Ready to make your mark in immunology? #IMMUNOLOGY2026™ is now accepting abstract submissions! Present your groundbreaking research to peers worldwide in Boston, MA, in April 2026. The deadline is October 15: immunology2026.aai.org

A child in Los Angeles has just died of measles—years after they were initially infected. They had measles as an infant and recovered. However, they later developed subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE), which is rare neurological complication that can arise up to a decade after infection.

Energized by a sold out town-hall panel event at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science on the ‘Future of Vaccines.’ Lots of great questions and respectful conversation. We need more community science events!

New York Times story with profiles of researchers whose grants were terminated. [Gift Link] www.nytimes.com/2025/08/24/o...

This piece is an extraordinary deep dive into mRNA vaccine technology, why it is critical, and the damage caused by RFK Jr. torpedoing funding for it. Incredible work by @funsizeimmuninja.bsky.social and Dr. Jess Steier. mRNA is indeed, as the authors say, a molecule of hope.

Research led by @cucancercenter.bsky.social Deputy Director James DeGregori, PhD, shows that COVID-19 infection can awaken dormant cancer cells. Learn more about the newly published research:

Another opportunity to collaborate with amazing scientists ⭐️

This new study is pretty remarkable for its scope and methodology. Danish researchers analyzed health records from over 1.2 million children born between 1997 and 2018, tracking them for up to 24 years. They examined 50 different health conditions across three major categories...

I joined a team of scientists from the CU Anschutz medical campus to write an op-ed about the recent dismantling of the CREID Network. You can find it online in The Front Porch newspaper.

#Allergy shots contain very small amounts of the allergens that you are allergic to, with the goal of retraining the immune system to respond to allergens in a way that does not cause symptoms. @funsizeimmuninja.bsky.social explains more on #ImmunologyExplained: ow.ly/cj7G50VCVXU.

‪Aimee Bernard, PhD (@funsizeimmuninja.bsky.social‬) is the amazing co-director of our Communicating Your Science to the Public Workshop Series!

Vaccination rates are dropping. Mr. Kennedy can’t stop lying about vaccines. He needs to go. Call your elected representatives and tell them that RFK Jr. is committing #PublicHealthMalpractice. @defendpublichealth.bsky.social

“Cutting research on vaccine confidence is like flying blind,” I told Medscape. “We can’t improve what we can’t measure or understand… this research is about improving the quality and effectiveness of vaccination services in the US.” 🧵 Read more: 👉 bit.ly/4cl5U8K #Vaccines #PublicHealth #SciComm

Even as researchers file suit againt #NIH and #RFKJr's illegal terminations, we're hearing of more programs getting cancellations. If you know of someone who's research has been terminated, please encourage them to report it here!

Y’all we need to sleep come on.

Use the table below to report NIH grant termination!

🚨 Colorado just reported its first measles case of the year—an unvaccinated adult returning from travel. My message to fellow Coloradans: Vaccinate. Vaccinate. Vaccinate. Measles is highly contagious—but completely preventable with vaccines. 🧵 Read more: www.cpr.org/2025/03/31/c...

Check out this map of the financial and job loss impacts of the NIH funding cuts scienceimpacts.org

An excellent piece by two students about the effects of massive funding cuts on our next generation of researchers. www.charlotteobserver.com/opinion/arti...

Interesting OpEd in the SF Chronicle. A clinician explains how cuts to NIH funding will affect your patient care. www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/open...

Everyone needs to understand that right this second, in real time, the U.S. government is throwing away the next generation of brilliant scientists.

Excellent piece by Dr. Aimee Bernard and colleagues about the enormous importance of federal funding for scientific research. frontporchne.com/opinion-the-... @funsizeimmuninja.bsky.social

Check out this op-ed written by all 6 basic science chairs at CU Anschutz and me about the critical need for science funding frontporchne.com

Please check out this podcast about how to defend public heath with: @gregggonsalves.bsky.social @sln-pwr.bsky.social @funsizeimmuninja.bsky.social

Vaccines are among the safest medical interventions saving countless lives over the years. Vaccines have been crucial in preventing and even eliminating many infectious diseases. Learn more: ow.ly/82a150V7Anc. #ImmunologyExplained #immunology @funsizeimmuninja.bsky.social

Confused by online health advice? @funsizeimmuninja.bsky.social of the CU Anschutz Dept of Immunology & Microbiology explains how to distinguish fact from pseudoscience. "One good rule of thumb is that health hacks that promise quick fixes are almost always too good to be true."

1-minute video where I explain why to follow the recommended immunization schedule

Since 1978, scientists have accumulated a wealth of knowledge which allowed them to create COVID-19 vaccines which met the stringent safety and efficacy standards, facilitated by a highly funded and coordinated global effort. 🔗 theunbiasedscipod.substack.com/p/mrna-techn...

In this episode, Dr. Jessica Steier and Dr. Sarah Scheinman welcome Dr. Margot Savoy to discuss the changing landscape of vaccine recommendations. 🔗 www.unbiasedscipod.com/episodes/ 🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n... 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/5LQk... 📺 youtu.be/4glE6QArbd0?...

Elon Musk has purchased $40M on a series of Superbowl ads attacking USAID as "wasteful spending." Colleagues have created this video and are asking that it be posted across social media at exactly 5:30 pm EST today: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqUE...

@funsizeimmuninja.bsky.social & I are with @gregggonsalves.bsky.social to discuss ways to @defendpublichealth.bsky.social We discuss the tragic battle of the billionaires, advocacy for #policychange & more! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h... #podcast #publichealth #misinformation #resistance

Check out my explanation about allergies and the immune response

Quick update: @charles_gaba has completed uploading the archives of the full FDA site! Enjoy the easy of navigation. Next up, we're converting the CDC archive to this more convenient drop-down menu format. And after that, more archiving from more agencies. acasignups.net/fda-website

Hey! It’s me!

It’s already happening & he isn’t even confirmed. Read more if you are unaware of the extensive harm he has caused in 30 years ⬇️ news.immunologic.org/p/rfk-jr-as-...

Here we go. This is meant to shock and awe. Don’t give in. Breathe. www.science.org/content/arti...

Looking for a centuries-old, scientifically proven hack to boost your immune system? Try vaccines, the OG immune booster! 💉 A throwback to our entirely serious article-with a pinch of satire. A fun team up with @funsizeimmuninja.bsky.social #vaccines www.scientificamerican.com/article/vacc...

Also The Real Truther went through a bunch of RFK Jr. footage to address the dishonesty in his public persona and clarify what our HHS Secretary nominee actually believes: youtu.be/fx3Q4lRYO3Y?... References are in the video description. Don't let people in your life misunderstand who RFK is.

Really honored to have played a role in helping provide some clarity on people’s thoughtful questions. Please see the attached thread regarding common questions about childhood vaccination.

Like many in the medical community, I’m raising the alarm bells on RFK Jr.’s appointment as the head of HHS. His erosion of the public’s trust in #vaccines – which have been a life-saving public health tool for over 200 years – will be a danger to all Americans.

Watch me cook in the first 15 minutes of this video where I explain everything you need to know about the immune system and immunotherapy 😏 news.cuanschutz.edu/news-stories...

Ways to keep your immune system and yourself healthy that ARE science-based: Vaccines Routine moderate exercise Healthy & diverse diet Good sleep Reduce stress Limit alcohol, tobacco, smoking Good hygiene (personal, sex, food, oral) Healthy weight for you 1/

Essential reading from @mtosterholm.bsky.social and Zeke Emanuel in @nytimes.com. RFK Jr doesn’t need to ban vaccines to get people to stop vaccinating. He’s already racked up a sizable body count just by casting doubt. Imagine what he will do with a bigger platform www.nytimes.com/2024/11/20/o...

There have been a lot of interesting takes on fluoride recently. But all seem to be missing a component—whether it’s equity or risk vs. hazard in Europe or attention to dose. So, I put together, in one place, nuance to (hopefully) better guide evidence-based discussions.

Vaccines have eliminated or dramatically reduced countless diseases over hundreds of years. Examples: Smallpox? ERADICATED globally. Polio? 99% eliminated globally. Diphtheria? Nearly 100% eliminated in the US. Measles & mumps? 99% reduced in the US. Vaccines save MILLIONS OF LIVES every year. 1/

My friend and neighbor, the awesome immunologist @funsizeimmuninja.bsky.social is hosting an upcoming webinar about determining fact from fiction, and will share tips on talking to your relatives who consume and share fake news. So, holiday prep? web.cvent.com/event/573ad7...