Erin Gill, PhD

Research scientist / bioinformatician. I'm interested in host-pathogen interactions and developing ML models to facilitate understanding of biological data.

[Erin Gill, PhD @makemyDNA]

@LongDesertTrain Analyzed the lineage-defining mutations using SMDP: SARS-CoV-2 Mutation Distribution Profiler https://t.co/mgVT4vUA3Z. Lots of mutations in the RBD of the S protein. Most likely chronic, but transition:transversion ratio not suggestive of being molnupiravir-induced.

[Erin Gill, PhD @makemyDNA]

We've just released a preprint describing a web app (SMDP: #SARSCoV2 Mutation Distribution Profiler) that compares mutation patterns against distributions observed in chronic infections, #zoonotic spillovers and more! https://t.co/lPLtbO36FL

[Erin Gill, PhD @makemyDNA]

So this is happening exactly where I grew up in #NovaScotia. My thoughts are with everybody living through this...

[Erin Gill, PhD @makemyDNA]

@EricTopol @OurWorldInData Good point @EricTopol! I've replotted these on the same graph so they're easier to compare. #ExcessMortality #COVID19

[Eric Topol @EricTopol]

An inhaled hydrogel shield coats the airway to prevent Covid infections, yet another way to get ahead of this virus, no less other respiratory pathogens
https://t.co/UhWJ61IFEi @NatureMaterials

[Erin Gill, PhD @makemyDNA]

We are at #risk of missing valuable information about #sarscov2 variants that are circulating as testing (and thus sequencing) rates drop across #Canada. This is a big problem when it comes to learning about new #variants and they are spreading. #covid19
https://t.co/U2Qr4yP5mq

[Erin Gill, PhD @makemyDNA]

@kamerlinlab @minisciencegirl #Moderna filed for #EUA of its #COVID19 vaccine for children ages 6 months - 4 years on April 28.
https://t.co/Fy8Td0Xs8O

[Erin Gill, PhD @makemyDNA]

These #biomarkers are correlated with #longcovid: level of viral RNA in blood at diagnosis, presence of autoantibodies, reactivation of Epstein-Barr virus, type 2 diabetes, levels of IgM at the start of infection, levels of IgG3 after infection. https://t.co/H001kM4BxK

[bcCOVID19group @bcCOVID19group]

How much do vaccines protect? A lot! Now in BC (with Delta), you are 30 times less likely to end up in hospital with #COVID-19 if vaccinated. All ages are protected, especially young adults. https://t.co/hqe832Mcj6

[Erin Gill, PhD @makemyDNA]

A look at how the demographics of #covid19 patients are changing - #canada has now had more cases among 20-29 year olds than any other age group
https://t.co/pILlRfE3BJ

[Erin Gill, PhD @makemyDNA]

@DrDDOM @SFU is now requiring a "mandatory self-disclosure" of vaccination status with regular rapid testing of those who are not vaccinated or choose not to disclose their status. No word on how the mandatory self-disclosure will work.

[carolynryan 🏓 @carolynryan]

This one chart is the single most powerful thing to show people in your life.

[Erin Gill, PhD @makemyDNA]

Did you know that you can vote by mail in the upcoming federal election? Register here now: https://t.co/GVhuRwxLKp #ElectionsCanada

[Erin Gill, PhD @makemyDNA]

Just launched my first interactive data dashboard where you can view information on COVID-19 in Canada. #covid19 #data #canada #vaccination https://t.co/BIlt50VBak

[Erin Gill, PhD @makemyDNA]

To foster #collaboration and exchange of #ideas between #programmers of different levels, I created a virtual group to work on #coding projects. Props to #CodeCademy for hosting. Anybody can join. Group info here https://t.co/PeUFZw4HTG
First event here
https://t.co/wl5YzjsL5Z

[Erin Gill, PhD @makemyDNA]

Yesterday #NACI released new confusing guidelines on viral vector #COVID19 #vaccines for younger adults. This article estimates the excess mortality caused by the interruption of #AstraZeneca vaccine delivery in France and Italy via a stochastic model.
https://t.co/U3mTWnnzDx

[Erin Gill, PhD @makemyDNA]

This is extremely frustrating - the public needs clear, direct guidance on #vaccines. Any mixed messages will lead to #VaccineHesitancy and confusion.
https://t.co/CtohxWlKLG

[Tara Moriarty @MoriartyLab]

British Columbia peeps,

Know anyone who would appreciate talking #COVID19 #vaccine safety with a panel of smart, accessible even funny pharmacists, physicians and scientists?

With all the news circulating, there are lots of people with questions, so please spread the word!

[Science Magazine @ScienceMagazine]

A modeling study of #SARSCoV2 vaccine strategies reports receiving one dose of a two-dose vaccine decreases infections in the short-term if it produces a strong immune response, but may increase potential for “escape” mutations if one-dose immunity is weak https://t.co/OI6mjRW2eA

[Erin Gill, PhD @makemyDNA]

The Canadian COVID Genomics Network (#CanCOGeN) is 1 year old! In that time, we've sequenced over 80K #SARS_CoV_2 #genomes and 2K patient genomes. Check out our timeline here: https://t.co/BkdT0e2RZI