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First-in-class program nucleating #immunology research at UCSF to treat human diseases.
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17.10.2025 21:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Read Scarlett's summary and listen to the interview here: www.breakingdownbio.com/breakingdown...
Publication link: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40391895/
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Capecitabine, a chemotherapy drug, changes the gut microbiome (the ecosystem of microbes in the gut). It is found to increase the number of Vitamin K2-producing E.coli (a type of bacteria), which may be associated with protecting the gut microbiome and relieving chemotherapy side effects.
A recent UCSF Turnbaugh Lab study found that certain gut bacteria may influence how patients tolerate the chemo drug capecitabine (CAP). Scarlett Yang spoke with Kai Trepka and Dr. Peter Turnbaugh about how this discovery could reshape the way we approach cancer care. Learn more below!
17.10.2025 21:00 — 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 2 📌 0Breaking Down Biology is a blog designed to democratize science by explaining recent scientific discoveries with everyday language. Read Soham's summary and listen to the interview here: www.breakingdownbio.com/breakingdown...
Publication link: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
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An infographic titled “Impact of Chronic Cannabis Use on Vascular Health” shows three blood vessels side by side: None (baseline/healthy): The leftmost vessel is wide with many healthy red blood cells flowing smoothly, representing normal endothelial function and vascular health. Occasional: The middle vessel remains open with red blood cells flowing, showing no detectable long-term dysfunction from occasional cannabis use. Frequent: The rightmost vessel is narrowed with fewer red blood cells passing through, illustrating endothelial dysfunction and impaired vascular health associated with chronic cannabis use. The caption at the bottom notes: “Cannabis Smoking and THC-Edible Use Frequency.”
🫀How does chronic cannabis use affect your vascular health?
To explore this question, Soham Ray, MSc, sat down with Drs. Leila Mohammadi, MD, PhD, and Matt Springer, PhD. Click the links below to learn what their conversation uncovered about risks, insights, and future directions.
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Shoutout to everyone who came through for the BCMM and @immunox.bsky.social social hour! Chill vibes, fun games, and good times with the community. 🙌🧬 #UCSF
03.10.2025 17:27 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0National Cancer Institute (NCI) Childhood Cancer Statistics: www.cancer.gov/types/childh...
Connect with the Saba Lab: sabalab.ucsf.edu
More Information on Swim Across America: www.swimacrossamerica.org/site/SPageSe...
🎗️Nearly 41 children and adolescents in the US are diagnosed with cancer every year (NCI).
In honor of childhood cancer awareness month, we spoke with Dr. Julie Saba to learn more about her advocacy in the field.
Listen to the interview here❕👉 www.instagram.com/reel/DOKVBRu...
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26.08.2025 22:29 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Breaking Down Biology is a blog designed to democratize science by explaining recent scientific discoveries with everyday language. Read Alessandra's summary and listen to the interview here: www.breakingdownbio.com/breakingdown...
Publication link: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39842437/
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Schematic showing a molecular mechanism in the uterus of a mouse: To test the role of KDM6B (and gene regulation more generally) in determining labor timing, the researchers created mice that lacked the histone demethylase KDM6B in cells of the uterus called uterine fibroblasts. They found that, compared to control mice, those lacking KDM6B had a delayed drop in P4 and gave birth several days later. This suggested that without KDM6B, the uterus was unable to activate the gene program required to initiate labor at the proper time.
What if the uterus has a molecular clock to measure pregnancy length? Drs. Tara McIntyre and Adrian Erlebacher discuss their gene-regulation ‘timer’ discovery in mice with Alessandra Veinbachs. Click the links below to learn how this mechanism could reshape our understanding of gestational timing.
26.08.2025 22:27 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0Congratulations to our very own professor of chemistry, @jenniferdoudna.bsky.social, on being awarded the Priestley Medal! 🏅
06.08.2025 22:37 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Every $1 the NIH invests, generates $2.56 in New Economic Activity
NIH-funded research tackles America’s toughest health challenges and creates jobs nationwide. Every $1 the NIH invests in research generates about $2.56 in new economic activity, from new jobs to spin-out companies. tiny.ucsf.edu/i9bINg
14.08.2025 20:36 — 👍 5 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 0
Check out Dr. Melanie Ott's recent opinion piece on the SF Standard: sfstandard.com/opinion/2025...
14.08.2025 17:38 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Connect with Dr. Ott: Website: https://ottlab.gladstone.org/ BlueSky: @theottlab.bsky.social
💉🧬 We're kicking off National Immunization Awareness Month with our faculty spotlight, Dr. Melanie Ott! Head to our Instagram to hear her take on how immunizations keep us safe—and how you can help to keep vaccines accessible for all: www.instagram.com/reel/DM_A9Sc...
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Three researchers collaborating at a previous ImmunoX Computational Biology Initiative (ICBI) Hackathon. They are gathered around a computer, looking at a dataset on the screen while one points at it.
We're so excited for our upcoming Computational Biology Initiative Hackathon on Thursday August 7th and Friday August 8th, 2025 where teams will work together to analyze the complex phenotypes of an inflammatory disease using single-cell sequencing data from human samples. Stay tuned for updates!
01.08.2025 18:04 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Explore emerging research with field leaders @keystoneSymposia.bsky.social #BCells & #TCells Collaboration: #Lymphoid & Beyond, this March in Keystone! keysym.us/KSBTCells26 #KSBTCells26 www.keystonesymposia.org/conferences/...
29.07.2025 22:37 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Portrait cutout of Dr. Peng He with his name and credentials above the image. Text reads “Faculty Spotlight.” The ImmunoX logo is in the top right corner on a navy background with two multicolored circles along the right side.
There is the ImmunoX logo in the top right corner and a Pikachu icon in the center of the panel. Text excerpt from Dr. Peng He’s Q&A interview displayed clearly on the same navy background with the multicolored circles: "I’m building a Pokédex of immune cell types and cell states across different parts of the human body—combining AI and cutting-edge experiments to map what’s there, how it’s organized, and what it’s doing in health and disease."
Photo of Dr. Peng He seated in his office surrounded by many green plants. Text alongside the photo highlights his passion outside of research: "I love keeping and propagating plants. Watching them grow—especially from cuttings—reminds me of the quiet power of stemness and renewal. There’s something deeply satisfying about nurturing life and seeing how resilient and adaptable nature can be, even on a windowsill."
Connect with Dr. He: Website: peng-he-lab.github.io BlueSky: @penghe.bsky.social
Introducing our new Faculty Spotlight series!👨🏻🔬🧬 Meet Dr. @penghe.bsky.social, ImmunoX faculty member. Discover his research and what inspires him beyond the lab. Full Q&A on our Instagram, @ucsf_immunox.
15.07.2025 17:15 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Graphic with a dark purple background and a transparent white rectangle centered. Inside the rectangle: the CoProjects logo at the top, followed by three rows of headshots of award recipients, and the Bakar ImmunoX logo at the bottom. First row (L to R): Andrei Goga (MD, PhD), Joel Ernst (MD), Matt Kutys (PhD) Second Row (L to R): Trevor Fidler (PhD), Peter Bruno (PhD), Adam Oskowitz (MD, PhD) Third Row (L to R): Chris Allen (PhD), Mark Ansel (PhD), Monica Tang (MD) Visit our Instagram for more information about their projects: @ucsf_immunox For more information about the ImmunoX CoProjects, check out our website: immunox.ucsf.edu/coprojects
CoProjects unite our community to study the immune system across diseases—sharing samples, data & tools to accelerate discovery. We're excited to announce the next group of funded projects & investigators! Learn more about this year's projects on our Instagram, @ucsf_immunox.
11.07.2025 17:08 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Group of physicians gathered and looking at a computer. There's a pink text box in the top left corner that reads: 'Harnessing immunology to improve human health'.
At UCSF, ImmunoX brings scientists, doctors, and students together to share ideas and improve health. With over 140 faculty and 500 trainees across many disciplines, we’re growing fast and collaborating locally and globally. We’re excited to share more about our people and the impact of our work.
08.07.2025 18:47 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
