BCCM Collections

Explore the BCCM/LMG bacterial strains from Antarctic origin: - Subcollection of 306 well-documented strains - Isolated from a variety of natural sources (glacier, fumaroles, microbial mats,…) - > 80 different genera - Potential resources of specialized #metabolites

Discover the sub-collection of #antifungal resistant strains @BCCM/IHEM: • >80 well-characterized strains from yeasts, dermatophytes & Aspergillus species • Documented resistance to azole drugs, echinocandins, terbinafine & amphotericin B • Validated with EUCAST method

Join us in Ghent (23–27 March) for a practical training on Basic Bacteriology & Bacterial Preservation by BCCM/LMG 🔬 Identification, cultivation & preservation ❄️ Freeze-drying, cryopreservation, anaerobes 🎓 For academia & industry 🔗 More info: bccm.belspo.be/training-bacte…

Discover the sub-collection of #mycotoxin producing strains @BCCM/IHEM: • Unique material for research & validation of analytical methods in #foodsafety • A range of Alternaria, Aspergillus, Fusarium & Penicillium strains with known production • >18 ≠ mycotoxins #fungi

BCCM wishes you all the best for 2026!

Interested in insect associated fungi? Discover the subcollection of entomopathogenic #fungi from French Guiana preserved @ BCCM/MUCL: - Unique material - Associated herbarium specimens - Genome sequences to study insect/fungus relationships lnkd.in/e9zBSyfA

Need fast small-scale semi-automated #microalgae growth experiments? BCCM/DCG already provides high-throughput tests for: - grazing experiments - developing antifouling trials - nutrient recycling assessments Request a service: lnkd.in/eaQuTVy6 #microbiology #diatoms

🚨 We're hiring! The BCCM/DCG Diatom Collection at the University of Ghent is looking for a lab technician! If you're passionate about #microalgae 📅 Apply by November 3rd 2025 jobs.ugent.be/job-invite/291… #microbiology #vacancy #job

Need to identify #moulds or #yeasts from pure cultures or contaminated samples? BCCM/IHEM offers expert #fungal #identification tailored to your needs. Learn more or request a service: bccm.belspo.be/services-IHEM #microbiology

International Specialized Symposium on #Yeasts 2025: BCCM/MUCL is present! This symposium is currently taking place (1-5/09) in Warsaw, Poland, the theme is: Yeast – the Omni-Tool. BCCM/MUCL presents its subcollection of #cocoa fermentation yeasts. issy38.syskonf.pl

BCCM/ULC is looking for a scientist & coordinator to manage the #cyanobacteria collection & drive R&D innovation. 🔬 Passionate about cyano's & #bioinformatics? 🗓️ Apply by Aug 1, 2025 👉 bccm.belspo.be/jobs #JobAlert #ScienceJobs #Microbiology @ULiegeResearch @belspo

🚨 Job Opportunity! 🚨 Join the BCCM/GeneCorner Plasmid Collection at @ugent as a Lab Technician! 🔬 Tasks: - manage >200k samples - cloning, transfection, genome editing, ... - equipment calibration & freezer maintenance - ... Apply now! 🔗jobs.ugent.be/job-invite/285… #vacancy

📢 Registrations for the #ECCOXLIII meeting are open. 
Deadlines: •Application for grants: June 15th •Registration: August 1st •Abstract submission: August 15th             🌐 Visit the website : eccomeeting2025.org Looking forward to see you in Utrecht, NL.

The BCCM collections safeguard the microbial biodiversity! Do you want to know more about our services and activities? bccm.belspo.be You can also find us on Bluesky! #BiodiversityDay #microbiology

Are you into #protein expression? Then having #antibodies against a wide range of tags may come in handy! The pTipi2.1 plasmids available at GeneCorner generate antibodies against 9 different tags, and provide the tools to create many more bccm.belspo.be/GeneCorner-tag… @belspo

Contact BCCM/LMG for support in #antibiotic susceptibility testing (AST) with or without whole #genome #sequencing (WGS) for the presence of #antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes; especially in the frame of #food & #feed safety. bccm.belspo.be/services-LMG #microbiology @LM_UGent

Discover the BCCM/MUCL collection from another angle in the frame of the publication "UCLouvain 1425-2025. Six cents ans de présence au monde". Out since March 11, PDF in open access. English edition May 15. pul.uclouvain.be/book/?GCOI=293… #microbiology #fungi #UCLouvain @belspo

🚨 We Are Hiring! 🚨 Are you passionate about microbiology and excited to work with #microalgae and #diatoms? 🌱🔬 BCCM/DCG is looking for a motivated lab technician to join its team! jobs.ugent.be/job/Gent-Labor… #jobopportunities #microbiology @ResearchUGent @belspo

GeneCorner hosts a catalog of bacterial & yeast strains optimized for plasmid transformation & expression🔬🧬 Whether you're cloning, expressing proteins, or engineering genes, we have the right strain for you! bccm.belspo.be/genecorner-hos… #SynBio #MolecularBiology #Biotech @belspo

Are you working with microorganisms or plasmids? Visit us at the Annual Symposium of the Belgian Society of Microbiology and find out how we can support your research! #BSM2025 #cyanobacteria #micro algae #bacteria #fungi