Paul D. Brown, JP, PhD

Professor of Molecular Biology | JM Fulbrighter | Ardenne High Alumnus | UWI Pelican | Infectious diseases | AMR | Gene regulation | Views expressed are my own

[International Society for Infectious Diseases @ISID_org]

Applications are open for the #ISID & @Pfizer Grand Challenge to strengthen #AMS in sub-Saharan Africa!

Seeking innovative, scalable solutions to combat #AMR, a crisis that causes about ~250k deaths annually in the WHO African region.

➡️ https://t.co/mh1uoR5ONR

[International Society for Infectious Diseases @ISID_org]

Experience #ICID2026 in Madrid this November! Explore a multidisciplinary programme covering AI, surveillance, One Health, AMR, research equity, and more.

🔗 Scientific Programme: https://t.co/QhV21shwCK
⏰ Early Bird ends 30 July: https://t.co/wuW78zdFQ1

#ISID #GlobalHealth

[ABC News @ABC]

The CDC has activated a Level 3 emergency response for the New World screwworm.

ABC’s Youri Benadjaoud has the details.

[Paul D. Brown, JP, PhD @docpaulbrown]

@pcharlesjr Dear Minister, How do you deal with habitual late salary payments? If salary is due on the 25th of the month and it is paid after the month ends, is there any recourse for me? Thanks

[Global Virus Network @GlobalVirusNews]

In Two Weeks: Monday 2/23/26 at 9:00 AM ET

Join Dr. Helena Solo-Gabriele (@umiamiengineer) for “Using Wastewater to Track Disease Prevalence,” part of the #GVN Forefront of Virology Webinar Series.

Free & open to the public

Register: https://t.co/uz1bgbAMD4

[International Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherap @ISAC_world]

🌍 January is #OneHealthAwarenessMonth
Join ISAC for a 60‑min session highlighting new research from the @IJAA_ISAC One Health Special Issue
Experts will explore how a #OneHealth approach is key to tackling #AMR across human, animal & environmental health
https://t.co/S8AG6UPgKB

[Paul D. Brown, JP, PhD @docpaulbrown]

@dirktischler Merry Christmas to you and yours

[ASM @ASMicrobiology]

Early abstract submissions for ASM Microbe 2026—now 3 fully integrated meetings within 1 microbial world—are officially open. Submit by Dec. 2, 2 p.m. ET to elevate your research, spark new collaborations and join the conversations defining what’s next.

[Paul D. Brown, JP, PhD @docpaulbrown]

@iruka_okeke 🎊 Congratulations

[Trinidad and Tobago Express Newspapers @expressupdates]

The University of the West Indies (UWI) is heading towards a shutdown as no remit has been offered to its teachers following their submission of a proposal to the Finance Ministry in March 2024.
https://t.co/P0oPlVvKv9

[Paul D. Brown, JP, PhD @docpaulbrown]

@iruka_okeke @CoMUIIbadan @UniIbadan Congratulations, Professor. Looking forward to your lecture.

[Paul D. Brown, JP, PhD @docpaulbrown]

We are actively seeking recent dental graduates or practising dentists in Jamaica for this exciting opportunity. Please reach out using the contact information on the flyer, click the link below, or DM me. https://t.co/C4fhubJLOi

[Paul D. Brown, JP, PhD @docpaulbrown]

@BStevensonLab Congrats and Happy Anniversary!

[International Society for Infectious Diseases @ISID_org]

Join us at our biennial #ISID Congress this December in Cape Town, South Africa! 🇿🇦 Explore the latest advances in infectious disease research, policy discussions, and local voices tailoring health strategies. #ICID2024

Register now ➡️ https://t.co/sXlfsWgwKc

[Wayne Chen @wcchen]

EMANCIPATION DAY

186 years today since Slavery legally ended in #Jamaica. Our African forefathers were ‘emancipated’ from bondage, and simultaneously, some may generously argue, our European slave-owners were ‘emancipated' from the cruel sin of owning their fellow human beings.

If history has taught us anything, a fundamental lesson is that Emancipation is not an event, it is a process. To this day, it remains a work in progress because we have not done sufficient work, individually and collectively, to make our Nation truly free.

Yes, we have many achievements to be proud of but freedom has to be much more than license to do whatever one wants. Too many of us surrender independence of thought, avoid personal responsibility, are casually violent, lack respect, and discriminate against ‘others’. We mistake bluster and bravado for confidence and strength. We are not diligent in our learning in an age when knowledge is most accessible, and remains the key to unlocking our true potential.

Our Nation’s history should be the solid foundation for our growth, if only we troubled ourselves to study and understand it.

Full Emancipation may be an unrealistic dream, but the more we approximate it, the closer to greatness Jamaica will be. Small dreams do not inspire, and I stand with Marcus Garvey, who said 'Lift up yourselves men! Take yourselves out of the mire and hitch your hopes to the very stars themselves.'

So enjoy your holiday my friends, refresh yourselves, and commit to fulfilling the promise and potential of full Emancipation. #EmancipationDay

[Amy Maxmen, PhD @amymaxmen]

🚨Breaking: New study lends weight to suspicions of undiagnosed bird flu infections in people. Nearly 15% of farmworkers had antibodies agst H5N1 in a small study.

A lack of surveillance is a problem for all of us.
My latest @KFFHealthNews +@NPR https://t.co/OgYNOE60cX

[Paul D. Brown, JP, PhD @docpaulbrown]

@NigelClarkeJa This is good news!

[AIG-Microbiology @AigMicrobiology]

#ASMicrobe #Microbe2024 #Afroscience Tomorrow will be a day to remember, The trinity-D (Dr-Brown,Adukwu,Okechukwu) has united are hyped & ready to deliver, join us to learn more about Antimicrobial resistance and stewardship strategies in Africa & the Caribbean. AIG at 21 is 🔥🔥

[Paul D. Brown, JP, PhD @docpaulbrown]

Looking forward to a great meeting on Saturday, June 15 at #ASM #ASMicrobe 2024. All are invited. See you there!

[Paul D. Brown, JP, PhD @docpaulbrown]

@christufton Sorry to hear of your accident today. Wishing you a speedy recovery 🙏