What happens when the evidence you need doesn't exist? Fan Cheng discusses how research helps address evidence gaps in paediatric immunology and why she believes research should be embedded in everyday clinical practice. 🎥 Watch the full interview here: immunology.org/research-cli...

THIS COULD TRANSFORM CANCER TREATMENT 👇 A little‑known group of hard-to-find immune cells could help transform cancer treatment, scientists at the University of Manchester’s Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute ( @cruk-mi.bsky.social) have found.

"I just want to see my work being used to help save lives" - Dr Kriti Verma Stem cell transplants save lives. But around half of patients develop graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), where donor immune cells attack the patient's body. 1/3

New paper alert 🔬📣 Extracellular matrix phenotyping by imaging mass cytometry defines distinct cellular matrix environments associated with allergic airway inflammation | @molsystbiol.org 🔗 doi.org/10.1038/s443...

Extracellular matrix phenotyping by imaging mass cytometry defines distinct cellular matrix environments associated with allergic airway inflammation - Molecular Systems Biology

The extracellular matrix (ECM) forms the scaffold in which cells reside and interact. The composition of this scaffold guides the development of local immune responses and tissue function. With the ad...

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How do the best research questions arise? Dr Fatima Dhalla discusses why clinical immunologists are uniquely placed to identify the questions that matter most to patients, and how research can complement a clinical career. Watch the full interview: vist.ly/5c3uy

Are you an early-career researcher? Check out the ECR hub in the Research Communities where you will find opportunities to network and build connections and access content and resources to support your career development. go.nature.com/4w77y6O #Academicsky 🧪

Campaigning win ‼️🎉 People with blood cancer in Wales are one step closer to better care, treatment and access to life-saving clinical trials. Today, the Welsh Government announced it will develop a 10-year National Cancer Strategy for Wales – something we've been campaigning for.

Every child deserves the chance to grow up healthy and protected. But in 2025, vaccine coverage is still not where it needs to be. Nearly 20 million children missed at least one vaccine dose in 2025. Each missed dose can leave a child more vulnerable to diseases that vaccines can help prevent.

🎉 We’re proud to announce that we've passed the AMRC expert review audit. Meeting AMRC's six principles of expert review confirms that we use robust and rigorous research funding processes, helping us to fund the best research and driving better health outcomes for our blood cancer community.

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🎉Congratulations to our member charities that have successfully completed our Expert Review Audit. By meeting our six principles of expert review, they show their commitment to using robust funding processes that support high-quality research and improve lives. Find out more: bit.ly/44tAvOg 🔗

🎉Congratulations to our member charities that have successfully completed our Expert Review Audit. By meeting our six principles of expert review, they show their commitment to using robust funding processes that support high-quality research and improve lives. Find out more: bit.ly/44tAvOg 🔗

Talking about vaccines can feel challenging, but clear, trusted conversations make a difference. Our free toolkit and Top Tips poster support researchers and communicators to plan, deliver and reflect on effective engagement. Explore our tips: vist.ly/59tbs

There's still time to sign up to take our free public health training! Designed for people who work with children, their parents or caregivers, the training will teach you to incorporate conversations about flu vaccines into everyday conversations ⬇️ www.surveymonkey.com/r/CCV5K3D

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Delighted to share that I have been awarded a @cancerresearchinst.bsky.social (CRI) Irvington postdoctoral fellowship! This fellowship will fund the next 3 years of my research examining how aberrant glycosylation contributes to immune evasion in cancer 🥼🧫🦠

Featured on BBC News: #TeamManchester is growing. 🚀 Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute will be receiving an extra £6m a year in investment, creating 8️⃣ senior research roles: 4 group leaders, 2 senior group leaders & 2 clinician scientists. @cruk-mi.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Manchester cancer research lab's £6m extra annual cash boost

Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute says the extra cash will make a "huge difference" to its work.

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ICYMI: Programming the immunological properties of mRNA vaccines for cancer

Programming the immunological properties of mRNA vaccines for cancer

Nature Reviews Immunology, Published online: 19 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41577-026-01316-zThis article leverages existing preclinical and clinical evidence to propose an immunological framework that reconciles four axes controlling the efficacy of mRNA cancer vaccines: adjuvanticity versus immunopathology, antigen immunogenicity versus tolerance, adaptive immune memory versus exhaustion, and beneficial versus maladaptive trained immunity.

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The US Office of Management and Budget recently published a proposed rule to government-wide requirements. Read our news story about how the rule may impact the immunology community, and find out how to submit a comment here: vist.ly/583sf

Myeloma is one of the hardest blood cancers to treat. That's why Dr Nick Crump is working to change that. Dr Crump's research is helping us better understand myeloma and could contribute to the development of more effective treatments in the future.

I am absolutely thrilled to share that I’ve been elected as the PhD Representative for the British Society of Immunology ✨ Thank you so much to everyone who voted in this record-breaking election. I can’t wait to advocate for and represent our PhD community! www.immunology.org/news/new-bsi...

Very excited and grateful for the opportunity to be the Scotland Regional Representative for the next BSI member engagement forum. Have gained so much from BSI and the Scottish immunology community over the years and so pleased for the chance to pay that forwards. www.immunology.org/news/new-bsi...

A huge thank you to everyone who took part in the 2026 BSI elections! We're pleased to welcome our newly elected committee members and trustees, who will help guide and support the Society's work over the coming years. Meet the successful candidates 👇

Read more about the rest of our newly elected committee members here 👉 https://www.immunology.org/news/new-bsi-committee-members-2026 0000 We’re excited to welcome even more brilliant voices helping to shape the future of the BSI 👏

A new study analysing data from our UK Blood Cancer Action Plan is the first of its kind to look at differences in survival from all types of blood cancer in all UK nations. Across the UK people from the most deprived backgrounds have lower survival than those from the least deprived backgrounds.

⏰ Deadline for the BSI Communication & Engagement Grant is on Monday! Don’t miss your chance to get up to £1,000 to deliver public engagement activities that increase immunology awareness & showcase its benefits to society. Submit your application now: https://bit.ly/3Y9j8gm

The symptoms of blood cancer may be hard to spot, but they shouldn’t be. This World Blood Cancer Day, we want everyone to be clued up on what to look out for. Please share and help us raise awareness of leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma, MDS, MPN 🩸

⏳ Last chance to vote in the BSI Committee Elections Voting closes tomorrow at 12:00 (BST) 🗳️ Learn more about nominees and how to vote: vist.ly/55n8z Results will be announced on Tuesday 9 June 2026. #Immunology

We're taking action to research why blood cancer outcomes and experiences vary including by deprivation, ethnicity and where people live, to develop targeted actions as our knowledge grows. bit.ly/4360HOe

Blood Cancer UK | New UK-wide study reveals deprivation gap across blood cancer survival

New UK-wide study reveals deprivation gap across blood cancer survival

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Such a great night at @pintofscience.uk The Exposome Strikes Back in Manchester learning all about how different external factors can impact our health, a great event ran by the organisers and speakers 🦠🍄🌞 special shout out to Team Lung @becky-dodd.bsky.social and @hollysedgwick.bsky.social 🫁

🔬 We’re recruiting 8 PPI Panel members to help shape exposome immunology research. Lived experience of lung, gut or skin inflammation wanted, no research background needed. 🗓 Apply by 12 May 2026 👉 https://vist.ly/4zmp5 #PPI #Immunology #IBD #Asthma

Today is the #DayOfImmunology 🧬 This year’s theme is all about the #RegulatoryT cell, the immune system’s “guardians of balance”. Read this blog to learn about the Nobel Prize winning discovery by Shimon Sakaguchi, Mary E. Brunkow & Fred Ramsdell - vist.ly/428q6

🎓 PhD job opportunity. Join our team of Science Communications Ambassadors! ✔️ Paid role ✔️ Full training provided ✔️ Create digital content ✔️ Inspire others to consider a PhD Perfect for current PhD students interested in science communications. 👉 Apply: https://ow.ly/85Nu50YLgIn