNA amplification methods. 🦠🧬 #protists #sequencing
Major investment to unlock the potential of protist research
A new collaboration will tackle major technical challenges currently limiting protist genomics, helping to unlock the potential of protist research for biomanufacturing, sustainable agriculture and environmental applications.
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💬 "We were keen to work with the Earlham Biofoundry because of its expertise in high-throughput strain characterisation and process development." https://okt.to/Uzkq9H #scaleup #biotech #synbio
Bridging the scale-up gap for UK engineering biology
As UK startups face a critical scale-up bottleneck, the Earlham Biofoundry is providing the automation, infrastructure and specialist expertise to translate laboratory breakthroughs into commercial-scale biomanufacturing.
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🔬 AI can reduce the development time for new drugs or industrial chemicals from years to months, but the new tech is not without risks. Learn how scientists are working with AI in sophisticated automated laboratories called biofoundries. ✍️ @ben-deighton.bsky.social: knowmag.org/4wz5XpN
Artificial intelligence boosts automated biolabs
AI and machine learning are kicking synthetic biology up to new levels of innovation. Researchers see huge potential for novel drugs and other chemicals; some also see risks.
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💬 “Keep going. Write ugly code, write 100 lines of code that could in fact be 10. Have a go and get it wrong. Start again but from a better educated place each time." For #NationalCodingWeek we've been sharing some top tips from our computational scientists for getting started with coding. 💻🧬
Curious about coding? 5 tips to get started
From solving biological puzzles to making sense of enormous datasets, coding has become mainstream in modern science. As we generate more data than ever before, the ability to analyse, explore and interpret this treasure trove of information is becoming an essential skill.
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Come join team Protist at the Earlham Institute!
Earlham Institute@earlhaminst.bsky.social · last wk.🆕 Joining a new international project, applications are open for a computational postdoc researcher to work on #protist #genomics. This bioinformatics role focuses on developing and applying novel methods for long-read and #singlecell across a diverse range of protist species.
🆕 Joining a new international project, applications are open for a computational postdoc researcher to work on #protist #genomics. This bioinformatics role focuses on developing and applying novel methods for long-read and #singlecell across a diverse range of protist species.
Postdoctoral Research Scientist (Bioinformatics) - Protist Genomics
The Earlham Institute has been awarded funding by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation to develop Protist Omics at Scale, a three-year international methods-development programme run in partnership with the Scottish Association for Marine Science, home of the Culture Collection of Algae and Protozoa, and Aalborg University.
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Biological Sciences is ranked 58th worldwide in the Research Collaboration Index, the first global ranking dedicated to measuring how effectively universities work with partners around the world. Congratulations to our wonderful and hard-working research staff. #UEAScience
University of East Anglia (UEA)@uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · last wk.News | UEA recognised among the world's leading universities for research collaboration We're proud to share that UEA has been recognised as one of the world's leading universities for research collaboration in the inaugural Research Collaboration Index. Read more: https://bit.ly/4iuMZgO
As we generate more biological data than ever before, the ability to analyse, explore and interpret this treasure trove of information is becoming an essential skill. 💻🧬 But for those new to programming, the prospect of tackling a command line can still feel daunting. #coding #bioinformatics ⤵️
💬 "I contribute to projects across diverse scientific areas – from developing tools to track and study mammalian cells to genetically modifying microbial strains to produce useful compounds. It's a constant learning journey." - Dr Eleonora Tassinari Read more ⤵️ #engbio #synbio
Bridging the scale-up gap for UK engineering biology
As UK startups face a critical scale-up bottleneck, the Earlham Biofoundry is providing the automation, infrastructure and specialist expertise to translate laboratory breakthroughs into commercial-scale biomanufacturing.
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Working on the @BioFAIR Methods Commons, applications are open for a computational workflow expert to join us and deliver expert user support, workflow curation, and training for the @Galaxy Project platform. https://okt.to/pRTco3
DevOps Engineer (BioFAIR Methods Commons)
Applications are invited for a DevOps Engineer (BioFAIR Methods Commons) to join the Data Science Group in the Research Faculty of the Earlham Institute, based in Norwich, UK. Background BioFAIR UK is a UK federated digital research infrastructure designed to connect existing services, communities, and expertise to build a cohesive national ecosystem for Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reproducible (FAIR) data.
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The extraordinary diversity, biology and complexity of #protists pose significant challenges to the #genomics community. We're part of a new collaboration addressing some of the major technical barriers for sequencing protists from bulk cultures and the environment.🧪 www.sams.ac.uk/news/sams-ne...
Scientists plan to unlock potential of protists
European centres of expertise to help uncover new applications
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The extraordinary diversity, biology and complexity of #protists pose significant challenges to the #genomics community. That’s why a new collaboration will look to address some of the major technical barriers for sequencing protists from bulk cultures and the environment.
Major investment to unlock the potential of protist research
A new collaboration will tackle major technical challenges currently limiting protist genomics, helping to unlock the potential of protist research for biomanufacturing, sustainable agriculture and en...
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New preprint: airborne eDNA + nanopore sequencing can detect biodiversity in ~3 hours. Across 77 air samples from 13 London sites, we found 1,916 species (bacteria to plants to animals), with communities shifting seasonally. Happy to have contributed to this one. doi.org/10.64898/202...
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📣 Applications close soon for three new senior roles working with Prof Ke Li at Earlham Institute, supporting an ambitious programme of generative digital biology. 🧬💻 #AI #genomics #datascience
AI for Biology Vacancies
Come and do your best work with us. We'll give you the environment and resources you need to build a team and deliver cutting-edge scientific research.
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Joining our #DataScience Group and working on the @BioFAIR Methods Commons we're seeking a #DevOps Engineer to build, run, and support a cohesive, world-class national service deployed on public cloud. https://okt.to/NK78l1 #DataSci #CompBio
DevOps Engineer (BioFAIR Methods Commons)
Applications are invited for a DevOps Engineer (BioFAIR Methods Commons) to join the Data Science Group in the Research Faculty of the Earlham Institute, based in Norwich, UK. Background BioFAIR UK is a UK federated digital research infrastructure designed to connect existing services, communities, and expertise to build a cohesive national ecosystem for Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reproducible (FAIR) data.
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🆕 We're recruiting for a (Senior) Postdoctoral Research Scientist to join the Wojtowicz Group at Earlham Institute to address fundamental questions in platelet biology. 🗓️ Applications close: 9 September 2026 ➡️ https://okt.to/v8fieN
(Senior) Postdoctoral Research Scientist
Applications are invited for a (Senior) Postdoctoral Research Scientist to join the Laboratory of Dr Wojtowicz in the Research Faculty of the Earlham Institute, based in Norwich, UK. Background The Wojtowicz Group studies the functional and molecular links between diet, and the host immune response and the hematopoietic system.
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How do we scale #engbio beyond the lab? Meet Dr Eleonora Tassinari, whose expertise in molecular biology, microbiology and #automation helps researchers turn benchtop concepts into commercial reality at the Earlham Biofoundry. Read more 👇
Bridging the scale-up gap for UK engineering biology
As UK startups face a critical scale-up bottleneck, the Earlham Biofoundry is providing the automation, infrastructure and specialist expertise to translate laboratory breakthroughs into commercial-scale biomanufacturing.
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📣 Save the date! The Norwich Single-Cell and Spatial Symposium returns in 2027. Join a supportive forum for researchers working on similar challenges across diverse systems to discuss, network, and share knowledge. 🗓️ 22-23 June 2027 #singlecell #spatialbiology #spatialtranscriptomics
Norwich Single-Cell and Spatial Symposium 2027
Bringing together the international single-cell and spatial community for a two-day discussion across model and non-model systems.
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Really pleased to have this preprint out covering air metagenomics in urban environments. It's part of a long-standing collaboration between @earlhaminst.bsky.social and @nhm-london.bsky.social
bioRxivpreprint@biorxivpreprint.bsky.social · 3w agoCity life: airborne DNA metagenomic biodiversity monitoring reveals dynamic changes across time and space https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.64898/2026.08.31.747859v1
Scale-up is a major bottleneck in #biomanufacturing. For startups and SMEs, expensive equipment, complex protocols and limited infrastructure can make testing new processes difficult. The Earlham Biofoundry is changing that by providing access to #automation, expertise and experimental capacity.
Bridging the scale-up gap for UK engineering biology
As UK startups face a critical scale-up bottleneck, the Earlham Biofoundry is providing the automation, infrastructure and specialist expertise to translate laboratory breakthroughs into commercial-scale biomanufacturing.
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💻 As part of our @BioFAIR Methods Commons, we're recruiting a Galaxy Workflow Expert to deliver expert user support, workflow curation, and training for Galaxy. 🗓️ Applications close: 17 September 2026 #bioinformatics #galaxy
Galaxy Workflow Expert
Applications are invited for a Galaxy Workflow Expert to join the Research Faculty of the Earlham Institute, based in Norwich, UK. Background BioFAIR UK is a UK federated digital research infrastructure designed to connect existing services, communities, and expertise to build a cohesive national ecosystem for Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reproducible (FAIR) data.
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Join our new training course for hands-on experience in long-read #scRNAseq, covering everything from experimental design to data interpretation with our research faculty. Find out more below ⤵️ #longreads #singlecell #RNAseq
Single-cell Long-read Bioinformatics: from Data Generation to Visualisation
Hands on training in long‑read single‑cell RNA‑seq, from experimental design to data interpretation
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We're recruiting for a DevOps Engineering with previous experience deploying and administering web applications or complex multi-user platforms in production environments. 🧬💻 https://okt.to/e5Kd3n #DataSci #CompBio
DevOps Engineer (BioFAIR Methods Commons)
Applications are invited for a DevOps Engineer (BioFAIR Methods Commons) to join the Data Science Group in the Research Faculty of the Earlham Institute, based in Norwich, UK. Background BioFAIR UK is a UK federated digital research infrastructure designed to connect existing services, communities, and expertise to build a cohesive national ecosystem for Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reproducible (FAIR) data.
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How can we make #biomanufacturing faster, more affordable and more sustainable? 🧫🧬 In the Earlham #Biofoundry, Dr Eleonora Tassinari helps startups, SMEs and researchers automate workflows, test ideas and generate the evidence needed to scale. ⬆️
Bridging the scale-up gap for UK engineering biology
As UK startups face a critical scale-up bottleneck, the Earlham Biofoundry is providing the automation, infrastructure and specialist expertise to translate laboratory breakthroughs into commercial-scale biomanufacturing.
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🆕 We're recruiting for a (Senior) Postdoctoral Research Scientist to join the Wojtowicz Group at Earlham Institute to address fundamental questions in platelet biology. 🗓️ Applications close: 9 September 2026 ➡️ https://okt.to/gyYreP
(Senior) Postdoctoral Research Scientist
Applications are invited for a (Senior) Postdoctoral Research Scientist to join the Laboratory of Dr Wojtowicz in the Research Faculty of the Earlham Institute, based in Norwich, UK. Background The Wojtowicz Group studies the functional and molecular links between diet, and the host immune response and the hematopoietic system.
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🆕 As part of our @BioFAIR Methods Commons programme, we're recruiting a DevOps Engineer to build, run, and support a cohesive, world-class national service deployed on public cloud. 🗓️ Applications close: 22 September 2026 #openscience #galaxy #devops
DevOps Engineer (BioFAIR Methods Commons)
Applications are invited for a DevOps Engineer (BioFAIR Methods Commons) to join the Data Science Group in the Research Faculty of the Earlham Institute, based in Norwich, UK. Background BioFAIR UK is a UK federated digital research infrastructure designed to connect existing services, communities, and expertise to build a cohesive national ecosystem for Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reproducible (FAIR) data.
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