Jesse Lazear died of yellow fever Sept. 25, 1900. Along with other research by the Yellow Fever Commission, his demonstration that yellow fever is transmitted by mosquitoes provided the basis for efforts to control this devastating disease. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesse_W...

One of the most "Taking one for the team" moments ever. 🧪🦟

So you're a scientist about to face a government shutdown? Have you considered becoming a rock star? It's easy AND profitable! 🎸🧪 Let's list off five scientists who turned rockers:

🚨 Microbiologists! We are recruiting Assistant / Associate Professors in 3 collaborative areas of our U. Pittsburgh School of Medicine. 1) MMG (my dept): fundamental research in med micro 2) Peds ID / I4Kids institute 3) Center for Vaccine Research 🔗 to all 3 w/info: www.linkedin.com/posts/vaughn...

🎙️ Job Announcement: Penn State is seeking an ASSISTANT PROFESSOR in MICROBIOLOGY (any subdiscipline) in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Learn more and Join the Microbiome Jubilee: psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/PSU_Ac...

🚨Job alert!🚨 We are looking for a new lab manager to join our group at the University of Oregon! Applicants with experience in microbiology, evolutionary genetics, or protein biochemistry are especially encouraged to apply. See the link below for more information: barberlab.org/contact/

We’re doing a thing! Triangle Blog Blog not really an election forum forum Saturday, October 4th at 6PM Steel String Brewery - 106 S Greensboro Street, Carrboro

Open tenure track assistant- or associate-level faculty position in the University of Pittsburgh's Center for Vaccine Research. Great science, great facilities, great colleagues - come work with us! jobs.sciencecareers.org/job/674888/f...

Jesse Lazear died of yellow fever Sept. 25, 1900. Along with other research by the Yellow Fever Commission, his demonstration that yellow fever is transmitted by mosquitoes provided the basis for efforts to control this devastating disease. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesse_W...

BREAKING: Chris Clemens alleges the UNC-Chapel Hill board often went into closed session illegally, including before they postponed tenure votes, and forced him to resign after he informed faculty about the delays. www.theassemblync.com/education/hi...

ASV Fall Council is in full swing! Stay tuned for updates in the ASV President's Newsletter.

David Baltimore, for much of the past three decades, has been one of my most helpful, thoughtful sources. I wrote an obit about his remarkable career, and I included a few of my interactions with him. www.science.org/content/arti...

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is bringing in outside counsel to investigate its controversial School of Civic Life and Leadership after months of faculty turmoil. www.theassemblync.com/education/hi...

Over the years, I’ve baked cupcakes for lab members’ birthdays, colleagues at work, and friends in my neighborhood. Some of the students in the division asked me to collect the recipes, so I’ve put them together in a free PDF download: go.unc.edu/Cakes Enjoy! 🧁

Had a blast hosting another science panel at @creationent.bsky.social ‘s Star Trek convention- this time in New Jersey #STNJ. The audience was incredible - so engaged and knowledgeable. Live long and prosper people! 🖖 ❤️

We're taking you inside the world's largest mosquito factory go.nature.com/4g2iD1U

Excited to share the most recent work from our lab! In which we seek out the cellular source of homeostatic IFNL in the gut and find that gut pDC are ‘rewired’ to produce IFNL over type I IFNs.

We’re back with another season of monthly seminars bringing together diverse and leading investigators worldwide to share cutting-edge arbovirus science. 🧬 Topics span molecular virology, virus–vector interactions, epidemiology, pathogenesis, and more. 📅 3rd Thursday each month 🕚 11 AM US ET Zoom

I am honored to be named an ASM Distinguished Lecturer! Looking forward to participating in upcoming ASM Branch Meetings and supporting our next generation of microbiologists.

As RFK testifies in front of the Senate today, ASV wants to emphasize the risks posed by his decisions related to virus outbreaks and the public health of Americans. Together with our partner organizations, we call for RFK's resignation: asm.org/press-releas...

Can someone help me decipher the potter’s mark/autograph on the bottom of these mugs? I bought this in Ireland in 2019 and fell in love with the series. I’d love to find the original potter to try and expand my set, sadly I lost their card.

PTL position in my department at Rutgers to teach Immunology in the spring of 2026 I will definitely release any spiders in your lecture hall.

I am delighted to announce that the UW Department of Biochemistry has opened searches for TWO tenure-track positions. Descriptions and links in the following two posts.

Excited to announce a search for an Associate or Full Professor in Infectious Disease Modeling at Penn State's Center for Infectious Disease Dynamics. Details at link and below. psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/PSU_Ac...

Obligatory new faculty selfie outside the campanile. Thrilled to be starting this chapter at Iowa State University! 🔔❤️ #NewFaculty #IowaState #NewPI #ISUVetMed #VetMed

We are hiring! The Dept of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics is looking for faculty at the Assistant or Associate professor level (tenure track). Please consider joining our vibrant microbiology and immunology community at the University of Pittsburgh School of medicine

OHSU CHAIR POSITION: Please share Oregon Health & Science University (Portland, OR) is looking for a Chair of the Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology. Nominations, inquiries, or applications (CV w/ cover letter) can be sent to Cathy Villagomez (villagoc at ohsu.edu).

The Center for Infectious Disease Dynamics (CIDD) at Penn State is hiring for a senior-level position in Infectious Disease Modeling. Come join our dynamic group of disease researchers! Feel free to message me for details psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/PSU_Ac...

We're Hiring! Assistant Professor of Immunology and Molecular Medicine in MCB. Learn more and apply online: aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05096

Our Pitt Microbiology and Molecular Genetics department in the School of Medicine is recruiting.. Microbiologists! 🧫🦠🔬🧪 Please apply to join our faculty and enjoy these views 👀 while doing great science cfopitt.taleo.net/careersectio...

Health departments struggle to adequately survey for ticks to warn doctors about new species and the diseases they carry.

Reskeet please. As the fall semester is upon us I'm reposting this. Looking for 1-2 students (US based only). The lab is open to interests in ecology, evolution, systematics, and taxonomy of mosquitoes. Work could take place in Puerto Rico, around the Gulf Coast, or could even involved museum work.

Our lab has an opening for a research technician to contribute to our efforts to understand RSV evolution & its impact on antibody countermeasures (see journals.asm.org/doi/full/10....). The tech will also help w lab management. If interested, apply here: careers-fhcrc.icims.com/jobs/29940/job

American Academy of Pediatrics has released our annual update to our immunization recommendations to best help children and adolescents build immunity and stay healthy. Read our full policy statement to learn about AAP's updated immunization schedule. www.aap.org/en/news-room...

Got New Data? Late-Breaking Abstract Submissions for Cytokines2025 Open Until September 1! seattle.cytokinesociety.org #cytokines2025

Faculty search announcement 2025: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Microbiology at UT Southwestern. We seek candidates working in microbial pathogenesis (some preference may be given to bacterial pathogens). Come join our community! (1/5) www.utsouthwestern.edu/departments/...

My alma mater is hiring a microbiologist! Assistant/Associate Prof. 👇👇