Thrilled and honoured to receive commentary on our paper in @jem.org from Camille Blériot & Florent Ginhoux highlighting our findings that long-lived resident macs are present in the lamina propria and submucosa of the gut, and that mac-derived TGF-beta is a key determinant of gut mac identity.

New study from Jayaraman, Prise, et al. from the Grainger & @tovah-shaw-lab.bsky.social labs @edinburghbiology.bsky.social @lydiabeckeriii.bsky.social challenges the prevailing paradigm that long-lived gut #macrophages are restricted to the muscularis. rupress.org/jem/article/...

This week, our paper came out in @jem.org showing that: This week, our paper came out in @JEM showing that: 1. Long-lived Tim-4+ macrophages are present in the lamina propria and submucosa/muscularis. 2. Macrophage-derived TGF-beta is key to instructing macrophage identity in the lamina propria.

Who's excited for #SIGNET26? Join immunologists from across Scotland on Wednesday 11 March 2026 for a full day, in person symposium with keynote talks, ECR presentations, posters and networking. Submit your abstract by 29 January and register now 👉 https://bit.ly/49VL6FA

Looking to start a PhD in October 2026 and learn about bioinformatics and the regulation of TGF-beta signalling in macrophages? Check out this PhD opportunity with a multidisciplinary team at the University of Edinburgh: www.findaphd.com/phds/project...

I am so proud to say that our paper is now available at Aging Cell. There is a paucity of data as to how the menopause impacts your immune system, and the aim of this study was to investigate the impact of the menopause on monocyte phenotype and function. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

We're looking for a Lead Scientist to join Flow Cytometry Centre in Aberdeen! Fantastic opportunity to deliver services, work with varied research groups, promote cytometry and further develop the facility. Aberdeen is a great place to live/work- APPLY NOW www.abdnjobs.co.uk/vacancy/cyto...

Latest McSorley lab paper is out! Led by Vivien @vshek.bsky.social, this is a story about the immunomodulators from H. polygyrus bakeri (Hpb), and how their analysis led to the identification of HpBoRB, a secreted protein which binds host RELM-beta www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Aberdeen is hiring - Neuroimmunology Lectureship! Really exciting opportunity to join our supportive, collaborative and multidisciplinary Institute to carry out cutting edge translation research. Not to mention the scenery in the North East of Scotland is amazing www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs/vacanci...

A massive thanks to all the #EMDS2025 speakers, delegates, sponsors & @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social staff for making @emds2025.bsky.social such a success. We had a great time, we hope you did too and your travel home was smooth. Here's to #EMDS2026 in Amsterdam @immunometlab.bsky.social

Postdoc position on top glyco-immuno-neuro-biology lab @douglaspdyer.bsky.social Can’t recommend highly enough www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...

I am recruiting for a postdoc that wants to work on an exciting project on gut macrophages, TGFb signalling, and colon cancer! Please see the link for details - elxw.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...

Anybody interested in our #Drosophila tool collection for 13 mitochondrial gene? Flies will be discarded soon.

Have you registered for our "Omic Data Analysis & Visualisation using R" training in June? 🧬 Rated 9.4/10, it's perfect for those with little bioinformatics experience and is great for your CV! Don't forget, BSI members get a discount💰 Sign up here: bit.ly/4i0d2Zx

Want to present your immunology research in Yorkshire in May?🔍 We've extended the abstract submission deadline to 2pm BST on 9 April! We're seeking innovative papers on host-pathogen dynamics, haematology, skin immunology, and related topics. Submit here: bit.ly/417XYSY

Join us in Edinburgh in September for the 38th European #Macrophage and #DendriticCell Society meeting! We have a great lineup of speakers and are looking forward to all the fantastic talks and interactions that make this meeting special. #EMDS #ImmunoSky 🧪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🔬 www.emds2025.com

I'm very pleased to have two lab positions open this week, to join our team looking at immune regulation in infection and co-infection. We're especially interested in tissue-based immunity, cytokine regulation and immune metabolism. Join us! Postdoc (3y) and research technician (12mo) posts open.

Does anyone know if Gata6+ LCM have been characterised as being present in human pleural fluid and if so, have a citation that shows this? I can’t find one but think it may exist #immunosky #Macrophage

Our search for a flow cytometry core facility manager for King's Buildings, University of Edinburgh, is finally live. Join us! Conventional & spectral. Parasites, immune cells, algae, bacteria, yeast and more. Full-time, open-ended. Apply by 17 March. elxw.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...

Still a few places left on the @britsocimm #flowcytometry course. Learn the principles of panel design and join interactive, faciliated breakout rooms to put it all into practice!

Since I last posted here I moved to the US and joined Ensocell, an exciting startup with amazing people! UK #immunology #immunosky folks, we are searching for a Senior Scientist, Immunology to join the Cambridge team! Tell your friends! www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/41...

@nehaagrawal.bsky.social and I have an exciting EastBio PhD opportunity investigating the interplay between obesity and immune dysfunction, in beautiful Edinburgh. Deadline 17th January. Please share! www.findaphd.com/phds/project...

If you're looking for a PhD studentship, we have an exciting opportunity to study why some cells live longer than others. Results could help design better cell-based therapies. #EASTBIO #macrophages www.findaphd.com/phds/project...

Thinking of starting your own research group? Why not choose the IRR? We spoke to 2019 UKRI Future Leaders Fellow Rod Mitchell about the fellowship and the opportunities it can bring. 🎞️Watch the video and find out more on our website: regeneration-repair.ed.ac.uk/work-with-us...

This PhD project, with Iris Mair Amy Pedersen and myself looks at the interactions between microbiota and immune regulatory cells and pathways at barrier sites. It includes fieldwork with wild mice on the Isle of May. www.findaphd.com/phds/project...

📢 Immunologists based in Scotland! Join us for the 4th SIGNET Joint Symposium #SIGNET2025 Highlights: 🔸Keynotes: Prof Sarina Ravens and Prof David Sansom 🔸Talks from leading researchers 🔸Focus on ECRs through oral presentations and poster prizes 🔗 bit.ly/4euIWLO

We have a number of exciting events coming up in 2025 ⭐ #CVIG25 🗓️ 30 Jan 🔗 bit.ly/4fKoeZi #OIS25 🗓️ 24 Mar 🔗 bit.ly/4elJmnG #SIGNET2025 🗓️ 27 Mar 🔗 bit.ly/4euIWLO We look forward to seeing many of you in the new year! 😄

So happy to (finally!!) announce that our paper studying synovial tissue dendritic cells in joint health and rheumatoid arthritis is now out in Immunity! 🚨 doi.org/10.1016/j.im...

🚨🚨one more week to apply for our Research Assistant position in Tissue Immunology in Manchester! Interested in infection, immunometabolism & sickness behaviour? Then come join me & @juanquintana.bsky.social #Immunosky #LGBTQSTEM 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🧪 #Academicsky www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...

We have plenty of exciting events to look forward to next year including the #SIGNET2025 joint symposium⭐ This popular event connects #immunologists from across Scotland and champions the work of #ECRs! Register and submit your abstract here 👉 bit.ly/4euIWLO