Ian M. Mackay, PhD (he/him)
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🤷?
#Introduction #virus #cats #gardening #numbers #communication
Nov 18, 2022 at 10:19pmWeb
Show threadYour {former} therapist friendNov 18, 2022
@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!
Show threadIan M. Mackay, PhD (he/him)Nov 19, 2022
@Yourtherapistfriend I'm very glad to hear that I was able to contribute in a way that felt useful to you.
Show threadProf Marc Tennant AMNov 18, 2022
@mackayim2022 Mate you have been an outstanding science communicator. You stick at it. We need science and evidence we need it strong and solid.
Show threadIan M. Mackay, PhD (he/him)Nov 19, 2022
@marctennant Appreciate that a lot coming from you Prof! 🙏
Show threadRob LanfearNov 19, 2022

@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

Show threadIan M. Mackay, PhD (he/him)Nov 19, 2022
@RobLanfear I've been out of research too long.
Show threadMary P G KeatingNov 18, 2022
@mackayim2022
Show threadElzi VolkJan 2, 2023
@mackayim2022 @cyrilpedia Do fun things!!!
Show threadIan M. Mackay, PhD (he/him)Jan 3, 2023
@lzvolk @cyrilpedia Would be great!
Show threadJamesAshburnerJan 17, 2024
@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.
Show threadIan M. Mackay, PhD (he/him)Jan 17, 2024
@JamesAshburnerCBR It is a zoo