1/2 We’re happy to start introducing our members of the #ScientificCommittee. In no particular order, we’ll share our members who will guide us through the upcoming: Scouting Paths on Shifting Maps, #REvaluation27 Conference.
Our first introducee is @gemmaderrick.bsky.social.
#WCMB2026 #ScientificCommittee
Penelope Nozithelo Moyo is a marine scientist passionate about #marinebiodiversity conservation and sustainable ecosystem management.
wcmb2026.org/sccombio#Pen...
@unoceandecade.bsky.social @vliz.be #OceanDecadeECOP
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Diego Nahuel Campos Salazar is specialized in small-scale fisheries and conservation in Perú. He promotes the importance of fishers’ traditional knowledge for sustainable use.
wcmb2026.org/sccombio#Die...
@unoceandecade.bsky.social @vliz.be #marinebiodiversity
The submission deadline for SARRAH 2026 Abstracts has been extended to 30 June 2026!
#movetomore #whereareyouheadingtoday #alliedhealth #alliedhealthaustralia #conference #conferences #abstracts #abstractsubmission #ScientificCommittee #medsky
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Nancy Barahona from #IFOP is a fisheries engineer with a master’s degree in environmental education.
wcmb2026.org/sccombio#Nan...
@unoceandecade.bsky.social @vliz.be #marinebiodiversity
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Prof Shane Ahyong has more than 30 years of research experience, focused on aquatic invertebrates. He serves on #ICZN and also chairs the Steering Committee of @marinespecies.bsky.social
wcmb2026.org/sccombio#Sha...
@unoceandecade.bsky.social @vliz.be
#WCMB2026 #ScientificCommittee
Olivier De Clerck from Ghent University is a phycologist. His research focuses on genetics, diversity and distributions of marine macroalgae.
wcmb2026.org/sccombio#Oli...
@unoceandecade.bsky.social @vliz.be #marinebiodiversity
#WCMB2026 #ScientificCommittee
@ispinto.bsky.social from #UPORTO works on #marinebiodiversity and ecosystem functioning & services, how they are changing and why, and on solutions for the biodiversity, climate and pollution crisis.
wcmb2026.org/sccombio#Isa...
@unoceandecade.bsky.social @vliz.be
Scientific Committee Spotlight – #Biocuration2026
Meet Dr Verena Ras (University of Cape Town 🇿🇦), bioinformatics & genomics expert advancing training and capacity building across Africa. Honoured to have her on board!
#IBC2026 #ScientificCommittee #Bioinformatics #Genomics
Scientific Committee Spotlight – #Biocuration2026
Meet Prof. Paul Thomas (University of Southern California 🇺🇸), computational biologist & genomics expert bridging genome analysis, gene function & bioinformatics. Honoured to have him on board!
#IBC2026 #ScientificCommittee #Bioinformatics #Genomics
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Wee Cheah (Institute of Ocean and Earth Sciences at Universiti Malaya) primarily focuses on the changes occurring in the atmosphere and ocean, and how these changes influence marine ecosystems.
www.wcmb2026.org/sccombio#Wee...
@unoceandecade.bsky.social @vliz.be
Scientific Committee Spotlight – #Biocuration2026
Meet Dr Mélanie Courtot (Ontario Institute for Cancer Research 🇨🇦), genome informatics & biocuration expert bridging research, data & bioinformatics.
Honoured to have her on board!
#IBC2026 #ScientificCommittee #Bioinformatics #Genomics
🔬 Scientific Committee Spotlight | #Biocuration2026
Meet Prof. Lynn Schriml (University of Maryland School of Medicine), PI of the Human Disease Ontology and a long-standing leader in biocuration, data science and knowledge engineering.
#IBC2026 #ScientificCommittee #Biocuration #DataCuration
Scientific Committee Spotlight – #Biocuration2026
Meet Mr Lyndon Zass (University of Cape Town 🇿🇦), geneticist & data specialist bridging human genetics, public health & bioinformatics.
Honoured to have him on board!
#IBC2026 #ScientificCommittee #Bioinformatics #Genomics
Scientific Committee Spotlight – #Biocuration2026
Meet Dr Frederique Lisacek (SIB Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics 🇨🇭), Head of the Proteome Informatics Group, working at the intersection of AI, proteomics & glycoscience.
Honoured to have her on board!
#IBC2026 #ScientificCommittee #Bioinformatics
This is just the beginning — more speakers and sessions will be unveiled soon. Stay tuned and get ready for an unforgettable IWA AD19!
#AD19 #AbstractReview #ScientificCommittee #ResearchExcellence @uv @ETSE-UV @iwa
🚀 Exciting News! Plenary Speakers Confirmed for IWA AD19 🎉
We are glad to announce the confirmed Plenary Speakers for the 19th IWA World Conference on Anaerobic Digestion.
#AD19 #AbstractReview #ScientificCommittee #ResearchExcellence @uv @ETSE-UV @iwa
🔍 Scientific Committee Spotlight – #Biocuration2026
Meet Dr Fouzia Radouani (Institut Pasteur du Maroc 🇲🇦), PhD in Immunology, Research Director & Head of Microbiology.
Honoured to have her contribute to shaping #Biocuration2026.
#IBC2026 #ScientificCommittee #DataCuration
#WCMB2026 #ScientificCommittee
Matt Frost is the head of the International Office at @pml.ac.uk. He works extensively on international matters specialising in policy, networking and science diplomacy.
wcmb2026.org/sccombio#Mat...
@unoceandecade.bsky.social @vliz.be #marinebiodiversity
I am happy to join the #ScientificCommittee of the 5th International Conference on African Rivers - icar2026.org - in #Rabat, #Morocco.
Deadline for submission is March 30th, 2026: lnkd.in/dRqzZJns
#WCMB2026 #ScientificCommittee
Ulrike Braeckman from #UGent and @naturalsciences-be.bsky.social is intrigued by the effects of climate change and multiple anthropogenic stressor effects on marine ecosystem services.
wcmb2026.org/sccombio#Ulr...
@unoceandecade.bsky.social @vliz.be
#WCMB2026 #ScientificCommittee
Dr. Ilias Semmouri is a postdoctoral researcher at the Blue Growth Research Lab at Ghent University. He is a marine biologist specialized in marine ecology, climate change biology and ecotoxicology.
wcmb2026.org/sccombio#Ili...
@unoceandecade.bsky.social @vliz.be
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@sheilaheymans.bsky.social is Executive Director of @emarineboard.bsky.social. She has 30 years experience in research on the environmental impact of ecosystem change.
wcmb2026.org/sccombio#She...
@unoceandecade.bsky.social @vliz.be #marinebiodiversity
All submissions will be carefully evaluated by the AD19 Scientific Committee, whose expertise and dedication ensure a rigorous and high-quality selection process.
👉 Meet the SC here: iwa-ad19.com/committee/#c...
#AD19 #AbstractReview #ScientificCommittee #ResearchExcellence @UV @ETSE-UV @IWA
#WCMB2026 #ScientificCommittee
Hendrik Segers has a varied scientific background, ranging from research on the taxonomy of Rotifera and studying the biodiversity of aquatic micro-invertebrates.
wcmb2026.org/sccombio#Hen...
@unoceandecade.bsky.social @vliz.be #marinebiodiversity
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Paula Cristina Sierra-Correa from INVEMAR Colombia has expertise in coastal planning, policy, and climate change issues (impacts, vulnerability, adaptation and mitigation).
www.wcmb2026.org/sccombio#Pau...
@unoceandecade.bsky.social @vliz.be #marinebiodiversity
#WCMB2026 #ScientificCommittee
Frank Muller-Karger from @cmarinescience.bsky.social studies coastal and marine ecosystems including water quality, biological production, biodiversity, climate change, and human activities.
www.wcmb2026.org/sccombio#Fra...
@unoceandecade.bsky.social @vliz.be
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Dr. Patricia Miloslavich aims to deliver sustained, coordinated, and long-term observations of essential variables in key areas of East Antarctica and the Southern Ocean.
www.wcmb2026.org/sccombio#Pat...
@unoceandecade.bsky.social @vliz.be
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Dr. Christos Arvanitidis is the CEO of @lifewatcheric.bsky.social. Christos his research focuses on #marinebiodiversity, biodiversity informatics, functional diversity and coastal ecosystems.
www.wcmb2026.org/sccombio#Chr...
@unoceandecade.bsky.social @vliz.be
#WCMB2026 #ScientificCommittee
Joana Soares from MBON, GEO BON and AIR Centre addresses global changes in an integrative approach to space, climate, and ocean, focusing on #marinebiodiversity conservation.
www.wcmb2026.org/sccombio#Joa...
@unoceandecade.bsky.social @vliz.be
