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Pop-Up 2025 - Horror Show — Superbugs - The microbial world in, on and around us

A microbial horror show — an overview of some of the most devastating infectious diseases in history.

Dare to be scared, and be inspired by the stunning advances in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of life-threatening infections.

Featuring cholera, measles and the plague, and many more.

Enabling Vaccine Uptake: Strategies for the Public Health Sector | British Journal of Hospital Medicine Safe and effective vaccines have been instrumental in controlling and mitigating some of the most contagious and devastating diseases throughout history, ranging from smallpox, polio and diphtheria to...

Enabling vaccine uptake: Strategies for the public health sector

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More than 60 children infected in north London measles outbreak Cases reported in seven schools and a nursery in Enfield amid concern over low levels of MMR vaccination in capital

A reminder that measles cannot be treated, it can only be prevented.

It is one of the most contagious diseases in the world and can cause blindness, deafness and life-threatening lung and brain infections.

Enabling Vaccine Uptake: Strategies for the Public Health Sector | British Journal of Hospital Medicine Safe and effective vaccines have been instrumental in controlling and mitigating some of the most contagious and devastating diseases throughout history, ranging from smallpox, polio and diphtheria to...

Enabling vaccine uptake: Strategies for the public health sector

@bjhmoffice.bsky.social

We are living in a world where we have safe and effective vaccines against some of the most detrimental diseases in history.

And yet people choose not to give them to their children and protect them and others.

Measles could have been eradicated by now.

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When your closest collaborator, trusted mentor and longtime office mate for the past 20 years all retire at the same time.

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When your closest collaborator, trusted mentor and longtime office mate for the past 20 years all retire at the same time.

Supporting meaningful public involvement and engagement in health research: a call for feedback on unsuccessful grant proposals - Research Involvement and Engagement Funders increasingly emphasise patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) as an integral component of health and biomedical research. This shift reflects broader commitments to inclusivity, ...

Supporting meaningful public involvement and engagement in health research: a call for feedback on unsuccessful grant proposals

"We believe that current funding systems need to acknowledge their responsibility to deliver meaningful feedback, even within the realities of constrained resources."

YouTube video by Cardiff University School of Medicine A Microbial Horror Show Devastating outbreaks of disease that shaped how we fight infections 20251

"A Microbial Horror Show"

A public lecture on devastating outbreaks of disease thoughout human history that shaped how we detect, contain, treat and prevent infections.

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Part of the Science in Health lecture series
@cumedicengage.bsky.social.

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Supporting meaningful public involvement and engagement in health research: a call for feedback on unsuccessful grant proposals - Research Involvement and Engagement Funders increasingly emphasise patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) as an integral component of health and biomedical research. This shift reflects broader commitments to inclusivity, ...

Supporting meaningful public involvement and engagement in health research: a call for feedback on unsuccessful grant proposals

"We believe that current funding systems need to acknowledge their responsibility to deliver meaningful feedback, even within the realities of constrained resources."

Life as an academic.

"I once tried to purchase Harry Styles concert tickets using the Ticketmaster app on my mobile phone while giving an expert lecture to a group of MSc students at the same time."

Pop-Up 2025 - Guinea worm — Superbugs - The microbial world in, on and around us

Happy World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day to all those who are celebrating the fact that Guinea worm may soon become the second human infectious disease to be eradicated, after smallpox.

But over one billion people worldwide continue to be affected by neglected tropical diseases.

#WorldNTDDay 🪱

YouTube video by Cardiff University School of Medicine A Microbial Horror Show Devastating outbreaks of disease that shaped how we fight infections 20251

"A Microbial Horror Show"

A public lecture on devastating outbreaks of disease thoughout human history that shaped how we detect, contain, treat and prevent infections.

🦠🤒🤢☠️💊💉🔬🥼

Part of the Science in Health lecture series
@cumedicengage.bsky.social.

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Life as an academic.

"I once tried to purchase Harry Styles concert tickets using the Ticketmaster app on my mobile phone while giving an expert lecture to a group of MSc students at the same time."

What do the Black Death, cholera and COVID have in common?

Each caused massive disruption - but also sparked life-saving breakthroughs in diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease.

New challenges like climate change, antibiotic resistance and vaccine hesitancy put this progress at risk.

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<em>Immunology & Cell Biology</em> | ASI Journal | Wiley Online Library An examination of academics' participation in public engagement across disciplines, career stages and cultural contexts. Despite widespread enthusiasm and value for academic roles, systemic and struc...

Benefits of public engagement in research and barriers to participation: a UK-based survey of academic scientists and support staff including international respondents

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<em>Immunology & Cell Biology</em> | ASI Journal | Wiley Online Library An examination of academics' participation in public engagement across disciplines, career stages and cultural contexts. Despite widespread enthusiasm and value for academic roles, systemic and struc...

Benefits of public engagement in research and barriers to participation: a UK-based survey of academic scientists and support staff including international respondents

@immunolcellbiol.bsky.social @superbugs.bsky.social

Superbugs - The microbial world in, on and around us An educational resource to increase awareness of the microbial world in, on and around us - co-produced by scientists at the universities of Cardiff and Swansea together with primary and secondary sch...

Superbugs - An educational resource about the microbial world in, on and around us.

For teachers, school children, families and everyone interested in science and health.

In English, Welsh, Irish and Scottish Gaelic.

Some materials also in Spanish, German and Kiswaheli.

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Moral of the story: If your data take you to the magical land of #gdTcells and you're not an expert, reach out to a #gdTcell afficionado. We're a pretty friendly bunch with a great monthly #gdTcellclub webinar + biannual meeting (Poland 2027!). Find us here: @forum-gd.bsky.social

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"We are delighted to inform you that your manuscript has been accepted for publication in Immunology & Cell Biology."

Another one in the basket. Happy New Year.

"We are delighted to inform you that your manuscript has been accepted for publication in Immunology & Cell Biology."

Another one in the basket. Happy New Year.

What do the Black Death, cholera and COVID have in common?

Each caused massive disruption - but also sparked life-saving breakthroughs in diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease.

New challenges like climate change, antibiotic resistance and vaccine hesitancy put this progress at risk.

👇

YouTube video by MEDIC Planning Team School of Medicine Engagement: A Microbial Horror Show

"A Microbial Horror Show - Devastating outbreaks of disease that shaped how we fight infections"

Webinar by Prof Matthias Eberl as part of the Science in Health public lecture series run at Cardiff University's School of Medicine.

Recorded on 27 Nov 2025.

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More manuscripts under consideration and in the making so watch this space!

Thanks for following - have a lovely Christmas and a fantastic start into the New Year.

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Supporting meaningful public involvement and engagement in health research: a call for feedback on unsuccessful grant proposals - Research Involvement and Engagement Funders increasingly emphasise patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) as an integral component of health and biomedical research. This shift reflects broader commitments to inclusivity, ...

"Supporting meaningful public involvement and engagement in health research: a call for feedback on unsuccessful grant proposals"

And our take on why researchers and public contributors deserve meaningful feedback on their grant proposals when they get rejected, only published two days ago.

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<em>Immunology & Cell Biology</em> | ASI Journal | Wiley Online Library Human Vγ9/Vδ2 T cells display a unique responsiveness towards microbial organisms producing the metabolite HMB-PP. However, Staphylococcus aureus does not possess HMB-PP but can induce activation, cy...

"Microbe-responsive human γδ T cells: the peculiar case of Staphylococcus aureus"

An overview of what we know about γδ T cell responses to Staph aureus, inspired by a PhD viva in Stockholm earlier this year.

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NKG2A-mediated immune modulation of natural killer cells by Staphylococcus aureus Abstract. Natural killer (NK) cells are specialized lymphocytes that help protect against viruses and cancer. However, in the context of bacterial infectio

"NKG2A-mediated immune modulation of natural killer cells by Staphylococcus aureus"

Interesting work by James McLaren's lab on NK cell responses to superantigens and during blodstream infections.

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Modulation of humoral immunity by γδ T cells: A potential adjuvant strategy for vaccination Vaccination is arguably the most effective intervention in reducing the impact of infectious diseases. However, many vaccines provide only partial or …

"Modulation of humoral immunity by γδ T cells: A potential adjuvant strategy for vaccination"

The best review ever on how γδ T cells modulate humoral immune responses and how this knowledge may be useful for novel vaccines.

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Enabling Vaccine Uptake: Strategies for the Public Health Sector | British Journal of Hospital Medicine Safe and effective vaccines have been instrumental in controlling and mitigating some of the most contagious and devastating diseases throughout history, ranging from smallpox, polio and diphtheria to measles, flu and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Despite their proven success, vaccination rates often fall short of the World Health Organisation’s recommendations, facing persistent challenges. This review explores strategies to enhance vaccine uptake, with a particular focus on the UK context, by examining potential barriers, effective interventions and the vital role of various stakeholders. Boosting vaccine uptake requires a comprehensive approach that tackles issues such as vaccine hesitancy, improves accessibility, builds public trust, and utilises effective communication. By implementing targeted strategies, public bodies, scientists and healthcare professionals can work together to improve vaccination rates and safeguard communities against preventable diseases. Continuous evaluation and adaptation of these strategies are crucial to ensure their effectiveness and relevance in addressing the evolving challenges of vaccine uptake.

"Enabling Vaccine Uptake: Strategies for the Public Health Sector"

A review on how to boost vaccine confidence and address vaccine hesitancy, in collaboration with the incredible @sheencr.bsky.social.

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