Hi all,
I'm a scientist in Queensland, Australia. I spent 20-years in virus research/diagnostic development following MedLabSci degree. PhD in virology next. Research grants in discovery, detection & characterisation of respiratory viruses. Published (see ORCID in bio). Started blogging/tweeting hobby. Then spent 5 years in public health virology diagnostics. Fun work. 2021 to now, ran testing lab (ends soon). What's next for Ian
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#Introduction #virus #cats #gardening #numbers #communication
@mackayim2022 I followed you here in my pilgrimage from Twitter. You were one of the first experts I began relying on when the pandemic hit. So grateful for your expertise!
@Yourtherapistfriend I'm very glad to hear that I was able to contribute in a way that felt useful to you.
@mackayim2022 Mate you have been an outstanding science communicator. You stick at it. We need science and evidence we need it strong and solid.
@marctennant Appreciate that a lot coming from you Prof! 
@mackayim2022 @marctennant I’ll second that. Thanks for the consistent clarity. Never wavers.
Also if you’re considering new directions have you seen the new ARC Industry fellowships? https://www.arc.gov.au/funding-research/funding-schemes/linkage-program/arc-industry-fellowships
@RobLanfear I've been out of research too long.
@mackayim2022 @cyrilpedia Do fun things!!!
@lzvolk @cyrilpedia Would be great!
@mackayim2022 Given the camels, and MERS, and you in boyhood, I’d say “looking at camelid and bovine risks in livestock-to-human zoonoses”, especially since that pic looks like a zoo.