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Calum Bain

@bainlab.bsky.social

Scottish Immunologist based in The School of Infection & Immunity at The University of Glasgow. Honorary Fellow at The Institute for Regeneration and Repair at The University of Edinburgh.

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Only a couple of days left to the Early Bird Registration for #EMDS2025

Register now to save πŸ’·πŸ’ΆπŸ’΅

Full details www.emds2025.com

@britsocimm.bsky.social
@uoe-eid.bsky.social
@uofglasgow.bsky.social
@efis-immunology.bsky.social
@iuis-online.bsky.social
@aai.org
@yefis-immunology.bsky.social

30.07.2025 05:44 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Early Bird reg. for #EMDS2025 is fast approaching. Full details at www.emds2025.com

There is a great line up of speakers, incl. @belkaidlab.bsky.social, all in the majestic city of Edinburgh.

Plus, we have a 'Scottish Experience' lined up - join us for a ceilidh to wrap up Day 2. Register today!

25.07.2025 06:28 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Speaker Highlight - Martin Guilliams

Can't wait for @martinguilliams.bsky.social from @viblifesciences.bsky.social to open www.emds2025.com and hear about how in vivo CRISPR and spatial πŸ”¬ is uncovering molecular dialogue in the liver.

@britsocimm.bsky.social

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16.07.2025 10:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Wow! 170 abstracts submitted - thanks for the enthusiasm πŸ™ŒπŸ»

These were scored by a 30+ panel from across πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί. Check your inbox in the coming week for outcomes - talk vs. poster.

Still time to apply for awards/services below. Only 3wks to Early Bird deadline - 1st Aug.

Oh and the social > ceilidh πŸ‘‡πŸ»

10.07.2025 11:57 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Well done, Elaine!! πŸ™ŒπŸ»

09.07.2025 06:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ‘ to Broc Drury @edinuni-irr.bsky.social for his great talk @britsocgastro.bsky.social #BSGlive25 on factors controlling monocyte differentiation in gut inflammation.

Great to see trainees give such excellent talks πŸ™ŒπŸ»

@gastrogrj.bsky.social @gwotzerho.bsky.social @glasgowgutscience.bsky.social

02.07.2025 15:42 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Travel Grants - incorrect deadline!

Please note that the deadline on our website for travel grant applications (4th July) was incorrect. Travel grant applications will remain open until after abstract notifications have been issued.

Sorry 😬

01.07.2025 09:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Speaker Highlight - Chrysothemis Brown

Want to find out more about RORgt+ antigen presenting cells?

Then be sure to register for www.emds2025.com to hear from @chrysothemisbrown.bsky.social from @mskcancercenter.bsky.social πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

@britsocimm.bsky.social

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01.07.2025 08:23 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Just over 1 month to the Early Bird Registration for #EMDS2025.

Remember you can apply for:

πŸ† Young Investigator Award
✈️ Travel Awards
🚼 On site creche service

Full details & programme at www.emds2025.com

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24.06.2025 08:48 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
The RAD fungal infection lab

Thanks to new funding from @wellcometrust.bsky.social we will soon be advertising two postdoc positions! Interested? Please get in touch in the first instance and I'll provide more info on the projects. You can also learn more on our lab website www.theradlab.co.uk
#immunosky πŸ§ͺ

23.06.2025 13:24 β€” πŸ‘ 31    πŸ” 21    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2

Please consider applying for the Young Investigator Award @emds2025.bsky.social Full details at www.emds2025.com

@britsocimm.bsky.social @edinuni-irr.bsky.social @uofgsii.bsky.social @natrevimmunol.nature.com

19.06.2025 06:59 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Yep...& senior author of one,
@chrysothemisbrown.bsky.social, will be at www.emds2025.com in Edinburgh 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 in Sept. to discuss their work. So, if you're interested in RORgt+ APC, or APC more generally, EMDS2025 is for you!

Abstract deadline: TODAY.

@britsocimm.bsky.social @natrevimmunol.nature.com

30.05.2025 11:09 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Speaker Highlight - Luke O'Neill

Delighted that @lukeanthonyoneill.bsky.social from @tcddublin.bsky.social will join us at www.emds2025.com. Looking forward to the #macrophage #metabolism masterclass already! #itaconate #fumarate & much more!

@britsocimm.bsky.social [Background photo:Chris Close]

27.05.2025 07:15 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Congratulations Team Gentek and all co-authors @edinuni-irr.bsky.social and beyond. I know the hard work that went into this, so well done πŸ™ŒπŸ». Happy to play our small part in it.

26.05.2025 20:43 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Speaker Highlight - Ed Roberts

Representing Team 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 at www.emds2025.com is Ed Roberts from @cruk-si.bsky.social. To find out about the relative roles of migratory vs. LN resident cDC1 in CD8 T cell responses (incl. 🀩 πŸ”¬), register today!

@britsocimm.bsky.social

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23.05.2025 14:40 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨 Abstract Deadline - Friday 30th May

There are 10 days left to submit your abstract for EMDS2025. We have >20 selected talk slots - so submit an abstract today!

All details & programme: www.emds2025.com

@britsocimm.bsky.social @societymucosalimm.bsky.social @cytokinesociety.bsky.social

20.05.2025 05:36 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Research Assistant at University of Glasgow Discover an exciting academic career path as a Research Assistant at jobs.ac.uk. Don't miss out on this job opportunity - apply today!

🚨 We're hiring! 🚨

Join the Jones Lab at the University of Glasgow, as a Research Assistant working on gut immunology & IBD 🧫🧬

Be part of a rapidly growing team working with me, @glasgowgutscience.bsky.social and @bainlab.bsky.social‬

πŸ—“οΈ Closing date: 12 June
πŸ”— www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DNC531/r...

19.05.2025 06:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Speaker Highlight - David Hume

Ever thought about life without #macrophages? 😳

Join us at www.emds2025.com to hear from David Hume (Mater Research Institute πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί; former director @roslininstitute.bsky.social) about impacts of CSF1R mutations.

@britsocimm.bsky.social

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14.05.2025 08:26 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Wow! Amazing response in the first few days of registration opening for www.emds2025.com

Be sure to register early to avoid disappointment.

🚨 Abstract deadline is FRIDAY 30th MAY

(Sneak peak of @profandrewmac.bsky.social rehearsing for the 'Scotland Experience' social.)

02.05.2025 12:34 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Bart wins the prize for the fastest β€˜Yes’ to the EMDS invitation. Delighted you can make it, Bart. I’m sure we are in store for a super entertaining and educational talk about lung #macrophages

Full prog: www.emds2025.com

28.04.2025 09:46 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in One Health Microbiology (Research & Teaching Track) This is the job description for the Senior Lecturer Grade 9 level. Please note the role is available at a Lecturer Grade 7 and 8 level. Please refer to the separate lecturer Grade 7/8 job descripti...

We are recruiting!

Applications are open for Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in One Health Microbiology (Research & Teaching Track) grade 7/8/9.

To apply, visit www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/senior-l...

#worldchangerswelcome

25.04.2025 15:35 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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Speaker Highlight - Catherine Robin

Using #zebrafish, Catherine's group @hubrechtinstitute.bsky.social have identified blood-resident #macrophages that safeguard the blood and ensure vessel integrity.

Hear all about it at EMDS2025:Scotland Edition!

@britsocimm.bsky.social

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15.04.2025 07:28 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks for agreeing to come back to Edinburgh to discuss your recent work @immunobladder.bsky.social

Looking forward to hosting you....don't forget your kilt!! πŸ˜‰

@edinuni-irr.bsky.social @britsocimm.bsky.social @societymucosalimm.bsky.social @natrevimmunol.bsky.social

08.04.2025 09:38 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Nice study! Check out www.emds2025.com - ideal forum to present this work to a πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί audience!

08.04.2025 05:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Great to see the abstracts start to come in for EMDS2025.

We have over 20 short talk slots up for grabs - with dedicated slots for #ECRs (PhD and postdocs). So, if you want to showcase your work to Europe's #macrophage #monocyte and #dendriticcell community, be sure to submit your abstract ASAP.

04.04.2025 05:38 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

As proud Scottish Highlanders, @profandrewmac.bsky.social and I are delighted that fellow Highlander, David Russell, has agreed to speak at EMDS2025 in Edinburgh.

He'll discuss #macrophages, #metabolism and MTb.

@britsocimm.bsky.social @societymucosalimm.bsky.social

01.04.2025 08:25 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Speaker Highlight - Will Wood

We are delighted that Will Wood from @edinuni-irr.bsky.social will join us EMDS2025.

Will said "I look forward to sharing our recent work on how macrophages detect death and damage, and their response to each”.

@britsocimm.bsky.social

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26.03.2025 13:21 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

🚨 Heads-up: a little over a week to apply for this exciting postdoc opportunity in Edinburgh @edinuni-irr.bsky.social! 🚨

I will be in Liverpool for #biologists100. Happy to chat about the position, our research, setting up a lab, spiny mice, axolotls, and whatnot!

23.03.2025 14:56 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

@profandrewmac.bsky.social @martinguilliams.bsky.social @charlottelscott.bsky.social @cytokinesociety.bsky.social @societymucosalimm.bsky.social @edinuni-irr.bsky.social @uofgsii.bsky.social @barbaraschraml.bsky.social @immunometlab.bsky.social @chrysothemisbrown.bsky.social @belkaidlab.bsky.social

19.03.2025 06:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

🚨 Dedicated BSky account for EMDS2025 launched

Please share far and wide.

Follow @emds2025.bsky.social for all updates on the EMDS2025: Scotland Edition

We have an amazing line up of speakers and are excited to welcome all of you to bonnie Scotland in September!
@britsocimm.bsky.social

19.03.2025 06:23 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

@bainlab is following 20 prominent accounts