CEIRR Network

JHU Center of Excellence leads global fight against influenza Experts at Johns Hopkins and across the country work together to better understand the behavior and characteristics of respiratory viruses, how our immune system responds to them, and how we can preve...

The Johns Hopkins Center of Excellence for Influenza Research and Response (JH-CEIRR) @ceirrnetwork.bsky.social, co-led by co-director & @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social Virologist & Professor @andrewpekosz.bsky.social, studies influenza outbreaks & prepares for pandemics

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JHU Center of Excellence leads global fight against influenza Experts at Johns Hopkins and across the country work together to better understand the behavior and characteristics of respiratory viruses, how our immune system responds to them, and how we can preve...

A profile in @jhu.edu's HUB highlights JH-CEIRR's @ceirrnetwork.bsky.social important influenza research,
led by co-directors @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social virologist & professor @andrewpekosz.bsky.social & @hopkinsmedicine.bsky.social Richard Rothman, MD

More here:
hub.jhu.edu/2025/09/10/j...

CEIRR trainees engage in hands-on learning during the inaugural Antigenic Cartography workshop at the NIAID campus.

CEIRR CRIPT held its first Annual Training Workshop on Antigenic Cartography in July 2025, providing members with hands-on learning and collaboration. Read more about the workshop here: www.ceirr-network.org/news/cript-h...

iDPCC Infobyte: major functions of the iDPCC that support the CEIRR Network.

Principal Investigator of the iDPCC, Dr. Stephan Bour, discusses the strengths of the Center and its function in supporting data management, coordination, training, and communications for the CEIRR Network: www.ceirr-network.org/news/the-cei...

NIAID CEIRR Risk Assessment Pipeline (RAP) Infobyte. 1) Researchers collect viral samples from domestic & wild animals, which are then analyzed by RAP members. 2) Viruses are assessed to predict their potential to infect humans & understand human responses to infection. 3) Research findings are shared with government officials to inform outbreak response.

In a recent interview with the Emory-CEIRR PI and leader of the CEIRR RAP, Dr. Anice Lowen discusses the challenges and impact of the network-wide response to the H5N1 outbreak in dairy cattle. Read the full article: www.ceirr-network.org/news/niaid-c...

Gagandeep Singh, Ph.D., Associate Scientist, Krammer Lab, CRIPT, Viral Evolution Poster Winner.

The CEIRR Network proudly spotlights Gagandeep Singh, Viral Evolution poster winner at ANM 2025! Read about how multi-disciplinary collaboration has positively impacted his work on influenza B-like glycoproteins: www.ceirr-network.org/news/gagande...

Konstantin Andreev, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Research Associate, Webby lab, SJCEIRR, H5/Risk Assessment Poster Winner.

The CEIRR Network is proud to spotlight Konstantin Andreev, H5/Risk Assessment poster winner at ANM 2025! Read about his innovative research on antiviral drugs and his passion for finding tangible solutions to stop potential influenza pandemics: www.ceirr-network.org/news/konstan...

Louis Taylor, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Fellow, Frieman Lab, CRIPT, Immunity, Transmission, & Breadth of Protection Poster Winner.

CEIRR is proud to spotlight Louis Taylor, poster winner in Immunity, Transmission, & Breadth of Protection at ANM 2025! Learn more about how his work highlights the importance of understanding antibody responses through his creation of a phage display library: www.ceirr-network.org/news/louis-t...

Celeste Snyder, Ph.D. student, Vincent Lab, Penn-CEIRR, Surveillance Poster Winner.

The CEIRR Network proudly spotlights Celeste Snyder, poster winner in Surveillance at ANM 2025! Read about her groundbreaking work on influenza A surveillance at the human-swine interface: www.ceirr-network.org/news/celeste...

ydney Gang, Ph.D. Student, Hensley Lab, Penn-CEIRR, Immunity, Transmission, & Breadth of Protection Poster Winner.

The CEIRR Network proudly spotlights Sydney Gang, ANM 2025 poster winner in Immunity, Transmission, Breadth of Protection! Read about her work assessing the impact of antibodies on human #influenza evolution: www.ceirr-network.org/news/sydney-...

Giovana Ciacci Zanella, D.V.M., Graduate Research Assistant, Baker (Vincent) Lab, Penn-CEIRR, Immunology Poster Winner.

The CEIRR Network is proud to spotlight Giovana Ciacci Zanella, poster winner in Immunology at ANM 2025! Read about how she emphasizes the importance of equilibrium between animals, people, and the environment in her work focused on influenza A virus: www.ceirr-network.org/news/giovana...

Caroline Kikawa, M.D./Ph.D. Student, Bloom Lab, Penn-CEIRR, Viral Evolution Poster Winner.

The CEIRR Network proudly spotlights Caroline Kikawa, Viral Evolution poster winner at ANM 2025! Learn more about her focus on understanding human #influenza viral evolution and interests in improving #vaccine strain selection: www.ceirr-network.org/news/carolin...

Ahmed Elsayed, Ph.D., Staff Scientist II, Martinez-Sobrido Lab, CRIPT, Virology Poster Winner.

The CEIRR Network is proud to spotlight Ahmed Elsayed, poster winner in Virology at ANM 2025! Read more about his passion for developing an influenza vaccine candidate and his interests in the multidisciplinary field of infectious diseases: www.ceirr-network.org/news/ahmed-e...

CEIRR outreach materials available at the ANM 2025

The 4th CEIRR Annual Network Meeting hosted by CIDER featured 45+ session speakers, 40 flash talks across six topics, & 160+ posters! Read an ANM2025 recap & look out for spotlights on all the poster winners: www.ceirr-network.org/news/ceirr-a...

Headshots of Dr. Daniel Perez (top left), Dr. Amy Vincent (bottom left), Dr. Andrea Sant (top right), and Dr. Stanley Perlman (bottom right).

The CEIRR Network congratulates Dr. Daniel Perez, Dr. Amy Vincent, and Dr. Stanley Perlman on their election to the @nasonline.org, and Dr. Andrea Sant on being named a Distinguished Fellow of the @aai.org earlier this year! Read more: www.ceirr-network.org/news/ceirr-s...

James Ferguson, Staff Scientist in Dr. Andrew Ward’s Lab

The CEIRR Network proudly spotlights James Ferguson! Read about the Staff Scientist’s ANM2024 award-winning poster, and his insight on the importance of using ferrets to model influenza evolution: www.ceirr-network.org/news/james-f...

Alesandra Rodriguez (middle) with her mentors Dr. Andrew Ward (right) and Dr. Julianna Han (left)

The CEIRR Network is proud to spotlight Penn-CEIRR member Alesandra Rodriguez! Learn more about the Research Technician and her ANM2024 award-winning poster that emphasizes the importance of targeting conserved epitopes to improve influenza vaccines: www.ceirr-network.org/news/researc...

Our two summer students wrapped up their stays in the laboratory with posters on the influenza viruses that circulated this past year. One preprint is up and another is coming. lots of thanks to @ceirrnetwork.bsky.social and @johnshopkinsmmi.bsky.social for support and collaborations!

Atomic Lab Secures NIH-Funded CEIRR Grant Atomic Lab secures NIH grant through CEIRR & CRIPT to uncover cross-protective T cell immunity for more effective influenza vaccines.

✨Thrilled to share that #AtomicLab secured an #NIH #CEIRR grant, collaborating with Dr. Adolfo García-Sastre & #CRIPT at #IcahnMountSinai! We’ll study #Tcells & #multiomics to combat diverse #influenza strains. Learn more: atomic-lab.org/atomic-lab-s...
#VaccineResearch #PublicHealth

Ivan Tomic, Research Computation Specialist, Atomic lab

The CEIRR Network proudly spotlights JH-CEIRR member Ivan Tomic in our most recent article! Read about the Research Computational Specialist's award-winning poster, how he utilizes AI to improve vaccine research, & how technology shapes his everyday life: www.ceirr-network.org/news/ivan-to...

Did you know that BV-BRC Influenza 2.3.4.4b Sequences have GenoFlu run on them? Check it out here with the subclade filter on. www.bv-brc.org/view/Taxonom...

GenoFLU is a USDA tool for automating genotyping assignment which you can read more about here: github.com/USDA-VS/Geno...

#USDA confirmed 2 more #H5N1 #birdflu infected dairy herds in California, bringing the state's total to 710 & the cummulative national total to 927 herds in 16 states. www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-po...

Are you a scientist within 15 years of your terminal degree looking to impact science policy? Stephanie James, Ph.D., MBA, shares her experience as a Public Policy Fellow and how it allowed her to learn, network, and advocate for #immunology.

Apply now: ow.ly/S3jt50UGQHj

Cosette Schneider presents her award-winning poster during the CEIRR Annual Network Meeting 2024

The CEIRR Network proudly spotlights one of our talented trainees in our most recent article! Read about award-winning poster presenter and Ph.D. Candidate, Cosette Schneider, and her insight into the role of vaccines as "weapons of mass protection": www.ceirr-network.org/news/cosette...

The Center for Vaccines and Immunology at the University of Georgia is recruiting an Asst or Assoc Professor Immunologist! Details on the position and how to apply can be found here: www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/409.... You can learn more about UGA and Athens here: hr.uga.edu/Prospective_...

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Welcome to the CEIRR Bluesky account! Check back often for Network updates, like website news, publications, jobs, events, & more. Get integrated on the platform with our CEIRR Starter Pack! go.bsky.app/L8fs4oF

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