May is Cancer Research Month Terry Fox believed research could save lives. That’s why TFRI provides funding to world-class cancer research and initiatives like the Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network and the Digital Health & Discovery Platform.

Our University of Cincinnati Immunology PhD program has an extraordinary opportunity to open an additional admissions window to join our 2026 cohort. Due June 15, 2026. Follow links below for info and to apply: webapps2.uc.edu/ecurriculum/... www.cincinnatichildrens.org/education/re...

Thanks so much for the plug! Kudos to Grace Kuo and Ahmed Kabil for their deep dive into an emerging role of ILCs in an important disease field that remains, in many ways, an unmet need.

www.science.org/eprint/XBEHH... open access link!

I don't know who made this, but they captured peer review nicely

Thanks for the support @docdellaire.bsky.social! We are very excited for this project!

Scientists in Dr. @davidraulet.bsky.social's lab at @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social have shown that removing tumor Tregs unleashes NK cell responses to control cancers, including MHC I–deficient tumors. 📄 Read the paper: https://bit.ly/4uoezPs 🎙️ Tune in: https://bit.ly/4f2ci85

Berkeley people @cdnimmunol.bsky.social

@hannahgarner.bsky.social @mcgill.ca @mcgillgci.bsky.social @terryfoxfoundation.bsky.social

🔬 ILC6 Keynote Speaker Spotlight 🔬 Dr. Richard Locksley Foundational studies in defining the IL-4/IL-13 axis and type 2 immunity and how #ILC play a role in coordinating adaptive responses in multiple tissues. 📍 Vancouver, Canada | 🗓 June 2–4, 2026 📝 Registration open 🔗 ilc6vancouver.com #ILC6

🔬 ILC6 Keynote Speaker Spotlight 🔬 Dr. Andrew McKenzie Critical studies contributing to the discovery of ILC2s and defining their roles in type 2 immunity, inflammation, and tissue homeostasis. 📍 Vancouver, Canada | 🗓 June 2–4, 2026 📝 Registration open 🔗 ilc6vancouver.com #ILC6 #ILC

🔬 ILC6 Keynote Speaker Spotlight 🔬 Dr. Kazuyo Moro Essential studies in the identification and functional characterization of ILC2s in regulating tissue immunity, inflammation, and homeostasis. 📍 Vancouver, Canada | 🗓 June 2–4, 2026 📄 Abstracts & registration open 🔗 ilc6vancouver.com #ILC6 #ILC

March 1977 At 18 years old Terry has surgery to amputate his leg after being diagnosed with osteosarcoma. 707 days later Terry began training for what would become the Marithon of Hope. Terry started a Marathon against cancer, together you can help us Finish it. Donate today at terryfox.org

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Funny how many science friendships develop via late evening work email exchanges that evolve into hilarious conversations… I guess normal people just go out for drinks, leave it to profs to be entertained with teaching jokes while writing a grant

Congratulations to our researchers leading 13 new projects who were awarded $10 million from Canadian Institutes of Health Research. Learn more about these projects that will advance science and improve health for Canadians and patients around the world: bit.ly/3NQr06J

Dear CIHR, you are going to love application 601136

🧠 How do brain cells know which genes to switch on or off? New scientist Dr. Yi Liu is on the case! His research could lead to better care for patients with both brain and heart disorders. bit.ly/4jWeXAO

Fantastic lineup, great opportunity to network for trainees, all in amazing Vancouver just a week before the World Cup…. What are you waiting for?

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A great way to start the year 🎉 Huge congratulations to our 2026 travel award winners. Excited to see you all in Winnipeg!

Unpopular opinion: biologists are still the ones who understand biology best

We’re proud to present the latest additions to our TEC team!

Now officially peer reviewed and published: www.frontiersin.org/journals/imm... With thanks to the reviewers & funders and congrats to the team!! @craigscausecan.bsky.social @ccsresearch.bsky.social @bhcri.bsky.social

👏 Big congrats to @uqam.ca, University of Toronto, @uottawa.ca, University of British Columbia, and Acadia University for moving to the final round of the #GovernorsChallenge. Who will claim the trophy this year? The ultimate face-off is coming in January - stay tuned!🏆 https://bit.ly/3KFOZUW

With funding from a Terry Fox New Frontiers Program Project Grant, researchers have uncovered the origin of synovial sarcoma, a rare and aggressive soft tissue cancer that most often occurs in young people. Learn more: www.tfri.ca/updates/news...

“All I wanted to do was make people laugh.”—Charles M. Schulz⁠ ⁠ 🎂 Today, we celebrate the birthday of Charles M. Schulz, born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on November 26, 1922. ⁠ Thank you, Mr. Schulz, for all the happiness and laughter.⁠ ⁠ Photo by Michael Myers, c. 1954 © Schulz Museum.

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And a fantastic mentor

Tickets are 95% sold out to for Run Terry Run - a behind-the-scenes look at Terry's Marathon Of Hope from 96 reels of never-before-seen footage. Be part of this unforgettable night. Monday, November 10 Roy Thomson Hall Get your tickets now: terryfox.org/RunTerryRun

Big news 🎉 Dr. @micheleardolino.bsky.social and team just received a $3M @terryfoxresearch.bsky.social grant to explore how the immune system, brain and gut work together to fight cancer: bit.ly/47XDOQi

What's up?

So so grateful to all donors and to the fantastic TFRI team!