The people from #EU_WISH wish* everyone happy holidays and a wonderful end of the year! Let's gather strength to continue improving public health in all our nations in 2026! #IDsky #episky 🧪

We just published the full meeting report of our #EU_WISH International Workshop in Dublin! It details sessions held, revisits prioritisation outcomes, and summarizes our exploration of how wastewater data can inform public health decision-making. #IDsky #episky 🧪 Link in pinned comment 👇

We just published the full meeting report of our #EU_WISH International Workshop in Dublin! It details sessions held, revisits prioritisation outcomes, and summarizes our exploration of how wastewater data can inform public health decision-making. #IDsky #episky 🧪 Link in pinned comment 👇

@sciensano.be and the @ssi-dk.bsky.social, with support from #EU_WISH, are organising a hands-on NGS laboratory training for wastewater surveillance 24–26 March 2026 (Brussels, Belgium). Please find more information here: lnkd.in/e6K5XZ7G #episky #IDsky 🧪

A great opportunity for European wastewater surveillance systems to monitor Influenza more closely. Do our WWS systems for Influenza catch H5N1 when its abundant in wild birds? Or is the current rise in Influenza levels driven by mainly H3N2 and H1N1? #IDsky #episky 🧪

Save 2–4 June 2026 for the 2nd EU-WISH Training and Capacity Building Workshop taking place in Riga, Latvia! Our workshop aims to strengthen techocus on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and chemical analysis. #EU_WISH #IDsky #Episky

Save 2–4 June 2026 for the 2nd EU-WISH Training and Capacity Building Workshop taking place in Riga, Latvia! Our workshop aims to strengthen techocus on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and chemical analysis. #EU_WISH #IDsky #Episky

The Wastewater Surveillance for Africa Initiative host their third webinar on Tue, 25 Nov 2025 (3:00–4:30 PM Nairobi time). Explore key topics wastewater and environmental surveillance using e.g. case studies. Register here: lnkd.in/df2BG4DY #IDsky #Episky @unep.org @ec.europa.eu @who.int

#JustPublished: Detection of wild poliovirus in wastewater in Germany: risk and recommendations. Germany has reported the detection of wild #poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) in a wastewater sample from Hamburg. 𝗡𝗼 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗼-𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲. #Polio #IDsky #EpiSky

#EU_WISH 2nd International Workshop will take place from 6–8 October 2026 at @ages.at in Vienna, Austria! It addresses European experts, partners, and stakeholders to discuss latest developments in wastewater surveillance. The program is still being developed, so stay tuned! #episky #IDsky 🧪

The latest news piece shares the outcomes from Day 1 of the #EU_WISH International Workshop held at @ucddublin.bsky.social (9–10 September 2025), dedicated to the prioritization of wastewater surveillance targets. Might also be interesting to #episky #watersky #IDsky #medsky 🧪

📢 Outcomes from the EU-WISH International Workshop! Experts worked together to define priorities for: * Respiratory and emerging pathogens * Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) * Polio- and non-polio enteroviruses * Illicit drugs, chemicals, and health-related biomarkers 🔗: www.eu-wish.eu/results

AMR data from wastewater surveillance is still difficult to interpret. With the new UWWTD, AMR wastewater surveillance will come anyways. Thus, we need to identify targets with whom to accompany it to generate use cases. Maybe combination with STI monitoring could be a thing? #episky #watersky 🧪

Registration closed! 🚨 The EU-WISH training on "Automated reporting for wastewater-based surveillance" by Sciensano has received 97 fully completed applications. The selection process is now underway, and all registrants will be informed of the outcome by 6 October 2025.

"Automated reporting for wastewater-based surveillance" 📆Registration open! This course will boost your skills in automating workflows and building wastewater surveillance dashboards using R, R Shiny, Quarto, and GitHub. Organized and hosted by @sciensano.be. #episky #IDsky 🧪 #EU_WISH 1/2

"Automated reporting for wastewater-based surveillance" 📆Registration open! This course will boost your skills in automating workflows and building wastewater surveillance dashboards using R, R Shiny, Quarto, and GitHub. Organized and hosted by @sciensano.be. #episky #IDsky 🧪 #EU_WISH 1/2

Candidozyma auris needs more attention in the Wastewater Surveillance Community, too. It's recognized by AMR experts, but usually not focus of discussion. While there are challenges to overcome, Wastewater Surveillance can be a tool to gather necessary intel on Candidozyma spread. #episky #IDsky 🧪

Candidozyma auris needs more attention in the Wastewater Surveillance Community, too. It's recognized by AMR experts, but usually not focus of discussion. While there are challenges to overcome, Wastewater Surveillance can be a tool to gather necessary intel on Candidozyma spread. #episky #IDsky 🧪

Here we are in #Dublin at @ucddublin.bsky.social for the @eu-wish.bsky.social meeting this week representing @arcus-usc.bsky.social and @usc.gal

Choosing the right approach isn’t easy: rely on clinical cases only, or complement with wastewater-based surveillance (WBS) data? That’s why EU-WISH brings experts together, to strengthen wastewater surveillance for better public health decisions. #episky #IDsky 🧪

Choosing the right approach isn’t easy: rely on clinical cases only, or complement with wastewater-based surveillance (WBS) data? That’s why EU-WISH brings experts together, to strengthen wastewater surveillance for better public health decisions. #episky #IDsky 🧪

On International Overdose Awareness Day, we highlight a study that uses wastewater epidemiology to track stimulant trends in Kentucky (2019–2023), helping inform prevention efforts. Data here: myumi.ch/dg6VN

We are hiring! We’re recruiting for four roles: ➡️ Head of Section – AMR & Healthcare-Associated Infections ➡️ Expert – Policy Coordination ➡️ IT Support Specialist ➡️ Expert – Vaccine Preventable Diseases & Immunisation Programmes Info 👉 bit.ly/ECDCjobs #ECDC #PublicHealth #EUJobs #AMR #Policy #IT

While a close monitoring of SARS-CoV-2 incidence might be less relevant than during the pandemic phase, regular sequencing for variant surveillance is still important. EU-WISH is collecting wastewater surveillance strategies suitable for an affordable SARS-CoV-2 variant surveillance. #WWS #episky

Ottawa WAVE (Wastewater Analytics for Viral Epidemiology) as of Jul 27. LEFT IMAGE: 7d trendline of SARS-CoV-2 signal since spring 2020 (A); Past year (B), and 2 months (C), inferred case incidence (D), and Reff (E) determined with ern (PMID: 38905266). RIGHT IMAGE: other viral traces

Tracking the spread of Arboviruses in Europe will be a challenge. #Wastewatersurveillance might be up to the task. Pilot projects are already running. #EU_WISH experts might be able to shed light on Arbovirus epidemiology in Europe should the see success.

As #covid cases rise across the country, WastewaterSCAN scientific program manager Amanda Bidwell emphasizes the importance of tracking the virus in #wastewater and how the data “provides a good snapshot for people across the country of what is happening in different regions” @washingtonpost.com

Germanys wastewater surveillance still picks up vaccine strain poliovirus. This is a prime example of wastewater surveillance at work, helping to prevent illness by indicating possible future health threats! Informing people is a first public health action taken. #episky #wastewater #publichealth

#EU_WISH people participated in the 22nd Health Related Water Microbiology Conference, held in the Netherlands. Workshops were done, side events held, oral presentations given. Find the full list of our contributions at www.eu-wish.eu/news Thank you for having us! #wastewater #episky #science

#EU_WISH people participated in the 22nd Health Related Water Microbiology Conference, held in the Netherlands. Workshops were done, side events held, oral presentations given. Find the full list of our contributions at www.eu-wish.eu/news Thank you for having us! #wastewater #episky #science

As part of the #EU-WISH project, a serious game has been carried out during #WaterMicro2025. 💡 This interactive workshop gathered 50 participants to simulate key decisions in wastewater and environmental surveillance. #PublicHealth #WastewaterSurveillance #WES #episky #LIST

As part of the #EU-WISH project, a serious game has been carried out during #WaterMicro2025. 💡 This interactive workshop gathered 50 participants to simulate key decisions in wastewater and environmental surveillance. #PublicHealth #WastewaterSurveillance #WES #episky #LIST

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Need realistic outbreak simulation data? Want to test out your theories, teach or practice your skills? Look no further! {simulist} is an R package for simulating individual-level infectious disease outbreak data. 🧵 #simulist is our #EpiverseTRACE R Package of the Week! (1/4) #rstats

Are you an internationally-minded researcher? We just opened the 2025 call for Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Staff Exchanges: 🔹 12-month secondments for knowledge & skills exchange 🔹 €97.7 million for some 85 research projects 🔹 International collaboration in innovation Apply by 8 October!

This is important! EU-WISH focuses on respiratory viruses, but colleagues from South Africa have shown, that #Tuberculosis surveillance in wastewater is possible. So WBE might be of service. doi.org/10.1016/j.he... Maybe that's a topic to discuss - and research - more deeply? #EU_WISH #Episky

This is important! EU-WISH focuses on respiratory viruses, but colleagues from South Africa have shown, that #Tuberculosis surveillance in wastewater is possible. So WBE might be of service. doi.org/10.1016/j.he... Maybe that's a topic to discuss - and research - more deeply? #EU_WISH #Episky

We are tracking mutations of #RSV in #wastewater: genspectrum.org/swiss-wastew.... Why this matters and why you should re-tweet for visibility (a 🧵).

Today is International Day of Women & Girls in Science. Marie Curie, the first woman to win a Nobel Prize. Her contributions have left an indelible mark on the world of science & health & continue to inspire generations of scientists & innovators. 🔬 #WomenInScience #WomenInSTEM

Notifications on all #ESCMIDGlobal 2025 abstract submissions will be sent on 31 Jan, ahead of the early registration deadline. Also be sure to explore the 2024 ESCMID Global Abstract Book that is available to get ready for this year! ow.ly/kfIt50UJu7l @cmicomms.bsky.social #IDSky #Clinmicro

Ottawa WAVE (Wastewater Analytics for Viral Epidemiology) as of Jan 12. LEFT IMAGE: 7d trendline of SARS-CoV-2 signal since spring 2020 (A); Past year (B), and 2 months (C), inferred case incidence (D), and Reff (E) determined with ern (PMID: 38905266). RIGHT IMAGE: other viral traces

Wastewater in Portland, Maine, tested positive for H5 bird flu, according to WastewaterSCAN.

Wastewater in Nebraska tested positive for H5 bird flu. The state doesn't have any known outbreaks of bird flu in dairy cows or humans.

An important process also for wastewater surveillance, as it was the pandemic when it hit the spotlight. Special shout-out to those who worked in the field "before it became famous". You're the giants whose shoulders we stand on today. #episky 🧪

‪"We’ve migrated our X @Animals_EFSA to Bsky.social 🐾✨ Follow us on our new account for all things #AnimalHealth #AnimalWelfare #Zoonoses & #Biological #hazards : 👉 efsa-animals.bsky.social Stay connected for expert insights and updates! 🌍💙 #efsa.europa.eu #OneHealth #Animals

It’s chilly out there! As we move inside to escape colder weather, #flu, #RSV, and #COVID19 may join us. Check local #wastewater data to stay up to date on these viruses. wastewaterscan.org

Thrilled 2 welcome @moritzpellegrini.bsky.social as new project assistant in our team! 🎉 Moritz joins @4heilig.bsky.social´s group as PhD candidate after MSc studies in #biophysics & thesis in #molecularbiology on intraflagellar transport in Tetrahymena thermophila at @tumuenchen.bsky.social 1/3

Hallo, Bluesky! Wir sind neu hier und freuen uns, Teil dieser Community zu werden! Freut euch auf spannende Inhalte rund um die Gesundheit von Mensch, Tier, Pflanze und Umwelt. Sagt "Hi" in den Kommentaren und folgt uns für mehr! 💛 www.ages.at

In the wake of #poliovirus findings in several EU countries, we compiled what we could share about #wastewater #surveillance of poliovirus in participating member states. www.eu-wish.eu/news E.g. 67% (18/27 countries) reported #WES for poliovirus and non-polio enterovirus. #episky

★ Just published: #Communicable episode on #wastewater surveillance (WWS). Our editors Navaneeth & @dremilymcd.bsky.social wade thru WWS utility for #AMR surveillance & pandemics w/ Dr. Nasreen Hassoun-Kheir & Prof. David Graham Listen now: share.transistor.fm/s/a44eaddd #IDSky #EpiSky #Clinmicro