Flavia Flaviani

love science, bioinformatics, bacteria , virus. PhD in Molecular Biology. MSc in Bioinformatics; MSc in Marine Biology & BSc Applied Bioecology.

[Segata Lab @cibiocm]

JOIN US!

✍️Two predoc positions:

https://t.co/Xkl5ktQ0Pu

✍️Two postdoc positions:

https://t.co/DvHioIHT6e

https://t.co/UqFu2OkxYL

Deadline for application: January 31

Feel free to contact @nsegata for any Qs!

[Flavia Flaviani @flacchy]

@Hab_KCL workshop with Martin Jones
Introduction to #Python for Biologists  
Dates: January 27–31 (9 AM–5 PM) 
5-day, hands-on introduction to #programming for biologists info: https://t.co/FCL4mjBbHd

Cost: £700/student (Sign up here: https://t.co/zhGoD3Qs46 ) 

#workshop

[Bence Kövér @kover_bence]

Excited to share my recent work on Pseudovisium, a framework that aims to make high-resolution spatial transcriptomics data more accessible. @RegenMedPhD @alessandravigi @Hab_KCL https://t.co/QRvPRV6o5n
Thread below: 1/21

[Earlham Institute @EarlhamInst]

🆕 Joining the group of Dr Ruben Garrido-Oter, we're seeking a #Postdoc / Research Associate to develop experimental and computational approaches to uncover fundamental principles governing #microbial #communities. #scijobs

https://t.co/l5w5O9X4lR

[Flavia Flaviani @flacchy]

Great opportunity for a #Bioinformatics post for the #mindandskin project in collaboration with @Hab_KCL https://t.co/HZK3Q46bf2 #bioinformaticsjob

[Flavia Flaviani @flacchy]

https://t.co/qthi3Zm1cV
#bioinformatics #bioinformaticsjobs @Hab_KCL @rachel_tribe @alessandravigi

[Flavia Flaviani @flacchy]

more info on the MSc in #appliedbioinformatics https://t.co/Ng5PTg1H25 @Hab_KCL #Bioinformatics

[Flavia Flaviani @flacchy]

Amazing work by ⁦@alessandravigi⁩ in the creation of the new MSc in #appliedbioinformatics at ⁦@KingsCollegeLon⁩ ⁦@kingsmedicine⁩ . Lovely to see so many students interested. More to come via the ⁦@Hab_KCL⁩ #bioinformatics https://t.co/rEUgt7uzaG

[Flavia Flaviani @flacchy]

Attending an amazing event at the @royalsociety about public engagement with @JamieBGall

[Flavia Flaviani @flacchy]

Amazing talk by @ChrysaSergaki on standardisation of #microbiome research have a look at their paper @FoGenomics

[Flavia Flaviani @flacchy]

Great talk on host-microbiome interactions by @SaeedShoaie at the @FoGenomics

[Flavia Flaviani @flacchy]

Here we are , ready for an interesting day @FoGenomics @Hab_KCL

[EMBL-EBI @emblebi]

Two decades after the unveiling of the human genome, our understanding of genomic complexity continues to evolve.

Find out more and what the future holds for the comprehensive annotation of human genes.

https://t.co/StSwTUM3gn

[James Mason @DrJamesMason]

Our MRC DTP is open for applications from Wednesday next week at 13.00 and closes on Wednesday 8th November at 13.00. Available projects are live! https://t.co/iSOUBfI5dv

[Flavia Flaviani @flacchy]

@KCL_TribeLab @ArtiMistry11 @lifecourse_KCL @rachel_tribe Congrats @ArtiMistry11

[FEMS @FEMSmicro]

📢 The best Illustration for #MicrobeArt2023 goes to is @Giulia_Ghisleni! 👏👏 We all loved your illustration showing the threads of life!

#InternationalMicroorganismDay @IntMicroDay

[Tribe Lab @KCL_TribeLab]

🤰🏽Are you #pregnant? How would you feel about giving a #hair sample for research or for routine antenatal care?

👩🏻‍🔬 Researchers of @KingsCollegeLon would like to know your opinion!

📲 Please go to https://t.co/JU9SckL4o1 or scan the QR code to participate!

[🧬Kylee J. Veazey, Ph.D.🧬 @DrKVeazey]

My husband told me I talk about epigenetics too much…

I told him I didn’t like histone

[Andrew Akbashev @Andrew_Akbashev]

This is how I advise my #PhD students to write research manuscripts (in case someone finds it helpful).

General points:

1. Research questions addressed by your manuscript are key and should guide you.

2. Don’t view your manuscript as an article. See it as a STORY.

3. Pick the writing style that is easily understood by a broader community. Make reading easy.

4. Most of data should get into the paper. If some doesn’t support the hypothesis, it still must be in the Suppl. Information. It must show the reproducibility limits.

5. Make the paper shorter, not longer. Cut out things that may sound like ‘bluff’ or ‘decoration’ of the story. Use well-defined terminology, don’t invent it unless clearly necessary.

6. Focus on reporting & explaining the numbers. Minimize discussions of qualitative outcomes and your imagination.

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Specific steps:

1️⃣ First, formulate and polish the key questions that your study addresses. It may take hours or even days (even though you've been doing research in this area for years). A single study should address no more than 1-3 key questions. It’s your perfect start for writing.

2️⃣ Write down the structure of your STORY first: Sections and Subsections that will answer those questions. Into each subsection, put 1-2 sentences that formulate the message(s) from this subsection. It will hugely help you navigate the manuscript later and save a lot of time.

3️⃣ Write approximate messages in the conclusion section. Usually, no more than 1-4 sentences.

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At this point, SHARE your [structure+questions+messages] document with your advisor for feedback. Toss it back and forth until you both converge. You can also include major collaborators if needed.

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4️⃣ Write the introduction part. Put down the paragraphs that introduce a reader into the key question(s) of the manuscript and the background of your story.

5️⃣ Write the main text for each section, smoothly and firmly. Each paragraph should add a separate value and end with a message-like sentence. Follow the “First… Second… Third…” structure for paragraphs when possible, it gives rigor and readability to your story.

6️⃣ Write the conclusions. Add a broader perspective that is justified and not generic.

7️⃣ Write the abstract. It must have simple terminology and clearly explain what readers can find inside the paper. It also should contain the key conclusions.

8️⃣ Write up 4-5 different titles and spend >30 mins with your team discussing which title sounds best.

Finally, iterate on the resulting draft within your team.
The number of drafts can easily exceed 20.

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❗In addition, I always emphasize that a high quality of your research paper:

- sharpen your writing and analytical skills.
- shapes your reputation.
- shows who you are as a researcher and communicator.

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p.s. Everyone has a different style of advising and writing. You can adopt only some specific steps if you find them helpful.

p.p.s. Another way that we sometimes use is by starting with figures ('story in figures' style).

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[Michael Cunliffe 🏳️‍🌈 @sea_bugs]

#postdoc available @thembauk working with DNA metabarcoding datasets on #marine #biodiversity. Plankton focused incl. microbial. With collaborators across Europe incl. @EMBRC_EU & @SBRoscoff on the projects @MARCOBOLO_EU & @BIOcean5 🌊🦠🪸🐟🧬 @OBON_Ocean https://t.co/uHPy7P9V1p