Kevin G. Libuit

Helping laboratories integrate NGS and bioinformatics technologies. VP of Ops @Theiagen & Co-Host of the Bioinformatics Lab Podcast. PNW Enthusiast.

[Kevin G. Libuit @kevinlibuit]

@Theiagen has helped over 90 laboratories across 40 countries access critical bioinformatics resources for public health pathogen genomics: https://t.co/C6r4ygxEMP #PublicHealth #Bioinformatics

[Kevin G. Libuit @kevinlibuit]

Alex Sundermann is a scientist I’ve enjoyed learning from.

In particular, I’m fascinated by his perspective as a boots-on-the-ground infection preventionist who now works to integrate NGS and bioinformatics in healthcare.

His work highlights the undeniable impacts of these technologies. Both clinical and economic. But pathogen genomics in healthcare remains the exception, not the norm.

We spent an hour exploring the challenges holding the field back and–more importantly–proposing solutions that could help to push things forward.

Full episode is live. Let us know your thoughts!

https://t.co/mQCJr8HGKV

[Tian, MPH @TianRabbani]

So grateful to have presented our findings from a large review project assessing metadata usage in genomic epidemiology at ASM NGS in Washington, DC. We hope this work improves repository submissions by pushing for machine-readable data!

(And also improve NCBI mandatory fields)

[Wellcome Connecting Science Learning and Training @eventsWCS]

!!SAVE THE DATE!!
Applied Bioinformatics & Public Health Microbiology Conference 🧬 

🗓️ Dates: 21 - 23 May 2025

Explore how cutting-edge #Genomics, #Bioinformatics, and sequencing technologies are transforming global #PublicHealth🌍

📎More information: https://t.co/rTL1prI6Qq

[Jonathan Jacobs 🧬🦠🕹️🏕️ @bioinformer]

So great to see such a massive turnout for #ASMNGS! @ASMicrobiology Let’s go! 🚀🧬🦠🧫 #genomics #bioinformatics #publichealth

[Noah Hull, PhD, MPH @NoahHull_PhD]

💡🧬🦠🧪Kudos to @theiagen Genomics (@EmilyAnne_Smith); they have created a JSON file for the inputs needed to use the TheiaCov pipeline in @TerraBioApp to analyze amplicon tiling NGS for Mpox Clade 1b.

https://t.co/JzBVuFlHX6

Through the @APHL Terra Async training (https://t.co/xwvd48t93a), users can analyze their amplicon tiling Mpox NGS .fastq files.

You can find this JSON file at:https://t.co/Ptugf0OngN

This file will soon be added to the Terra Async training materials on the APHL Learning Center.

This work is supported by @CDCgov.

#Mpox #GlobalHealth #Bioinformatics

[Tuyet Hoang @hktuyet]

@torstenseemann giving a classic Torsten talk = lots of giggles, nods and agreements on the diverse discipline that is #bioinformatics at #GMI14 🇪🇸🧬 #CPG @UniMelbMDHS @TheDohertyInst

[Kevin G. Libuit @kevinlibuit]

Great opportunity to join a leading laboratory in our field

[Kelly Oakeson @Dr_KFO]

My team here at the Utah Public Health Lab is looking to hire a genomic epidemiologist. Come join an amazing pathogen genomics team and make an impact on public health. https://t.co/jvR3kLIFXv

[Euphresco network @Euphresco]

The 14th Global Microbial Identifier conference #GMI14 🇪🇸 has just kicked-off with the welcome of Eric Stevens @US_FDA . It's all about genomic sequences, one health, planetary health 🌐 and we are happy to represent plant health 👨‍⚕️ #genomics #data #health #security #openscience

[Dr Emma Hodcroft @firefoxx66]

One of the reasons I've been quiet on Twitter for a few months is because I've been working on something big - something I'm really happy to share now!
https://t.co/m7KHsR3H8c

A new, open-source database for pathogen sequence sharing. 👐🧬🌎

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[Noah Hull, PhD, MPH @NoahHull_PhD]

🚨 New Courses Alert! 🚨

Explore our latest @APHL Learning Platform self-paced courses on Viral Amplicon Genomic Characterization & Genomic Epidemiology! 📚🌍 Designed for a global public health audience, these trainings include lecture videos, slides, exercises & mock datasets. Perfect for those working on Mpox, influenza, West Nile virus, SARS-CoV-2, HIV, RSV A & B, or any other viral amplicon NGS! 🧬

APHL offers cloud workspaces for low-middle-income countries via our Learning Center, or jump in with your existing @TerraBioApp workspace. These courses were funded by @CDCgov and developed in collaboration with @Theiagen Genomics. Let's advance pathogen genomics together! 🌐

https://t.co/ZKwx6OiP1C Genomic Characterization: https://t.co/Qyu9Usfl53

https://t.co/ZKwx6OiP1C Genomic Epidemiology: https://t.co/AC2CmuKjQd

#PublicHealth #Genomics #GlobalHealth

[Public Health Alliance for Genomic Epidemiology @pha4ge]

We are immensely proud to work closely with the Pathoplexus team to help establish better standards for public health and bioinformatics.🧬🌍

[Krisandra Allen @KrisandraA]

Just added 10 recorded workshop sessions from the The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine's recent two day workshop on pathogen genomics in public health to the recorded trainings table. Please share and send me other genomic epi trainings I should add!

[Kevin G. Libuit @kevinlibuit]

The windy roads are way more fun.

And no career track is straight line, anyway.

Seeing opportunities in academia, private industry, and public service,@Sharvari__N tried it all.

Through this journey, she's crafted a creative scientific path that inspires her daily.

📺https://t.co/hp4lOdo0Pk
🔊https://t.co/OdeLC80bJA

[Delfina.Rana.Tortuga, PhD🏳️‍🌈⚽🔬☕ @DebWadford]

Congratulations to @RyderRahil and @EmilyAnne_Smith and all co-authors - great work reviewing sequence data for SARS-CoV-2 recombinants in California!! @VirusesMDPI
https://t.co/3rQ1KX6XzI

[Emily Smith @EmilyAnne_Smith]

While Ollie doesn't seem particularly concerned, I find the continued detection of HPAI (H5N1) in cats without known epi links to dairy cattle fairly alarming. Thanks to those that are rapidly testing, sequencing, and sharing data for the ongoing outbreak!

[Kevin G. Libuit @kevinlibuit]

Congrats, @Dr_KFO!! You’ve been pushing things forward ever since stepping foot in public health. Thank you for everything you’ve done for both the field and me personally. Fantastic colleague and friend

[Christin H. @chanigan]

Congratulations to @Dr_KFO this years #APHL emerging leader award! Much deserved! Thankful for all of your work and energy into furthering sequencing and bioinformatics here in public health! #sequenceallthethings

[Theiagen Genomics @theiagen]

We're at #APHL 2024! Be sure to stop by to visit with us and grab a duck 😊

[@EPPIcenter at UCSF @EPPIcenter_UCSF]

Excited to host @ksbakes Tuesday April 30 9-10am PST Microbial genomics for understanding the epidemiology and management of shigellosis https://t.co/8HdQkA5eYp

[Noah Hull, PhD, MPH @NoahHull_PhD]

Another milestone for @APHL and @GlobalFund! This week’s training at the @EPHIEthiopia 🇪🇹 focused on #wastewater surveillance using NGS, mNGS, bioinformatics, & genomic epidemiology. 🧬 The team successfully completed a full analysis independently on @TerraBioApp discovering unique SARS-CoV-2 variants not previously identified in Africa. 🦠 The newly inaugurated (Feb 2024) Integrated Pathogen Genomic and Bioinformatics Facility is set to be a cornerstone for Ethiopia and beyond! 💎 #PublicHealth #GlobalHealth