Released on December 22, 2022
Back to episode listWe've been busy attending in-person conferences such as IMMEM XIII and ASM NGS, so we thought we'd share some of our reflections with you. We discuss topics like waste water surveillance, hybrid conferences, and metadata, among other things.
Waste water surveillance is becoming an increasingly vital tool in monitoring public health. By analyzing waste water, researchers can detect and predict outbreaks of diseases, providing an early warning system that can be crucial in implementing timely interventions.
As we transition back to in-person gatherings, hybrid conferences have emerged as a popular format. They offer the best of both worlds: in-person interaction with virtual accessibility, making conferences more inclusive and environmentally friendly.
Metadata plays a crucial role in organizing and making sense of the massive amounts of data generated in research. Effective metadata management ensures data is easily searchable, shareable, and usable in various scientific analyses.
The conferences provided valuable insights and illustrated the advancements and challenges within these areas of research. We look forward to integrating what we've learned into our future work.