Department of Immunology and Inflammation
@imperialimmuno.bsky.social
Department of Immunology & Inflammation at Imperial College London | Part of the Faculty of Medicine | Pioneering research into inflammatory and haematological conditions https://www.imperial.ac.uk/immunology-inflammation/
First in the UK, second in the world! We’ve retained our QS World University Ranking for the third year in a row! 🎉 This success is thanks to every single member of Imperial’s community, as we work together to make a meaningful difference in the world.
Scientists have mapped the most comprehensive blood proteome of lupus to date.🩸 The study has revealed new biomarkers and molecular patterns that could enable more personalised treatments for lupus.👇 www.imperial.ac.uk/news/article...
Large-scale proteomics study reveals subgroups of lupus, paving the way for precision medicine
Scientists have created the most comprehensive map of the blood proteome in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE or ‘lupus’) to date. The fi...
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New evidence suggests osteoarthritis is not a collection of distinct diseases, but a single condition driven by shared biological pathways. Findings from the STEpUP OA study offers important insights to inform more targeted and effective treatments.🦵 👇️
Study of knee arthritis tissue reveals biological pathways underlying osteoarthritis
Research has found that osteoarthritis (OA) is not a collection of separate diseases, as many scientists have previously speculated, but rather a sin...
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Imperial joins the SOLVE consortium to tackle the urgent lack of effective osteoarthritis treatments. Backed by £3m from @arthritisuk.bsky.social the team will identify patient subgroups to personalise care.👇 www.imperial.ac.uk/news/article...
Imperial joins research consortium to tackle the urgent lack of effective treatments for osteoarthritis
The SOLVE consortium will aim to identify subgroups of osteoarthritis in order to better match treatments to individuals and improve their quality of...
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Congratulations to Prof Danny Altmann on his @acmedsci.bsky.social Fellowship 👏 An immunologist, Danny's pioneering work on HLA, T cell biology and post-viral conditions including Long Covid has advanced global understanding of immune responses. 👉 www.imperial.ac.uk/news/article...
"Research can improve care and outcomes for patients and the wider population." Prof Marina Botto is leading a new consortium funded by the MRC to support clinicians at critical stages in their research careers. www.imperial.ac.uk/news/article...
New South-West London consortium established to support clinical research careers
Imperial has been awarded funding from the Medical Research Council (MRC) to support clinical research careers.
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“We hope this tool will help give each patient better, accurate advice.” – Dr Simone Claudiani, @imperialimmuno.bsky.social. A new personalised calculator could help doctors predict which #leukaemia patients can safely stop treatment. www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/new... @imperialnhs.bsky.social
New tool to predict when leukaemia patients no longer need treatment
New personalised tool could help clinicians predict when chronic myeloid leukaemia patients no longer need treatment
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Congratulations to our Dr Shuchi Argrawal Singh, who has been awarded an @acmedsci.bsky.social Springboard Award! 🎉 The award offers support to biomedical researchers to help launch their research careers. ⤵️ www.imperial.ac.uk/news/article...
Two Imperial researchers awarded Academy of Medical Sciences Springboard Awards
Dr Shuchi Agrawal Singh (Department of Immunology and Inflammation) and Dr Pete Lally (Department of Bioengineering) have been named as winners of th...
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“It's been incredibly rewarding to see people progress through their careers.” Professor Jeremy Levy looks back on 10 years as CATO Director – supporting clinical academics and expanding opportunities beyond #medicine. 👏 More: www.imperial.ac.uk/news/article... @imperialnhs.bsky.social @icr.ac.uk
We’re so excited to welcome so many prospective students to our Postgraduate Open Day today! 🎉 It's great to see so much interest in our MSc Immunology, MRes Experimental Biomolecular Sciences, and Mastering Lab Skills programmes.
A major milestone for #sustainable science! 🔬♻️ @imperialimmuno.bsky.social is the first at Imperial to achieve Gold LEAF certification across all its labs – recognising major efforts to cut energy use, reduce waste and embed greener #research practices. More 👇 www.imperial.ac.uk/news/article...
Department of Immunology and Inflammation achieves Gold LEAF awards across all research lab spaces
All labs across the department have now earned the Gold LEAF status marking a major milestone in sustainable research.
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We're proud to be the first department @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social to achieve Gold LEAF certification across all our research labs!🥇 This milestone was a community effort, with early-career researchers being our strongest advocates for sustainable practices.👇 www.imperial.ac.uk/news/article...
Department of Immunology and Inflammation achieves Gold LEAF awards across all research lab spaces
All labs across the department have now earned the Gold LEAF status marking a major milestone in sustainable research.
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A multiple myeloma candidate, DTP3, with a new mode of action, is now in Phase 2 trials after positive Phase 1 results showed it kills cancer cells without toxicity to patients. Prof. Guido Franzoso and his team developed the first in-class drug.👇 www.imperial.ac.uk/news/article...
First-in-class drug candidate for multiple myeloma shows promise in Phase 1 trial
A multiple myeloma candidate with a new mode of action is now in Phase 2 patient trials following positive Phase 1 results showing it kills cancer ce...
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Curious about the work happening in our Centre of Myeloma Research? Join Sophie Ball for a behind‑the‑scenes look at the lab and hear what life is really like as a PhD student. Watch now👇 youtube.com/shorts/WBRrY...
Come for a lab tour with PhD student Sophie to explore the Centre of Myeloma Research 🔬🥼🧫
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If you’re interested in machine learning and mathematical modelling, we’re recruiting a PhD student to develop new methods for studying cancer evolution at @imperialimmuno.bsky.social www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
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PhD Project - Developing machine learning methods to infer the evolution of haematological cancers at Imperial College London, listed on FindAPhD.com
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We're #hiring for new non‑clinical Assistant Professors! Keen to join us at the Department of Immunology and Inflammation? Make sure to select ‘Immunology and Inflammation’ as your first preference when applying. ✍️Apply by 11 March 2026. 👉 www.imperial.ac.uk/jobs/search-...
Congratulations to our Centre for Haematology and Centre for Inflammatory Disease for earning Silver in the Green Impact awards! 🌍🏆 Over 2,500 staff and students engaged in sustainability efforts this year through the Green Impact awards.👇 www.imperial.ac.uk/news/article...
Platinum success for four Green Impact teams
Imperial held its annual awards ceremony to celebrate the efforts of its Green Impact teams who engaged over 2,500 staff and students in sustainabili...
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"We're hoping that our work will make clearer the underlying mechanisms and inform further clinical trials." Prof Danny Altmann comments in BBC News on a new Rossetta Stone study, which hopes to look for biomarkers for ME/CFS.👇 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Long Covid and ME patients 'hopeful' about Rosetta Stone study
The £1.1m Rosetta Stone study hopes to make a breakthrough by comparing both conditions.
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“I’ve always been keen on teaching because if you see something interesting or discover something unusual, you want to share it.” We celebrate Professor Emerita Barbara Bain, who has spent five decades shaping haematology and medical education. Read more👇 www.imperial.ac.uk/news/article...
Celebrating Professor Barbara Bain: A Life in Haematology and Education
Celebrating Professor Barbara Bain: A Life in Haematology and Education
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ME/CFS has a strong genetic basis. 🧬 Largest study yet links the condition to 259 genes – 6x more than previously identified. @imperialimmuno.bsky.social's Prof Danny Altmann says we’re at a “coming of age” in understanding a condition long neglected 👇 www.newscientist.com/article/2508... #MECFS
Chronic fatigue syndrome seems to have a very strong genetic element
The largest study so far into the genetics of chronic fatigue syndrome, or myalgic encephalomyelitis, has implicated 259 genes – six times more than those identified just four months ago
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We're glad to see our MSc Immunology students at the @britsocimm.bsky.social conference earlier this month! Our master's students get an opportunity to immerse themselves in real-world research and conference culture as part of the programme. 👉 www.imperial.ac.uk/study/course...
1/2: Driving discovery: The ME Association invests £1.1m into pioneering research programme! We are incredibly proud to unveil news of our latest investment into ground-breaking research to help world-leading scientists uncover shared pathways between ME/CFS and Long Covid. #pwME
£1.1m has been awarded by the @meassociation.org.uk to launch Rosetta Stone - a study to uncover shared pathways between ME/CFS and #LongCovid. The study will be the largest of its kind and pave the way for better treatments.👇 www.imperial.ac.uk/news/article...
£1.1m awarded to investigate links between ME/CFS and Long Covid
A new landmark study funded by The ME Association will help scientists to uncover shared pathways between ME/CFS and Long Covid.
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🚨 PhD Opportunity at @imperialimmuno.bsky.social! Join Dr Deena Iskander’s lab to explore how bone marrow inflammation affects haematopoiesis in Diamond-Blackfan anaemia. 📍Hammersmith Campus 💰£22,780/year + Home Tuition Apply now👇 www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
Investigating impact of bone marrow inflammation on haematopoiesis in Diamond-Blackfan anaemia syndrome at Imperial College London on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - Investigating impact of bone marrow inflammation on haematopoiesis in Diamond-Blackfan anaemia syndrome at Imperial College London, listed on FindAPhD.com
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🚨We're hiring! Join us as an Assistant / Associate / Chair (Professor) in Inflammation at our Hammersmith Campus. #AcademicJobs #Immunology 🔬 World-class research 📚 Supportive academic environment 💼 Competitive salary & benefits Apply by 10 Dec👇 www.imperial.ac.uk/jobs/search-...
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A modified CAR-iNKT therapy that targets two markers (CD19 + CD133) eliminated a high-risk childhood leukaemia in mice, outperforming standard CAR-T therapy. 💉 This is a step toward more efficient treatments for children with leukaemia.👇 www.imperial.ac.uk/news/268073/...
Modified CAR-iNKT therapy more effective in childhood leukaemia treatment | Imperial News | Imperial College London
Scientists found that using two targets in CAR-iNKT therapy in mice can outperform standard treatments for high-risk childhood leukaemia.
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Join us on 18 Sept for our Patient & Public Engagement Event on acute leukaemia. 💬 Talks & roundtable discussions on ALL, MDS & AML 📌Hammersmith Hospital Campus Sponsored by @bloodcanceruk.bsky.social. Find out more 👉 imperial.ac.uk/events/197770/engagement-event-on-acute-laeukaemia/
"Animal research forms a small but vital part of Imperial's world-leading biomedical research as we seek new ways to benefit human health." Prof Marina Botto responds to Imperial's Leader in Openness status from @animalresearch.bsky.social.👇 www.imperial.ac.uk/news/264033/...
Imperial recognised for leadership around openness on animal research | Imperial News | Imperial College London
Imperial College London has been awarded Leader in Openness status by Understanding Animal Research for the third time, for 2025-2028.
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Researchers from the @babrahaminst.bsky.social and Imperial have found that the lungs can generate good-quality B cell responses. They administered an inflammatory agent to mice through the nose and observed their immune response in the lungs. Read in @pnas.org👇 www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
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Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), a peer reviewed journal of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) - an authoritative source of high-impact, original research that broadly spans...
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Congratulations to our Dr Sophie Rutschmann for recieving the Established Educator Teaching Excellence Award. 🥳 Sophie leads our MSc Immunology course and evolves the program to keep its curriculum relevant and ensure it provides a solid training for the immunologists of the future.
Biochemical Society@biochemsoc.bsky.social · last yr.Using evidence, creativity and enthusiasm to inspire her students with a love for immunology, the Established Educator Teaching Excellence Award goes to Sophie Rutschmann! Sophie has harnessed the power of digital education to deliver innovative and authentic biomedical programs
