Charles Van der Henst Van der Henst Lab, representing VUB, VIB, and serving as an ISME ambassador, shares his remarkable academic journey. Join us as he reflects on his career milestones and the future of academic excellence. #EU2024BE #BSM #AMR

Amir Hassan (A. Amir Hassan) from UGent the Chair of Young BSM and Hans Carolus (Hans Carolus (he/him)) officer of the editorial team! 🌟 They will discuss how Young BSM (Young Belgian Society for Microbiology (YBSM)) aids in communicating science to the public. Don't miss this insightful discussion! #EU2024BE #BSM

Excited to hear Natalie Leys Natalie Leys from SCK-CEN discuss the control and use of microbes in human space exploration, including the ISS International Space Station! 🚀 Join us as we explore the fascinating intersection of microbiology and space science. #EU2024BE #BSM

Fabiana Dal Pozzo from AMCRA discusses adopted strategies and challenges in tackling AMR in veterinary medicine! What a critical intersection of veterinary science and antimicrobial resistance!! Don't miss this insightful session! #EU2024BE #BSM #AMR

Philippe Desmeth from BCCM Collections discusses the importance of microbial collections! 🦠 Join us as we explore the invaluable role these collections play in scientific research and discovery. #EU2024BE #BSM

Excited for Philippe Gabant from Syngulon Gabant Philippe and Vitor Pinheiro (Support Guy Bart Stan) to discuss Synthetic Biology! 🧬 Exploring the cutting-edge innovations and potential of synthetic biology. #EU2024BE #BSM #SyntheticBiology

🎉 Exciting lineup for our stellar symposium today featuring top experts in their fields! We are ready for day filled with insightful discussions and groundbreaking research on all aspects of microbiology. #BSM2024

Guy-Bart Stan's Prof Guy-Bart Stan talk on engineering and controlling living cells at #BSM2024! 🧬 Exciting insights into synthetic communities. The future of biotechnology is here! #syntheticbiology #biotechrevolution

Fascinating lecture by Malcolm White @mfwhite2 (University of St Andrews) at #BSM2024! 🦠 Diving deep into phage-host conflict, & molecular evolution, shedding light on prokaryotic immunity and anti-viral agents. #CRISPR

After our coffee break, we will have our parallel sessions. Aud Albert II - Section A - General Microbiology Rubenszaal - Section B – Applied and Environmental Microbiology Ockeghemzaal - Section C – Host-Microbe Interactions #BSM2024

We are getting back soon to our schedule at #BSM2024, but first don't forget to vote in our annual agar art competition. ☺️🎨 It will take less than 2 minutes.

Grégory Batt Gregory Batt (Institut Pasteur, since 1887) brings insights on adding automation and reactiveness to experiments at #BSM2024! Discover motivation, tools, and applications for enhanced research efficiency using synthetic Biology. 🧪

Unraveling the mystery of rhoptry secretion in apicomplexan parasites with Maryse Lebrun Lebrun from Université Montpellier Université de Montpellier at #BSM2024! 🧪 Fascinating insights into parasite biology and potential therapeutic targets. #Parasitology #Research

Now it is time of our #BSM Honorary Lecture. A journey through toxin-antitoxin systems with Laurence Van Melderen from Université Libre de Bruxelles Université libre de Bruxelles at #BSM2024! From colony counting to time-lapse imaging, exploring new frontiers while still counting colonies.

Thanks to all our plenary speakers today. Your contribution to #BSM2024 is much appreciated.

Cheers to a fantastic symposium at #BSM2024! 🥂 Join us for drinks and networking at the after-symposium event. Time to unwind and connect with fellow microbiologists! 🍻 #Networking

The winner of Agar Art Competition of #BSM2024 is Astrid Romboutsastrid (UGent) "The great microbial wave" On a blue agar plate, isolated bacteria come together to create the famous image of Hokusai's "The Great Wave off Kanagawa."

Congratulations to the winners of the "Best Poster Award" & "Best Talk Award" Hanne Hendrix, Lene Bens & Mart Sillen at #BSM2024.

We would like to thank our president Eveline Peeters Eveline Peeters for all the effort that she and her team have put to organize our symposium today. #BSM2024 👏👏

In memoria of an outstanding microbiologist and friend, Pierre Cornelis - Chevalier - 2024 - Microbial Biotechnology - Wiley Online Library …icro-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.11…