Adriana Forero

This Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program is funded by the National Science Foundation to create "points of entry" for students interested in research. Students apply from across the country to spend 10 weeks in Bozeman, Montana this summer (May 26, 2026 - August 1, 2026). Admitted students are paired with a faculty mentor, who serves as an advisor for a student's summer project. Each student receives a stipend ($7000 for 10 wks). Travel compensation, room, and board are also provided. Our program leverages MSU’s unique microbiology expertise, focusing specifically on microbes living with little or no oxygen (like those in the hot springs of nearby Yellowstone). Low oxygen microbes are essential to human and ecosystem health. They influence (or control) such processes as the breakdown of food in the GI tract, removal of toxins from our bodies and the environment, and production of greenhouse gases. They are also models for understanding the origins of life on this planet, and the potential for life on other planets. A key goal of our program is to recruit students from schools with limited research infrastructure. Being in Montana, a state with a vibrant Native American community, we are particularly interested in applications from students at tribal colleges. However, ANYONE with an interest in microbiology - or biology/science in general - can and should apply. If willing and able, please share/tweet/spread the word far and wide. Applications are due February 14, 2026. Full details can be found through our website http://www.montana.edu/mbi/reu/

Friends, please help spread the word about our microbiology REU program at Montana State University.
www.montana.edu/mbi/reu/

Each student receives a stipend ($7000 for 10 wks). Travel compensation, room, and board are also provided.

Details in the attached pic--Feb 14 deadline
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Congrats! Looking forward to reading!!!

What a way to wrap up 2025! Congratulations.

Integrating polygenic signals and single-cell multiomics identifies cell-type-specific regulomes critical for immune- and aging-related diseases @nataging.nature.com
www.nature.com/articles/s43...

Amazing shot! You have a gift!!

Aiolos restricts generation of antigen-inexperienced, virtual memory CD8+ T cells in mice by repressing Eomes & CD122 expression @natcomms.nature.com @osuwexmed.bsky.social
www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Truly the best crew. Grateful for and proud of everything we’ve done together. Here’s to the next five years! 🥂🎄🎅🏽

Beyond Antibiotics: Emerging Strategies for Combating Bacterial Infection | Keystone Symposia Join us at the Keystone Symposia on Beyond Antibiotics: Emerging Strategies for Combating Bacterial Infection, May 2026, in Breckenridge, with field leaders!

Registration is now open for @keystonesymposia.bsky.social "Beyond #Antibiotics: Emerging Strategies Combating #BacterialInfection." Deadline for scholarships and abstract selected short talks is Jan 7! Join us this May for an amazing meeting! keysym.us/KSBeyondAntibiotics26 #KSBeyondAntibiotics26

IFN-I signaling enhances salivary gland stem and progenitor cell activity after irradiation Regenerative responses in salivary gland organoids after irradiation are mediated by IFN-I signaling.

A new #ScienceSignaling study reveals how salivary glands respond and regenerate after they are damaged by radiation from either proton or photon therapy, which could guide future efforts to promote salivary gland recovery. https://scim.ag/4oMc8DU

Feeling truly energized after an amazing scientific exchange. Grateful for the connections and insights. Can’t wait to come back to the next edition.

@amersocvirology.bsky.social folks, this is definitely one to keep on your radar!

Y entonces?!? It’s such an amazing experience to come home to see such an amazing showcase of science. And UniNorte and the organizing committee has done a wonderful job at putting together this symposium.

The Colombian and Latin American Symposium in Virology has started. Stoked to spend the next three days learning more about the region’s important contributions to the field.

The BWF New Awardee meeting has been so inspirational. The stories and passion shared are a powerful reminder of the impact we can all make in science. Super stoked to be part of this awesome PATH cohort!

Celebrating Brutus’ birthday with the lab and breaking a World Record. #Buckeyesbelong

Careers Minimum qualifications:PhD, MD, or equivalent in a relevant field of study, plus applicable postdoctoral experience.

Excited to announce that we have a new faculty search opening in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Minnesota for a tenure track Assistant Professor in RNA Virology. More info can be found here: hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/365...

Idorn, Paludan et al. @au.dk characterize a mouse strain harboring a mutation found in a herpes simplex encephalitis patient. Defective IFN-driven antiviral responses led to hyperactivation of #inflammation, contributing to disease development. rupress.org/jem/article/...

@civia-aarhus.bsky.social

Job alert ‼️ UChicago Micro is hiring! Open to tenured/tenure track faculty at all levels in any area of microbiology. Come join our amazing and growing department. apply.interfolio.com/174404

We are currently in the process of recruiting a technician. 🥼🐭🔬

If you know anyone with enthusiasm to learn new skills and stamina to hear me go on and on about IFNs, please have them reach out to me for more details!

Midwest Virology Symposium was amazing. Strong Ohio representation from friends at OSU and Cleveland Clinic 📸. Huge thanks to colleagues at the University of Kentucky for being generous hosts and putting together a fantastic program to showcase our trainees’ work. #MidwestVirology #MVS

Uncalibrated pipettes.

Pelotonia | Profile Pelotonia is a community that is determined to see an end to cancer. Together, we've saved countless lives. Help us save more.

Hey friends, it’s Ride Day! I’m pedaling with purpose for Pelotonia to end cancer. Every mile counts and so does your support. 🚴🏼‍♂️ #onegoal www.pelotonia.org/profile/AF74...

10 years ago, SCOTUS made a landmark decision to extend marriage rights and allowed me to finally say yes to a life together with a wonderful human evening. She rocks my world! #anniversary

Manipulation of the nucleotide pool in human, bacterial and plant immunity - Nature Reviews Immunology Modification of the nucleotide pool is emerging as key to innate immunity in animals, plants and bacteria. This Review explains how immune pathways conserved from bacteria to humans manipulate the nuc...

We wrote a review on the free nucleotide pool as a central playground in human, bacterial, and plant immunity – now out in Nature Reviews in Immunology

www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Was fun to write this piece with Dina Hochhauser!

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Trump administration ends 988 Lifeline's special service for LGBTQ+ young people Callers to 988 used to be able to press 3 to reach counselors specially trained to help LGBTQ+ young people. The service had been reaching 70,000 people a month.

Callers to 988 used to be able to press 3 to reach counselors specially trained to help LGBTQ+ young people. The service had been reaching 70,000 people a month.

On our way to Montreal for #ASV2025. Make sure to come check out Matt’s (@mattmcfa17.bsky.social) work during W22-6. Can’t wait to see you all! @amersocvirology.bsky.social

One of Ohio’s finest sons. Thank you for your service and contributions to the field!

The reading list keeps growing!!!

📄🧫🔬🐭What are you reading this weekend? Check out @catmphelps.bsky.social, @meisellab.bsky.social, et al’s brand new work! #H2P

Please apply!