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🧬 It’s World Mitochondrial Disease Week

Mitochondrial diseases are a diverse group of genetic disorders that can disrupt cellular energy production and affect multiple organs.

This year’s theme: Putting Mito on the Map 💚

#WorldMitoWeek2026 #MitochondrialDisease #Mitochondria #Immunopaedia
September 20, 2026 at 9:41 PM
Global immunology education: 20 years of Immunopaedia
Global immunology education: 20 years of Immunopaedia
Nature Reviews Immunology, Published online: 20 February 2026; doi:10.1038/s41577-026-01282-6Immunopaedia is a free educational platform that teaches immunological concepts through clinical case studies.
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February 20, 2026 at 6:40 PM
🫁 World Lung Day 2026 | 25 September

“A Lifetime of Lung Health” highlights the importance of healthy lungs from development and growth through every stage of life. Let’s raise awareness of respiratory health and the science behind it. 💙

#WorldLungDay #Immunopaedia
September 25, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Happy Heritage Day!

Today we celebrate the cultures, languages, traditions and knowledge that make South Africa unique. Our heritage also shapes how communities understand health, healing and wellbeing.

Here’s to the diversity that connects us! ❤️

#HeritageDay #SouthAfrica #Immunopaedia
September 24, 2026 at 11:15 PM
We at Immunopaedia are proud to present Prof. Ghita Zaz as our Immunologist of the Month for July!

Read the full interview by Bonamy (Bon) Holtak here: https://ow.ly/hvI350ZzC9O

#award #immunology #research #science #STEM #womeninSTEM
August 14, 2026 at 7:05 AM
#ImmunologyNews Researchers have revealed how a novel IgE-based antibody therapy reactivates immune cells in patients with ovarian cancer, showing promise for a new class of cancer immunotherapy… #cancer #immunology #research

Read more here:
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New IgE Antibody Treatment Revives Immune Response in Ovarian Cancer Patients | Immunopaedia
Researchers have revealed how a novel IgE-based antibody therapy reactivates immune cells in patients with ovarian cancer, showing promise for a new class of cancer immunotherapy...
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April 22, 2025 at 8:33 AM
#Measles—currently spreading in Texas & New Mexico—is more serious than a rash & fever: it also causes immune amnesia, leaving patients vulnerable to secondary infection. Vaccination prevents the spread of measles & reduces immune amnesia's impact.

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February 25, 2025 at 9:27 PM
#ImmunologyNews Researchers have discovered that enhancing a natural calming signal in the brain’s immune system may prevent or reduce the inflammation that drives neurodegeneration in Alzheimer’s disease…#alzheimers #immunology #research

Read more here:
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Calming Brain Immune Cells May Slow Alzheimer’s Progression | Immunopaedia
Researchers have discovered that enhancing a natural calming signal in the brain's immune system may prevent or reduce the inflammation that drives neurodegeneration in Alzheimer’s disease...
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April 22, 2025 at 8:33 AM
We at Immunopaedia are proud to present Prof. Theresa Rossouw as our Immunologist of the Month for August!

Learn more about her amazing career in the full interview by Bonamy (Bon) Holtak here: https://ow.ly/gaUc50ZJ3jo

#award #immunology #research #science #STEM #womeninSTEM
September 4, 2026 at 7:00 AM
#ImmunologyNews A recent study published has revealed the molecular link between malaria infection and Burkitt lymphoma (BL)… #immunology #research

Read more here:
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Malaria-Driven Cancer: How Plasmodium falciparum Triggers Burkitt Lymphoma in Children | Immunopaedia
A recent study published has revealed the molecular link between malaria infection and Burkitt lymphoma (BL)...
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May 7, 2025 at 1:07 PM
🎉 Congrats to our Education Chair, Alexis Kalergis, PhD, on being recognized as Immunologist of the month by @Immunopaedia

FOCIS is proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition of Dr. Kalergis' contributions to the field..

🔗: zurl.co/j3Joh

#Immunology
July 2, 2026 at 5:31 PM
#ImmunologyNews Researchers have uncovered a surprising mechanism behind herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) reactivation, providing a potential new target to prevent cold sores and genital herpes outbreaks… #immunology #research #science

Read more here:
www.immunopaedia.org.za/breaking-new...
New Target Identified to Prevent Herpes Reactivation | Immunopaedia
Researchers have uncovered a surprising mechanism behind herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) reactivation, providing a potential new target to prevent cold sores and genital herpes outbreaks...
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March 7, 2025 at 9:23 AM
We at Immunopaedia are proud to present Assoc. Prof. Tomabu Adjobimey as our Immunologist of the Month for April!

Dr. Adjobimey is an Associate Professor of Immunology and Microbiology.

Full interview by Bonamy Holtak here:
www.immunopaedia.org.za/interviews/i...

#immunology #awardwinning
April 29, 2025 at 7:46 AM
#ImmunologyNews New research reveals that diet alone can drive long-lasting changes in IgA responses, independent of the gut microbiota…#gut #immunology

Read more here:
www.immunopaedia.org.za/breaking-new...
How Diet Shapes the Gut Immune System – Beyond the Microbiome | Immunopaedia
New research reveals that diet alone can drive long-lasting changes in IgA responses, independent of the gut microbiota...
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July 23, 2025 at 4:16 AM
✨ Happy New Year from Immunopaedia ✨

Thank you to our global community for supporting immunology education and knowledge sharing.

Here’s to another year of learning, discovery, and impact.
January 2, 2026 at 3:09 AM
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Take our short survey to share your experience.
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#ai #aichatbot #ArtificialIntelligence #ImmunologyEducation #Immunology #MedicalEducation #Immunopaedia
May 7, 2026 at 12:40 PM
Earlier this week, we observed World Asthma Day 💙

Asthma affects millions worldwide and can make breathing difficult.

At Immunopaedia, we support asthma awareness, education, and respiratory health worldwide.

#WorldAsthmaDay #AsthmaAwareness
May 10, 2026 at 9:56 PM
We at Immunopaedia are proud to present Dr Mehrnoosh Arrar as our Immunologist of the Month for February!

See the full interview by Bonamy (Bon) Holtak here: https://ow.ly/Zn0750YnBpz

#award #immunology #education #research #prize #IOM
March 6, 2026 at 8:00 AM
#ImmunologyNews A recent study unveils a non-neuronal role for acetylcholine (ACh) in shaping the T cell repertoire…#immunology #news

Read more by Eugenio Contreras Castillo (@eugecc.bsky.social‬) here:
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Acetylcholine Tunes T Cell Fate in the Thymus | Immunopaedia
28 May, 2025 A recent study unveils a non-neuronal role for acetylcholine (ACh) in shaping the T cell repertoire...
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May 28, 2025 at 10:22 AM
#ImmunologyNews A team of researchers have discovered that applying electrical stimulation to macrophages can reprogram them into an anti-inflammatory, pro-healing state… #immunology #science

Read more here:
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Electrical Stimulation Reprograms Macrophages to Boost Healing and Reduce Inflammation | Immunopaedia
A team of researchers have discovered that applying electrical stimulation to macrophages can reprogram them into an anti-inflammatory, pro-healing state...
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September 16, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Ambassador of the Month! 🌟

We are delighted to feature Salma Sohbi as Immunopaedia's Ambassador of the Month for August!

Read more about Salma's journey and his contributions in his interview with Bon Holtak here: https://ow.ly/6pvP50ZMoPt

#AmbassadorOfTheMonth #Immunopaedia
September 11, 2026 at 7:15 AM
Today is World Lupus Day 💜

Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that can cause fatigue, joint pain, inflammation, and organ damage. At Immunopaedia, we stand with lupus patients, caregivers, clinicians, and researchers worldwide.

#WorldLupusDay #LupusAwareness
May 10, 2026 at 9:19 PM
🧬 Organ transplantation can save lives, but it also raises ethical questions.

Was donation voluntary? Are donors protected? Who receives a scarce organ? How do we prevent exploitation?

Ethical transplantation requires consent, fairness, safety & dignity.

#Immunopaedia #Bioethics
August 18, 2026 at 9:59 PM
We at Immunopaedia are proud to present Dr. Roland Schelker as our Immunologist of the Month for August!

See the full interview by Gaurang Telang here:
www.immunopaedia.org.za/interviews/i...

#award #immunology #education #research #prize #IOM
September 8, 2025 at 4:32 AM
🚀 Science thrives on connection!
Immunopaedia Ambassador Claire Baine attended the GYSS 2026 in Singapore with Nobel Laureates & young scientists from around the world
👉 Her experiences https://www.immunopaedia.org.za/breaking-news/experience-at-the-global-young-scientists-summit-gyss-2026
February 5, 2026 at 12:11 PM