Afshin Samali

Breastfeeding boosts immune cells that protect against breast cancer The protective, long-lived T cells can persist for decades after a woman gives birth.

Breastfeeding boosts anticancer immunity through recruitment of CD8+ T cells
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mRNA covid vaccines spark immune response that may aid cancer survival An analysis of patient records suggests that mRNA covid-19 vaccines boost the immune response to cancerous tumours when given soon after people start a type of immunotherapy, extending their lives

An analysis of patient records suggests that mRNA covid-19 vaccines boost the immune response to cancerous tumours when given soon after people start a type of immunotherapy, extending their lives

Why the next generation of mRNA vaccines is set to be even better

Scientists are designing mRNA vaccines to produce virus-like nanoparticles, which should lead to a more robust immune response with even fewer side effects than either of these immunisation approaches on their own

Blood tests are now approved for Alzheimer’s: how accurate are they? A second blood test has been been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration to assist in diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease. Will these tests change how cognitive decline is measured?

A new blood test has been been approved by FDA to assist in diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease.
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Blood tests are now approved for Alzheimer’s: how accurate are they? A second blood test has been been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration to assist in diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease. Will these tests change how cognitive decline is measured?

A new blood test to aid with the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease has been approved by the US FDA

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Dissecting Branch-Specific Unfolded Protein Response Activation in Drug-Tolerant BRAF-Mutant Melanoma using Data-Independent Acquisition Mass Spectrometry Cells rely on the Unfolded Protein Response (UPR) to maintain ER protein homeostasis (proteostasis) when faced with elevated levels of misfolded and aggregated proteins. The UPR is comprised of three ...

Dissecting Branch-Specific Unfolded Protein Response Activation in Drug-Tolerant BRAF-Mutant Melanoma using Data-Independent Acquisition Mass Spectrometry - Molecular & Cellular Proteomics www.mcponline.org/article/S153...

This gene causes obesity — and shields against heart disease People with certain forms of the MC4R gene have lower cholesterol levels than do other individuals with a high body-mass index.

Obesity gene shields against heart disease
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Supported by Research Ireland, Science Week is marking its 30th anniversary this year!

Festival and event details are coming soon! Stay tuned and keep an eye on www.scienceweek.ie for the latest updates.

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More than 30% of this century’s science Nobel prizewinners immigrated: see their journeys The most common destination for eventual Nobel laureates in physics, chemistry and medicine since 2000 is the United States, Nature has found.

How #immigration drives winning #science - "Talent can be born anywhere, but opportunities are not" www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Since 2019, POI has worked to accelerate the development of personalised cancer therapy & diagnostic options. Today we begin Stage 2 of our journey, building on strong foundations and expanding our collaborations to drive innovation & shape the future of cancer care.

Siobhan Gaynor, Advanced Cancer Patient Council member and patient researcher; Prof Donal Brenan, UCD Professor of Gynae-Oncology, Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist at the Mater Hospital, and Deputy-Director of POI; Prof Walter Kolch, Director of Precision Oncology Ireland and Systems Biology Ireland (based at UCD); Dr Siobhan Roche, Director of Science for the Economy, Taighde Éireann–Research Ireland; Prof Kate Robson Brown, UCD Vice-President for Research, Innovation and Impact.

Minister James Lawless has launched Phase 2 of Ireland’s leading and largest ever cancer research programme, @precisiononcire.bsky.social. The programme is co-funded through Research Ireland, industry and the not-for-profit sector. Read more: www.researchireland.ie/news/precision-oncology-ireland/

Since 2019, POI has driven huge research impacts, from biological insights to training the next generation of researchers. On #WorldCancerResearchDay, we’re proud to share our new brochure, developed with science journalist Claire O'Connell, highlighting these achievements

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Trump links autism and Tylenol: is there any truth to it? The US president repeatedly advised people, “Don't take Tylenol,” but scientists say that strong evidence between the medication and autism is lacking.

No strong evidence for autism-Tylenol link. www.nature.com/articles/d41...

FEBS Press Although publication in scholarly peer-reviewed journals remains the gold standard for communication of findings in the life sciences, the gold has been debased by various impurities. Here, I discuss...

Five problems plaguing publishing in the life sciences—and one common cause - Wright - 2024 - FEBS Letters - Wiley Online Library febs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

Samali Foundation will be honoured for its work at the Mayo Irish Diaspora Society 2025 Awards ceremony, tomorrow 13 September, #Castlebar #Mayo.

Excited to share our @narjournal.bsky.social work on a trackable trinuclear platinum complex for breast cancer therapy: doi.org/10.1093/nar/... 🧬
With @raphael-depaiva.bsky.social @afshinsamali.bsky.social @alicepyne.bsky.social @westerlundlab.bsky.social @researchireland.ie @dcuresearch.bsky.social

Galway hotel fire ‘pulled our community together to help other newcomers’, says professor Cancer specialist recalls 2023 incident as he launches foundation to help refugees and asylum seekers access education

It was lovely to interview with @sorchapollak.bsky.social @irishtimes.com regarding @samalifoundation.bsky.social
#Education #Refugee
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Launch of Samali Foundation on 17 June @ria.ie. Speakers included Minister Colm Brophy, Pat Guiry (President @ria.ie), Enda O'Neill (@unhcr.org Ireland), @afshinsamali.bsky.social, @adriennegorman.bsky.social (@universityofgalway.bsky.social), Zarghona Hassani & Ismail Mohammed. #Refugee #Education

Former refugee on a mission to help others - Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune Former refugee on a mission to help others

Former refugee on a mission to help others connachttribune.ie/former-refug...