Some gorgeous imaging and new insights into the mechanisms of opportunistic fungal infection caused by antibiotics. Great work @therad-lab.bsky.social and team 👏

Latest data from the lab out now in mBio. We show the antibiotic vancomycin directly impairs antifungal function of macrophages via mitochondrial dysfunction. Lots of beautiful imaging in this one! Check it out here: journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/... #immunosky #microsky 🧪 🍄

I had the chance to chat with Alisha Wainwright on When Science Finds a Way, a podcast by @wellcometrust.bsky.social, all about the weird world of fungal brain infections. Listen/watch wherever you get your podcasts! lnk.to/eUFN68 #immunosky 🧪🍄

I had the chance to chat with Alisha Wainwright on When Science Finds a Way, a podcast by @wellcometrust.bsky.social, all about the weird world of fungal brain infections. Listen/watch wherever you get your podcasts! lnk.to/eUFN68 #immunosky 🧪🍄

🚨10 days left to submit your abstract to @irishfungalsoc.bsky.social annual meeting - I'll be there to present our latest work in June. Hope to see you there! 🍄 irishfungalsociety.org/abstract/

Interesting event combining art and science about mind control and fungal infections at the @rgib.org in May. I'll be taking part on Saturday 9th May. Hope to see you there! www.rigb.org/whats-on/zom... #immunosky 🧪🍄

🗓Full list of invited speakers for the 2027 GRC Immunology of Fungal Infections is now online. 🍄Check out the fantastic line-up and get your application in early - this meeting is typically oversubscribed! Lots of opportunities for talks from the abstracts www.grc.org/immunology-o...

Important info on #meningitis from #ListerFellow Rebecca Drummond @therad-lab.bsky.social 🔽

Outbreak confirmed as MenB. Vaccines against MenB were only rolled out to babies in 2015 so current student generation are not vaccinated. Know the symptoms and get help quickly if you suspect #meningitis. Acting FAST saves lives. More info in link below 👇

Outbreak confirmed as MenB. Vaccines against MenB were only rolled out to babies in 2015 so current student generation are not vaccinated. Know the symptoms and get help quickly if you suspect #meningitis. Acting FAST saves lives. More info in link below 👇

Worried about the #meningitis outbreak in the UK? I've answered some common questions in this @uk.theconversation.com article: theconversation.com/two-people-h... #immunosky #microsky 🧪

#Spirograph Saturday efforts

Latest research from the lab where we took a deep dive into organ specific immune responses and how these are affected by fungal strain variation. Now online from @JournalSpectrum journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/... #immunosky #microsky 🧪🍄

🗓 SAVE THE DATE! The 2027 GRC Immunology of Fungal Infections will take place Jan 17-22 in California. Watch this space for program updates! Need a visa to attend? Apply now to secure your spot early. #fungalconferences #immunosky 🧪🍄 www.grc.org/immunology-o...

And that's a wrap! Thanks to everyone for coming and participating. Was great to see so much discussion and engagement. Looking forward to the next one!

Live from Breckenridge with our award recipients at the Keystone Symposium on Fungal Pathogens! 🌟🍄 Join us in celebrating these rising stars shaping the future of science. Learn more about Keystone scholarships: www.keystonesymposia.org/financial-ai... @therad-lab.bsky.social #KSFungalPath26

I've written a highlight article for @natmicrobiol.nature.com on their new publication from the Ding lab that showed the healing potential of commensal #fungi. Important work started in mice with possible health benefits for humans. Read more here: rdcu.be/eYFyy #immunosky #microsky 🧪🍄

Pre-dawn start as I make my way to beautiful Breckenridge for #KSFUNGALPATH26! Really excited to see friends and hear about new updates in medical mycology research

🎊 Happy new year! I'm looking forward to an exciting 2026 filled with great conferences and science! First up is the Keystone #KSFUNGALPATH26 in just under 2 weeks - full program now online: www.keystonesymposia.org/conferences/...

🎊 Happy new year! I'm looking forward to an exciting 2026 filled with great conferences and science! First up is the Keystone #KSFUNGALPATH26 in just under 2 weeks - full program now online: www.keystonesymposia.org/conferences/...

🚨Deadline approaching! 1 more week to get your late breaking abstract in for this must-attend meeting for fungal biologists and immunologists in 2026. #KSFUNGALPATH26

This is such an amazing and important success story! Lovely to see how well the little boy is doing after gene therapy! Go Science 💪https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5y0y56x6veo

We have a last few chances to get your spot at #KSFUNGALPATH26 meeting next year! Submit your abstract by Dec 5 to be considered. Don't miss out! #immunosky 🧪🍄

Looking for something to read with your tea this weekend? Try this new explainer on the #mycobiome! Learn about the 🍄fungi that live in your body, and why this matters for your health. New from me in The Conversation: #immunosky 🧪 theconversation.com/the-fungi-li...

A chance to become part of a global mycelial network? PhD opportunity with #ListerFellow @therad-lab.bsky.social

Fancy doing a PhD on #fungi ? 🍄 I'm co-supervising a project on the MIDTP program with Dr Ayesha Rahman - follow the link for project details and how to apply! #FindAPhD #immunosky 🧪 www.birmingham.ac.uk/about/colleg...

Very pleased to share the latest data from the lab, out today in @naturecomms.nature.com ! We show 🧠 infiltrating CD4 Tcells drive inflammatory #microglia proliferation during fungal meningitis, contributing towards early clinical symptoms www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Had a great time today with the lab team raising money for Macmillan cancer charity with our coffee morning! We raised over £300 with lots of tasty home bakes 😋 thanks to student Alanoud for making the video!

Blue Jay (2025). My new article piece made entirely using a needle and thread 🪡🧵 #embroidery #embroideryart

Don't miss out on this meeting ! You have a few hours left to get your abstracts in. Looking forward to reading them 😀

🕑Where does the time go! ⏳️There's only 1 week left to submit your abstract for #KSFUNGALPATH26 meeting in beautiful Breckenridge in January 2026. 📌Submit now to ensure your spot: www.keystonesymposia.org/conferences/...

🕑Where does the time go! ⏳️There's only 1 week left to submit your abstract for #KSFUNGALPATH26 meeting in beautiful Breckenridge in January 2026. 📌Submit now to ensure your spot: www.keystonesymposia.org/conferences/...

A critical point for all new PIs - planning ahead is essential!

Assistant Prof post in bacterial genomics @unibirmingham.bsky.social Come and join us!! @imibirmingham.bsky.social www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOO184/a...

There's one week left to apply for postdoc positions in my group. Links to apply below! #academicjobs #researchjobs #immunosky

Npj fungal science is open!! This is another exciting title for the npj family and this one has @therad-lab.bsky.social at the helm! 🤩

Very excited to announce launch of brand new journal npj Fungal Science! As EIC I'm joined by a fantastic board of academic editors from across the mycology field. You can learn more about the journal scope and submit your work here: www.nature.com/npjfungalsci/

Scholarships are available to attend the Keystone Fungal Pathogens meeting in Jan 2026! Want to be considered? Submit your abstract by 16th Sept. Links and details in post below 👇🧪 #KSFungalPath2026 #immunosky

A fascinating read with a cup of tea this Sunday morning: discovering the origins of London's parakeets (we get to see the odd one here in Brum too!) www.thetimes.com/article/b8d4...

Job ads for TWO postdoctoral positions available in our group are now online. Deadline August 25th. 🧪Immunologists, apply in link below. 🍄Microbiologists- please follow link in next post. edzz.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...

🚨New lab pre-print! We took a deep dive into brain immune responses comparing clinical isolates of C neoformans. Must read if you work on mouse models of cryptococcal meningitis. Also super proud that most of the authors are/were rotating MSc students www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1... #immunosky 🧪

New BBC article on fungal infections in which we are quoted: www.bbc.co.uk/future/artic...

The abstract and scholarship deadline is fast approaching for the Keystone Fungal Pathogens meeting #KSFungalPath26 ! Submit your work by 16th Sept to join the fabulous line-up of invited speakers, featured in the video below (also includes submission links!) youtu.be/olUnNGEsqbk?...

The abstract and scholarship deadline is fast approaching for the Keystone Fungal Pathogens meeting #KSFungalPath26 ! Submit your work by 16th Sept to join the fabulous line-up of invited speakers, featured in the video below (also includes submission links!) youtu.be/olUnNGEsqbk?...

Thanks to new funding from @wellcometrust.bsky.social we will soon be advertising two postdoc positions! Interested? Please get in touch in the first instance and I'll provide more info on the projects. You can also learn more on our lab website www.theradlab.co.uk #immunosky 🧪

This is cool - fungi compounds to fight cancer #immunosky 🧪 theconversation.com/toxic-fungus...

I wrote a new book chapter on all things antifungal immunity - good overview for those new to the field and students! Free access with this link until August 👇 🧪 #immunosky www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Lots of opportunities popping up in #medicalmycology !