MicroBinfie Podcast
Microbial Bioinformatics is a rapidly changing field marrying computer science and microbiology. Join us as we share some tips and tricks we've learnt over the years. If you're a student just getting to grips with the field, or someone who just wants to keep tabs on the latest and greatest — this podcast is for you.
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We've had the privilege of hosting leading experts and established voices in microbial bioinformatics, genomics, and computational biology.
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Episode 148: NextFlow debate 3
This episode examines whether Nextflow continues to be the best solution for bioinformatics workflows in an era of rapid development, AI integration, and evolving alternatives. We discuss scalability, community standards, AI’s growing influence, and historical perspectives on workflow management tools.
workflow-languagesnextflowEpisode 147: NextFlow debate 2
This episode explores whether Nextflow remains the best choice for bioinformatics workflows amid growing alternatives and AI-assisted development tools. The discussion focuses on portability, robustness, documentation quality, and the balance between developer complexity and user convenience.
workflow-managementnextflowEpisode 146: NextFlow debate 1
This episode begins a discussion on the continued relevance of Nextflow in 2025. We explore whether Nextflow still represents the optimal workflow engine for bioinformatics, weighing its portability, modularity, and performance against its learning curve, debugging challenges, and operational costs.
workflow-managementnextflowEpisode 145: Micro binfie Pathoplexus part 2
In this episode of the microbinfie podcast, the hosts discuss Pathoplexus, an innovative pathogen genomics database with a unique community-driven governance model and open-source approach.
data-sharingdatabasessequence-submissiongenomic-epidemiologyEpisode 144: Micro binfie Pathoplexus part 1
The microbinfie podcast explores Pathoplexus, an innovative platform designed to facilitate viral genome data sharing while addressing researchers' concerns about publication credit and data accessibility.
data-sharingdatabasessequence-submissiongenomic-epidemiologyEpisode 143: Where we catch up on our professional lives
In this personal update episode, the microbinfie podcast hosts discuss their recent professional transitions and current work, offering insights into their evolving careers in microbial bioinformatics and computational biology.
podcast-newsEpisode 142: Microbinfie - genomeqc
In this episode of the microbinfie podcast, Nabil-Fareed Alikhan introduces GenomeQC, a comprehensive approach to establishing species-specific genome quality control thresholds for bacterial genomics.
genome-assemblysoftware-toolsquality-controlEpisode 140: Exploring Clinical Metagenomics
In this episode of the Podcast, hosts Lee Katz and Andrew Page delve into the intricacies of clinical metagenomics. Joined by experts Torsten Seemann and Finlay Maguire, they explore the challenges and methodologies involved in identifying pathogens in clinical samples when traditional diagnostic methods fail.
metagenomicsgenomic-sequencingtaxonomic-profilinghost-removalEpisode 139: Lassa virus genomics
On this episode we are joined by Sara Zufan to discuss her PhD journey and recent projects. The episode covers various research experiences and challenges in the field, including the rapid detection of AMR using nanopore sequencing, COVID-19 projects, hepatitis A outbreak investigations, and Lassa virus surveillance in Liberia.
lassa-viruswastewater-surveillancenanopore-sequencingviral-genomicsgenomic-epidemiologyEpisode 138: Decoding Tetracycline Resistance in MRSA
In this episode of the Micro Binfie Podcast, host Andrew Page takes listeners to the heart of the microbial genomics hackathon in Bethesda, Maryland, for an engaging conversation with special guest Megan Phillips, a PhD student from Emory University. Megan delves into her research on Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), highlighting its fascinating dual nature as both a harmless and potentially serious pathogen.
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