....because it takes about 5-10 days to make and detect a brand new GMCSF producing T cell, our interpretation was that these were preexisting (i.e generated from previous vaccinations or infections), but we can't rule out that people who could fight infections were making these really quickly 12/n
September 16, 2026 at 1:04 PM
....because it takes about 5-10 days to make and detect a brand new GMCSF producing T cell, our interpretation was that these were preexisting (i.e generated from previous vaccinations or infections), but we can't rule out that people who could fight infections were making these really quickly 12/n
Take home message - we may have found a new correlate of protection against COVID but we still don't know why some people's anti-COVID T cells make GMCSF and others don't. As exciting as this is, there are some caveats to our study...9/n
September 16, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Take home message - we may have found a new correlate of protection against COVID but we still don't know why some people's anti-COVID T cells make GMCSF and others don't. As exciting as this is, there are some caveats to our study...9/n
Backstory - this has been a long-time in the making and we are a bit hazy on whose idea it was to check GMCSF and why we included it when the dozens of similar studies did not. There were hints that kicking innate immunity into gear might help so we thought 'worth a shot' and it was! 8/n
September 16, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Backstory - this has been a long-time in the making and we are a bit hazy on whose idea it was to check GMCSF and why we included it when the dozens of similar studies did not. There were hints that kicking innate immunity into gear might help so we thought 'worth a shot' and it was! 8/n
...we looked at one less studied cytokine - GMCSF - which T cells make to kick innate immune cells like macrophages into gear during an infection. Guess what seems to be the secret to not getting COVID symptoms? Having anti-COVID T cells that make GMCSF! 7/n
September 16, 2026 at 1:01 PM
...we looked at one less studied cytokine - GMCSF - which T cells make to kick innate immune cells like macrophages into gear during an infection. Guess what seems to be the secret to not getting COVID symptoms? Having anti-COVID T cells that make GMCSF! 7/n
gmcsf.org/blog/f/our-v... our governor pulled funds for the arts. our choir lost a lot. i was the first cis female to join the gay men’s chorus of south florida in season 13. i think they are in season 16 or 17? another good cause.
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July 10, 2026 at 9:40 PM
gmcsf.org/blog/f/our-v... our governor pulled funds for the arts. our choir lost a lot. i was the first cis female to join the gay men’s chorus of south florida in season 13. i think they are in season 16 or 17? another good cause.
My husband Peter singing ABBA with the Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida
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GMCSF ABBA Concert 3/22/26
Some snippets of the show
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March 24, 2026 at 1:38 AM
My husband Peter singing ABBA with the Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida
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Tech rehearsal for the Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida at The Parker in Fort Lauderdale for ABBA. Tickets are sold out, but there is still a chance to catch us at Sunshine Cathedral on March 22. Visit GMCSF.org for tickets and information. #gmcsf #gaymenschorus #southflorida #lgbtqmusic
March 20, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Tech rehearsal for the Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida at The Parker in Fort Lauderdale for ABBA. Tickets are sold out, but there is still a chance to catch us at Sunshine Cathedral on March 22. Visit GMCSF.org for tickets and information. #gmcsf #gaymenschorus #southflorida #lgbtqmusic
@biorxivpreprint.bsky.social GMCSF shapes immune niches in Crohn’s disease, restrainingILC1 while sustaining ILC3 and boosts IL-22 to limits ulceration #IBD biorxiv.org/content/10.6...
March 8, 2026 at 1:28 AM
@biorxivpreprint.bsky.social GMCSF shapes immune niches in Crohn’s disease, restrainingILC1 while sustaining ILC3 and boosts IL-22 to limits ulceration #IBD biorxiv.org/content/10.6...
Combined C-Reactive Protein and Novel Inflammatory Parameters as a Predictor in Cancer—What Can We Learn from the Hematological Experience? #GMCSF #CRP #MECFS #LongCovid
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January 22, 2026 at 5:40 AM
Combined C-Reactive Protein and Novel Inflammatory Parameters as a Predictor in Cancer—What Can We Learn from the Hematological Experience? #GMCSF #CRP #MECFS #LongCovid
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Aptamer-Fortified VV-GMCSF-Lact for Systemic Glial Tumor Virotherapy https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.64898/2025.12.14.694176v1
December 17, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Aptamer-Fortified VV-GMCSF-Lact for Systemic Glial Tumor Virotherapy https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.64898/2025.12.14.694176v1
Aptamer-Fortified VV-GMCSF-Lact for Systemic Glial Tumor Virotherapy https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.64898/2025.12.14.694176v1
December 17, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Aptamer-Fortified VV-GMCSF-Lact for Systemic Glial Tumor Virotherapy https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.64898/2025.12.14.694176v1
IN MEMORIAM: Bill Spinosa, founding president of the Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida, has died at 67. A visionary who helped launch GMCSF in 2010, he shaped its mission, built community, and inspired countless lives through music, leadership, and love.
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William ‘Bill’ Spinosa, Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida Founder, Dies at 67 | Opinion
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December 12, 2025 at 3:23 PM
IN MEMORIAM: Bill Spinosa, founding president of the Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida, has died at 67. A visionary who helped launch GMCSF in 2010, he shaped its mission, built community, and inspired countless lives through music, leadership, and love.
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tinyurl.com/bdh3tney
👑 How’s your head? Ours is fabulous.💋 See you Saturday! 🎫 bit.ly/chicuniqueball
#TheChicAndUniqueBall #StepIntoBurlesque #GMCSF
#TheChicAndUniqueBall #StepIntoBurlesque #GMCSF
October 29, 2025 at 12:39 AM
👑 How’s your head? Ours is fabulous.💋 See you Saturday! 🎫 bit.ly/chicuniqueball
#TheChicAndUniqueBall #StepIntoBurlesque #GMCSF
#TheChicAndUniqueBall #StepIntoBurlesque #GMCSF
The discovery of #GMCSF and #IFNε didn't stem from translational projects, hey came from years of scientists chasing fundamental questions
Under the #NHMRCDraftStrategy, research like this will be sidelined… and the next life-changing therapy could be lost before it even begins
Under the #NHMRCDraftStrategy, research like this will be sidelined… and the next life-changing therapy could be lost before it even begins
October 6, 2025 at 9:27 PM
The discovery of #GMCSF and #IFNε didn't stem from translational projects, hey came from years of scientists chasing fundamental questions
Under the #NHMRCDraftStrategy, research like this will be sidelined… and the next life-changing therapy could be lost before it even begins
Under the #NHMRCDraftStrategy, research like this will be sidelined… and the next life-changing therapy could be lost before it even begins
A fun example of this (which is highlighted in the draft strategy) is the discovery of #GMCSF
GM-CSF is now standard care in cancer and bone marrow transplants, but started out as Prof Don Metcalf making a PhD student look for cool new proteins in human urine...
GM-CSF is now standard care in cancer and bone marrow transplants, but started out as Prof Don Metcalf making a PhD student look for cool new proteins in human urine...
October 6, 2025 at 9:27 PM
A fun example of this (which is highlighted in the draft strategy) is the discovery of #GMCSF
GM-CSF is now standard care in cancer and bone marrow transplants, but started out as Prof Don Metcalf making a PhD student look for cool new proteins in human urine...
GM-CSF is now standard care in cancer and bone marrow transplants, but started out as Prof Don Metcalf making a PhD student look for cool new proteins in human urine...
🎭✨ Flashback Friday! We’re still swooning over our powerful performance of “Tonight” from West Side Story during Broadway Blockbusters at The Parker on March 21, 2025. Over 130 LGBTQ+ voices. One iconic song. Infinite passion. 🌆❤️🎶
#GMCSF #BroadwayBlockbusters #WestSideStory #Tonight #FlashbackFriday
#GMCSF #BroadwayBlockbusters #WestSideStory #Tonight #FlashbackFriday
July 11, 2025 at 10:12 PM
🎭✨ Flashback Friday! We’re still swooning over our powerful performance of “Tonight” from West Side Story during Broadway Blockbusters at The Parker on March 21, 2025. Over 130 LGBTQ+ voices. One iconic song. Infinite passion. 🌆❤️🎶
#GMCSF #BroadwayBlockbusters #WestSideStory #Tonight #FlashbackFriday
#GMCSF #BroadwayBlockbusters #WestSideStory #Tonight #FlashbackFriday
We pulled off the ultimate surprise celebration for Mark Kent's 10th anniversary as Executive Director of the Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida—at none other than the Seminole Hard Rock!
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#GMCSF #PrideMonth #OutClique #SeminoleHardRock #MyBigGayItalianFuneral
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#GMCSF #PrideMonth #OutClique #SeminoleHardRock #MyBigGayItalianFuneral
June 1, 2025 at 10:44 PM
We pulled off the ultimate surprise celebration for Mark Kent's 10th anniversary as Executive Director of the Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida—at none other than the Seminole Hard Rock!
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#GMCSF #PrideMonth #OutClique #SeminoleHardRock #MyBigGayItalianFuneral
@gmcsf.org
#GMCSF #PrideMonth #OutClique #SeminoleHardRock #MyBigGayItalianFuneral
Theresa Schäfer (UKGM) is discussing her work on GMCSF production by epithelial cells after IAV infection may allow for alveolar epithelial cell expansion and barrier repair (Poster #701) #ATS2025
May 19, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Theresa Schäfer (UKGM) is discussing her work on GMCSF production by epithelial cells after IAV infection may allow for alveolar epithelial cell expansion and barrier repair (Poster #701) #ATS2025
🎟️🌟Win 2 VIP Tickets to Dazzling Divas on Saturday, June 21. Enjoy prime seating, access to an exclusive VIP reception with photo ops & more. Don’t forget! Concertgoers can dress as their favorite diva or channel their fabulous style. #gmcsf
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🎟️🌟Win 2 VIP Tickets to Dazzling Divas on Saturday, June 21. Enjoy prime seating, access to an exclusive VIP reception with photo ops & more. Don’t forget! Concertgoers can dress as their favorite diva or channel their fabulous style. #gmcsf
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Therapeutic blockade of granulocyte macrophage colony-stimulating factor in #COVID19-associated hyperinflammation: challenges and opportunities #GMCSF
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Therapeutic blockade of granulocyte macrophage colony-stimulating factor in COVID-19-associated hyperinflammation: challenges and opportunities - PubMed
The COVID-19 pandemic is a global public health crisis, with considerable mortality and morbidity exerting pressure on health-care resources, including critical care. An excessive host inflammatory re...
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May 5, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Therapeutic blockade of granulocyte macrophage colony-stimulating factor in #COVID19-associated hyperinflammation: challenges and opportunities #GMCSF
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pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32559419/
GM-CSF drives IL-6 production by macrophages in polymyalgia rheumatica #GMCSF #IL6
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GM-CSF drives IL-6 production by macrophages in polymyalgia rheumatica - PubMed
The monocyte compartment is expanded and activated in PMR. Macrophages in PMR-affected tissue produce abundant proinflammatory cytokines such as IL-6. A network of locally expressed cytokines, includi...
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May 5, 2025 at 9:00 PM
GM-CSF drives IL-6 production by macrophages in polymyalgia rheumatica #GMCSF #IL6
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An amazing strategic planning session was held on Sunday for GMCSF which included members from the board, staff, leadership teams, singers and volunteers. Thank you to the Community Foundation of Broward for accommodating our large group. #cfbroward #gmcsf #gaymenschorus #southflorida @gmcsf.org
April 28, 2025 at 12:56 PM
An amazing strategic planning session was held on Sunday for GMCSF which included members from the board, staff, leadership teams, singers and volunteers. Thank you to the Community Foundation of Broward for accommodating our large group. #cfbroward #gmcsf #gaymenschorus #southflorida @gmcsf.org
The Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida at the 2025 International Gay Polo Tournament in Wellington Florida. #gmcsf #gaymenschorus #southflorida #pinkponyclub #gaypolo @gaypololeague.bsky.social
April 27, 2025 at 12:36 AM
The Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida at the 2025 International Gay Polo Tournament in Wellington Florida. #gmcsf #gaymenschorus #southflorida #pinkponyclub #gaypolo @gaypololeague.bsky.social
The Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida at the 2025 International Gay Polo Tournament in Wellington Florida. #gmcsf #gaymenschorus #southflorida #pinkponyclub #gaypolo @gmcsf.org @gaypololeague.bsky.social
April 27, 2025 at 12:34 AM
The Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida at the 2025 International Gay Polo Tournament in Wellington Florida. #gmcsf #gaymenschorus #southflorida #pinkponyclub #gaypolo @gmcsf.org @gaypololeague.bsky.social