Photograph of members of the MUSICC consortium stood outside, in front of the Rotterdam city skyline on a sunny day.
MUSICC meets again in 2026!
Our third in-person meeting has begun, bringing together partners from across the world.
These meetings give space to share progress, reflect on challenges, and strengthen collaboration beyond the screen.
🧪
Photograph of a speaker stood behind a lectern, with a panel of three speakers sat at a table, under a projected presentation slide.
How can researchers safely speed up disease research and how does this help us prepare for future pandemics? 😷
These were some of the key questions explored last night at MUSICC’s public event: The science of shaping tomorrow’s vaccines. 💉
Big thanks to our speakers and audience members!
🧪
Poster advertising an in‑person public engagement event titled “The science shaping tomorrow’s vaccines”, featuring talks and discussions with MUSICC consortium researchers at Erasmus MC in Rotterdam on 20 April 2026, with registration details and speaker names listed.
💉 How are tomorrow's vaccines being shaped today?
Join MUSICC consortium researchers in Rotterdam for an in-person evening of talks and discussion on cutting-edge vaccine science.
📍Rotterdam | 📅 20th April
🔗Register: bit.ly/musicc-vacci...
🧪
Poster advertising an in‑person public engagement event titled “The science shaping tomorrow’s vaccines”, featuring talks and discussions with MUSICC consortium researchers at Erasmus MC in Rotterdam on 20 April 2026, with registration details and speaker names listed.
💉 How are tomorrow's vaccines being shaped today?
Join MUSICC consortium researchers in Rotterdam for an in-person evening of talks and discussion on cutting-edge vaccine science.
📍Rotterdam | 📅 20th April
🔗Register: bit.ly/musicc-vacci...
🧪
Most vaccines protect us from severe disease but don’t fully stop respiratory viruses from spreading. Mucosal immunity could change that by impacting infection right at the nose and airways.
Our new article breaks down the science and showcases how MUSICC is pushing this frontier forward. 🧪
⬇️
A graphic celebrating International Women's Day from the MUSICC project. The graphic features small photographs of various female members of the MUSICC consortium on top of the MUSICC project logo.
For International Women's Day, we're shining a light on the amazing women leading teams and representing institutions within MUSICC.
Their leadership, knowledge, and drive are crucial to the success of our global consortium.
Learn more about the people behind MUSICC: bit.ly/4rjX4Og
🧪
We loved spending the day with Year 12 students on Imperial College London’s STEM Futures programme, exploring how to communicate the MUSICC project and its aims.
From interpreting messages to designing t-shirts, their ideas were brilliant.
📖 Read more: bit.ly/4ldUvMz
🧪
Photograph of members of the MUSICC team chatting with members of the public at the Would You Get Sick for Science stand.
What are the impacts of two-way public engagement?
Our new article reflects on our busy and successful evening engaging with the public at the recent #ImperialLates: Happiness & Health event!
Some interesting shifts in thinking were revealed!
📖 Find out what happened: bit.ly/4ac1y4v
🧪
We are still recruiting volunteers for a COVID-19 human challenge study.
Find details in the post below ⬇️
🧪
Photograph of the 'Would you get sick for science?' team stood behind their stand at the Imperial Lates event. There are various science engagement activities and objects on the tables.
Would you get sick for science? 😷
That's the question we're putting to the public.
What is a human challenge study? We're explaining all this and more tonight!
If you happen to be in South Kensington, London, drop on by Imperial College London and visit us at #ImperialLates! 🧪
Join MUSICC consortium member Professor Miles Davenport for this informative talk on identifying and validating correlates of protection.
This is a key part in MUSICC's efforts to improve our understanding of mucosal immunity.
Find more details and register in the post below ⬇️ 🧪
Photograph of a mannequin head wearing a wig and face mask in purple light.
Beetlejuice has been helping is with our activities for #ImperialLates: Happiness and Health!
We'll be testing the public's swabbing skills and showing off some glowing 'germs'.
All will be revealed Thursday evening!
Register for the event ➡️ t.co/GLhuOQ0kGC
🧪
Photograph of people enjoying an activity at an Imperial Lates event.
This Thursday we'll be at #ImperialLates, London, talking all things human challenge studies with local public audiences!
Try your hand at our Super Swabber activity, see how UV 'germs' spread and test out your vaccine knowledge. We hope to see you there!
Register now ➡️ ow.ly/7qze50XSnFg
🧪
We are still recruiting volunteers for a COVID-19 human challenge study.
Find details in the post below ⬇️
🧪
🦠 What does it take to protect the world from future pandemics? Collaboration, innovation and bold ideas.
MUSICC connected with partners worldwide to showcase our vital and ground breaking work at CEPI's global investor event.
📖 Read the full story
Ever wondered what it takes to prepare for the next pandemic? MUSICC teams at LUMC and Erasmus MC train under strict biosecurity to handle virus samples safely. These samples are key to creating challenge agents for human challenge studies that can advance vaccine development.
📖Learn more below
🧪
Controlled infection studies offer unique insights into immunity and vaccine performance. MUSICC is building standardised protocols and data frameworks to safely maximise impact and global collaboration.
📖 Read the article below (subscription required)
💡 Learn more about MUSICC: www.musicc.org
🧪
Professional interacting and talking around a science stand
Professional interacting and talking around a science stand
And in action! Stakeholder engagement events such as this are vital to enabling and facilitating #collaboration, and reinforcing how crucial research on #transmission-blocking #vaccines are for securing global public health and #pandemicpreparedness.
Ready to showcase! Our scientific lead, Prof Chris Chiu with @rimoimperial.bsky.social team just before the
@cepi.net event: Britain’s Brightest - Meet Science and Innovation Experts Safeguarding Global Health. Hosted at the lovely @wellcometrust.bsky.social.
Graphic and photo of MUSICC project members.
This #BlackHistoryMonth we’re highlighting Alberta and Peter, two brilliant voices from the MUSICC project.
From career journeys to personal insights, their stories are worth reading.
📖 Read the interviews www.musicc.org/news/
🧪
Graphic of a long-haired woman, excitedly holding a megaphone.
💡 How can individuals help advance infection prevention research?
As #IIPW ends, we reflect on the heroic role of volunteers in human challenge studies – a key part of MUSICC’s mission to advance research in infection-blocking vaccines.
🎥 Hear their stories: bit.ly/3L3HSWk 🧪
Graphic of a man celebrating.
How do we prepare for the next pandemic? 🦠
Today in International #InfectionPrevention Week we're highlighting global action.
In a podcast with Prof Brian Cox, MUSICC’s Prof Wendy Barclay joined experts to discuss lessons from COVID-19 & the need for proactive research.
🎧/🎥 bit.ly/4qpzMqY 🧪
International #InfectionPrevention Week continues!
In Aug we reported how MUSICC partner NCID ran Singapore’s first human challenge study, a major milestone for vaccine research.
Their research supports MUSICC’s work on mucosal immunity to prevent COVID-19 infections.
Read more 📖 bit.ly/3JlU8kh 🧪
We’re continuing to celebrate International #InfectionPrevention Week by spotlighting the global collaboration uniting behind MUSICC.
Co-funder CEPI visited our Netherland’s partners, whose work is vital to our mission in infection prevention.
Read more about their work 📖 bit.ly/48AbqEF
#IIPW🧪
Promotional graphic for International Infection Prevention Week.
MUSICC is proud to Stand UPPP for International #InfectionWeek!
Learn how we’re using human challenge studies to advance COVID-19 vaccine research and stop infection at its source
📖 bit.ly/49bKmvy
Discover more about MUSICC 🔗 www.musicc.org
#IIPW 🧪
This #WorldPatientSafetyDay we're spotlighting MUSICC's human challenge studies where safety is a number one priority.
From thorough screening to expert medical care, volunteers are supported every step of the way.
Learn more, including how to get involved, at the link below ⬇ 🧪
Branded graphic for challenge study recruitment showing the project and funder logos.
Are you 18-40 years old and interested in participating in research? We are looking for volunteers to take part in a COVID-19 challenge study.
Participants will be reimbursed approximately £4,935 for their time and travel.
Follow the link for more information ➡️ www.musicc.org/get-involved/
🧪
Branded graphic for challenge study recruitment showing the project and funder logos.
Are you 18-40 years old and interested in participating in research? We are looking for volunteers to take part in a COVID-19 challenge study.
Participants will be reimbursed approximately £4,935 for their time and travel.
Follow the link for more information ➡️ www.musicc.org/get-involved/
🧪
📰 New article: MUSICC co-funder CEPI’s on-site visit with project teams in the Netherlands furthered progress for achieving MUSICC's goals.
These steps are vital for furthering work towards next-gen mucosal vaccines & strengthening pandemic preparedness. 🧪
⬇️
📰 Our new article explores MUSICC’s efforts through the lens of our recent work with @72kilos.bsky.social on “Over the Mountain”.
It highlights how collaboration between partners is advancing MUSICC's mission and how art can be a vital medium for science communication.
Read more below ⬇️