Marc Swidergall
@swidergall-lab.bsky.social
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Assistant Professor at David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Mycologist, Immunologist, Investigator at the Lundquist Institute
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Metabolic imprinting drives epithelial memory during mucosal fungal infection
Epithelial cells at barrier sites are emerging as active participants in innate immune memory, yet the underlying metabolic and epigenetic mechanisms remain unclear. Here, we uncover a previously unre...
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Check out our new preprint Metabolic imprinting drives epithelial memory during mucosal #fungal infection. Thanks to all collaborators www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
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🚨Deadline approaching! 1 more week to get your late breaking abstract in for this must-attend meeting for fungal biologists and immunologists in 2026. #KSFUNGALPATH26
Missed the short talk abstract deadline for Keystone Symposia on Fungal Pathogens? Last chance! Late-Breaking Abstracts are open until Dec 5, 11:59 PM MST. Submit now: hubs.ly/Q03TkWjd0
@therad-lab.bsky.social
#KSFungalPath26 #fungalpathogens #fungalinfection #pathogenesis
@therad-lab.bsky.social
#KSFungalPath26 #fungalpathogens #fungalinfection #pathogenesis
November 27, 2025 at 2:15 PM
🚨Deadline approaching! 1 more week to get your late breaking abstract in for this must-attend meeting for fungal biologists and immunologists in 2026. #KSFUNGALPATH26
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H-1B visa–sponsored physicians are twice as prevalent in rural counties and nearly 4 times as common in high-poverty areas, highlighting the potential harm of rising visa costs to health care access.
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October 29, 2025 at 3:30 PM
H-1B visa–sponsored physicians are twice as prevalent in rural counties and nearly 4 times as common in high-poverty areas, highlighting the potential harm of rising visa costs to health care access.
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We hiring! Please share this post with your talented ECRs
We're looking for a postdoc interested in the formation and function of tertiary lymphoid structures - project funded by Wellcome
Based at @lmcb-ucl.bsky.social at University College London
Apply here:
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPD418/r...
We're looking for a postdoc interested in the formation and function of tertiary lymphoid structures - project funded by Wellcome
Based at @lmcb-ucl.bsky.social at University College London
Apply here:
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPD418/r...
October 21, 2025 at 3:57 PM
We hiring! Please share this post with your talented ECRs
We're looking for a postdoc interested in the formation and function of tertiary lymphoid structures - project funded by Wellcome
Based at @lmcb-ucl.bsky.social at University College London
Apply here:
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPD418/r...
We're looking for a postdoc interested in the formation and function of tertiary lymphoid structures - project funded by Wellcome
Based at @lmcb-ucl.bsky.social at University College London
Apply here:
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPD418/r...
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📣 I’m excited to share two open positions in my lab @leibniz-hki.de. For this interdisciplinary project with @luziagyr.bsky.social, I’m seeking (1) an enthusiastic PhD student interested in fungal natural product research and genetic engineering, as well as (2) a technical assistant 👇🏻
October 21, 2025 at 2:48 PM
📣 I’m excited to share two open positions in my lab @leibniz-hki.de. For this interdisciplinary project with @luziagyr.bsky.social, I’m seeking (1) an enthusiastic PhD student interested in fungal natural product research and genetic engineering, as well as (2) a technical assistant 👇🏻
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Fancy doing a PhD on #fungi ? 🍄 I'm co-supervising a project on the MIDTP program with Dr Ayesha Rahman - follow the link for project details and how to apply! #FindAPhD #immunosky 🧪
www.birmingham.ac.uk/about/colleg...
www.birmingham.ac.uk/about/colleg...
Midlands Integrative Biosciences Training Partnership - University of Birmingham
MIBTP is a UK-wide doctoral training programme that equips bioscience PhD students with interdisciplinary skills to tackle global challenges in agriculture, health, and sustainability.
www.birmingham.ac.uk
October 14, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Fancy doing a PhD on #fungi ? 🍄 I'm co-supervising a project on the MIDTP program with Dr Ayesha Rahman - follow the link for project details and how to apply! #FindAPhD #immunosky 🧪
www.birmingham.ac.uk/about/colleg...
www.birmingham.ac.uk/about/colleg...
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Interested in skin immunology and T cell biology? The @mrccmm.bsky.social is advertising a #postdoc position to study the antimicrobial-allergic immune response in atopic dermatitis with @lableibundgut.bsky.social. jobs.exeter.ac.uk/hrpr_webrecr...
#immunosky #mycosky #eczema Please re-post
#immunosky #mycosky #eczema Please re-post
October 1, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Interested in skin immunology and T cell biology? The @mrccmm.bsky.social is advertising a #postdoc position to study the antimicrobial-allergic immune response in atopic dermatitis with @lableibundgut.bsky.social. jobs.exeter.ac.uk/hrpr_webrecr...
#immunosky #mycosky #eczema Please re-post
#immunosky #mycosky #eczema Please re-post
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🚨 Microbiologists! We are recruiting Assistant / Associate Professors in 3 collaborative areas of our U. Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
1) MMG (my dept): fundamental research in med micro
2) Peds ID / I4Kids institute
3) Center for Vaccine Research
🔗 to all 3 w/info: www.linkedin.com/posts/vaughn...
1) MMG (my dept): fundamental research in med micro
2) Peds ID / I4Kids institute
3) Center for Vaccine Research
🔗 to all 3 w/info: www.linkedin.com/posts/vaughn...
Faculty Professor Associate - Full-Time | Vaughn Cooper
We are recruiting Faculty microbiologists in three (3) different, complementary, and collaborative areas at the University of Pittsburgh associated with the School of Medicine.
1) Fundamental researc...
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September 23, 2025 at 10:31 PM
🚨 Microbiologists! We are recruiting Assistant / Associate Professors in 3 collaborative areas of our U. Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
1) MMG (my dept): fundamental research in med micro
2) Peds ID / I4Kids institute
3) Center for Vaccine Research
🔗 to all 3 w/info: www.linkedin.com/posts/vaughn...
1) MMG (my dept): fundamental research in med micro
2) Peds ID / I4Kids institute
3) Center for Vaccine Research
🔗 to all 3 w/info: www.linkedin.com/posts/vaughn...
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Just a few days left for scholarship and short talk submissions!
Science, snow, and exciting advances in fungal and immunology research🔬 🍄❄️Claim your spot! #KSFUNGALPATH26 www.keystonesymposia.org/conferences/...
Science, snow, and exciting advances in fungal and immunology research🔬 🍄❄️Claim your spot! #KSFUNGALPATH26 www.keystonesymposia.org/conferences/...
Fungal Pathogens: Emerging Threats and Future Challenges | Keystone Symposia
Join us at the Keystone Symposia on Fungal Pathogens: Emerging Threats and Future Challenges, January 2026, in Breckenridge, with field leaders!
www.keystonesymposia.org
September 12, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Just a few days left for scholarship and short talk submissions!
Science, snow, and exciting advances in fungal and immunology research🔬 🍄❄️Claim your spot! #KSFUNGALPATH26 www.keystonesymposia.org/conferences/...
Science, snow, and exciting advances in fungal and immunology research🔬 🍄❄️Claim your spot! #KSFUNGALPATH26 www.keystonesymposia.org/conferences/...
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💥 #ImmunometabolismPower! Excited to have this officially out @cp-immunity.bsky.social 💥 We show that pathogens induce the host to produce oxidized lipids which rewire the #metabolism of #macrophages, causing #epigenetic modifications which dampen anti-inflammatory IL-10, exacerbating #inflammation!
Epigenetic silencing of interleukin-10 by host-derived oxidized phospholipids supports a lethal inflammatory response to infections
Phagocytes initiate immunity to invading microorganisms by detecting pathogen-associated molecular patterns via pattern recognition receptors. Pathoge…
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September 10, 2025 at 2:48 PM
💥 #ImmunometabolismPower! Excited to have this officially out @cp-immunity.bsky.social 💥 We show that pathogens induce the host to produce oxidized lipids which rewire the #metabolism of #macrophages, causing #epigenetic modifications which dampen anti-inflammatory IL-10, exacerbating #inflammation!
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New Postdoc position as part of the recently awarded MRC Core in Exposome Immunology, led by Jo Konkel here @lydiabeckeriii.bsky.social. Job ad and more info below:
www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...
www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk/research/ins...
www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...
www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk/research/ins...
Research Associate in MRC CoRE in Exposome Immunology (Defining Acute and Chronic Mucosal Responses to Pollution Exposure):Oxford Road
Project Title: Defining Acute and Chronic Mucosal Responses to Pollution Exposure
www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk
September 8, 2025 at 9:51 AM
New Postdoc position as part of the recently awarded MRC Core in Exposome Immunology, led by Jo Konkel here @lydiabeckeriii.bsky.social. Job ad and more info below:
www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...
www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk/research/ins...
www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...
www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk/research/ins...
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JOB ALERT @bertuzzilab.bsky.social is recruiting 2 Research Associates for a project on Mucorales! Very exciting and can definitely recommend working with this group ☺️
www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...
www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...
Research Associate (PDRA) in Fungal Infection Biology :Oxford Road
The Bertuzzi’s laboratory at the Manchester Fungal Infection is looking for two outstanding candidates be part of an interdisciplinary team of researchers, working on an Wellcome Trust funded project investigating how Mucorales fungi adapt to natural and in-host environments and how stress adaptation drives infection. The posts are available from the 5th of January 2026 on a full-time basis for 3 years, with the possibility to extend.
www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk
September 7, 2025 at 1:04 PM
JOB ALERT @bertuzzilab.bsky.social is recruiting 2 Research Associates for a project on Mucorales! Very exciting and can definitely recommend working with this group ☺️
www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...
www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...
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We're hiring a tech for a project focused on the impact of genetic background on genetics and evolution. If you like doing lots of microbial evolution experiments and are good at bioinformatics/computation, this might be for you. aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05782
Madhani Lab – Junior/Assistant Specialist
University of California, San Francisco is hiring. Apply now!
aprecruit.ucsf.edu
September 4, 2025 at 7:42 PM
We're hiring a tech for a project focused on the impact of genetic background on genetics and evolution. If you like doing lots of microbial evolution experiments and are good at bioinformatics/computation, this might be for you. aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05782
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Just a few more days to apply! ⏰
My group at is hiring a PhD student to explore how fungal pathogens that live in the environment will adapt their genomes, acquire new phenotypes, and perhaps even increased infectivity as a result of climate change. Please share!
More info and applications at @ jobs.uni-jena.de/vrbup
More info and applications at @ jobs.uni-jena.de/vrbup
August 27, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Just a few more days to apply! ⏰
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Trump admin planning to change student visas from lasting for duration of academic program to fixed 4-yr term, and then much harder to renew
Could destroy US ability to attract global talent, particularly those seeking advanced degrees in STEM. The median time to complete a PhD is 5.7 yrs per NSF.
Could destroy US ability to attract global talent, particularly those seeking advanced degrees in STEM. The median time to complete a PhD is 5.7 yrs per NSF.
Trump Deals A New Immigration Blow To International Students
Trump officials have proposed a new rule limiting international students to fixed periods of entry, making a U.S. education more precarious.
www.forbes.com
August 29, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Trump admin planning to change student visas from lasting for duration of academic program to fixed 4-yr term, and then much harder to renew
Could destroy US ability to attract global talent, particularly those seeking advanced degrees in STEM. The median time to complete a PhD is 5.7 yrs per NSF.
Could destroy US ability to attract global talent, particularly those seeking advanced degrees in STEM. The median time to complete a PhD is 5.7 yrs per NSF.
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Dartmouth is hiring! Come be my colleague. Biochemistry and Cell Biology is accepting applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. Join us in New Hampshire for great science, nice people, and beautiful scenery ⛰️ apply.interfolio.com/171438
August 27, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Dartmouth is hiring! Come be my colleague. Biochemistry and Cell Biology is accepting applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. Join us in New Hampshire for great science, nice people, and beautiful scenery ⛰️ apply.interfolio.com/171438
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Assistant/ Associate Professor of Mycology at UGA - Go be part of a Legendary Fungal Group fungi.franklinresearch.uga.edu and dept of plant pathology plantpath.caes.uga.edu www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/445...
Assistant or Associate Professor - Fungal Biology/Mycology
The Department of Plant Pathology in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) at the University of Georgia is recruiting for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor in Fu...
www.ugajobsearch.com
August 21, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Assistant/ Associate Professor of Mycology at UGA - Go be part of a Legendary Fungal Group fungi.franklinresearch.uga.edu and dept of plant pathology plantpath.caes.uga.edu www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/445...
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Tissue immunity meets biological sex differences - context is important in the immune system. Another of my reading recommendations during a trip to @iuis-online.bsky.social Congress. From Sonia Sharma, Alicia Gibbons and Erica Ollmann Saphire in @science.org
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August 16, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Tissue immunity meets biological sex differences - context is important in the immune system. Another of my reading recommendations during a trip to @iuis-online.bsky.social Congress. From Sonia Sharma, Alicia Gibbons and Erica Ollmann Saphire in @science.org
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We’re hiring a Postdoc in Gut Microbiome Metabolomics!
Help us decode microbial metabolism and its impact on human health @leibniz-hki.de , Jena 🇩🇪
🔗 jobs.hki-jena.de/jobs/Postdoc...
Help us decode microbial metabolism and its impact on human health @leibniz-hki.de , Jena 🇩🇪
🔗 jobs.hki-jena.de/jobs/Postdoc...
Job opportunity Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/div) in Gut Microbiome Metabolomics at Leibniz HKI Jobportal
Wissenschaft/Forschung in Jena
jobs.hki-jena.de
August 12, 2025 at 8:55 AM
We’re hiring a Postdoc in Gut Microbiome Metabolomics!
Help us decode microbial metabolism and its impact on human health @leibniz-hki.de , Jena 🇩🇪
🔗 jobs.hki-jena.de/jobs/Postdoc...
Help us decode microbial metabolism and its impact on human health @leibniz-hki.de , Jena 🇩🇪
🔗 jobs.hki-jena.de/jobs/Postdoc...
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Interested in fungal diseases?
Come do fellowship at WashU ID fellowship and join the Mycoses Study group, doing groundbreaking research on all types of fu gal infections.
www.journalofinfection.com/article/S016...
Come do fellowship at WashU ID fellowship and join the Mycoses Study group, doing groundbreaking research on all types of fu gal infections.
www.journalofinfection.com/article/S016...
Geographic distribution and associated mortality of invasive aspergillosis and mucormycosis among Medicare enrollees in the United States (2008-2015)
Invasive aspergillosis and mucormycosis are widely distributed in the United States,
with certain regions experiencing significantly higher incidences. For invasive aspergillosis,
each increase of 5 c...
www.journalofinfection.com
August 16, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Interested in fungal diseases?
Come do fellowship at WashU ID fellowship and join the Mycoses Study group, doing groundbreaking research on all types of fu gal infections.
www.journalofinfection.com/article/S016...
Come do fellowship at WashU ID fellowship and join the Mycoses Study group, doing groundbreaking research on all types of fu gal infections.
www.journalofinfection.com/article/S016...
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A human inborn error of immunity guided discovery and development of a prophylactic, mRNA-based antiviral
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
August 13, 2025 at 7:12 PM
A human inborn error of immunity guided discovery and development of a prophylactic, mRNA-based antiviral
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
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Scholarships are available to attend the Keystone Fungal Pathogens meeting in Jan 2026! Want to be considered? Submit your abstract by 16th Sept. Links and details in post below 👇🧪 #KSFungalPath2026 #immunosky
The abstract and scholarship deadline is fast approaching for the Keystone Fungal Pathogens meeting #KSFungalPath26 ! Submit your work by 16th Sept to join the fabulous line-up of invited speakers, featured in the video below (also includes submission links!)
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Fungal Pathogens Meeting Promo
YouTube video by KeystoneSymposia
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August 11, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Scholarships are available to attend the Keystone Fungal Pathogens meeting in Jan 2026! Want to be considered? Submit your abstract by 16th Sept. Links and details in post below 👇🧪 #KSFungalPath2026 #immunosky
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We are recruiting two Research Associates! Funded by the
@wellcometrust.bsky.social , join us to work on Mucorales adaption in collaboration with Becky Hall (University of Kent) www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...
Deadline: 1st October
@wellcometrust.bsky.social , join us to work on Mucorales adaption in collaboration with Becky Hall (University of Kent) www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...
Deadline: 1st October
Research Associate (PDRA) in Fungal Infection Biology :Oxford Road
www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk
August 7, 2025 at 6:50 AM
We are recruiting two Research Associates! Funded by the
@wellcometrust.bsky.social , join us to work on Mucorales adaption in collaboration with Becky Hall (University of Kent) www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...
Deadline: 1st October
@wellcometrust.bsky.social , join us to work on Mucorales adaption in collaboration with Becky Hall (University of Kent) www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...
Deadline: 1st October
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The number of cervical cancer cases and deaths among American women dropped after the HPV vaccine was introduced in 2006
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www.mskcc.org/news/new-res...
New Research Shows the HPV Cancer Vaccine Saves Lives
Learn why MSK recommends that children be vaccinated against HPV.
www.mskcc.org
August 5, 2025 at 1:04 AM
The number of cervical cancer cases and deaths among American women dropped after the HPV vaccine was introduced in 2006
www.mskcc.org/news/new-res...
www.mskcc.org/news/new-res...
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‘Congress has your back’: US senators tell scientists they want to protect NIH budget
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
‘Congress has your back’: US senators tell scientists they want to protect NIH budget
Senate budget bill includes small increase for the health-research agency — but faces a long road before being signed into law.
www.nature.com
August 1, 2025 at 2:51 PM
‘Congress has your back’: US senators tell scientists they want to protect NIH budget
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...