PolyBio collaborators joined forces last week at a think tank meeting on pathogenic persistence biomarkers. The discussion focused on accessible biomarkers which showed promise for detecting chronic infections hidden in tissues. These included immune biosensors, extracellular vesicles, and more.

Thank you to the experts at Banbury last week for insightful discussions on “Accessible Biomarkers of Pathogen Tissue Persistence.” Special thanks to organizers Drs. Amy Proal, Michael VanElzakker, Shannon Stott, and John Wherry, and to @polybiorf.bsky.social for funding. Agenda: bit.ly/PERSIST-25

Thank you to The Human Immunome Project (immunome.bsky.social), who brought together global experts at Banbury for three days of inspiring discussions and planning with their Scientific Partner Network. View the meeting agenda here:
bit.ly/IMMUN-25

We are profoundly grateful to @CSHLbanbury.bsky.social for their expert guidance, hospitality and facilitation to convene the HIP Scientific Partner Network in an historic and deeply inspirational setting. Now to decode the immunome!

It is with sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Dr. James Watson, Nobel prize-winning scientist and former Director and President of CSHL. We extend our sincere condolences to his wife Liz and family during this difficult time. www.cshl.edu/in-remembran...

Another amazing CABIN meeting in the books. Thank you to @cshlbanbury.bsky.social and #pennysflight.

Thank you to participants of "Cognition and Behavior in NF1" for three days of inspiring discussion. Special thanks to organizers Drs. Stephanie Morris, Jonathan Payne, and dhgutmann.bsky.social, and especially to Penny's Flight Foundation for their support and partnership. Agenda: bit.ly/CABIN-25

We welcomed October at Banbury with the Annual @lustgarten.org Foundation Scientific Meeting. Thank you to everyone who participated in the inspiring discussions! Visit lustgarten.org to learn more about their work towards a cure for pancreatic cancer. #PancreaticCancer

We kicked off our exciting season of fall meetings with "Metabolic Dysregulation in SBMA," led by Drs. Andrew Lieberman and Diane Merry. Thank you to all participants for collaborative discussion, with special thanks to the Kennedy's Disease Association for their partnership. Agenda: bit.ly/KDA-25

The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory community mourns the loss of Victor Mcelheny, the Banbury Center’s first ever Director. We send our deepest condolences to Victor’s loved ones. The CSHL community will remember him and his contributions with gratitude. @cshlbanbury.bsky.social

What happens when researchers, clinicians, & advocates unite around a rare disease? Progress. In collaboration with Penny's Flight, @cshlbanbury.bsky.social gathered experts to rethink NF1 care. www.cshl.edu/nf1-scientif...

What shapes our health isn’t just DNA—it’s everything around us. At CSHL's Banbury Center (@cshlbanbury.bsky.social) scientists launched a bold vision for exposomics: the study of how environment meets biology. www.cshl.edu/exposomics-h...

This landmark meeting brought together experts across neuroscience and immunology to chart the future of the field—emphasizing collaboration, cutting-edge tools, and rethinking the way we define the neuroimmune system.

In 2024, an interdisciplinary group of scholars convened at Banbury to discuss the future of "Systems Neuroimmunology," exploring opportunities to drive the field forward. Read participants' key conclusions from that meeting in @natrevimmunol.nature.com: www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Our environment shapes our health—from air and food to stress and neighborhoods. A new paper from a Banbury Center (@cshlbanbury.bsky.social) meeting at CSHL advocates for exposomics, a new way to measure it all. www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

Out now: Participants of 2023's "Exposomics" meeting make the case for taking a broader view of biomedical research by incorporating environmental contributors to human disease and health. Read the @science.org Perspective here: bit.ly/EXPOS-SCI #Exposomics

What an honour to be part of this meeting! Fantastic scientists and clinicians in a fantastic setting, brainstorming how to advance this field and find life-saving cures for patients with glioblastoma.

A real privilege to be part of this meeting with so many leaders in the field that I admire. It is an inspiring group of passionate & dedicated physicians/scientists trying to tackle #GBM. Hoping that our collective efforts will lead to effective therapies for these patients. Thanks for the invite!

Thank you to participants of "Glioblastoma" for productive and invigorating discussions, with special thanks to organizers Drs. Melissa Bondy, Peter Dirks, and Bill Weiss. We are grateful to the @cshlnews.bsky.social - @northwellhealth.bsky.social Affiliation for support. Agenda: bit.ly/GBM-25

Thank you to cross-sector participants of "Government Challenges to U.S. Patent Rights" for thoughtful and stimulating discussions, with special thanks to Drs. Peg Brivanlou, Hans Sauer, and Ken Sonnenfeld for leading. Read the agenda: bit.ly/PATENT-25

‘Don’t wait for universal approval—just try it…’ 🚀 CSHL Assistant Professor Corina Amor Vegas, who pushes boundaries in her own research, shares her advice for young women starting their careers: take risks, test bold ideas, and embrace discovery. #WomensHistoryMonth #WomenAtCSHL

Thank you to participants of "Pediatric Sarcomas" for inspiring discussions, with special thanks to Drs. Kim Stegmaier and Chris Vakoc for organizing. We are grateful to supporters of @cshlnews.bsky.social sarcoma research for making this meeting possible. Agenda: bit.ly/SARC-25

Two intensive days at the Gastronauts Leadership Summit, surrounded by current and future leaders of the field, working together to push the boundaries of science Feeling grateful for this community and reinvigorated from this meeting of the minds Thank you @cshlbanbury.bsky.social for having us!

Thank you to participants of the "Gastronauts Leadership Summit" for inspiring discussions about the future of brain-body science. Special thanks to organizers Drs. @diegoebm.bsky.social, Maya Kaelberer, & Semir Beyaz, & to @cshlnews.bsky.social for support. Read the agenda: bit.ly/GASTRO-25

We conclude our #BlackHistoryMonth spotlight series with Dr. Joyce (Joy) Balls-Berry, @jballsberry1908.bsky.social, Associate Professor of Neurology at @washumedicine.bsky.social. We were honored to have her co-organize a Banbury meeting in 2024. (1/4)

We continue our #BlackHistoryMonth spotlight series with @erichjarvis.bsky.social, Professor at @rockefelleruniv.bsky.social and Scientific Investigator @hhmi.bsky.social. We were pleased to host him at Banbury in 2024. (1/5)

This #BlackHistoryMonth, Banbury recognizes meeting participants for their significant contributions to the biosciences & society. We begin with @mdburton.bsky.social, Assoc. Prof. at @utdallas.bsky.social. We were happy to have him back at Banbury in 2024. (1/4)

In light of #WorldCancerDay, we want to highlight Dr. Carol Greider who made a discovery that would change our understanding of aging and cancer. She identified the enzyme telomerase, which plays a critical role in senescence and cancer cell survival. #CancerResearch #Telomerase #NobelPrize

At Vanderbilt University, Professor Laurie Cutting seeks to understand how children's brains develop different learning approaches. She aims to make kids' lives better by identifying the educational interventions they need. Read Professor Cutting's "Humans of Banbury" interview here: bit.ly/HOB-LC

Quite simply, one of the best things I've done, been involved with, and participated in over my career. Thank you @cshlbanbury.bsky.social and @themarkfdn.bsky.social

Sometimes, scientific breakthroughs come from chance encounters. At CSHL, a fateful meeting led to a drug that vastly improves breast cancer outcomes. Discover the journey behind Ibrance, approved by the FDA in 2015.

Banbury kicked off 2025 with stimulating discussions on "Intrinsically Disordered Proteins in Cancer." Thank you to all participants, especially Drs. Cigall Kadoch and @rohitpappu68.bsky.social for organizing, and @themarkfdn.bsky.social for generous support. Read the agenda: bit.ly/DISORDER-25

Banbury wrapped 2024 with "MYC Oncoproteins for New Tumor Therapies." Thank you to the participants, especially organizers: Drs. Laura Baranello, Martin Eilers, Daniel Larson, David Levens; & sponsors @cshlnews.bsky.social Corporate Sponsor Program & Genentech. Read the agenda: bit.ly/MYC-24 #MYC

Grateful to all participants of Mitochondrial Psychobiology for inspiring discussion and exchange of ideas! Big thanks to Martin Picard, the Baszucki Group, and the wonderful Banbury Center for their exceptional support, facilities and the perfect environment for such a stimulating meeting!

Thank you to all participants of "Mitochondrial Psychobiology" for exciting discussions on this emerging field of research. Special thanks to Drs. Martin Picard and @carmensandi10.bsky.social for organizing, and to the Baszucki Group for support. Agenda: bit.ly/MITO-24 #MitochondrialPsychobiology

Thank you to all participants of "Cancer during Pregnancy" for three days of productive discussion. Special thanks to Dr. Camila dos Santos @caoresco.bsky.social for organizing, and to the @cshlnews.bsky.social - @northwellhealth.bsky.social Affiliation for support. Read the agenda: bit.ly/PREG-24

Thank you to participants of "AI and HIV Programs in Africa" for three days of inspiring discussions. Special thanks to lead organizers Drs. Mike Reid and Maaya Sundaram, and to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Read the agenda here: bit.ly/HIV-24

This was a historic moment. The largest convening of #Indigenous geneticists, data scientists, physicians to include national leaders at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory's #science think tank, the Banbury Institute @cshlbanbury.bsky.social, to discuss Indigenous reference #genomes and implications:

Thank you to participants of "An 'Indigenous Reference Genome': Ethical, Cultural, Policy, and Governance Considerations" for three days of thoughtful discussions, led by the incredible @kstsosie.bsky.social View the agenda here: bit.ly/IRG-24

Thank you to all participants of "Cognition and Behavior in Neurofibromatosis type 1" for inspiring and productive discussions. Special thanks to the organizers, and especially to Penny's Flight Foundation for their support and partnership. Read the agenda: bit.ly/NF-24 #Neurofibromatosis #NF1

In a new "Open Access Government" article, Professor Pamela J. Lein shares insights from 2023’s “Exposomics” meeting discussions. Read more about how #exposomics can provide a more comprehensive understanding of human health and disease.   Article here! bit.ly/EXPOS-OPEN

It was a pleasure to kick off October at Banbury with the annual Lustgarten Foundation Scientific Meeting. Thank you to everyone who participated in two days of stimulating discussions! #PancreaticCancer

Thank you to all participants of this week's "Harnessing Protein Quality Control in SBMA" workshop for sharing their expertise. Special thanks to our partner, the Kennedy's Disease Association. Looking forward to the new ideas for research that emerge from these discussions! #SBMA

Professor Alessandra Luchini's love of mysteries led her to pursue research to improve diagnostics for cancer. Along the way, she took on tests for an array of inflammatory and infectious diseases, including Lyme disease. Read our "Humans of Banbury" interview with Professor Luchini: bit.ly/HOB-AL

It’s Glioblastoma (GBM) Awareness Day! Today we raise awareness of this most common and deadliest form of brain cancer, supporting research to improve patient outcomes. (1/2)

For decades, Dr. Georges Benjamin has employed his firsthand experience as a physician to serve as one of the most influential voices in public health. Read our latest "Humans of Banbury" interview with the executive director of the American Public Health Association: bit.ly/HOB-GB

The field of information science is rapidly changing. At CU Boulder, Professor Leysia Palen is leading the next generation of scholars as they tackle new challenges and opportunities in the social sciences of computing.   Read our latest "Humans of Banbury" interview with Prof. Paylen: bit.ly/HOB-LP

Banbury convened our first meeting on racism: “Measure Racism, Not Just Race.” We’re grateful to each expert who took part in stimulating discussions of tools needed to measure racism and advance (health) equity. We look forward to the next steps – stay tuned!

Out now: Participants of 2023's "Psychedelics Research and Use" meeting share recommendations for managing ethics and policy issues related to the integration of psychedelic therapies into clinical practice. Read the JAMA Network Open paper here: bit.ly/JAMA-PSYCH

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