Melissa Bonner

Congratulations to @terminallycurious.bsky.social, Huang-lab MSTP student @CWRU, on her main thesis project!! Very happy we could help support her great story as our lab's first collaborative project. Turns out mechano-sensors are important in tumor-associated myeloid cells!
@caseccc.bsky.social

Piezo1 deletion enhances cross-priming of CD8+ T cells by tumor-infiltrating CD11b+ dendritic cells Background Tumor-associated myeloid cells (TAMCs) are an abundant, phenotypically plastic cell population that is critical for initiating a robust antitumor response. To properly combat cancer cells, ...

I am excited to share my work which demonstrates that deletion of PIEZO1 surprisingly enhances cross-priming in tumor-associated myeloid cells. Thank you to @tymillerlab.bsky.social for your critical collaboration and @sitcancer.bsky.social for publishing my story!

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Yesterday, I had the pleasure of defending my dissertation! Tumor immunology is been a challenging yet rewarding field that I hope to continue to make an impact in 🤓

Flattered to be included in the 2024 Case CCC Annual Report!

CDC reports 216 child deaths in US this flu season, the most in 15 years The flu vaccination rate for U.S. children has plummeted from about 64% five years ago to 49% this season.

Distrust in vaccines is a massive public health issue. Misinformation and disinformation are the reason we see so few getting vaccinated. Vaccines save lives!

Thank you to Ms. Jones and the Courtney Jones Care and Cure Foundation for awarding me the Pediatric Cancer Fellowship the past 3 years- I could not have completed my PhD without your support! @jurcuyo.bsky.social, you’re up next ☺️

A woman walking with lots of people inside her body and black clouds above her. The hedline reads: We started our Ph.D.s during COVID-19. Now, we're graduating into political chaos.

"When I feel myself drifting toward despair, I think about what I learned during the pandemic, the first crisis of my Ph.D.: Build community and keep sharing the value of science."

This week's #ScienceWorkingLife. scim.ag/4iJp6ir

It’s about that time, everyone!

Congrats Dr. Obeng! 🙌🏽 @caseccc.bsky.social

Myeloid Morning! Woohoo!
#AACRIO25

I’m excited to be at the inaugural AACR Immuno-Oncology conference! Already off to a great start ☺️ #AACRIO25

Per usual, #TRCCC have an insightful and exciting look into cancer immunotherapy research. S/o to @caseccc.bsky.social’s impressive showing as well - until next year!

AACR Legislative Action Center: Your Voice Matters Directly contact your elected officials about the importance of cancer research, the need for continued funding and the latest lifesaving breakthroughs. In the United States, you can do so by sending ...

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I never thought there would be a day when cancer research funding was in jeopardy but this is our current, sad reality.

I implore everyone to submit this pre-populated form that goes to your local congressman and expresses support for maintaining NCI funding.

Poster session ✅
#TRCCC25

#TRCCC25 has officially begun! Great opening plenary talk from Drew Pardoll!