Ebola continues to be on news, but I'm not sure it's landing in a way that people are paying the attention they should be Health, % infection especially, is a global challenge & I feel we've taken our eye off the ball #firstreadfriday #infectiousdiseases girlymicrobiologist.com/2026/06/16/e...

Exam season is upon us. STP resits happen in a few weeks, and many people got their FRCPath results just a few weeks ago. It felt timely, therefore, to share this post from 2022 as part of #throwbackthursday girlymicrobiologist.com/2022/11/25/t... #examseason #assessment #medicaltraining

What do clinicians and public health providers need to know to prepare for potential Ebola cases in the US? See👇for info on screening, infection control, lab testing, and more: www.cdc.gov/viral-hemorr... www.cdc.gov/viral-hemorr...

1/ Five cases of New World screwworm have now been confirmed in the U.S., Texas has declared an emergency, and Canada immediately restricted livestock imports. Most people had never heard of screwworm until last week (or maybe just now). That's because we eradicated it from the U.S. in 1966.🧵

Rebecca Archer’s infant daughter Renae contracted measles in 2013, before she was old enough to be vaccinated. The baby recovered and all seemed well until ten years later, when tragically Renae developed SSPE and died. SSPE is a rare, long-term consequence of measles.

Quilt art by Spanish quilter and textile artist Cristina Arcenegui Bono #WomensArt

In this post I talk a bit about cruise outbreaks, what Disney Cruise Line do differently to address outbreak risk, and which bits I adore as an infection control professional girlymicrobiologist.com/2026/06/01/c...

June is Pride month and I wanted to celebrate and raise awareness by sharing this wonderful guest blog this #throwbackthursday written by the ever inspiring Francis Yongblah Pride arose from need, and that need is so important still. girlymicrobiologist.com/2022/07/29/g...

Borrowed from others on social media but still true

This one is later than I'd planned for 2 reasons: 1) it took me longer to pull together than I'd originally thought 2) I didn't really wanted to add to the noise around this, rather do a bit more of an education piece & therefore better to wait girlymicrobiologist.com/2026/05/26/a...

So privileged that my #firstbook #itshouldnthappentoaphdstudent has reached 21 five star reviews on @amazon If you've picked up a copy, enjoyed it, and haven't left a review yet, please think about dropping one at www.amazon.co.uk/Shouldnt-Hap... #PhDstudent #thesis

"Measles vaccinations were the most effective single containment tool." abcnews.com/Health/after...

Sad to hear this news. He was a real visionary. www.nature.com/articles/d41...

This one is late as I've been away having a lovely break. I wanted to write something that acknowledges how important others are in whether we succeed in our ambitions, and why we should think clearly about whose voices we listen to when making our decisions girlymicrobiologist.com/2026/04/27/t...

There's still time to grab a ticket to see me talk all things infection in the movies on the evening of Monday 27th April It would be lovely to see some friendly faces in the crowd www.tickettailor.com/events/pints...

Not only did the #AHCS support me in giving out copies of my book this week but they've also included an article on how and why it came about, as part of the Spring 2026 Healthcare Science Leadership Journal If you are interested in checking it out, the link is: www.amazon.co.uk/Shouldnt-Hap...

If you have ever wanted or wondered who to nominate for a New Years Honour Dr Christine Peters & Dr Teresa Inkster deserve mass nominations They deserve to be celebrated. They have shown true bravery at significant personal cost I am proud to know them @microlabdoc.bsky.social

This weeks #firstreadfriday is about #leadership #feminism and walking in the Lady Mayor's Show Give it a read if you are interested in the history of women in the workplace, and why representation still matters girlymicrobiologist.com/2026/01/16/l...

Plenty of people have already contacted me this 2026 as they are looking to apply for PhDs, or are part of a January intake I thought it would be a good time to re-share a link to my recent book in case it can support. On Amazon for as little as £2.99 www.amazon.co.uk/Shouldnt-Hap... #PhD

Danish Foreign Minster Lars Løkke Rasmussen speaks after WH meeting: "For us, ideas that would not respect the territorial of the Kingdom of Denmark and the right of self-determination of the Greenlandic people are of course totally unacceptable. We therefore still have a fundamental disagreement."

South Carolina measles cases jump 68% in one week amid holiday activities and lagging vaccination. www.cnn.com/2026/01/08/h...

By attacking Venezuela, Donald Trump has established a precedent for other leaders—notably Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping—who want to take military action against countries in their respective regions. www.newyorker.com/news/the-led...

BREAKING: In a major blow to Donald Trump, the Senate voted 52–47 to advance a resolution that would bar the president from taking further military action in Venezuela without congressional approval. Republican Sens. Paul, Hawley, Murkowski, Collins, and Young supported the measure.

For my first post in 2026 I wanted to use a bit of reflection from 2025 to map my thinking for 2026. I can't wait to hear ideas about how we can build and develop our community and support each other more in the next 12 months girlymicrobiologist.com/2026/01/09/l...

Just a reminder that u never know where your random holiday discussion ideas will lead 2014 ideas post vs 2025 blog numbers My point is this. If you have had the 'what if' conversations this winter holiday, please be brave and embed them beyond when you feel the brutal bump of a return to reality

One of my colleagues passed away this morning Drink that champagne people Kiss that crush Live the moment None of us know when this crazy roller coaster will end. Get off the ride with no regrets

If you are still looking for a last minute stocking filler for those researchers and students in your life, today is the last day where you can pick up the kindle version of It Shouldn't Happen to a PhD Student for only 99p #lessthanacupofcoffee #phd #phdchat www.amazon.co.uk/Shouldnt-Hap...

Counting myself so lucky to have another great review on Amazon for It Shouldn't Happen to a PhD Student Even better for anyone who wants to pick it up, the Ebook is still on sale for only 99p for a few more days www.amazon.co.uk/Shouldnt-Hap... #phd #phdproblems #phdchat #phdlife

Looking for a Christmas pick me up for your students or the university bound The kindle version of It Shouldn't Happen to a PhD Student will be on sale for 7 days from 12/09 - pick up the Ebook for only 99p #PhDstudies #PhD #postdoctoralstudy #academiclife www.amazon.co.uk/Shouldnt-Hap...

Looking for a Christmas pick me up for your students or the university bound The kindle version of It Shouldn't Happen to a PhD Student will be on sale for 7 days from 12/09 - pick up the Ebook for only 99p #PhDstudies #PhD #postdoctoralstudy #academiclife www.amazon.co.uk/Shouldnt-Hap...

Still looking for a Christmas pick me up for your students or the university bound within your friends & family - great news! The kindle version of It Shouldn't Happen to a PhD Student will be in sale for £1.99 for 7 days from the 15th December #PhDstudies #PhD www.amazon.co.uk/Shouldnt-Hap...

The Girlymicrobiologist.com blog has just hit 21000 reads for 2025 with a few weeks left to go, on track to match/exceed 2024 I'm beyond grateful to everyone who writes guest blogs and those of you who take time to read their words and mine Thank you everyone #scienceblog #scienceblogger

11 years ago today I passed my PhD viva So much has happened since then, glorious experiences, things I would never have dreamed of Sadly it's not the same for everyone. To try & even the playing field I wrote a book to try to help www.amazon.co.uk/Shouldnt-Hap...

I wld never ask someone to write a blog about my book, in fact it took me a while to persuade myself it was OK to share this 1 that dropped into my inbox. I'm proud of the messages I've had saying that it has helped & my hope is it will help others still more girlymicrobiologist.com/2025/11/07/g...

Book no 1 is out and available to buy RIGHT NOW on Amazon (pls support if u can, it means the world) www.amazon.co.uk/Shouldnt-Hap... Book no 2 is being worked up & on representation of infection in media/TV Hit me up with your ideas in case I've missed any, good/bad/ scientifically cringe worthy

It's Halloween You know what that means.... A blog post that focuses on infection and vampire movies/TV girlymicrobiologist.com/2025/10/31/h...

Time goes by so fast

Having a needed break frm wrking this wkend & letting the fact that my book has hit the shelves sink in There's plenty in there on how to achieve academic success, but also on how to manage your work life balance & allow yourself time for reflection www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1806050757 #phd #phdlife

The books for Fridays book launch have arrived! If you can't make it to London you can still grab a copy at www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1806050765 #PhD #PhDstudies #PhDlife #PhDproblems #healthcarescience #academia #academiclife

I'm starting research for my 2025 Halloween blog post. It'll be on vampirism & infection in movies/TV My starter for 10 list: The Strain Ultraviolet The passage Daybreakers Underworld Nosferatu Blade The Last Man on Earth The Omega Man I am Legend What am I missing? #halloween #vampires

I can't believe its been five years already. You have all taught me so much and this is the result. An actual, real, book! Thank you for all your continuous support. You encourage me to be brave, stay visible, and to keep moving forward. girlymicrobiologist.com/2025/10/16/m...

All formats are now available It Shouldn't Happen to a PhD Student: How to thrive, not just survive, during your PhD www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1806050765 #PhDstudent #phd #phdchat #phdproblems #phdstudentlife #phdlife #phdjourney #phdcandidate #hsst #phdresearch #phdthesis #phdlifestyle #academia

The Traitors is back on our screens for exciting episodes, of what Mr Girlymicro refers to as 'Confirmation Bias Castle', I thought I would share a blog I wrote discussing what the series can tell us about the benefits and pitfalls of group decision making girlymicrobiologist.com/2025/01/27/t...

The books for Fridays book launch have arrived! If you can't make it to London you can still grab a copy at www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1806050765 #PhD #PhDstudies #PhDlife #PhDproblems #healthcarescience #academia #academiclife

All formats are now available It Shouldn't Happen to a PhD Student: How to thrive, not just survive, during your PhD www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1806050765 #PhDstudent #phd #phdchat #phdproblems #phdstudentlife #phdlife #phdjourney #phdcandidate #hsst #phdresearch #phdthesis #phdlifestyle #academia

Congratulations to new Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado for her courageous struggle to bring democracy to Venezuela.

The Ebook version is out and ready to buy on Amazon with the print versions available next week All feedback and shares gratefully received Let me know what you think! www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FTY5RD6C

In a moment like this, when tensions are high, part of the job of the president is to remind us of the ties that bind us together.