It’s truly astonishing to see how comprehensively the US government is tearing down every part of the system that has made it up until now a world-leading power in science, research, and technological development. The entire world will suffer from this wanton destruction.

Several people have asked for possible content and structure for comments regarding the proposed OMB regulations. With some suggestions from others, I have posted on example (as a Word document) for downloading). jeremymberg.github.io/jeremyberg.g... I hope this is helpful.

NEW: A lot of bad has happened to American science over the last year but nothing comes even close to what’s about to happen if we don’t speak out in opposition to the OMB rule changes and I hope @aaas-socsci.bsky.social @apsphysics.bsky.social and others will launch public campaigns about this. 🧪🔭⚛️

🧵 Public science in the US has taken some heavy hits over the last year, but the White House OMB is proposing a series of changes that will result in a TKO for science as we know it unless we fight back. Here's what's happening, and why it matters. 1/n

Email to Director Bhattacharya regarding the proposed OMB regulations. 1/5

Ready to take your immunology expertise to the next level? Join us in Boston (July 26–31) for the AAI Advanced Course! An intensive, deep dive into the latest mechanics of immune response. Learn more and register now: aai.org/Education/Courses.

Psychosocial stress and loneliness alter NK cell function, distribution and PD-1 expression via cortisol and FABP4 @powellwileylab.bsky.social www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Variants in human CD48 lead to impaired T-cell immunity and increased inflammation @jci.org www.jci.org/articles/vie... 🇨🇭

I learned so much in this session! It may become my favorite part of #IMMUNOLOGY2026!

ICYMI: Kupffer cells in liver homeostasis and disease: from immune sentinels to metabolic gatekeepers

I thoroughly enjoyed day 1 of #IMMUNOLOGY2026!!

Diet-induced metabolic memory shapes CD8+ T cell ferroptosis susceptibility @natimmunol.nature.com www.nature.com/articles/s41... www.nature.com/articles/s41...

It's looking increasingly likely that I'll be hiring a 3-year computational pop-gen postdoc/PhD-level scientific programmer to start this Fall (2026). If you or someone you know is defending soon, and looking for a position, please DM/write to me! Thanks!

AAI is currently hosting a congressional letter-writing campaign in support of bold investment in NIH and NIAID for FY 2027. Join us in urging Congress to provide robust funding increases for immunological research. Participating is quick and easy: https://ow.ly/o2Hg50YEXwN

Dive into the world of #immunology with the 2026 AAI Summer Immunology Courses! Learn from the best and connect with fellow enthusiasts. Whether you're just starting or looking to advance your expertise, we've got you covered. 🔗 https://ow.ly/gHl750YBbeK#immunology #AAICourses #EducationAndSharingDay

Recognize these genetics pioneers? 🧬 Mary-Claire King, Francis Collins, and Svante Pääbo helped shape the field as we know it today. Swipe to learn more and visit our website to join us for the 2026 McKusick Short Course: https://go.jax.org/mckusick26

Don't just take our word for it. Past attendee Márick Staryck recommends the AAI Intro to Immunology Course for its expert-led insights and comprehensive curriculum. Ready to advance? Registration is now open for our 2026 Summer Immunology Courses! 🔗 https://ow.ly/qmvE50YzSMa

New email to Director Bhattacharya about a new Scientific Freedom lecture to be given my Matt Ridley on The Search for the Origin of COVID-19. Ridley is a British scientist and journalist who published a book in 2022 on the subject. 1/5

I’m excited for the Modeling Infection & Immunity Course I’m attending in June. This is the reading list:

Antigen binding by locally produced high-affinity antibodies promotes epitope diversification, thereby broadening the humoral response @cp-immunity.bsky.social www.cell.com/immunity/ful... www.cell.com/immunity/ful...

There's often so much to do at a scientific event, but so little time. ⏳ We've gathered a few tips to help you make the most out of your next conference experience!

Try these three strategies from @nature.com if you're experiencing any writing apprehension on large or long-term projects. ✍️ 1. Set concrete goals 2. Develop structure and accountability 3. Write as you go

Turn your next conference talk into a performance that truly engages your audience! Learn public-speaking tips on timing, tone, and stepping away from the lectern to add a little showbiz to your #SciComm. 🎤 @nature.com#SciComm

Strategies to prepare for interviews in the microbiology field, including showcasing technical knowledge and discussing scientific accomplishments confidently. Understand how to align interview responses with the specific requirements and expectations of microbiology employers.

I love my nerdy Valentine from work!! @aai.org

From a "C" in undergrad to an immunology expert—Dr. Elizabeth Delery shares how drawing complex pathways changed her career. Discover how Draw It To Know It (DITKI) helps medical students master cytokines, lineages, and more. Full story: https://ow.ly/7Vp650YcWcS #AAINews

I'm excited to share that I'll be heading to IMMUNOLOGY2026™ from April 15–19, 2026! If you're thinking about going, consider this your sign: register today! i.snoball.it/p/11WZngYs/b/2 #IMMUNOLOGY2026 #AAI2026

youtu.be/s3oLIDaElaE?... Randall Monroe (creator of the STEM nerdy webcomic xkcd) has an amazing sci-comm on the question "How long would you live without DNA?" Lots of great biology in this 3 minutes.

Dust looks dead but it is, in fact, alive, teeming with hardy microbes traveling around the world. How are they surviving the trip? Scientists think biofilm formation may play a role. Watch Microbial Minutes for the full story! 🦠 youtu.be/3q-rhw17h2o

Level up your immunology research! The new AAI Computational Immunology Course covers machine learning, single-cell RNA-seq, spatial transcriptomics and more. Get the computational edge and learn on-demand: https://ow.ly/6Cfr50VXLNp. #immunology #bioinformatics #datascience

I am proud of how far this event has come in the planning stage from just an idea to now a full fledged program day! Please help us spread the word far and wide!!

🔬 The second abstract period for #IMMUNOLOGY2026™ is now OPEN! Submit your research December 2–16 and share your findings with the top minds in #immunology. Join us in Boston, MA, April 15–19, 2026. 🔗 immunology2026.aai.org/abstracts#IMMUNOLOGY2026™#immunology #AAI2026

🚨 Applications for the AAI PPFP 2026-27 are officially OPEN! Ready to advocate for biomedical research? Apply now and make your voice heard on Capitol Hill: https://ow.ly/Jsui50XAJ8V. #AAIadvocacy #SciPol #AdvocateForScience

Less than one week to get your applications in! #DisabledInSTEM

Please help us spread the word! NextGen Immunologists Day: A New Opportunity for Undergrads at IMMUNOLOGY2026 Register for a FREE day-long program of poster showcases, guided poster walks, networking, graduate school panels, and demonstrations. immunology2026.aai.org/nextgen-immu...

Some friendly advice to folks new to the conference submission game: everybody gets some submissions rejected. I did today. It’s normal and expected. Keep doing the best work you can, don’t get too high or too low, learn from every decision, and push on. #AERA2026

Teaching is an experiment — share what you’ve learned! ASBMB Today invites essays on evolving teaching practices: • Redesigning grading systems • Bringing cultural context into your curriculum • Shifting from traditional lectures to flipped or active-learning models 🗓 Jan. 15 | 📧 [email protected]

Very excited to share that Department of Biomedical Engineering @hopkinsengineer.bsky.social is hiring for open rank tenure-track faculty in #Biomedical #DataScience! 🔗 apply.interfolio.com/177042 Apps starting to be reviewed Dec 5 and ongoing after! 🧪🧬🖥️🧠 #StatsSky #WomenInSTEM

And we have another open position, this time with a focus on Genome Biology! Join a great community in Vienna to bring your research to the next level!

Glad the government finally admitted it lied in my termination email.

Dr. McNutt offered a sobering yet inspiring perspective on the current landscape of science in America. While she did not shy away from the challenges we face, she also provided several thoughtful and actionable steps we can take to strengthen our nation’s scientific enterprise and global standing.

Congratulations to new Nobel Laureate and AAI Distinguished Fellow Dr. Shimon Sakaguchi for being awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine along with Mary E. Brunkow and Fred Ramsdell! Honored for his foundational discovery of regulatory T cells (Tregs). www.nobelprize.org

"Jane Goodall, one of the world’s most revered conservationists, who earned scientific stature and global celebrity by chronicling the distinctive behavior of wild chimpanzees in East Africa...died on Wednesday in Los Angeles." www.nytimes.com/2025/10/01/o...

🧬 Do you know how your immune system works every day? Immunology Explained, a new initiative from the @aai.org, makes it simple to understand how it impacts everyday health with clear, science-backed info. Check it out: immunologyexplained.aai.org #ImmunologyExplained #ImmuneSystem #Science

On the jump forward of CRISPR genome editing beta islet cells, preempting the need for immunosuppression, for a one-shot treatment of autoimmune (Type 1) diabetes www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.... www.nature.com/articles/d41...

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Nominate a wonderful colleague or mentor!!

🗓️ #IMMUNOLOGY2026™ abstract submissions open on September 3! Get ready to share your latest research with the global immunology community. ow.ly/XQ6O50WBK9r #immunology #scicomm

This is really reporting 'inside' the response to the devastating Mpox outbreak in Sierra Leone. Critical reading, as we are facing a future in which we will increasingly be confronted with emerging diseases, even preventable ones. www.telegraph.co.uk/global-healt...