🚨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/

Zombie Ant Fungus: The chemistry of control The Ri is proud to host a radical new science performance blending neuroscience, mycology, sound, behaviour and music.

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 👇

Two people have died from bacterial meningitis in the UK. An expert answers your questions Two people have died in a bacterial meningitis outbreak in the south of England. Here’s what you need to know.

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

Organ-specific immune responses are strain-dependent in a mouse model of Cryptococcus neoformans brain infection | Microbiology Spectrum Cryptococcal meningitis is a fungal infection that causes a wide variation of clinical disease in patients. This variation is thought to be partly due to the diversity of fungal strains that cause the...

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

Fungal Pathogens: Emerging Threats and Future Challenges | Keystone Symposia Join us at the Keystone Symposia on Fungal Pathogens: Emerging Threats and Future Challenges, January 2026, in Breckenridge, with field leaders!

🎊 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/...

Fungal Pathogens: Emerging Threats and Future Challenges | Keystone Symposia Join us at the Keystone Symposia on Fungal Pathogens: Emerging Threats and Future Challenges, January 2026, in Breckenridge, with field leaders!

🎊 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 🧪🍄

The fungi living in the body play an important role in health – here’s what you should know about the ‘mycobiome’ The ‘mycobiome’ refers to the hundreds of species of fungi that normally live on and in our body.

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...

Brain-infiltrating CD4 T cells drive inflammatory microglia proliferation during cryptococcal meningitis in mice Nature Communications - Cryptococcal meningitis is a common infection in patients with compromised CD4 T cell function. Using a CD4 T cell activation tracking mouse the authors show the...

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!

Picture of embroidery of a blue jay

Head of blue Jay Bird, from embroidery piece

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 😀

Fungal Pathogens: Emerging Threats and Future Challenges | Keystone Symposia Join us at the Keystone Symposia on Fungal Pathogens: Emerging Threats and Future Challenges, January 2026, in Breckenridge, with field leaders!

🕑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/...

Fungal Pathogens: Emerging Threats and Future Challenges | Keystone Symposia Join us at the Keystone Symposia on Fungal Pathogens: Emerging Threats and Future Challenges, January 2026, in Breckenridge, with field leaders!

🕑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!