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Research Engagement Officer at Blood Cancer UK π©Έπ (she/her) Immunologist, research interests include all things spatial & lung immuno-matrix π«π¬
π Happy Women in Science Day! π©βπ¬
π Today we celebrate the curiosity, resilience, and determination of women in science. From laboratories to classrooms, from bold questions to groundbreaking discoveries, their contributions shape the future of research and innovation. π§ͺπ§¬
How does immunotherapy help us treat cancer?
On World Cancer Day, join Crick group leader and clinical oncologist @Samra Turajlic as she discusses the successes and challenges of immunotherapy, as well as her teamβs work to try and improve patient outcomes.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0ci...
Anti-vaccine sentiment is rising, boosted by social media, activism & mis-info. Conventional approaches to address convenience, complacency & confidence factors aren't enough. What else can & should we be doing?
Read our editorial here www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
@rsph.bsky.social
ASH is proud to announce the new ASH Award for Research Careers in Hematology (ARCH), successor to the ASH Bridge Grant. ARCH provides 150,000 dollars to support research that advances the care of patients with blood disorders. Apply: www.hematology.org/awards/caree...
#Fight4Hematology
Very excited to announce that registration is open for the BSMB Spring 2026 meeting in Manchester, April 13-14th. Already an amazing lineup and lots of opportunities to speak!
Register, bsmb.ac.uk/meetings/ecm... @mcrcellmatrix.bsky.social
Six countries in the WHO European region just lost their measles-free status, including the UK and Spain. In 13 others, including France and Germany, measles is now endemic again. π§΅
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Really looking forward to speaking (for the 3rd year!) at the British Society for Immunology (@britsocimm.bsky.social) Foundations of Immunology course on 18 March π§¬
A brilliant one-day online course covering core immunology for all backgrounds π§ͺ
Register π www.immunology.org/training/Fou...
Webinar
π’ Beyond Publication: How to Increase Citations and Academic Reach
Join our webinar featuring Silvia GutiΓ©rrez from Wikimedia Foundation, sharing insights on how having your research cited on Wikipedia can amplify your impact.
Register here: https://ow.ly/nqyo50XRX5r
Image shows an advert for a Scientific Officer at the Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute Lab Group: Stem Cell Biology Salary: Β£24,500 β Β£36,263 dependent upon experience Job ID: MI/25/52 Photograph shows a researcher wearing purple gloves and pipetting in a tissue culture hood Closing date: 1st February 2026
New year, new job? π₯Ό
We're recruiting a Scientific Officer to join our Stem Cell Biology Group led by Prof Georges Lacaud
You'll support the group as they aim to improve #leukaemia treatment & develop in vitro production of blood cells for #immunotherapy
www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk/career/mi-25...
(1/6) πNew in 2026: ySPI Career Seminars
We are launching the ySPI Career Seminars, an initiative by our Young SPI (ySPI) group to support early career researchers.
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Wishing a very Happy New Year to all of our research community and to our collaborators in Manchester, across the UK and worldwide & everyone who follows our updates
We're excited about new developments in #CancerResearch that 2026 will bring and we look forward to sharing them with you all
Happy new year from Sussex Blood Cancer Research!
If youβre an ambitious haematology scientist/clinician seeking Fellowships in 2026 to establish your own research lab why not consider @sussex.ac.uk Life Sciences as your host.
Information, support and policy ππ
www.sussex.ac.uk/webteam/gate...
As 2025 draws to a close, and we sign off for the Xmas New Year break, with @sussexcancer.org we review another great year for the Sussex Blood Cancer Research Network.
With more exciting news to announce soon, hereβs to a pleasant and fruitful 2026 π₯
sussexcancer.org/news/sussex-...
New #ScienceAdvances analyses of remains from two English towns show how the Industrial Revolution impacted health beyond cities. https://scim.ag/3KXlfD9
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Out now: We present antibody-lectin chimeras (AbLecs) as a molecular platform to target sugars, or glycans, for cancer immunotherapy.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Activation status of airway immune cells is a defining feature of severe asthma, regardless of fungal sensitization: www.mucosalimmunology.org/article/S193...
10.12.2025 14:34 β π 7 π 4 π¬ 0 π 0You deserve it!! π
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Congratulations @tracyh9494.bsky.social on your lifetime achievement award in mentoring π Tracy was such an incredible support throughout my PhD and beyond π«ΆπΌ, an incredible scientist and person www.nature.com/nature/award... @lydiabeckeriii.bsky.social
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Our five-year #strategy for 2026β2030 is here!
It outlines priorities to strengthen our community, maximise impact, enhance careers & catalyse change, guided by values that shape how we work.
Thank you to all our members for your support β we're excited to continue working with you!
Have you read our new BSI-CIPN Workforce Report yet?
Our analysis highlights large variation in clinical immunology and allergy staffing across the UK, leaving some services extremely fragile. Urgent national action is needed!
Find out more here: bit.ly/4rAfXOw
Infographic showing data for flu, COVID-19 and RSV
Our infographic shows the number of hospitalisations and positive tests compared to last week for each virus. If you want even more detail, read the full report below. π
www.gov.uk/government/s...
I might not have made it to #BSI25 in person this year, but I was certainly there in spirit πππΌ @britsocimm.bsky.social
04.12.2025 14:36 β π 5 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Hahah, you of anyone shouldβve had those
03.12.2025 17:13 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0Rude of you all not to put them front and centre tbh π
03.12.2025 16:58 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0You shouldβve seen me trying to find the fibroblast badge in 2023 π
03.12.2025 16:30 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0Theyβre savages
03.12.2025 16:28 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0lol you were warned π
03.12.2025 16:25 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0The anticipation is killing me
01.12.2025 16:10 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0But what about the badges π
01.12.2025 15:27 β π 3 π 0 π¬ 2 π 0Have the best time π
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