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British Society for Immunology. Keep up to date with news, views and more in #immunology Email: [email protected]
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Joined May 2012
Ready to decode #omics to boost your #immunology research? 🧬. Learn the essentials of #bioinformatics and data visualisation on our highly-rated online 'Omic data analysis using #R' course 🤩. Limited spots available! Register now 👉
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We've written an open letter to UK Government to voice questions from our immunology community on their response to the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak
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We have released a position statement on the safety & effectiveness of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines. You can read the full statement on our website ⬇️.
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Today is World Immunology Day! We’d like to give a huge shout out to all immunologists out there helping us to understand how immune systems work to improve human & animal health - we think you’re all fab!👩🏿🔬👨🔬👩🏽🔬👨🏽🔬👩🔬👨🏿🔬🔬🧬🧫🦠🧪💉💪 #doImmuno
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The immune cell badges are back for #BSI21 @bsicongress! 🤩. Can you see your favourite immune cell? Tell us what you’d like to see added to our lineup ⤵. The most popular options will go head-to-head, check back on Monday to vote for your favourite 👀🗳
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📢 We're proud to launch a new vaccination guide on #COVID19 #vaccines!. This free, easy to read guide for the public explains how #VaccinesWork, answers common questions & provides up-to-date info on the current approved vaccines . Download it here 👉
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Happy International #DayofImmunology! . Huge shout out to all immunologists out there helping us understand how immune systems work to improve human & animal health! 👩🏿🔬👨🏽🔬👩🔬👨🏿🔬🔬🧬🧫🦠🧪💉💪 . Stay tuned for lots of exciting news today #DoImmuno
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Happy International #DayofImmunology! . Huge shout out to all immunologists out there helping us understand how immune systems work to improve human & animal health! 👩🏿🔬👨🏽🔬👩🔬👨🏿🔬🔬🧬🧫🦠🧪💉💪 . Today we say #ThankYouImmunology! #DoImmuno
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Today is #CelebrateVaccines day! Who's ready for a day of education & celebration? 🤩. Let's talk about the amazing contribution of vaccines in saving lives & supporting global health. Celebrate the power of vaccines with us #ProtectTheNextGeneration
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Today is the birthday of #EdwardJenner, the British scientist who pioneered #vaccination 🥳. Let’s #CelebrateVaccines to help strengthen public understanding so everyone can make informed decisions ℹ️. Our resources are free to use & share 👉1/4
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We know lots of immunologists want to help with lab COVID-19 testing. 👉Fill out this survey to help us help you link up with relevant authorities ✏️
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Happy #WomenInScience Day! Today we celebrate the women transforming #immunology & support them in inspiring future generations 👏. Immunology needs diversity to thrive – a big shout out to all the inspiring #WomenInImmunology! . 🧵
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We’re delighted that Prof Peter Openshaw, @p_openshaw, our past President, has been awarded a CBE in the #NewYearHonours in recognition of his services to Medicine & Immunology🎖️. All at the BSI send Peter our warm congratulations✨. Read more👇.
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Today marks 200 years since the death of #EdwardJenner, the British scientist who pioneered #vaccination to understand how #immunity works 🛡️. In celebration, we’re sharing our resources to help everyone make informed decisions about #vaccines ℹ️👉1/7
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We can't believe it's over! 😭 A HUGE thank you to BSI staff & our amazing Trustees for helping make @bsicongress #BSI21 so memorable 💗. We’ve thoroughly enjoyed the last 4 days of #immunology & meeting so many of our fabulous members – we hope you have too!
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We're super excited to launch our #CelebrateVaccines campaign!. Join us on social media this Thursday (26 March) for a day of #vaccine advocacy, education & celebration 🥳. Check out our new website & find out how to get involved #ProtectTheNextGeneration
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This #InternationalWomensDay we celebrate the contributions of the amazing #WomenInImmunology & #ChooseToChallenge gender inequality #IWD2021. Hands up to promoting diversity, supporting women & pushing for representation in #immunology ✋💪
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What a fantastic 4 days of top #immunology at @bsicongress!🤩 A HUGE thank you from BSI staff & our amazing Trustees to all our #BSI22 delegates, speakers, sponsors etc💗.We’ve thoroughly enjoyed meeting & reconnecting with so many of our fabulous members – we hope you have too!
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Happy @WomenScienceDay! Today we celebrate #SuperstarsofSTEM 🙌. Immunology needs diversity to thrive - a big shout out to all the inspiring #WomenInImmunology! 👩🏻🔬👩🏿🔬👩🏼🔬👩🏽🔬👩🏾🔬
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⭐️New today⭐️Our joint report with @acmedsci summarises research on #immunology & #COVID19 and highlights key research questions that we must answer to be able to control the pandemic & save lives. A must-read for all immunologists🧑🔬👩🔬👉
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🎉 Happy International #DayOfImmunology!. A huge thank you to all the #immunologists championing the critical role of #vaccination & helping us understand how #VaccinesWork 👏. Our President Prof @AkbarArne shares a message of thanks to every one of you ⤵.#ThankYouImmunology 1/3
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Happy #WomenInScience Day! Today we recognise & celebrate #WomenInImmunology 👏. Let’s support them in inspiring future generations 🙌 Our blog shines a spotlight on the careers & experiences of the brilliant women of our journals, read here: #February11
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What is herd immunity? Watch our video to find out how it enables vaccination schemes to stop the spread of disease & protects the whole community #VaccinesWork
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How can the #immunology community strengthen public understanding around #vaccines? Our blog looks at all the ways we’re engaging with the public 👉 You can download & share our free resources, including this infographic about what's in a vaccine ⬇️
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How have vaccines reduced disease in the UK? Watch our short video to find out #VaccinesWork
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Congratulations to our #BSI21 Bright Sparks winners! 💥🏆. 🔸PhD: 1st – Lucia Labeur-Iurman @LLabeur, 2nd – Julie Mazet @JulieMMazet, 3rd – Harry Horsnell @hlhorsnell2 . 🔸Postdoc: 1st – Dr Johanna Kabbert, 2nd – Dr Lucy McShane @lucymc5893, 3rd – Dr Andrew MacLean
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On a break from the cooking, we're delighted to welcome #MasterChefUK superstar & TB researcher @NawaminBoss to our Oxford Immunology Symposium today @OxfordImmune
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New Editor in Chief of our official journal @immjournal: We'd like to thank @Daltmann10 for successfully leading the journal for 13 years and give a warm welcome to @s_milling who will be taking up the reins of the journal as Editor in Chief @MillingLab
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🌟Last night at #BSI22, we were delighted to award 2 new BSI Honorary Lifetime Memberships in recognition of outstanding contribution to immunology to:.🔸Prof Ian MacLennan.🔸Prof Faith Osier @FaithOsier . Read more⬇️.
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We collaborated with expert immunologists & @EdinUni_MeetCIR to present this series of animations for public audiences to explain immune memory & why it's important to how #vaccines work 💉. 📽️ Explore all 3 episodes ➡️
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Huge congratulations to our #BSIvirtual Bright Sparks in Immunology winners! 👏. In the PhD session:.🥇Winner: @CaitlinMMcManus.🏆Highly commended: @lcymcdnld . In the postdoc session:.🥇Winner: @_leannebradley.🏆Highly commended: Stefan Szymkowiak. 🔗
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Today is #ExploreVaccines day! Who's ready for a day of education & engagement? 🤩. Let's embark on #COVID19 #VaccineConversations & gather as a strong scientific community 💪. Get involved in this critical movement ➡️
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What an outstanding 4-day journey into the world of #immunology at @bsicongress!🚀. A heartfelt thank you from the BSI team & Trustees to our #BSI23 attendees, speakers, sponsors – your contributions made it truly special!. We've loved connecting with so many of our fab members💙
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Congratulations to Dr Charlotte Scott @KC_DC_01 who has been awarded the 2021 ACTERIA Early Career Research Prize in Immunology👏. Charlotte is based at @InflamResCen where she leads a new group investigating the mononuclear #phagocyte compartment in health & disease🔍
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Today we celebrate @WomenScienceDay! Immunology needs diversity to thrive - a big shout out to all the wonderful #WomenInImmunology! #WomenInScience #WomenInSTEM
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Wishing all the amazing #WomenInImmunology a lovely #InternationalWomensDay!. This year’s theme #BreakTheBias encourages us all to commit to helping forge an inclusive world 🌏. Hands up to promoting diversity, supporting women & pushing for representation in #immunology 💪
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Thanks to everyone who joined our first #ConnectingOnCoronavirus webinar today with BSI President Prof Akbar @AkbarLab. We hope you enjoyed it!. There will be a recording of the webinar in our website soon!. 🔜 2nd session! Watch this space 👉
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What's your favourite immune cell? Pop by our stand @bsicongress #22 & pick out yours! There are 10 different ones: #Tcell #Bcell #NKcell #Mastcell #Monocyte #Dendriticcell #Macrophage #Eosinophil #Basophil #Neutrophil. There'll be more of each type tomorrow #BSI19! 🤩🤩🤩
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The @britsocimm staff & Trustees would like to say a massive thank you to all the delegates, speakers, chairs, exhibitors and sponsors for making #bsi19 one of the best @bsicongress ever! We've ❤️ the last 4 days of immunology & we hope you have too! 😍👏 🙌
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We're excited to share a new #training opportunity: #bioinformatics for #WetLab life scientists!🧬🖥️. Perfect if you have no experience in bioinformatics or #coding & work in #immunology 👉 Developed & delivered by Glasgow Bioinformatic Core @UofGSii 1/2
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Yesterday's AGM marked the start of a new BSI Presidency!. Huge thank you to Prof @AkbarArne for expertly guiding the BSI & big welcome to our new President Prof @HussellTracy who will continue to take us from strength to strength . Read their statements
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Yesterday, our new President, Prof Arne Akbar from @AkbarLab, started his term of office. He has written an open letter to all BSI members about his aims for the organisation
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What’s the difference in #immunity to #COVID19 gained through natural infection compared to #vaccination? 🦠💉. Our new infographic, created in collaboration with @UKCICstudy, explores infection vs. #vaccine induced immunity 👉
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And finally… 🥁 . The BSI Outstanding Ambassador for Immunology Award, for someone who has used their influence to champion #immunology in the UK. We have two winners! They are Prof @Daltmann10 & Dr @VikiLovesFACS, both at @imperialcollege. Huge congratulations to you both! 👏🏆
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How are vaccines made? What are they made of?. The process starts with lab research by scientists & includes many tests to make sure it's safe & effective. Find out more in our new animation #CelebrateVaccines #ProtectTheNextGeneration
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Happy #DayOfImmunology!. Thank you to all the #immunologists out there helping us understand how immune systems work to improve human & animal health!💫💫💫. Why not take a look at our grants to promote a more diverse & inclusive #immunology community 👉
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What are viral #variants? How do they evade #immunity? 🦠. Our new infographic explains why booster #COVIDvaccines are safe, effective & the best protection against variants & severe disease 💉💪. Download & share to help strengthen understanding 👉
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Yesterday at #bsi19, we were delighted to award Lifetime Honorary Membership of our Society to 4 members in recognition of their outstanding contribution to immunology - Doreen Cantrell from @LabDac, Anne Cooke, Andrew McMichael & @p_openshaw 👏👏👏
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We’re excited to see the #BluePlaque celebrating Lady Mary Wortley Montagu's pioneering work to introduce #smallpox inoculation to Britain 🛡️. Join us on Sat 15 July 13:00–16:00 at Wentworth Castle Gardens 🎉. Registration costs £2.50 via @RoyalSocBio 👉
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Updated – #COVID19 #immunity: infection vs vaccination. We continue to work with expert immunologists to review current evidence & ensure our graphics reflect the most up-to-date research. #Vaccination safely reduces your chances of developing #COVID19 1/2
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It's #WorldImmunizationWeek, a week of vaccine engagement & education!. 💡 Immunisation is one of the most effective public health interventions in the world. #VaccinesWork to maintain global health & allow our societies to thrive. #CelebrateVaccines #ExploreVaccines
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Gut microbes could help trigger multiple sclerosis
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Next Thursday is #InternationalWomensDay We've got an exciting project to recognise some of our brilliant & inspirational female immunologists. Watch this space on Monday for more details - we hope you'll get involved! #WomenInImmunology #IWD2018
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Immunity for your community! Watch our video to find out what herd immunity is and how it enables vaccination schemes to stop the spread of disease #VaccinesWork
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And the winner is… 🥁.#FantasticFibroblasts. Fibroblasts will be the next #ImmuneCell to join our lineup of badges at #BSI22 ✨ . Thanks to everyone who voted! If you haven’t grabbed a badge yet at #BSI21, make sure you head over to the BSI stand to get yours! ⏰.
Our #ImmuneCell badges are going down a treat at #BSI21 😍. We took your suggestions for new #ImmuneCells to add to our lineup from our Twitter & Instagram…. Now it’s time to vote for your favourite from the top options! 🗳. Which new badge would you like to bag at #BSI22?.
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Tomorrow, join Prof Altmann @Daltmann10 online!.He will discuss recent #coronavirus research, focussing on emerging lessons about immunity to #COVID19 including #herdimmunity & #vaccine approaches. Free registration to #ConnectingOnCoronavirus webinar 👉
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How accurate are the different types of #COVID19 tests? What are their implications & limitations? 🦠⁉️. Importantly, what does this all mean for you? 🤔. Our blog helps explain those critical questions, read more 👉
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Immune system ‘negotiations’ stop mum’s body from attacking her fetus
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Our #ImmuneCell badges are back for @bsicongress #BSI22 & we have a very exciting addition to the line up. 🤩 #FantasticFibroblasts 🤩. Visit us at the BSI stand (#23) this evening to grab yours & have a chat with our team!
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The @MHRAgovuk recently announced changes to the dosing schedule for the approved #COVID19 #vaccines to a 12-week gap between 1st & 2nd dose. We have produced a statement that lays out our position:
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Today marks the start of #WorldImmunizationWeek!. We're very excited to continue our #CelebrateVaccines campaign 🥳. Do you want to get involved? Check out our fun activities & educational resources 👉#VaccinesWork #ProtectTheNextGeneration
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A new study published in @CEIjournal has found that individuals with primary or secondary #immunodeficiency are at higher risk of severe disease & death from #COVID19. It highlights the need for ongoing research on #SARSCoV2 infection in these individuals:
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We're delighted to award 3 BSI members Lifetime Honorary Membership at #BSI23 @bsicongress in recognition of their outstanding contributions to #immunology ⭐. 🏆2023 Honorary Members🏆 .Prof Arne Akbar @AkbarLab.Prof Allan Mowat @mowat_allan.Dr Gitta Stockinger @TheCrick
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Macrophages grabbing the broken ends of a blood vessel and stick them back together. Credit: Liu et al./Immunity 16
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✨A recorded version of this webinar is now available for all to watch!.➡️Immune response to SARS-CoV-2 🎙️Presented by Prof Akiko Iwasaki @VirusesImmunity . Free joint #ConnectingOnCoronavirus & #BSIGroupWebinar, brought to you by BSI @wsigimmunol 👉
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📣📣📣 BIG announcement!. We’re delighted to present ‘Discovery Immunology’, our new #OpenAccess journal! ✨. The newest addition to the BSI journal family @discovimmunol will publish high-quality cellular & molecular #immunology research . 1/n
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🌟Our congratulations to immunologists Prof Janet Lord @Lord_Lab from @unibirmingham & Prof Peter Ghazal from @cardiffuni who have been recognised in the #NewYearsHonours 👇.
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This week, we'll be celebrating #InternationalWomensDay by highlighting female researchers who you think immunology is privileged to have working in the discipline. Use #WomenInImmunology to submit your own suggestions. #IWD2018
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🚀 We’re launching a new #teaching resource hub for #immunology educators!. You will find a range of resources including videos, articles & webinars to help with the #remoteteaching & learning environment 🧑🏫💻. Find out more & explore the materials 👉
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Congratulations to James P Allison and Tasuku Honjo for winning the #NobelPrize for Physiology or Medicine for their work on cancer and the immune system.
BREAKING NEWS.The 2018 #NobelPrize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded jointly to James P. Allison and Tasuku Honjo “for their discovery of cancer therapy by inhibition of negative immune regulation.”
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This👇👇👇. We all owe so much to the wonderful people who have volunteered to take part in vaccine trials and other #COVID19 research, helping to take forward our understanding of this disease & potential vaccines & treatments. 🌟🌟🌟Thank you all🌟🌟🌟.
"It's important to pay tribute to the 20,000 volunteers that there are in trials around the world… who’ve come forward in this uncertain time”. Prof Andrew Pollard, who is leading trials of the Oxford vaccine, says we “have a huge debt of gratitude".
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To support #WorldCancerDay, we're raising awareness of #cancer #immunotherapy to highlight how immunology research can be used to develop new treatments & transform lives 🙌. 👇 Check out our infographic & head to the website for more
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We welcome announcement from Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) who advise government around SARS-CoV-2 outbreak that "in line with good scientific practice" they will publish the modelling & data they use in future
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“My ears don’t work, but the little grey cells are firing well on all pistons”. Here, Prof Allison Green shares her experience being deaf & having a career in #immunology, & tips for helping #deaf researchers. Read the full article 👉
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🔹 Prof Tracy Hussell @HussellTracy is elected as President!. Prof Hussell will commence her term in December 2022. 2/n
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🏆 Joint BSI Outstanding Ambassador for #Immunology winner Prof Danny Altmann @Daltmann10 spoke to us about his work demystifying the principles of immunity since the early days of the pandemic & his recent work advocating for those with #LongCovid . 👉4/4
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📰Today the Pfizer-BioNTech #COVID19 vaccine has been approved for use in the UK. Read our response from our President, Prof Arne Akbar @AkbarArne, in response to this momentous news. Full statement👉
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📢 Immunologists, use your lab skills to help with #COVID19 testing!. #NHSTestandTrace are looking for individuals with lab skills to increase the testing programme during the pandemic . Help us spread the word! More details on the vacancies 👉
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How do vaccines work? Watch our video to find out how they protect you against disease #VaccinesWork
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It’s important to understand #COVID19 testing so everyone can make informed decisions about their health ℹ🦠 . Our infographics & blog have been updated with the latest information & guidance so you can find out what different tests mean for you 👉
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Today marks another occasion to #CelebrateVaccines 🥳. On 14 May 1796, Edward Jenner performed the world’s first #vaccination. Join us in celebrating Jenner’s pioneering work which now saves millions of lives every year 🙌. Discover more @DrJennersHouse #ATimeForJenner
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How are new vaccines developed?. This complex process starts with lab research by scientists. The vaccine will be subjected to many tests, clinical trials & a rigorous manufacturing process to make sure it's safe & effective. Learn more: #CelebrateVaccines
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What do we know about the long-term immune-related health effects of #COVID19? Our expert briefing note reviews current research & sets out 3 recommendations for future research priorities 👉 Understanding #LongCovid is crucial for public health 💪
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Evidence shows that #COVIDvaccines are safe in #pregnancy. Our infographic, developed with reproductive immunologist Dr Viki Male, explains how #vaccination is the best way to protect yourself & your unborn baby from the risks of #COVID19 during pregnancy:
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✨Today we launch our ambitious new strategy which sets our direction & priorities from 2021-2025🧭. It lays out how the BSI will work with our members to deliver for the immunology & wider community over the next 5 years🙌. Read more👇.
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Today, we'd like to introduce Dr Daniel O’Connor @DanScholar from @OxfordVacGroup @UniofOxford .🔗 #ImmunoStory #BlackInImmunoJourney #BlackInImmunoRollCall @BlackInImmuno
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It is still recommended by @NHSUK for pregnant women to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Our updated infographic (published today & developed with @VikiLovesFacs) explains the most recent research on #COVID19 vaccines and pregnancy. (2/2)
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We’re proud to announce a significant expansion in the careers support we offer to our members:.✅Revamped schemes.🆕New initiatives.💰Further funding opportunities . New BSI career development offering 👉1/n
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New studies show measles virus can make the body ‘forget’ how to fight infections - our President, Arne Akbar, quoted on why this means it’s even more important to make sure you’re vaccinated against measles
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Congratulations to our #BSI21 @bsicongress Passport for Prizes winner Aravind Ramesh @vincrit from @BristolUni who gets to take home the fabulous #Tcell watercolour print! 🎨. Thank you to everyone who stopped by the BSI stand to say hello - we loved meeting you all! 🤗
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How well do #COVIDvaccines work for people who have a weakened immune system?. Join our Q&A webinar on Wed 15 Sep 18:00 BST to learn from our expert panel about latest research, hear the patient perspective & ask your questions 💬. Free for all 👉
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Today (29 April) is International Day of Immunology 2018! To start the day off, check out our infographic about gut immunology. Also, head to our webpage where we have gathered our resources on the history of immunology #doimmuno #WorldImmunologyDay
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Our Forum Chair & Trustee @DrAnnAger discusses her role as an advocate for #immunology, the importance of immunologists getting involved & how you can make a difference in her @NatImmunol article 'Standing up for immunology' 👉#WomenInImmunology
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Today marks a year since the UK #COVIDvaccine rollout began 🛡️. We want to applaud everyone involved in the #COVID19 response & look back at the initiatives we've carried out, working with the #immunology community to strengthen public understanding around #vaccination 👏 1/n
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📢 New webinar series: #ConnectingonCoronavirus .We're pleased to announce a new #webinar series to provide immunologists with a platform to keep informed with the latest developments on the #coronavirus outbreak.Find out more & let us know your thoughts 👉
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It’s #WorldImmunizationWeek for education & celebration 🤩. Do you know how #vaccines work? Our new animation with @NHSEngland & @NHSEnglandLDN explains how vaccines train our #ImmuneSystem to protect us against serious diseases 🛡️. #RoutineVaccinations 🔗
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