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Research group of Prof Matthias Eberl at Cardiff University • Unconventional T cells • Immune fingerprints in acute infections • Public involvement and engagement • @superbugs.bsky.social
https://profiles.cardiff.ac.uk/staff/eberlm
https://profiles.cardiff.ac.uk/staff/eberlm
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![Hand-written note with the molecular structure of the microbial isoprenoid metabolite (E)-4-hydroxy-3-methyl-but-2-enyl pyrophosphate (HMB-PP) — Armin Reichenberg, July 2001
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In memoriam.
Armin Reichenberg
13 July 1962 – 13 February 2025
Martin Hintz
15 April 1955 – 31 March 2025
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Armin Reichenberg
13 July 1962 – 13 February 2025
Martin Hintz
15 April 1955 – 31 March 2025
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"Dad?"
"Yes, son."
"How do the people who oppose face masks, lockdowns and vaccines and cut funding for research, education and the NHS really think we will fight the next pandemic?"
"Yes, son."
"How do the people who oppose face masks, lockdowns and vaccines and cut funding for research, education and the NHS really think we will fight the next pandemic?"
November 21, 2025 at 2:50 PM
"Dad?"
"Yes, son."
"How do the people who oppose face masks, lockdowns and vaccines and cut funding for research, education and the NHS really think we will fight the next pandemic?"
"Yes, son."
"How do the people who oppose face masks, lockdowns and vaccines and cut funding for research, education and the NHS really think we will fight the next pandemic?"
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Why scientists have to become better communicators and learn how to engage different audiences.
November 28, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Why scientists have to become better communicators and learn how to engage different audiences.
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Prof. Matthias Eberl @eberllab.bsky.social:
"A Microbial Horror Show — Devastating outbreaks of disease that shaped how we fight infections"
Public Lecture
Thursday 27th November, 7:00 pm UK time
@cumedicengage.bsky.social
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"A Microbial Horror Show — Devastating outbreaks of disease that shaped how we fight infections"
Public Lecture
Thursday 27th November, 7:00 pm UK time
@cumedicengage.bsky.social
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November 12, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Prof. Matthias Eberl @eberllab.bsky.social:
"A Microbial Horror Show — Devastating outbreaks of disease that shaped how we fight infections"
Public Lecture
Thursday 27th November, 7:00 pm UK time
@cumedicengage.bsky.social
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"A Microbial Horror Show — Devastating outbreaks of disease that shaped how we fight infections"
Public Lecture
Thursday 27th November, 7:00 pm UK time
@cumedicengage.bsky.social
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Our first Science in Health Public lecture of this series will be delivered by Professor Matthias Eberl on Thursday 27th November at 7 pm online via Teams. 🙌🙌
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November 19, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Our first Science in Health Public lecture of this series will be delivered by Professor Matthias Eberl on Thursday 27th November at 7 pm online via Teams. 🙌🙌
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Proud to be featured in Cardiff University's brandnew Widening Participation Annual Report 2024/2025.
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Widening participation
Widening access addresses the retention and progression of students from a wide variety of groups traditionally under-represented in Higher Education.
www.cardiff.ac.uk
November 24, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Proud to be featured in Cardiff University's brandnew Widening Participation Annual Report 2024/2025.
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📣Review Sharing: Volume 86, Issue 6
🧾Enabling Vaccine Uptake: Strategies for the Public Health Sector
👩🔬Kirsty Emery, Matthias Eberl, Sheena M Cruickshank
💡Full Text: magonlinelibrary.com/doi/full/10....
#vaccination #immunity #vaccine #health #medsky
🧾Enabling Vaccine Uptake: Strategies for the Public Health Sector
👩🔬Kirsty Emery, Matthias Eberl, Sheena M Cruickshank
💡Full Text: magonlinelibrary.com/doi/full/10....
#vaccination #immunity #vaccine #health #medsky
July 15, 2025 at 2:55 AM
📣Review Sharing: Volume 86, Issue 6
🧾Enabling Vaccine Uptake: Strategies for the Public Health Sector
👩🔬Kirsty Emery, Matthias Eberl, Sheena M Cruickshank
💡Full Text: magonlinelibrary.com/doi/full/10....
#vaccination #immunity #vaccine #health #medsky
🧾Enabling Vaccine Uptake: Strategies for the Public Health Sector
👩🔬Kirsty Emery, Matthias Eberl, Sheena M Cruickshank
💡Full Text: magonlinelibrary.com/doi/full/10....
#vaccination #immunity #vaccine #health #medsky
Fantastic opportunity to present our work at today's #CUMEDICPPIE showcase event @cumedicengage.bsky.social, and honoured to do so together with the amazing Kevin Davies, one of the most inspiring science teachers in Wales!
November 18, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Fantastic opportunity to present our work at today's #CUMEDICPPIE showcase event @cumedicengage.bsky.social, and honoured to do so together with the amazing Kevin Davies, one of the most inspiring science teachers in Wales!
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Prof Matthias Eberl @eberllab.bsky.social, jointly with Kevin Davies (Ysgol Gyfun Rhydywaun):
"Superbugs online: An educational resource to increase awareness of the microbial world in, on and around us"
Lightning talk at tomorrow's #CUMEDICPPIE showcase event
@cumedicengage.bsky.social
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"Superbugs online: An educational resource to increase awareness of the microbial world in, on and around us"
Lightning talk at tomorrow's #CUMEDICPPIE showcase event
@cumedicengage.bsky.social
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November 17, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Prof Matthias Eberl @eberllab.bsky.social, jointly with Kevin Davies (Ysgol Gyfun Rhydywaun):
"Superbugs online: An educational resource to increase awareness of the microbial world in, on and around us"
Lightning talk at tomorrow's #CUMEDICPPIE showcase event
@cumedicengage.bsky.social
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"Superbugs online: An educational resource to increase awareness of the microbial world in, on and around us"
Lightning talk at tomorrow's #CUMEDICPPIE showcase event
@cumedicengage.bsky.social
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Our wonderful public partner panel providing their insights to a wide range of questions
Ein panel partneriaid cyhoeddus ardderchog yn cynnig eu sylwadau ar ystod eang o gwestiynau
#CUMEDICPPIE
Ein panel partneriaid cyhoeddus ardderchog yn cynnig eu sylwadau ar ystod eang o gwestiynau
#CUMEDICPPIE
November 18, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Our wonderful public partner panel providing their insights to a wide range of questions
Ein panel partneriaid cyhoeddus ardderchog yn cynnig eu sylwadau ar ystod eang o gwestiynau
#CUMEDICPPIE
Ein panel partneriaid cyhoeddus ardderchog yn cynnig eu sylwadau ar ystod eang o gwestiynau
#CUMEDICPPIE
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Fantastic introduction to our patient and public involvement and engagement showcase event by Dr Matt Morgan
Cyflwyniad gwych i’n digwyddiad arddangos Cynnwys ac Ymgysylltu â Chleifion a’r Cyhoedd gan Dr Matt Morgan @drmattmorgan.bsky.social
#CUMEDICPPIE
Cyflwyniad gwych i’n digwyddiad arddangos Cynnwys ac Ymgysylltu â Chleifion a’r Cyhoedd gan Dr Matt Morgan @drmattmorgan.bsky.social
#CUMEDICPPIE
November 18, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Fantastic introduction to our patient and public involvement and engagement showcase event by Dr Matt Morgan
Cyflwyniad gwych i’n digwyddiad arddangos Cynnwys ac Ymgysylltu â Chleifion a’r Cyhoedd gan Dr Matt Morgan @drmattmorgan.bsky.social
#CUMEDICPPIE
Cyflwyniad gwych i’n digwyddiad arddangos Cynnwys ac Ymgysylltu â Chleifion a’r Cyhoedd gan Dr Matt Morgan @drmattmorgan.bsky.social
#CUMEDICPPIE
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Great to be at the Cardiff University School of Medicine day for patient & public involvement & engagement.
I’m here talking about some of my favourite engagement projects: a story book to talk about parental addiction, tactile astronomical maps for visually impaired people & so many more.
I’m here talking about some of my favourite engagement projects: a story book to talk about parental addiction, tactile astronomical maps for visually impaired people & so many more.
November 18, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Great to be at the Cardiff University School of Medicine day for patient & public involvement & engagement.
I’m here talking about some of my favourite engagement projects: a story book to talk about parental addiction, tactile astronomical maps for visually impaired people & so many more.
I’m here talking about some of my favourite engagement projects: a story book to talk about parental addiction, tactile astronomical maps for visually impaired people & so many more.
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Proud to be kicking off the new cycle of the Science in Health public lecture series 2025/2026.
"A Microbial Horror Show – Devastating outbreaks of disease that shaped how we fight infections"
Thursday 27th November, 7:00 pm UK time.
@cumedicengage.bsky.social @cusystemsimmu.bsky.social
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"A Microbial Horror Show – Devastating outbreaks of disease that shaped how we fight infections"
Thursday 27th November, 7:00 pm UK time.
@cumedicengage.bsky.social @cusystemsimmu.bsky.social
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November 5, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Proud to be kicking off the new cycle of the Science in Health public lecture series 2025/2026.
"A Microbial Horror Show – Devastating outbreaks of disease that shaped how we fight infections"
Thursday 27th November, 7:00 pm UK time.
@cumedicengage.bsky.social @cusystemsimmu.bsky.social
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"A Microbial Horror Show – Devastating outbreaks of disease that shaped how we fight infections"
Thursday 27th November, 7:00 pm UK time.
@cumedicengage.bsky.social @cusystemsimmu.bsky.social
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Proud to be kicking off the new cycle of the Science in Health public lecture series 2025/2026.
"A Microbial Horror Show – Devastating outbreaks of disease that shaped how we fight infections"
Thursday 27th November, 7:00 pm UK time.
@cumedicengage.bsky.social @cusystemsimmu.bsky.social
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"A Microbial Horror Show – Devastating outbreaks of disease that shaped how we fight infections"
Thursday 27th November, 7:00 pm UK time.
@cumedicengage.bsky.social @cusystemsimmu.bsky.social
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November 5, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Proud to be kicking off the new cycle of the Science in Health public lecture series 2025/2026.
"A Microbial Horror Show – Devastating outbreaks of disease that shaped how we fight infections"
Thursday 27th November, 7:00 pm UK time.
@cumedicengage.bsky.social @cusystemsimmu.bsky.social
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"A Microbial Horror Show – Devastating outbreaks of disease that shaped how we fight infections"
Thursday 27th November, 7:00 pm UK time.
@cumedicengage.bsky.social @cusystemsimmu.bsky.social
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Looking forward to presenting an update of our public engagement work @superbugs.bsky.social at tomorrow's Global-Civic Conference on "Engaging with purpose: Global-Civic collaborations for Future Generations".
@cumedicengage.bsky.social @cusystemsimmu.bsky.social
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@cumedicengage.bsky.social @cusystemsimmu.bsky.social
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November 4, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Looking forward to presenting an update of our public engagement work @superbugs.bsky.social at tomorrow's Global-Civic Conference on "Engaging with purpose: Global-Civic collaborations for Future Generations".
@cumedicengage.bsky.social @cusystemsimmu.bsky.social
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@cumedicengage.bsky.social @cusystemsimmu.bsky.social
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Looking forward to presenting an update of our public engagement work @superbugs.bsky.social at tomorrow's Global-Civic Conference on "Engaging with purpose: Global-Civic collaborations for Future Generations".
@cumedicengage.bsky.social @cusystemsimmu.bsky.social
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@cumedicengage.bsky.social @cusystemsimmu.bsky.social
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November 4, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Looking forward to presenting an update of our public engagement work @superbugs.bsky.social at tomorrow's Global-Civic Conference on "Engaging with purpose: Global-Civic collaborations for Future Generations".
@cumedicengage.bsky.social @cusystemsimmu.bsky.social
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@cumedicengage.bsky.social @cusystemsimmu.bsky.social
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Happy #Halloween!
Check out our collection of #spooky #agarart from across the internet.
👉🏼 www.superbugs.online/superblog/ha...
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Check out our collection of #spooky #agarart from across the internet.
👉🏼 www.superbugs.online/superblog/ha...
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October 31, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Happy #Halloween!
Check out our collection of #spooky #agarart from across the internet.
👉🏼 www.superbugs.online/superblog/ha...
🎃👻💀🦴🧟🧛🏼🕷️👹
Check out our collection of #spooky #agarart from across the internet.
👉🏼 www.superbugs.online/superblog/ha...
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How it started How it's going
October 22, 2025 at 4:18 PM
How it started How it's going
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A reminder that measles is a highly contagious infection that can cause severe complications.
Measles cannot be cured.
But it can be prevented.
Measles cannot be cured.
But it can be prevented.
US anti-vax stance to blame for continent-wide surge in measles, say experts
The disease was eliminated across the Americas in 2024, but urgent vaccination drives are now under way as cases rise from Mexico to Bolivia after outbreaks farther north
www.theguardian.com
October 19, 2025 at 10:09 AM
A reminder that measles is a highly contagious infection that can cause severe complications.
Measles cannot be cured.
But it can be prevented.
Measles cannot be cured.
But it can be prevented.
Includes our answers to a list of questions year 5 pupils had about science in general, what it's like to be a scientist, and how to become a scientist in the first place.
Ranging from "What's the deadliest microbe you come across?" to "Why is your research important, and why should people care?"
Ranging from "What's the deadliest microbe you come across?" to "Why is your research important, and why should people care?"
So this is what we did in Caerphilly a few days ago.
On the road again — Superbugs in Caerphilly — Superbugs - The microbial world in, on and around us
We recently held a fun workshop for the fantastic year 5 class of Mrs Jenkins and Mr Bowen at Hendredenny Park Primary in Caerphilly.
www.superbugs.online
October 17, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Includes our answers to a list of questions year 5 pupils had about science in general, what it's like to be a scientist, and how to become a scientist in the first place.
Ranging from "What's the deadliest microbe you come across?" to "Why is your research important, and why should people care?"
Ranging from "What's the deadliest microbe you come across?" to "Why is your research important, and why should people care?"
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So this is what we did in Caerphilly a few days ago.
On the road again — Superbugs in Caerphilly — Superbugs - The microbial world in, on and around us
We recently held a fun workshop for the fantastic year 5 class of Mrs Jenkins and Mr Bowen at Hendredenny Park Primary in Caerphilly.
www.superbugs.online
October 17, 2025 at 12:34 PM
So this is what we did in Caerphilly a few days ago.
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Looking for an illustrator for a potential book project.
October 15, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Looking for an illustrator for a potential book project.
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Meanwhile the World Health Organisation warns of widespread resistance to common antibiotics worldwide.
#AMR @who.int
#AMR @who.int
WHO warns of widespread resistance to common antibiotics worldwide
One in six laboratory-confirmed bacterial infections causing common infections in people worldwide in 2023 were resistant to antibiotic treatments, according to a new World Health Organization (WHO) r...
www.who.int
October 14, 2025 at 8:06 AM