Dr. Alex Wailan, PhD

A chapter long in the making is underway! I’m now a Regional Lead in global pathogen surveillance for GISAID, based at A*STAR Singapore. Excited to contribute to the global effort against infectious diseases! Come say hi! #science

⚠️ BREAKING: WHO Warns as New Influenza A(H3N2) Subclade K Spreads Globally The World Health Organization has warned of the spread of new influenza A(H3N2) subclade K across the European Union, East Asia, and parts of North America.

⚠️ BREAKING: Japan Declares Nationwide Flu Epidemic as Season Arrives 5 Weeks Early, Raising Fears of Evolving Virus Japan declares a nationwide flu epidemic after cases surged 5 weeks early, straining hospitals and closing schools as experts warn of a faster-evolving virus.

🚨#Chikungunya update: Since January 2025, over 445 000 suspected and confirmed cases and 155 deaths have been reported from 40 countries, including previously unaffected areas. While some regions are seeing lower case numbers, transmission risks remain as others report sharp increases. WHO continues to support countries to: 🔎 strengthen surveillance and testing 🦟 boost vector control 🤝 raise community awareness 🏥 ensure better care for those affected and much more. Read more 👉bit.ly/4h0L4hh

Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have declared an outbreak of #Ebola virus disease in Kasai Province where 28 suspected cases and 15 deaths, including four health workers, have been reported as of 4 September 2025 👉bit.ly/4ndz9yv

@Josie_M_B Thanks Josie ! 🙌🏾🙌🏾

@AlexMWailan Wow congrats Alex!

A chapter long in the making is underway! I’m now a Regional Lead in global pathogen surveillance for GISAID, based at A*STAR Singapore. Excited to contribute to the global effort against infectious diseases! Come say hi! #science

Research Fellow position @UQMedicine suitable for ID/micro clinician with an interest in the areas of clinical trials and application of microbial genomics uq.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/uqcareer…

@stephlo_lo Welcome to Brissie! Hope you enjoy your stay!

Good morning Brisbane! What a nice view to prepare my very first talk at #LISSSD25 ! Looking forward to meeting people at the conference. #GPS_project #pneumococci #Genomics

I am hiring a Research Assistant microbiologist! We are new, expanding research group at @UccMicrobiology and @Pharmabiotic studying anaerobic gut bacteria. Deadline for applications 29th November. Apply here: ore.ucc.ie Job ID: 081111

Attention QLD Microbiology students and ECRs! @ASM_QLD are offering $500 towards attending the Mobile Genetic Element meeting in Melbourne next year! This is a great opportunity to present your work and meet Australian leaders in this field! Don't miss out, please retweet!

Postdoctoral Research Associate (Bioinformatician), University of Oxford – The researcher will support and analyze large bacterial genome collections to understand the epidemiology and evolution of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in important pathogens. jobs.ac.uk/job/DJC740/pos…

@SteinAthena @karenmbarlow @01kartik_iyer @PaulEDux @UQMedicine @qldchildres 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

Last week was my PhD graduation! It was a day of mixed emotions as I said goodbye to many friends before I start my US chapter 🌎🎓 Super grateful to my primary supervisor, Prof @karenmbarlow + associate supervisors Dr @01kartik_iyer, Prof @PaulEDux @UQMedicine @qldchildres

@YunanYe @UQMedicine @ProfHaydenHomer @UQ_News You love to see it! Well done!

A new Dr is born 💥 This piece of paper really weighs a ton 🫡 It's been a hugely rewarding journey at @UQMedicine studying beautiful embryos. Shout out to my supervisor @ProfHaydenHomer, committee and the amazing colleagues at #UQCCR who made the last 4 years a fun time! #PhDone

@cfsalomo @EVsinObsGynOnc @UQMedicine @AIBNatUQ This is very exciting to see!

Excited to welcome bright minds from Nagoya University at @EVsinObsGynOnc #UQCCR as we embark on a global exchange program! 🌍🎓Together with UQ and NU, we're shaping a vibrant academic community that knows no borders. #GlobalExchange #EducationUnites @UQMedicine @AIBNatUQ

@clairerich28 Congratulations!

After a 3.5 year gestation, I’m excited to announce the safe arrival of my #phdthesis ✨ Weighing 88,201 words and measuring 310 pages. Mum and bub are tired but doing well 😌 #phd #thesissubmission #pregnancyresearch #preeclampsia

📢Excited to share the new paper with @ProfHaydenHomer out in @CellReports ⤵️ We are always fascinated by the smart things an #embryo can do, such as boosting late 2-cell viscosity to orchestrate key developmental changes🤯 #uqccr @UQMedicine @UQ_News cell.com/cell-reports/f…

@stephlo_lo @pneumowatch @SangerPathogens @sangerinstitute

Such an honour to present #GPS_project on Sanger Day @pneumowatch @SangerPathogens @sangerinstitute Wish everyone a lovely holiday break 🎄and happy new year 🎊in advance

@Loolibear Congratulations!!! This is super exciting!! Well done!

Really happy to finally share that I have been awarded a #NHMRC EL1 Investigator Award to look at #plasmid and #AMR movement in Australia using genomics 🥳

@YunanYe Congratulations! You have to be so proud of yourself & your huge effort! Well done!

PhD thesis is officially submitted! 3.5 years ago I would not have believed I'd have so many wonderful experiences & friendships, on top of a beautiful thesis with mouse and human imaging data on embryo development 😍 Really want to thank many people for it in the next thread 🫶

@FeiYang92 @SallyMortlock @jessicacmar @LoicYengo @IMBatUQ Well done!

Finally, wearing this Red Gown 😄😄 I feel it suits me well, haha! Thanks again, my super mentors Grant Montgomery @SallyMortlock, friends here, and awesome committee @jessicacmar @LoicYengo I graduated from #PhD @IMBatUQ yeah!!!#graduation