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Systems Immunity Research Institute

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Cross-disciplinary research at Cardiff University. Infection, immunity, inflammation. Experimental, clinical and data science. https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/systems-immunity

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Science in Health Live! 2026 Science in Health Live! annual event is organised by the School of Medicine. Up to 400 year 12 pupils from across Wales and the border counties...

πŸš€ Year 12 Science & Maths A-Level students!
Discover cutting-edge research & explore careers in science & healthcare at Science in Health LIVE.
πŸ“… 11th March 2026| Education Suite, UHW, Heath Park, Cardiff
🎟 Free – register now: www.trybooking.com/uk/FPKE
#ScienceInHealthLIVE #FutureScientists

10.12.2025 16:47 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Science Seminar on Dec 10th 1pm with Prof. Daniel Rueckert (Technical University of Munich/Imperial College London): AI and the Future of Medicine. Registration through Eventbrite: tinyurl.com/2s4cweja
@tum.de @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social
@danielrueckert.bsky.social

08.12.2025 13:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Yn galw ar bob athro gwyddoniaeth yng Nghymru!
Cofrestrwch heddiw i gymryd rhan yng nghwis Her y Gwyddorau Bywyd 2026 a heriwch eich disgyblion blwyddyn 10 i ddangos eu sgiliau. Bydd yn brofiad heriol a llawn hwyl i bawb sy'n cymryd rhan. Cysylltwch Γ’: medicengagement@caerdydd.ac.uk. i gofrestru!

02.12.2025 17:42 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Calling all science teachers in Wales!
Sign up today to take part in the Life Science Challenge/Her Gwyddorau Bywyd 2026 quiz and challenge your year 10 pupils to show off their skills. Guaranteed to be a challenging and fun experience for all involved.
Contact medicengagement@cardiff.ac.uk

02.12.2025 17:41 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Science Seminar on Dec 4th at 2pm with Prof. Dan Larson (National Cancer Institute) on The Spliceosome in Health and Disease. Please register at shorturl.at/0JyYm

02.12.2025 22:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our first Science in Health Public lecture of this series will be delivered by Professor Matthias Eberl on Thursday 27th November at 7 pm online via Teams. πŸ™ŒπŸ™Œ
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Register via this QR code:

19.11.2025 11:44 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Science Seminar on Nov 20, 1pm with Prof. Katja Simon 'Mitophagy’s role in cell division and differentiation'. www.eventbrite.com/e/cardiff-un...

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15.11.2025 23:24 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Proud to be kicking off the new cycle of the Science in Health public lecture series 2025/2026.

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

Thursday 27th November, 7:00 pm UK time.

@cumedicengage.bsky.social @cusystemsimmu.bsky.social

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05.11.2025 18:16 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Looking forward to presenting an update of our public engagement work @superbugs.bsky.social at tomorrow's Global-Civic Conference on "Engaging with purpose: Global-Civic collaborations for Future Generations".

@cumedicengage.bsky.social @cusystemsimmu.bsky.social

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04.11.2025 15:56 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Cardiff data scientist made BioFAIR Fellow to support step-change in life sciences data Dr Robert Andrews has been awarded a BioFAIR Fellowship, designed to build a vibrant and skilled community of researchers and professionals.

Cardiff data scientist made BioFAIR Fellow to support step-change in life sciences data

31.10.2025 14:46 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations to Dr Wioleta Zelek for being awarded a Future Leaders Fellowship by UK Research & Innovation!

πŸ‘‰πŸΌ www.cardiff.ac.uk/news/view/29...

31.10.2025 14:42 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Cardiff data scientist made BioFAIR Fellow to support step-change in life sciences data Dr Robert Andrews has been awarded a BioFAIR Fellowship, designed to build a vibrant and skilled community of researchers and professionals.

Cardiff data scientist made BioFAIR Fellow to support step-change in life sciences data

31.10.2025 14:46 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations to Dr Wioleta Zelek for being awarded a Future Leaders Fellowship by UK Research & Innovation!

πŸ‘‰πŸΌ www.cardiff.ac.uk/news/view/29...

31.10.2025 14:42 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy #Halloween!

Check out our collection of #spooky #agarart from across the internet.

πŸ‘‰πŸΌ www.superbugs.online/superblog/ha...

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31.10.2025 13:14 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New lymph node research centre to be established at Cardiff University New lymph node research centre to be established at Cardiff University through MRC grant.

New lymph node research centre to be established at Cardiff University

A Β£1.7m MRC grant will establish a network of lymph node research centres across the UK, including at Cardiff University, putting UK universities at the forefront of groundbreaking lymph node research.

21.10.2025 14:00 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Cardiff University immunologists awarded funding to advance cancer vaccine development Professors Andrew Godkin and Awen Gallimore will advance research into the development of next-generation cancer vaccines.

Cardiff University immunologists awarded funding to advance cancer vaccine development

Professors Andrew Godkin and Awen Gallimore have secured a prestigious five-year Discovery Programme Award from @cancerresearchuk.org.

21.10.2025 14:01 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Cardiff University immunologists awarded funding to advance cancer vaccine development Professors Andrew Godkin and Awen Gallimore will advance research into the development of next-generation cancer vaccines.

Cardiff University immunologists awarded funding to advance cancer vaccine development

Professors Andrew Godkin and Awen Gallimore have secured a prestigious five-year Discovery Programme Award from @cancerresearchuk.org.

21.10.2025 14:01 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New lymph node research centre to be established at Cardiff University New lymph node research centre to be established at Cardiff University through MRC grant.

New lymph node research centre to be established at Cardiff University

A Β£1.7m MRC grant will establish a network of lymph node research centres across the UK, including at Cardiff University, putting UK universities at the forefront of groundbreaking lymph node research.

21.10.2025 14:00 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Photo album: Superbugs Pop-up 2025 β€” Superbugs - The microbial world in, on and around us Photos from the Pop-Up Science Shop in the St David’s Dewi Sant shopping centre in Cardiff from 7th July to 3rd August 2025 A selection of photos taken during pre-booked school visits and on open day...

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πŸ“† 28 days
πŸ§‘πŸΌβ€πŸ”¬ 54 volunteers
πŸŽ“ 3 universities
πŸ› 8 activities
πŸ’° 6 treasures
🧟 11 horror show booths
πŸ–ΌοΈ 52 picture frames
🦟 100 live mosquitoes
πŸ‘ͺ 4,955 visitors
🏫 11 school visits
🎯 900 sticker challenges
πŸ” 753 treasure hunts
🧫 1,254 body swabs
πŸ“ 258 feedback forms
πŸ“Έ >500 photos
🀷🏼 0 regrets

05.08.2025 08:27 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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We would have not been able to deliver such an ambitious pop-up shop over the past 4 weeks without an army of 54 enthusiastic and tireless volunteers from across Cardiff Uni, Cardiff Met and Swansea Uni, and beyond!

THANK YOU !!

03.08.2025 19:27 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Superbugs pop up science shop in Cardiff attracts thousands of visitors Researchers from Cardiff University and Swansea University have created a pop-up science shop in Cardiff's St David's Shopping Centre

Superbugs pop up science shop in Cardiff attracts thousands of visitors

@eberlmat.bsky.social @drjontyrrell-micro.bsky.social

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22.07.2025 09:20 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Update.

#IBMSAwards25 #IBMSWinner @ibmscience.bsky.social
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04.07.2025 19:33 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

Enabling vaccine uptake: strategies for the public health sector.

Now available online in the British Journal of Hospital Medicine.

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05.06.2025 22:49 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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"Superbugs – A Pop-Up Science Shop"

30 June – 3 August 2025
St David’s Dewi Sant Shopping Centre
Cardiff

πŸ‘‰ www.superbugs.online/pop-up-2025

@cumedicengage.bsky.social @cardiffcouncil.bsky.social @microbiologysociety.org @britsocimm.bsky.social

07.05.2025 11:48 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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