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Pennsylvania State University is hiring:
Assistant/Associate/Professor of Mucosal Immunology

#professor #mucosalimmunology #immunology
October 27, 2026 at 8:27 AM
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In @jem.org, Marwa Saad, Angelina Bilate, @danmucida.bsky.social et al. show that colorectal tumors with distinct metastatic potential trigger divergent early T cell responses. rupress.org/jem/article/...

#SolidTumors #MucosalImmunology #TumorImmunology #ColonCancer #TCells
October 26, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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Marwa Saad, Angelina Bilate, @danmucida.bsky.social et al. show that colorectal tumors with distinct metastatic potential trigger divergent early T cell responses. rupress.org/jem/article/...

#SolidTumors #MucosalImmunology #TumorImmunology #ColonCancer #TCells
October 26, 2026 at 4:01 PM
mimsnetwork.bsky.social
🏆 Know someone who has helped shape mucosal immunology through research, mentorship & leadership?

The ASI Mucosal Immunology SIG wants to hear about them!

Nominate them for the ASI Allan Cripps Medal.

📅 Closes 7 Dec 2026

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#MucosalImmunology #Immunology #ASI #MIMS #Mentorship
> Mucosal Immunology Awards - ASI
ASI Mucosal Immunology Special Interest Group SIG
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October 6, 2026 at 1:37 AM
jem.org
Upper respiratory tract #CD8⁺ tissue resident memory #Tcells protect against viral transmission. New study from Sarah E. Michalets, Jacob E. Kohlmeier and colleagues (Emory University):
rupress.org/jem/article/...

#InfectiousDisease #HostDefense #MucosalImmunology
September 17, 2026 at 2:15 PM
alicefrolov.bsky.social
New visualization: "Leaky gut fuels metabolic endotoxemia with age"

Subtitle: Paired young vs aged shifts across gut-barrier and circulating endotoxin markers (simulated)

#InflammAging #MetabolicEndotoxemia #IntestinalPermeability #GutBarrier #Lipopolysaccharide #TLR4Signaling
#MucosalImmunology
New visualization: "Leaky gut fuels metabolic endotoxemia with age" Subtitle: Paired young vs aged shifts across gut-barrier and circulating endotoxin markers (simulated) I am sharing a curved dumbbell connector plot developed to illustrate the mechanistic coupling between intestinal barrier dysfunction and low-grade systemic endotoxemia in the context of inflammaging. Each connector links the young-state value (left node) to the aged-state value (right node) for a given marker, with the interposed ribbon encoding the magnitude of the paired shift. I want to emphasize at the outset that the underlying data are simulated; the intent is to render a literature-grounded directional trend in a form amenable to peer discussion, not to report empirical measurements. The panel arranges markers along two mechanistically linked axes. On the barrier-integrity axis, the visualization depicts age-associated declines in tight-junction protein expression (occludin, ZO-1, claudin-1) alongside increased paracellular permeability, consistent with redistribution of junctional complexes and reduced mucin-2 output from goblet cells. On the translocation axis, rising serum lipopolysaccharide, LPS-binding protein, and soluble CD14 index the downstream consequence: increased microbial-associated molecular pattern flux into the portal and systemic circulation. The curved connectors are intended to foreground the coordinated, rather than isolated, nature of these shifts. Compromised epithelial sealing and diminished mucus stratification plausibly precede and enable elevated circulating endotoxin, which in turn sustains TLR4-mediated NF-kB activation and chronic cytokine elevation characteristic of the aged phenotype. The magnitude ribbons allow rapid visual comparison of effect sizes across heterogeneous marker units after within-marker normalization.
September 16, 2026 at 5:05 PM
jem.org
#Borrelia burgdorferi disrupts gut barrier functions and microbiota–antibody interactions. New study from Shilpa Sachan, Nicole Baumgarth @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social @ucdavisvetmed.bsky.social et al.
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#InfectiousDisease #HostDefense #MucosalImmunology #LymeDisease
August 31, 2026 at 1:45 PM
tenuretracker.bsky.social
Karolinska Institute (@ki.se) is hiring:
Postdoctoral Researcher in Mucosal Immunology

#postdoc #medicine #mucosalimmunology
August 19, 2026 at 1:38 AM
jorammooiweer.bsky.social
#Organoids #MucosalImmunology #TCellBiology #IntestinalBiology #NAMs #TranslationalResearch
August 10, 2026 at 9:55 AM
tenuretracker.bsky.social
The University of Manchester (@manchester.ac.uk) is hiring:
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Immunology

#postdoc #mucosalimmunology #immunology
August 8, 2026 at 2:12 PM
mimsnetwork.bsky.social
Exciting work from A/Prof Gerard Keiko and the team from Australia, identifying a microbiome-derived neutrophil elastase inhibitor that protects the gut barrier in IBD. Congratulations to the team! @hmriaustralia.bsky.social

#IBD #Microbiome#MucosalImmunology
sigtrans-sttt.bsky.social Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy @sigtrans-sttt.bsky.social · Jul 22
Can the #Microbiome reveal new therapeutics? A #MetaTranscriptomics pipeline identifies a neutrophil elastase inhibitor that preserves the colonic epithelial barrier and may benefit intestinal #Inflammatory disorders.
#STTT #OpenAccess: doi.org/10.1038/s413...
A microbiome meta-transcriptomics pipeline identifies a neutrophil elastase inhibitor that protects the colonic epithelial barrier
August 8, 2026 at 5:10 AM
benjmarsland.bsky.social
PRR recognition of helminths remains poorly understood. A new #MucosalImmunology study identifies NOD1—but not NOD2—as critical for triggering inflammation and driving lung immunopathology during Ascaris infection. #OpenAccess www.mucosalimmunology.org/article/S193...
December 17, 2024 at 9:03 PM
benjmarsland.bsky.social
🔥 Microbial colonisation in early life shapes mast cell NGF production and nociceptor sensitivity later in life. Beautiful new #MucosalImmunology study from the Altier lab out online #OpenAccess: www.mucosalimmunology.org/article/S193...
December 12, 2024 at 9:40 PM
benjmarsland.bsky.social
Meret Tuor and the team @lableibundgut.bsky.social have dissected the pathways that underpin protective immunity against Malassezia, the most abundant member of the #skin mycobiome. Dectin-2 comes out on top! #OpenAccess #MucosalImmunology #BarrierImmunity www.mucosalimmunology.org/article/S193...
December 4, 2024 at 8:23 PM
benjmarsland.bsky.social
A new #MucosalImmunology study shows intestinal ILCs regulate the kynurenine pathway through IFN-γ, promoting cognitive dysfunction. Targeting IDO or supplementing with indoleacetic acid protected against post-operative cognitive impairment #GutBrainAxis www.mucosalimmunology.org/article/S193...
https://www.mucosalimmunology.org/article/S1933-0219%2824%2900095-3/fulltext
November 25, 2024 at 9:13 PM
benjmarsland.bsky.social
A new mechanistic study uncovers how dietary fibre influences the gut microbiota to drive ILC1 IFNγ, boosting MHC II expression on intestinal epithelial cells and shaping IEL pools. A must-read for #MucosalImmunology aficionados! www.mucosalimmunology.org/article/S193...
November 22, 2024 at 8:36 PM
benjmarsland.bsky.social
We recognise the immense value of big datasets–not just for the labs that generate them, but for the entire #MucosalImmunology community. That's why we've introduced a new #Resource article format mucosalimmunology.org to share and showcase such important contributions. Interested? Reach out to us!
November 21, 2024 at 10:33 PM
benjmarsland.bsky.social
🧠 Neuroimmunology is transforming our understanding of health and disease at barrier sites. One of my favourite #MucosalImmunology reviews this year is out now #OpenAccess @mucosalimmunol.bsky.social www.mucosalimmunology.org/article/S193...
November 20, 2024 at 8:37 PM
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#MedSky🧪#IDSky #Mucosalimmunology The Study suggested that damage to the GI tract caused by #SARSCoV2 contributes to a poor prognosis for the disease. In particular, #COVID19 has been linked to alterations in the microbiome and dysfunction of the intestinal barrier in human studies…
The Effects of SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein on gastrointestinal health. The schematic figure illustrates the complex interactions between the SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein and the GI tract, highlighting the observed effects in both rodent and human samples. (1) Augmented Cl secretion in jejunal segments: In rodent jejunal segments, exposure to the SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein triggers a remarkable increase in Cl− secretion. This electrolyte imbalance disrupts the homeostatic environment of the small intestine (left side), potentially leading to altered fluid balance and diarrhea. (2) Impairment of mucosal integrity and TJ disruption: A novel murine model of enteritis induced by the SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein demonstrates a profound impact on mucosal integrity. The protein’s presence leads to the disruption of TJs between enterocytes, resulting in reduced transepithelial electrical resistance. This breach in barrier function may facilitate the translocation of harmful substances across the intestinal
May 14, 2024 at 5:25 PM
castltrastondrs.medsky.network
MedSky🧪#Mucosalimmunology Understanding the long-term effects of #RSV -associated #cachexia. #COVID19 www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles... ) & Why does the immune response to infection lead to a decrease in appetite and subsequent weight loss?

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IL-1α is required for T cell-driven weight loss after respiratory viral infection
Respiratory viral infections remain a major cause of hospitalization and death worldwide. Patients with respiratory infections often lose weight. Whil…
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March 25, 2024 at 3:40 PM
achillebro.bsky.social
At the beautiful European mucosal immunology group conference #emig in Aachen ready for two days of great #mucosalimmunology sciences #interferosky #gastrosky 🧪
July 21, 2025 at 7:57 AM
lozanzi.bsky.social
Must read for #InnateImmunity, #MucosalImmunology #RespiratoryTract lovers, & more! 👇👇👇
October 13, 2025 at 3:33 PM
mayerbarber.bsky.social
Great list for #mucosalimmunology
lucillera.bsky.social Lucille Rankin @lucillera.bsky.social · Nov 20
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Hi all, so nice to cross over to the light. Here is a starter pack for all things Mucosal Immunology! Exciting to create a MI community here. Let me know if you would like to join 👍
December 7, 2024 at 12:52 AM
larsvereecke.bsky.social
Registration is open for Mucins in Health and Disease! 15–18 June 2026, Ghent - Belgium

All info on:
www.vibconferences.be/events/mucin...

Travel awards available from @societymucosalimm.bsky.social and @mucosalimmunol.bsky.social

#Mucins #MucosalImmunology #Microbiome #Inflammation
Mucins in health and disease
15-18 June 2026, Ghent, Belgium Supported by VIB Training & Conferences
www.vibconferences.be
February 9, 2026 at 11:01 AM
larsvereecke.bsky.social
🚨 Early bird registration deadline for the upcoming GGIG meeting is tomorrow (April 16)! Great chance to dive into mucosal immunology, the gut microbiome & reated topics:
🔗 www.vibconferences.be/events/5th-g...

#GGIG2025 #mucosalimmunology #microbiome
5th Ghent Gut Inflammation Group Meeting
15-16 May 2025, Ghent, Belgium Host-microbiota interactions in health and disease
www.vibconferences.be
April 15, 2025 at 1:25 PM