Rodney DeKoter
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I am an Immunology and Hematology researcher at Western University in London Ontario
David Baltimore has passed away at 87.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/07/s...
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David Baltimore, Nobel-Winning Molecular Biologist, Dies at 87
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/07/science/david-baltimore-dead.html?unlocked_article_code=1.kU8.js4I.LA0kmTacoL9r&smid=bs-share
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September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
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Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 2025
https://www.emro.who.int/media/news/childhood-cancer-awareness-month-2025.html#:~:text=This%20September%2C%20as%20we%20observe,diagnosed%20early%20and%20treated%20comprehensively
26 days ago
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Happy 150th birthday Blackfriars Bridge
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Animal testing is still vital to advancing medicine:
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Toronto Star ePaper
Toronto Star ePaper
https://torontostarreplica.pressreader.com/article/281676851017377
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Dr. David Spence, a renowned Western University researcher, passed away on August 10.
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David Spence - Harris Funeral Home
David Spence C.M., M.D., FRCPC, FAHA It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. John David Spence on August 10th, 2025 at the age of 80. Son of Jack and Josephine Spence, Dave is ...
https://harrisfuneralhome.ca/obituaries/david-spence/
about 1 month ago
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We will miss you Frank. You were an example to me of how to live a life of science that was also full of joy, fun, and connection.
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Frank Beier - Harris Funeral Home
BEIER, Frank – Peacefully, with family by his side at Victoria Hospital on July 18, 2025, at the age of 59. Loving father to Lea, Ronja, Nelly, Merlin, Tessa, and Aaron. Cherished grandfather to Hayde...
https://harrisfuneralhome.ca/obituaries/frank-beier/
2 months ago
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THANK YOU
#CIHR
and especially to the reviewers for funding our research program on immune development and leukemia!
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If you need cheering up, watch the 40th anniversary of LIVE AID:
www.youtube.com/@LiveAid
3 months ago
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Cancer rates are increasing with our aging population. This is not the time to reduce cancer research funding.
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World’s premier cancer institute faces crippling cuts and chaos | CNN
The Trump administration’s broadsides against scientific research have caused unprecedented upheaval at the National Cancer Institute, the storied federal government research hub that has spearheaded ...
https://www.cnn.com/2025/07/08/health/national-cancer-institute-cuts-kff-health-news
3 months ago
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Congratulations to Chanpreet and Maria from the lab for top poster presentation awards at the recent Oncology Research & Education Day!
www.schulich.uwo.ca/oncology//re...
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Research & Education Day Awardees
Western University, in vibrant London, Ontario, delivers an academic and student experience second to none.
https://www.schulich.uwo.ca/oncology//research/research__education_day/research__education_awardees.html
3 months ago
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Congratulations to CHRI scientist of the year Eileen Crowley and CHRI trainee of the year Jenica Kakadia
3 months ago
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THANK YOU to the outstanding peer reviewers recognized by CIHR:
cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/53994.html
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Recognition for Peer Review contributions - CIHR
https://cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/53994.html
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2025 Oncology Research & Education Day is today
www.schulich.uwo.ca/oncology/res...
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Oncology Research & Education Day
Western University, in vibrant London, Ontario, delivers an academic and student experience second to none.
https://www.schulich.uwo.ca/oncology/research/research__education_day/index.html
4 months ago
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The "Pivot Penalty" is real: researchers are punished for entering new subject areas outside of their key areas of real or perceived competency.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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The pivot penalty in research - Nature
An analysis of millions of scientific papers and patents reveals a ‘pivot penalty’ when researchers shift direction, with the impact of studies decreasing rapidly the further they move from their prev...
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-025-09048-1?WT.ec_id=NATURE-202505
4 months ago
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4 months ago
Saddened to hear of the death of Jim Till, at age 94. He was the co-discoverer of transplantable stem cells (with Ernest McCulloch), a discovery that revolutionized cancer treatment.
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Research at UHN
4 months ago
UHN marks the passing of Dr. James Till, whose work with Dr. Ernest McCulloch first demonstrated the existence of blood-forming stem cells in 1961 at Ontario Cancer Institute, now Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. His work has helped launch the field of
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The word "research" appears 31 times in Primer Minster Mark Carney's platform - a big improvement over the previous administration.
liberal.ca/cstrong/
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Canada Strong | Liberal Party of Canada
https://liberal.ca/cstrong/
5 months ago
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André Picard @picardonhealth
5 months ago
Obituary: Visionary Dr. Henry Friesen re-invented Canada’s premier health research funding agency. He also did groundbreaking work isolating and purifying the hormone prolactin, by
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Visionary Dr. Henry Friesen reinvented Canada’s premier health research funding agency
Dr. Friesen did groundbreaking work isolating and purifying the hormone prolactin, and went on to distinguish himself as a leader, establishing the influential Canadian Institutes of Health Research
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-visionary-dr-henry-friesen-reinvented-canadas-premier-health-research/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky
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Attending the Centre for Translational Cancer Research Immuno-Oncology Research symposium today
#CTCRIO2025
5 months ago
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The European Research Council announces expansion of grant programs to attract researchers to move from the United States:
erc.europa.eu/news-events/...
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Choose Europe for Science: ERC welcomes new budget for 'super grants'
The Scientific Council of the European Research Council welcomes the offer of substantial additional budget from the European Commission for the development of a new ERC funding instrument offering la...
https://erc.europa.eu/news-events/news/choose-europe-science-erc-welcomes-new-budget-super-grants
5 months ago
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Today is the International Day of Immunology. Let's celebrate the discipline and discoveries of Immunology on this day.
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Day of Immunology 2025 » IUIS
IUIS and EFIS invite all international societies to join us this year to honor the Day of Immunology on April 29. This year’s topic is “Brain and Immunity: Immunological Insights into Neurological…
https://iuis.org/events/day-of-immunology-2025/
5 months ago
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I voted!
5 months ago
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Congratulations to James Iansavitchous in my lab who completed his one-year MSc studies with a final presentation yesterday. Great job James!!
5 months ago
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Great poster presentations by lab members Chanpreet and Maria at
#CSI2025
5 months ago
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It’s a beautiful day for Immunology at
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6 months ago
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Marco A. Maximo Prado
6 months ago
Amazing science awarded by the Gairdner foundation for Cystic fibrosis treatment, Notch signalling, fighting malnutrition and an award to Daniel de Carvalho making major strides in Cancer research in Canada.
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Fritz Melchers, pioneer of B cell biology, passed away on February 24, 2025. In 1999 Fritz came to my poster at the Cold Spring Harbor Symposium, and I rudely stopped talking to anyone else so that I could present it to him. His influence was incomparable.
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Obituary for Fritz Melchers
https://www.mpiib-berlin.mpg.de/2179850/obituary-for-fritz-melchers
6 months ago
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Cezar Khursigara
6 months ago
The Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology at the University of Guelph is at it again! Continuing our cluster hires with tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in Immunology and Virology (1 position each)!
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Congratulations to Trevor and Diana for excellent 4th year talks!
6 months ago
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4th year honours thesis student presentations this afternoon! We have ~80 students from across three basic science departments speaking today in 10 rooms. Looking forward to hearing some great science.
6 months ago
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Congratulations to lab member Maria Uribe for passing the candidacy exam - she is now a PhD Candidate!
6 months ago
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If the NIH follows through with capping indirect costs at 15%, the effects on science will be catastrophic.
www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...
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Safeguarding the future of biomedical science in the United States
NIH’s abrupt decision to cap indirect cost reimbursement at 15% threatens the critical infrastructure supporting groundbreaking biomedical research in the United States. This policy jeopardizes Americ...
https://www.cell.com/cell/fulltext/S0092-8674(25)00212-0
6 months ago
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Your reminder in case you've forgotten: One of the bad consequences of measles is "immune amnesia" making you susceptible to other infections
www.schulich.uwo.ca/microbiology...
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https://www.schulich.uwo.ca/microbiologyandimmunology/about_us/news/2024/What-is-immune-amnesia_-This-long-term-side-effect-of-measles-is-newly-relevant_AD-FREE.pdf
7 months ago
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Science Magazine
7 months ago
Breaking news: Thousands of researchers and their supporters, including recently fired federal workers, have gathered across the U.S. in response to layoffs and funding cuts ordered by the Trump administration.
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Thousands gather across U.S. in Stand Up for Science events
Scientists rally across the country in response to layoffs and funding cuts ordered by the Trump administration
https://scim.ag/41zlPv4
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Stand Up for Science!
7 months ago
SO MANY STAND UP FOR SCIENCE EVENTS TO CHOOSE FROM—153 and COUNTING! To get more information on our local events and to register your own, head to
www.standupforscience2025.org/local-event-information/
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The world would be a better place if everyone took introductory genetics
7 months ago
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Congratulations Peggy - it’s wonderful to have a representative with the highest integrity. We need your voice in Queen’s Park.
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7 months ago
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And now there’s been a death due to Measles - the first in a decade
www.cbc.ca/amp/1.7469010
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Unvaccinated child dies in Texas measles outbreak
https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.7469010
7 months ago
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Congratulations to Huron University College!
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Huron University College cheers $10M gift to spur future entrepreneurs
Western University's Huron University College to open new centre for entrepreneurs thanks to $10M donation from Toronto-based insurance firm
https://lfpress.com/news/local-news/huron-university-college-donation-entrepreneurs-centre
7 months ago
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March 7!
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7 months ago
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bioRxiv Immunology
7 months ago
GATA2 Mediates Macrophage Proliferation During Atherosclerosis
https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.02.18.638845v1
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National polling by the Canadian Council on Animal Care shows that Canadians are generally supportive of animal-based research, as long as it adheres to ethical standards.
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CCAC - Canadian Council on Animal Care
https://ccac.ca/en/about/reports-and-publications/strategic-planning.html
7 months ago
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The business case for high speed rail in Canada was established years ago. It’s time to build a Windsor to Quebec City line now.
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Louis Pasteur’s Relentless Hunt for Germs Floating in the Air
In 19th-century France, the young chemist challenged the theory of spontaneous generation and discovered an invisible world of airborne microbes.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/17/science/airborne-louis-pasteur-germs.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share
7 months ago
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Happy Valentines Day
8 months ago
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Frank Beier
8 months ago
Horrible to see. I held out some hope he would not be confirmed but here we are. Scary days for public health, health research, and patients
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This is absolutely despicable
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TK RFK Jr. | CNN Politics
The Senate voted on Thursday to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Health and Human Services secretary, a victory for President Donald Trump after Kennedy faced intense scrutiny over his controversial view...
https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/13/politics/rfk-jr-senate-confirmation-vote/index.html
8 months ago
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Science Magazine
8 months ago
Breaking news: 22 states are suing to block NIH’s cutting of indirect costs. See our updated story on the Friday night news and its aftermath.
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NIH slashes overhead payments for research, sparking outrage and lawsuit
Move to cut indirect cost rate to 15% could cost universities billions of dollars
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NIH slashes overhead payments for research, sparking outrage
Move to cut indirect cost rate to 15% could cost universities billions of dollars
https://www.science.org/content/article/nih-slashes-overhead-payments-research-sparking-outrage
8 months ago
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8 months ago
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, is seeking applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Cancer Immunology and Therapeutics. PLEASE REPOST !
www.nature.com/naturecareer...
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Full-time, Probationary (Tenure-Track) Faculty Position in Cancer Immunology and Therapeutics - London, Ontario (CA) job with Dr. David Driman, Chair/Department Head | 12834957
Full-time, Probationary (Tenure-Track) Faculty Position in Cancer Immunology and Therapeutics.
https://www.nature.com/naturecareers/job/12834957/full-time-probationary-tenure-track-faculty-position-in-cancer-immunology-and-therapeutics/
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