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Oxford Academic @oxfordacademic.bsky.social · 1d

Are you looking to publish your #VetImmunology paper? @discovimmunol.bsky.social is building a new special collection, and your research might be a perfect fit!

Discover the available author benefits and submit oxford.ly/3L4YM6H

#Immunology

Call for Papers: Advances in Veterinary Immunology

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Gavi @gavi.org · 12h

What are combination vaccines and why do they matter now more than ever? Let's sketch it out! ✍️

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Clinical & Experimental Immunology @ceijournal.bsky.social · 10h

Going to #BSACI2025? Let’s talk neutrophils!

🧬 Our new open-access review covers their surprising roles in allergy and potential therapeutic targets.

👉 https://bit.ly/3GReFeX
##Allergy #Immunology

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British Society for Immunology @britsocimm.bsky.social · 14h

To celebrate #BiologyWeek, let's talk about how vaccines work!

See our “How do vaccines work?” infographic below 👇 and learn more in the Vaccines & Therapeutics section of our BiteSized #Immunology resource: https://bit.ly/482sVND

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Discovery Immunology @discovimmunol.bsky.social · 3d

We were so pleased to see researchers working on Regulatory T cells getting the recognition they deserve from the #NobelPrize last week!

To celebrate this pioneering field, we created a virtual issue on peripheral immune tolerance: immunology.org/publications...

The 2025 Nobel Prize Virtual Issue | British Society for Immunology

immunology.org

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Clinical & Experimental Immunology @ceijournal.bsky.social · 3d

🏆Following last week's #NobelPrize announcement, we've pulled together a new virtual issue.

🔎Check it out for must-read articles on peripheral immune tolerance published in the BSI journals: immunology.org/publications...

The 2025 Nobel Prize Virtual Issue | British Society for Immunology

immunology.org

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Otto Balsiger @obalsiger.bsky.social · 3d

Another Nobel Prize awarded to immunologists!

Check out this fantastic new virtual issue including a paper from Nobel Laureate Shimon Sakaguchi

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Immunotherapy Advances @imtadvances.bsky.social · 3d

🏆Following last week's exciting #NobelPrize announcement, the BSI journals have created a new virtual issue.

🔎Check it out for must-read articles on peripheral immune tolerance, including a paper from Nobel Laureate Shimon Sakaguchi: immunology.org/publications...

The 2025 Nobel Prize Virtual Issue | British Society for Immunology

immunology.org

Otto Balsiger @obalsiger.bsky.social · 3d

Looking forward to hearing Prof. Judi Allen at #BSI25

British Society for Immunology @britsocimm.bsky.social · 3d

📣 #BSI25 programme update

We are sorry to announce that Prof. Yasmine Belkaid will no longer be able to join us at BSI Congress this year. We are, however, delighted to announce our new keynote speaker: Prof. Judi Allen from @manchester.ac.uk!

Find out more here: https://bit.ly/4nm9QKt

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British Society for Immunology @britsocimm.bsky.social · 3d

What is #immunology?

It’s the study of the immune system, protecting us from infection, disease & cancer. From vaccines to immunotherapies, it shapes modern medicine.

Celebrate #BiologyWeek by exploring how immunologists keep the world healthy 👩‍🔬👨‍🔬 https://bit.ly/4nmt8zR

What is immunology? | British Society for Immunology

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Otto Balsiger @obalsiger.bsky.social · 3d

I definitely think it’s an area to look into

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British Society for Immunology @britsocimm.bsky.social · 7d

How does the brain talk to the immune system? 🧠🧬

Join Dr Henrique Veiga-Fernandes & Prof Menna Clatworthy as they uncover the secrets of neuro-immune crosstalk in Innervating Immunity: Advances at the Neuro-Immune Interface at #BSI25

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British Society for Immunology @britsocimm.bsky.social · 7d

Wondering how #vaccines are made? 👩‍🏭

It starts with lab research by scientists & includes many tests to make sure the vaccine is safe & effective 📷

Explore more videos & graphics to explain how vaccines work & keep sharing to #CelebrateVaccines 🙂 bit.ly/47gcCvE

How vaccines are made

The process of developing a new vaccine starts with laboratory based research by scientists. The vaccine will be subjected to many lab tests, clinical trials and a rigorous manufacturing process to make sure it is safe and effective. Find out more about how vaccines are made and what are the ingredients that make up a vaccine in this short animation. More information about vaccines: www.celebratevaccines.com

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Immunotherapy Advances @imtadvances.bsky.social · 7d

🧬 New in Immunotherapy Advances:

Cytokine-induced memory-like NK cells + Tafasitamab show strong efficacy against B-cell ALL, boosting cytotoxicity & survival in vivo.

Open Access 👉 https://bit.ly/48oztXa
##Immunotherapy #NKcells

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Otto Balsiger @obalsiger.bsky.social · 7d

This is a good read

Clinical & Experimental Immunology @ceijournal.bsky.social · 7d

HYCO-3, a dual-action CO-releaser/Nrf2 activator, modulates immune cells by reducing pro-inflammatory cytokines & antigen presentation. Promising strategy for autoimmune & chronic inflammatory disorders.

Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/3Gf7UDk
##Immunology #Autoimmunity

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Clinical & Experimental Immunology @ceijournal.bsky.social · 13d

Neuro-Behçet’s disease is a rare but severe manifestation of Behçet’s. This review highlights advances in diagnosis, biomarkers (IL-6, autoantibodies, BAFF), and immunopathogenesis.

🔗 https://bit.ly/4gZDyU0

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British Society for Immunology @britsocimm.bsky.social · 9d

There’s still time to submit a late breaking abstract for #BSI25!

Poster presentations help you share your research, connect with experts and peers, and strengthen your professional profile.

Deadline: Wednesday 22 Oct ➡️ https://bit.ly/467fObc

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British Society for Immunology @britsocimm.bsky.social · 10d

We're delighted to see immunologists once again recognised by the #NobelPrize! 🏆

Warm congratulations to the winners - their contributions have been vital in shaping our understanding of the immune system.

More here: www.immunology.org/news/british...

British Society for Immunology response to 2025 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine | British Society for Immunology

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Otto Balsiger @obalsiger.bsky.social · 13d

This is a great review looking at the complexity of liver transplantation and the critical immune mechanisms that aim to prevent graft rejection

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#LiverTransplant #Immunology

Clinical & Experimental Immunology @ceijournal.bsky.social · 13d

🩺 New review highlights immunological insights in liver transplantation from host–graft responses to biomarkers predicting rejection, emphasizing the quest for operational tolerance.

🔗 https://bit.ly/46xnt4l
##LiverTransplant #Immunology

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British Society for Immunology @britsocimm.bsky.social · 15d

Limited spots left! Join our single cell & spatial omics #bioinformatics course starting Mon 20 Oct.

📚 You’ll get live training & access to self-paced materials (lecture recordings, cheat code, and R/command line workbooks).

BSI members get 50% off! bit.ly/4emxfIt

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Otto Balsiger @obalsiger.bsky.social · 13d

She is great.
For me it was interesting to hear about the complexity of creating an inclusion criteria that properly subsets the patients who would benefit from trials.

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Otto Balsiger @obalsiger.bsky.social · 13d

Only two months until #BSI25 - make sure you register

British Society for Immunology @britsocimm.bsky.social · 14d

Plenary at #BSI25: Challenging humans: infections, vaccines & allergens

Speakers: Prof Chris Chiu, Prof Isabelle Meyts and Prof Gabriel Victora.

Recent advances in human genetics & challenge studies are transforming how we study immunity.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4pSCuVU

Otto Balsiger @obalsiger.bsky.social · 14d

Vaccines make such a difference..

#vaccines

Gavi @gavi.org · 14d

2024 also saw record country investment, with $255 million in co-financing for Gavi-supported vaccines.

From HPV to malaria, from zero-dose to economic growth, 2024 was Gavi’s most impactful year yet.

🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4q7j3sH

Gavi’s impact in 2024 in seven key statistics

In the time it takes you to read this article, six people’s lives will have been saved by Gavi-supported vaccines. Here are seven statistics on Gavi’s impact in 2024.

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Otto Balsiger @obalsiger.bsky.social · 15d

This is a very interesting interview with Akiko Iwasaki

#LongCovid #immunology

Rhyothemis @rhyothemis.bsky.social · 17d

Interview with Yale immunologist Akiko Iwasaki | David Tuller

youtu.be/nJTaGD4fYz0

#LongCovid #MECFS #immunology #medicine #health

Interview with Yale immunologist Akiko Iwasaki

YouTube video by David M Tuller

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Otto Balsiger @obalsiger.bsky.social · 16d

Well done Professor Jessica Teeling

I love this snakes and ladders game helping all ages learn how lifestyle choices cut dementia risk and protect their brain

British Society for Immunology @britsocimm.bsky.social · 16d

🧠 This #WorldAlzMonth, we celebrate Professor Jessica Teeling – winner of the BSI Public Engagement Award 2025!

Her giant snakes & ladders game helps all ages learn how lifestyle choices cut dementia risk and protect their brain.

Read more: bit.ly/3Ktiito

#AskAboutDementia

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Clinical & Experimental Immunology @ceijournal.bsky.social · 18d

🔬 New study shows 2B4 (CD244) binds Staphylococcus aureus exotoxin SEB, driving allergic inflammation.

2B4 knockout mice had reduced inflammation → a potential therapeutic target.

Read here: https://bit.ly/4my2B1e
##Immunology #Staphylococcus #Inflammation

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