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Group B Strep Awareness Week is just a month away! Visit gbsi.me/gbstoolkit to learn more and get involved!

🧫🔬 Scientists discovered a distinct strategy used by #bacteria to import essential #molecules, providing new insights into #microbial physiology and adaptation. #Microbes #Genetics #Microsky via @sciencex.bsky.social

💊🦠 Researchers found that sequential #antibiotic treatment strategies may help weaken dangerous #bacteria and reduce resistance development. #Antibiotics #AMR #AntimicrobialResistance #Bacteria via @sciencex.bsky.social

This #BereavedMothersDay we send our love and support to those who have experienced loss. Mother's Day can be a struggle for those grieving, but today we recognize and honor these women. Your grief is valid, your role as a mother is valid, and your children are valid.

Stillbirth affects 2 million families each year – half in Africa. This silent crisis demands action. Join "Voices for change: Elevating #Stillbirths on the Health Agenda" to hear global leaders and parent advocates define what's needed. 📅 12 May ⏰️ 12:30 UTC 🔗 shorturl.at/oDGPn #EndStillbirths

Let's separate the fact from the fiction. While #groupBstrep is a concern at birth, it is also a concern during pregnancy and up to several months after birth!

Now, through May 22, early bird pricing for #IDSOG2026is available to you! Don't miss out on the chance to save on the top event in ID and OB/GYN. Register now: www.idsog.org/2026-annual-...

Boosting a #chloride channel helps immune cells kill #bacteria ... | #infections | #microsky | #immunesystem | #nflammation | By @unimainz.bsky.social via @sciencex.bsky.social

#Bacteria are weaving forever #chemicals directly into their #cell membranes ... | #polyfluoroalkyl | #microsky | #PFAS | #environment | #contamination | Via @sciencex.bsky.social

We are proud to share that our Director, Prof David MacIntyre, was awarded the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 from SRI. This prestigious honour recognises his outstanding contributions to reproductive science - particularly in uncovering how the microbiome shapes pregnancy outcomes.

#Spaceflight #supercharges #viruses’ ability to infect #bacteria ... | #Space | #microbes | #gravity | #ISS | #bacteriophages | #Phage | Via @sciam.bsky.social

#ISSAD2026 was such an amazing conference! Honored to continue the fight against GBS disease with everyone there. Many thanks to the organizers! Looking forward to the next ISSAD already!

📣 A new policy brief from PATH & @impactglobalhealth.bsky.social outlines pathways to strengthen sustainable, country-led health R&D ecosystems in Africa. A must-read for policymakers, funders, and advocates shaping Africa’s innovation future: https://bit.ly/4sojdfo #HealthPolicy #GlobalHealth

According to the CDC, "GBS bacteria most commonly cause bacteremia, sepsis, pneumonia, and meningitis in newborns." Be aware of the signs of possible GBS infection at gbsi.me/GBSsigns!

Kenya Medical Association (KMA) are in #ISSAD2026 with a mission to champion the welfare of doctors and the health of the public. We look forward to a symposium enriched by the expertise of Kenya’s medical professionals. #ISSAD2026 #KMA #PublicHealth #GBS

Dr. Ignacio Esteban is a pediatrician and epidemiologist whose career has been defined by a commitment to maternal and neonatal health. Welcome to the #ISSAD2026 lineup, Ignacio! 👏 📅23 - 25 February, 2026 📍Nairobi, Kenya #ISSAD #MaternalHealth #GBS #NewbornSafety

How much do you know about prenatal infection? Find out by taking our 10-question quiz! ​Share the quiz with friends to help spread awareness of prenatal infection! #groupBstrep surveymonkey.com/r/ML227PL

Welcoming Prof. Michelle Groome to #ISSAD2026! With 20 years of expertise in infectious diseases & vaccinology, Prof. Groome has been a driving force in vaccine trials and disease surveillance. 📅23 - 25 February, 2026 📍Nairobi, Kenya #GBS #MaternalHealth #MIRNA #GlobalHealth

Parent hospital experiences following stillbirth Jennifer Kremkow and Jessica Lamberson www.frontiersin.org/journals/psy...

We are proud to have Prof. Kwaku Poku Asante at #ISSAD2026! His insights on conducting high-impact clinical research in the African context will be invaluable. 📅23 - 25 February, 2026 📍Nairobi, Kenya #GBS #ISSAD #Epidemiology #GlobalHealth

#Biochemistry lab finds #chemical solution for tackling #antibiotic resistance ... | #antibioticresistance | #bacteria | #fungi | #infections | #Bacteriophages | Via eurekalert .org

New guide aims to tame the chaos of #UTI care ... | #Infections | #UrinaryTractInfections | #antibiotic | #superbugs | By @umich.edu via @sciencex.bsky.social

#Stillbirth is largely preventable, yet remains invisible due to #stigma & under-reporting. Prof Neelam Aggarwal calls for equity, stronger data & political commitment to reach the global of 12 or fewer #stillbirths for every 1000 births. #HealthyBeginnings #HopefulFutures #IamISA #EndStillbirths

Submit your Abstract for the 2026 #IDSOG Annual Meeting by March 22 to secure your chance to present at the premier event in infectious diseases for OB/GYN: www.idsog.org/2026-annual-...

Dr. Nisar’s work is at the cutting edge of implementation research. Join #ISSAD2026 to hear him discuss the critical bridge between GBS research and real-world health policy. 📅23 - 25 February, 2026 📍Nairobi From Evidence to Action. #GBS #MaternalHealth #AgaKhanUniversity

With just 25 spots left in the room, the window to join the most critical GBS vaccine dialogue of the decade is closing. Register to secure your seat: issad.org/registration From Evidence to Action. 📅23 - 25 February, 2026 📍Nairobi, Kenya #GBSAwareness #MaternalHealth #ISSAD2026 #GBS

Prof Alfred Osoti stands at the forefront with the leaders shaping women’s health in Kenya and beyond. We are honored to have him share his insights at #ISSAD2026 this February! 📅23 - 25 February, 2026 📍Nairobi, Kenya From Evidence to Action. Register: issad.org/registration #GBS #GlobalHealth

We welcome Dr. Simon Procter, Assistant Professor at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), to ISSAD 2026. 📅23 - 25 February, 2026 📍Nairobi, Kenya #LSHTM #GBS #GlobalHealth

#Antibiotic resistance is rising ... | #Antibioticresistance | #infections | #superbugs | #microbes | #bacteria | Via the-scientist .com

While teaching in Kenya, Dr. Anne Maina discovered a critical lack of GBS screening data & inspired her students to fill that gap, leading to a landmark publication on neonatal sepsis. Find her at #ISSAD2026 📅23 - 25 February, 2026 📍Nairobi, Kenya From Evidence to Action.

There's ONLY 40 registrations left for #ISSAD2026! From Evidence to Action. 📅23 - 25 February, 2026 📍Nairobi, Kenya #GBSAwareness #FromEvidencetoAction #MaternalHealth #ISSAD2026 #GBS

With less than 50 seats left for the main event, now is the time to get your questions answered. We’re going LIVE with Dr. Hellen Barsosio on X and LinkedIn to help you prepare for #ISSAD2026! Clear your calendar for JAN 27, 7PM EAT. Got a question? Leave it in the comments.

Honored to announce Dr. Stephanie Schrag for #ISSAD2026! ✔️ 25 years leading @CDCgov GBS & Neonatal Sepsis programs ✔️ Co-led CDC’s COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness team ✔️ Author of 180+ publications ✔️ WHO scientific contributor Find her at #ISSAD2026 📅23 - 25 February, 2026 #GBS #CDC #ISSAD

Ever wonder how we track the impact of Group B Strep across the population? Meet Namrata Prasad, an epidemiologist at the CDC. Find her at #ISSAD2026 📅24 - 26 February, 2026 📍Nairobi, Kenya From Evidence to Action. Register: issad.org/registration #CDC #GBS

How #light suppresses #virulence in an #antibiotic-resistant #pathogen ... | #antibioticresistance | #bacteria | #photosynthesis | #biofilms | #Pseudomonas | Via @sciencex.bsky.social

We are officially down to our final 50 registrations for #ISSAD2026! Register to secure your seat: issad.org/registration From Evidence to Action. 📅23 - 25 February, 2026 📍Nairobi, Kenya #GBSAwareness #FromEvidencetoAction #MaternalHealth #ISSAD2026 #GBS

There's still time to register! Join us to learn from vaccine uptake expert Dr Kerrie Wiley on protecting mothers and babies from vaccine-preventable diseases! Register now at members.gbsresearchconnect.org/Events – non-members are welcome! #groupBstrep

How #bacteria navigate complex environments without changing their playbook ... | #Salmonella | #Ecoli | #flagella | #tumble | Via @sciencex.bsky.social

It's just one week away! Join us to learn from vaccine uptake expert Dr Kerrie Wiley on protecting mothers and babies from vaccine-preventable diseases! Register now at members.gbsresearchconnect.org/Events – non-members are welcome! #groupBstrep #PreventPrenatalInfections

Oliver Plumb FRSA, Advocacy & Information Manager at Group B Strep Support (GBSS), is a moderator for #ISSAD2026! He ensures GBS remains a priority on the national health agenda. 📅23 - 25 February, 2026 📍Nairobi, Kenya #ISSAD2026 #GBS #FromEvidencetoAction#PublicHealth #MaternalHealth

Save the Date for ISSAD2026! 📅23 - 25 February, 2026 📍Nairobi, Kenya Three days of cutting-edge science, policy breakthroughs, and powerful networking to help shape the future of GBS prevention! Register: issad.org/registration #GBSAwareness #FromEvidencetoAction #MaternalHealth #ISSAD2026 #GBS

📊 Led by @zanleisher.bsky.social, our newly published global scorecard tracks progress on ending preventable #stillbirths and improving bereavement care. It shows where countries are on track, falling short, or missing data entirely 🌍 🔗 shorturl.at/5Skm9 #EndStillbirths @isastillbirth.bsky.social

#Antibodies' decoy tactics for outmaneuvering #pathogens could inspire next-generation treatments ... | #microbes | #infection | #Ecoli | #bacteria | By @uwsom-wwami.bsky.social via @sciencex.bsky.social

Recognize the signs of infection! GBS is a fast-acting type of bacteria so it is imperative that everyone who takes care of your baby knows the signs of possible GBS infection in babies and how to respond. gbsi.me/GBSsigns

Join us to learn from vaccine uptake expert Dr Kerrie Wiley on protecting mothers and babies from vaccine-preventable diseases! Register now at members.gbsresearchconnect.org/Events – non-members are welcome! #groupBstrep #PreventPrenatalInfections @isastillbirth.bsky.social @issadgbs.bsky.social

This is a must-attend conference for all those involved in furthering GBS research and disease prevention!

Top #Microbiology Stories of 2025 ... | #microbes | #arsenic | #food | #pathogens | Via the-scientist .com

Group B Strep kills newborns within hours. PATH and partners are developing a maternal vaccine to protect babies before they’re born—now in first-in-human trials. A safe vaccine could save lives worldwide. Support PATH's work: https://bit.ly/3X5C8y0 #VaccinesWork #MaternalHealth