BCCM Collections

7 decentralised biological resource centres with complementary expertise, providing over 316.000 strains of bacteria, fungi, diatoms, cyanobacteria and plasmids

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BCCM/ULC is growing!
A subcollection dedicated to cyanobacterial Reference strains is now live.
Get to know the 17 strains of this new subcollection and the genera they represent:
https://t.co/qH9ZtmgUH4

#microbiology #Cyanobacteria #BRC

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Explore the BCCM/LMG #marine #bacteria strains:

- A subcollection of ± 1000 strains from marine environment
- Representing the huge #biodiversity of marine ecosystems
- 677 type strains
- Potential resources for #bioactive natural products

https://t.co/e8ZPowEMqQ
#microbiology

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Explore the BCCM/LMG bacterial strains from Antarctic origin:

- Subcollection of 306 well-documented strains

- Isolated from a variety of natural sources (glacier, fumaroles, microbial mats,…)

- > 80 different genera

- Potential resources of specialized #metabolites

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Discover the sub-collection of #antifungal resistant strains @BCCM/IHEM:

• >80 well-characterized strains from yeasts, dermatophytes & Aspergillus species
• Documented resistance to azole drugs, echinocandins, terbinafine & amphotericin B
• Validated with EUCAST method

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Join us in Ghent (23–27 March) for a practical training on Basic Bacteriology & Bacterial Preservation by BCCM/LMG
🔬 Identification, cultivation & preservation
❄️ Freeze-drying, cryopreservation, anaerobes
🎓 For academia & industry

🔗 More info: https://t.co/H8YkFASyP3

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Discover the sub-collection of #mycotoxin producing strains @BCCM/IHEM:

• Unique material for research & validation of analytical methods in #foodsafety
• A range of Alternaria, Aspergillus, Fusarium & Penicillium strains with known production
• >18 ≠ mycotoxins

#fungi

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BCCM wishes you all the best for 2026!

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Interested in insect associated fungi?

Discover the subcollection of entomopathogenic #fungi from French Guiana preserved @ BCCM/MUCL:
- Unique material
- Associated herbarium specimens
- Genome sequences to study insect/fungus relationships

https://t.co/BaLKpP5uOJ

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Need fast small-scale semi-automated #microalgae growth experiments?

BCCM/DCG already provides high-throughput tests for:
- grazing experiments
- developing antifouling trials
- nutrient recycling assessments

Request a service: https://t.co/fE6nsZUwlV

#microbiology #diatoms

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🚨 We're hiring!

The BCCM/DCG Diatom Collection at the University of Ghent is looking for a lab technician!

If you're passionate about #microalgae
📅 Apply by November 3rd 2025

https://t.co/oHccolLGia

#microbiology #vacancy #job

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Need to identify #moulds or #yeasts from pure cultures or contaminated samples?

BCCM/IHEM offers expert #fungal #identification tailored to your needs.

Learn more or request a service: https://t.co/Tydg80vfBo

#microbiology

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International Specialized Symposium on #Yeasts 2025: BCCM/MUCL is present!
This symposium is currently taking place (1-5/09) in Warsaw, Poland, the theme is: Yeast – the Omni-Tool.
BCCM/MUCL presents its subcollection of #cocoa fermentation yeasts.
https://t.co/Axs1iJBqpT

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BCCM/ULC is looking for a scientist & coordinator to manage the #cyanobacteria collection & drive R&D innovation.

🔬 Passionate about cyano's & #bioinformatics?
🗓️ Apply by Aug 1, 2025
👉 https://t.co/fhAfpcecFu

#JobAlert #ScienceJobs #Microbiology @ULiegeResearch @belspo

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🚨 Job Opportunity! 🚨

Join the BCCM/GeneCorner Plasmid Collection at @ugent as a Lab Technician!

🔬 Tasks:
- manage >200k samples
- cloning, transfection, genome editing, ...
- equipment calibration & freezer maintenance
- ...

Apply now!

🔗https://t.co/2Sd5rFl1Ho

#vacancy

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The BCCM collections safeguard the microbial biodiversity!
Do you want to know more about our services and activities?
https://t.co/ZJGWOrKKFa

You can also find us on Bluesky!

#BiodiversityDay #microbiology

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Are you into #protein expression?
Then having #antibodies against a wide range of tags may come in handy!

The pTipi2.1 plasmids available at GeneCorner generate antibodies against 9 different tags, and provide the tools to create many more

https://t.co/kHfJ9l5Aw7

@belspo

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Contact BCCM/LMG for support in #antibiotic susceptibility testing (AST) with or without whole #genome #sequencing (WGS) for the presence of #antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes; especially in the frame of #food & #feed safety.

https://t.co/kQsG4t41Bl

#microbiology
@LM_UGent

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Discover the BCCM/MUCL collection from another angle in the frame of the publication "UCLouvain 1425-2025. Six cents ans de présence au monde".

Out since March 11, PDF in open access.
English edition May 15.

https://t.co/yaMT374cWm

#microbiology #fungi #UCLouvain
@belspo

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🚨 We Are Hiring! 🚨

Are you passionate about microbiology and excited to work with #microalgae and #diatoms? 🌱🔬

BCCM/DCG is looking for a motivated lab technician to join its team!

https://t.co/6WxIr7u5ew

#jobopportunities #microbiology
@ResearchUGent @belspo