Miriam Merad

Immunologists Push for State Biomedical Research Funding in New York - AAI News Dr. Shruti Naik is one of the immunologists in New York state behind NY-CURES, advocating for state investment in biomedical research.

Wondering why you should ✍ our petition? c.org/nDnRNSsVcq

In @aai.org, founder @drshrutinaik.bsky.social reveals why the coalition was formed, why NY needs a state-backed research institute, and how scientists should organize for systemic support — here and nationwide.
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Sign the Petition Support a New York State Biomedical Institute for a Healthier, More Affordable Future

Run a lab? Work in a lab? Wondering where your future research funding will come from?

New York has an unprecedented opportunity on the table — a bold proposal to supercharge biomedical research and innovation across the state.

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We’re in a proud, confident and ambitious Empire State of mind! If you believe in building a better and brighter tomorrow, hustle on over to sign and share the petition for an Empire Biomedical Research Institute to fuel the future and the people like you who power discovery. c.org/hwy54dWJDb

Sign the Petition Support a New York State Biomedical Institute for a Healthier, More Affordable Future

📢 SIGN & SHARE THE PETITION! 📢

New York needs an Empire Biomedical Research Institute to create new statewide funding opportunities for scientists & physician-scientists so that patients and their families get the life-saving and life-changing new therapeutics they're hoping for ✏️ c.org/TDMy2H9JTW

For an expert opinion on the recent report that mRNA COVID vaccines may help immune checkpoint blockade work in patients with advanced lung cancer and metastatic melanoma, read this News & Views in @natrevclinonc.nature.com by Sacha Gnjatic FREE >>> rdcu.be/eQYcu

Taxpayers should not accept cuts in funding for cancer research. Bravo 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 @miriammerad.bsky.social

👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼Sign up to show New York State law makers that you want your tax dollars to fund life saving research www.nycures.org

Targeting and tracking mRNA lipid nanoparticles at the particle, transcript and protein level Nature Biomedical Engineering - This Review explores strategies for targeting and tracking RNA-LNP drugs, monitoring their in vivo behaviour, enhancing tissue-specific delivery, and using synthetic...

Our new review in @natbiomedeng.nature.com is out!
RNA-loaded lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) have huge potential—but their strong liver and immune cell uptake has mostly confined them to vaccines and liver therapies. We explore how to move beyond those limits.
free to read 🔗 rdcu.be/eLxGs

Add your name ✍ at www.nycures.org so Albany sees 10,000 scientists calling for the future of biomedical research to be built right here in New York.

Our first email to members goes out soon—introducing the statewide biomedical institute we’re proposing and how you can help power it forward.

Wondering what *exactly* we’re up to?

Our first coalition email is about to go out—introducing the statewide biomedical institute we’re proposing and how you can help power it forward THIS WEEK!

Sign up now so you don’t miss it: www.nycures.org/

New York Cures – NY-CURESNew York Cures Website NY-CURES is working to advance bold, state-backed investment in biomedical research—on the scale of successful initiatives in California and Texas—to grow New York’s leadership in science, innovation, and health.

From patient to scientist: Sergei German beat cancer thanks to clinical trials, inspiring him to leave his career in finance and drive research @nygenome.org

A NY statewide biomedical institute will make more incredible stories like his possible.

Help make this happen, sign up at www.nycures.org/

Scientists—let’s use our agency!

NY-CURES is championing a landmark statewide biomedical institute for New York, built to restore and grow science for all

Working FOR a brighter future gives us hope, purpose, and momentum.

Want to be part of it? Follow us + DM—we’ve got many ways to get involved.

New York Cures – NY-CURESNew York Cures Website NY-CURES is working to advance bold, state-backed investment in biomedical research—on the scale of successful initiatives in California and Texas—to grow New York’s leadership in science, innovation, and health.

The BIGGEST impact you can have with 1 minute today ⏱️

Add your name to show NY is ready for a statewide biomedical institute.

CA’s CIRM & TX’s CPRIT proved it works—billions returned, jobs created, cures accelerated. Let’s do even better for New York.

✍️ www.nycures.org/

YouTube video by Concordia A Conversation with New York Governor Kathy Hochul | 2025 Concordia Annual Summit

“States like New York have an opportunity to position ourselves as real leaders in so many different areas.” @governor.ny.gov

Like her, we believe NY is ready for revitalization—by launching a state-wide biomedical institute that boosts jobs, the economy & cures. www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVtF...

Behind every scientist is an army of workers who keep the biomedical research ecosystem running. Hear from these workers and how they contribute at www.nycures.org/ and SIGN UP to have your voice heard!

Myeloid progenitor dysregulation fuels immunosuppressive macrophages in tumours - Nature An understanding of the molecular mechanisms promoting the generation of immunoregulatory and tumour-promoting monocytes and macrophages is key to breaking the cycle of tumour myelopoiesis and develop...

🔬Our paper from the @miriammerad.bsky.social lab is now online! This is a story shaped over years of cross-disciplinary endeavor at @sinaiimmuno.bsky.social and labs across the world. 🧵:
www.nature.com/articles/s41...

🧠 On #WorldAlzheimersDay, we’re reminded that #immunology touches nearly every aspect of human health — even the brain.

Relive the #DayofImmunology webinar on Brain & Immunity via #ImmunoHub.

https://loom.ly/gMqUDLs

#ImmunologyWithoutBorders

Forbes Best Employers By State 2025 List - Best Companies To Work For Forbes ranks the best employers to work for in each state. Discover companies with great benefits, excellent workplace culture, and high employee satisfaction.

Research powerhouses 💪 in @forbes.com Best-in-State list with @roswellpark.bsky.social in NY top10 🏆.

Also listed: @stonybrooku.bsky.social @mskcancercenter.bsky.social @northwellhealth.bsky.social.

To keep more talent here we must invest statewide in biomedicine. www.forbes.com/lists/best-e...

Impact Across California – CIRM For two decades, CIRM has been at the forefront of regenerative medicine, funding over 100 clinical trials and building the infrastructure that drives innovation in stem cell and gene therapies.

New York leads in science & medicine but without state investment, we risk losing talent, cures, jobs, & billions in economic return.

Every $1 California invested in biomedical research returned $4 to the state economy. This isn’t just science—it’s smart economics: www.cirm.ca.gov/our-impact/

🚀 NY-CURES Launch — Championing State-Wide Investment in Science! 🚀

Our new coalition advocates for sustained public support of New York’s vibrant biomedical research ecosystem — creating cures, economic gains & strengthening communities.

Sign up. Stay informed. Join the movement: www.nycures.org/

WATCH LIVE: NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya Testifies Before Senate Appropriations Committee YouTube video by Forbes Breaking News

Powerful, bipartisan concern about NIH cuts at today’s Congressional hearing, with thoughtful questions from both sides of the aisle. Thank you @SenCapito, @SenatorBaldwin & @SenatorCollins for standing up for science. youtube.com/live/pNSYfQY... via @YouTube

How ‘Inflammaging’ Drives Cancer—and Points to New Treatments Inflammation fuels the high rate of cancer in people over 50, researchers find, leading them to test anti-inflammatories like allergy drugs to fight it.

Excited that our research led with phenomenal
@MatthewD_Park & Tom Marron in @WSJ! this builds on years studying inflammation in cancer, now redirected to aging. We're launching trials to test if modulating inflammation can prevent age-related diseases @SinaiImmunol www.wsj.com/health/infla...

PRESS RELEASE | Team "NYC-Vita", co-led by @mountsinainyc.bsky.social investigators @miriammerad.bsky.social Zahi Fayad @fanny-elahi.bsky.social & @tommarron.bsky.social named semifinalist in prestigious @xprize.org Healthspan competition. Learn More 👉 www.mountsinai.org/about/newsro...

“America First” Will Destroy U.S. Science The U.S. government has sought to restrict immigration under the “America First” doctrine. These policies severely harm American science by stripping it of talent and eliminating a major driver of its...

Revoking J1 visas is not only cruel, it undermines trust in American science. As we wrote with Jan Vilcek, an immigrant whose work led to one of medicine’s biggest breakthroughs, J1 students fuel discovery, innovation & US economic growth. www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...

“America First” Will Destroy U.S. Science The U.S. government has sought to restrict immigration under the “America First” doctrine. These policies severely harm American science by stripping it of talent and eliminating a major driver of its...

25 years ago, I came to Stanford on a J1 visa and worked so hard to be worthy of that privilege. Today, I lead Immunology at Mount Sinai and I am the one who feel privileged when brilliant international trainees chose to join us.

Dr. Miriam Merad Honored with French Knighthood for Groundbreaking Miriam Merad Receives France’s Prestigious Legion of Honor for Pioneering Immunology and Cancer Research New York, NY — In a landmark recognition of scientific excellence, Dr. Miriam Merad, MD, PhD

I am very honored to be named Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur [Knight of the Legion of Honor] by the French Republic. This recognition reflects my lab's incredible scientific journey thanks to the collaborative spirit of Mount Sinai and beyond. bioengineer.org/dr-miriam-me...

Delighted to share that our Mount Sinai team led by @miriammerad.bsky.social, Zahi Fayad @fanny-elahi.bsky.social & @tommarron.bsky.social has been named a Semifinalist and Milestone 1 Award winner in the $101M @xprize.org Healthspan competition, advancing bold science to extend healthy human aging.

YouTube video by Forbes Breaking News Senate Appropriations Committee Holds Hearing About The Importance Of Biomedical Research

Powerful bipartisan congressional hearing today on the NIH. Strong Bipartisan arguments from senators scientists, Biotech entrepreneurs, and a parent whose child’s cancer battle was transformed by research. After this, you’ll want to #DoubleNIH.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPec...

And we will announce the EXCELL Award winner, honoring the achievements of an extraordinary woman in immunology x.com/iuis_online/...
Looking forward to seeing many of you in Vienna!

Don’t forget to submit your abstract and register before May 6: iuis2025.org/abstracts/
We have an exciting program ahead including session with Nobel Laureates, Breakthrough Prize winners, and rising stars, roundtables with editors of leading journals

YouTube video by IUIS Immunology Without Borders (IUIS) IUIS 2025 Congress: Congress Teaser

Dear colleagues, I hope this teaser inspires you to join us at the immunology congress IUIS2025 in Vienna (August 17–22): www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRfJ...