Edward Doherty PhD.
@drtcell.bsky.social
Husband, Father, Research Faculty at Yale School of Medicine. Always in need of a haircut or shave.
My research is on the role of T cells in health and diseases, with a focus on autoimmune disorders and vaccination.
Instagram @tcellphd
My research is on the role of T cells in health and diseases, with a focus on autoimmune disorders and vaccination.
Instagram @tcellphd
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Edward Doherty PhD.
@drtcell.bsky.social
· Oct 21
I am collaborating with AAI through their program immunologyexplained.org to share information about vaccines and vaccinations. 🧪
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There’s a big story everyone is missing—but this article hits on it.
We aren’t just seeing public health dismantled bc we’ve been taken over by conspiracy theorists and lunatics.
What we’re really seeing is the giant, predatory, underegulated wellness industry come to Washington.
We aren’t just seeing public health dismantled bc we’ve been taken over by conspiracy theorists and lunatics.
What we’re really seeing is the giant, predatory, underegulated wellness industry come to Washington.
FDA deletes warning on bogus autism therapies touted by RFK Jr.‘s allies
The agency used to warn of chelation, used by RFK Jr.'s anti-vaccine ally David Geier.
arstechnica.com
January 14, 2026 at 2:30 AM
There’s a big story everyone is missing—but this article hits on it.
We aren’t just seeing public health dismantled bc we’ve been taken over by conspiracy theorists and lunatics.
What we’re really seeing is the giant, predatory, underegulated wellness industry come to Washington.
We aren’t just seeing public health dismantled bc we’ve been taken over by conspiracy theorists and lunatics.
What we’re really seeing is the giant, predatory, underegulated wellness industry come to Washington.
Playing with AI generated graphics for the first time. Not sure if I like this or the lack of accuracy is just driving me nuts.
January 10, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Playing with AI generated graphics for the first time. Not sure if I like this or the lack of accuracy is just driving me nuts.
Press release for my recent publication in @pnas.org on the role of CD74 T cells in Rheumatoid Arthritis. 🧪
medicine.yale.edu/news-article...
medicine.yale.edu/news-article...
New Yale Study Reveals Mechanism Behind Persistent Autoimmune Joint Destruction
Nearly 1.5 million Americans and nearly 5% of women over the age of 55 have rheumatoid arthritis (RA), an incurable autoimmune disease marked by joint
medicine.yale.edu
January 8, 2026 at 10:09 PM
Press release for my recent publication in @pnas.org on the role of CD74 T cells in Rheumatoid Arthritis. 🧪
medicine.yale.edu/news-article...
medicine.yale.edu/news-article...
My most recent manuscript is available from @pnas.org . We describe a population of inflammatory cytokine MIF responsive T cells and their importance in Rheumatoid Arthritis pathogenesis.
January 8, 2026 at 8:06 PM
My most recent manuscript is available from @pnas.org . We describe a population of inflammatory cytokine MIF responsive T cells and their importance in Rheumatoid Arthritis pathogenesis.
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What does a scientist look like?
Children are drawing women more than ever before
"Most scientists are still men, but as time goes on that's changing—even in the imaginations of children."
www.science.org/content/arti...
Children are drawing women more than ever before
"Most scientists are still men, but as time goes on that's changing—even in the imaginations of children."
www.science.org/content/arti...
What does a scientist look like? Children are drawing women more than ever before
Study is based on 20,860 sketches drawn by children over 5 decades
www.science.org
November 10, 2025 at 2:14 PM
What does a scientist look like?
Children are drawing women more than ever before
"Most scientists are still men, but as time goes on that's changing—even in the imaginations of children."
www.science.org/content/arti...
Children are drawing women more than ever before
"Most scientists are still men, but as time goes on that's changing—even in the imaginations of children."
www.science.org/content/arti...
I am collaborating with AAI through their program immunologyexplained.org to share information about vaccines and vaccinations. 🧪
October 21, 2025 at 7:19 PM
I am collaborating with AAI through their program immunologyexplained.org to share information about vaccines and vaccinations. 🧪
As I keep saying, T cells are the best cells. 🧪
Congratulations.
Congratulations.
October 6, 2025 at 5:47 PM
As I keep saying, T cells are the best cells. 🧪
Congratulations.
Congratulations.
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If "states' rights" mean anything, they must include the right to not get invaded by another state in peacetime.
Americans everywhere: Speak up and stand against Trump's outrageous assaults on Illinois and Oregon.
gov-pritzker-newsroom.prezly.com/gov-pritzker...
Americans everywhere: Speak up and stand against Trump's outrageous assaults on Illinois and Oregon.
gov-pritzker-newsroom.prezly.com/gov-pritzker...
Gov. Pritzker Statement on the Texas National Guard Being Deployed to Illinois
CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker released the following statement after the Illinois National Guard was informed that the Texas National...
gov-pritzker-newsroom.prezly.com
October 6, 2025 at 2:43 PM
If "states' rights" mean anything, they must include the right to not get invaded by another state in peacetime.
Americans everywhere: Speak up and stand against Trump's outrageous assaults on Illinois and Oregon.
gov-pritzker-newsroom.prezly.com/gov-pritzker...
Americans everywhere: Speak up and stand against Trump's outrageous assaults on Illinois and Oregon.
gov-pritzker-newsroom.prezly.com/gov-pritzker...
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Recent news has created unnecessary confusion for parents about vaccine schedules, but pediatricians are here to help provide some clarity. More from Dr. Ari Brown on the dangers of skipping or delaying childhood vaccines. www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
October 2, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Recent news has created unnecessary confusion for parents about vaccine schedules, but pediatricians are here to help provide some clarity. More from Dr. Ari Brown on the dangers of skipping or delaying childhood vaccines. www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
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New research from Dixit lab @yalemed.bsky.social showing nerve-associated macrophages (NAMs) decline in aging which impairs the breakdown of fat and increases inflammaging. Dixit addresses the biology of aging and intercommunication between nerves and macrophages. www.nature.com/articles/s43...
Nerve-associated macrophages control adipose homeostasis across lifespan and restrain age-related inflammation - Nature Aging
Gonzalez-Hurtado, Leveau and colleagues characterize adipose resident tissue macrophages across lifespan in mice, finding that nerve-associated macrophages, which mitigate inflammation and control lipolysis and catecholamine resistance, are lost during aging.
www.nature.com
October 3, 2025 at 1:26 PM
New research from Dixit lab @yalemed.bsky.social showing nerve-associated macrophages (NAMs) decline in aging which impairs the breakdown of fat and increases inflammaging. Dixit addresses the biology of aging and intercommunication between nerves and macrophages. www.nature.com/articles/s43...
She was a true inspiration and amazing leader in global conservation.
October 2, 2025 at 5:51 PM
She was a true inspiration and amazing leader in global conservation.
🧬 Do you know how your immune system works every day?
Immunology Explained, a new initiative from the @aai.org, makes it simple to understand how it impacts everyday health with clear, science-backed info.🧪
Check it out: immunologyexplained.aai.org
#ImmunologyExplained #ImmuneSystem #Science
Immunology Explained, a new initiative from the @aai.org, makes it simple to understand how it impacts everyday health with clear, science-backed info.🧪
Check it out: immunologyexplained.aai.org
#ImmunologyExplained #ImmuneSystem #Science
Home - Immunology Explained
Understand how your immune system works with clear, science-backed insights. We empower you to make informed decisions and feel confident about your health.
immunologyexplained.aai.org
October 1, 2025 at 2:51 PM
🧬 Do you know how your immune system works every day?
Immunology Explained, a new initiative from the @aai.org, makes it simple to understand how it impacts everyday health with clear, science-backed info.🧪
Check it out: immunologyexplained.aai.org
#ImmunologyExplained #ImmuneSystem #Science
Immunology Explained, a new initiative from the @aai.org, makes it simple to understand how it impacts everyday health with clear, science-backed info.🧪
Check it out: immunologyexplained.aai.org
#ImmunologyExplained #ImmuneSystem #Science
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3,785 doctoral students across 107 counties told us about everything from supervision practices to workplace concerns
Read the full story: go.nature.com/4gSnYJM
Read the full story: go.nature.com/4gSnYJM
September 29, 2025 at 3:02 PM
3,785 doctoral students across 107 counties told us about everything from supervision practices to workplace concerns
Read the full story: go.nature.com/4gSnYJM
Read the full story: go.nature.com/4gSnYJM
Reposted by Edward Doherty PhD.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. chose everyone in the group. Their votes could affect vaccine access for certain childhood vaccines and and the COVID shots. Here's what's at stake.
CDC's vaccine advisers meet this week. Here's how they could affect policy
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. chose everyone in the group. Their votes could affect vaccine access for certain childhood vaccines and and the COVID shots. Here's what's at stake.
n.pr
September 18, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. chose everyone in the group. Their votes could affect vaccine access for certain childhood vaccines and and the COVID shots. Here's what's at stake.
Reposted by Edward Doherty PhD.
WGA Statement on ABC’s Decision to Pull Jimmy Kimmel Live!
September 18, 2025 at 2:41 AM
WGA Statement on ABC’s Decision to Pull Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Reposted by Edward Doherty PhD.
This is a massive, history making abuse of your power. It will define your legacy and one day you will come to regret punishing free speech and trying to destroy democracy.
September 18, 2025 at 12:53 AM
This is a massive, history making abuse of your power. It will define your legacy and one day you will come to regret punishing free speech and trying to destroy democracy.
Reposted by Edward Doherty PhD.
One of the hallmarks of authoritarianism is to terrify people into self-censorship. ABC ending Kimmel’s show is the perfect example of this.
September 17, 2025 at 11:54 PM
One of the hallmarks of authoritarianism is to terrify people into self-censorship. ABC ending Kimmel’s show is the perfect example of this.
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Congratulations to my friend Randi Weingarten on the launch of Why Fascists Fear Teachers.
From banning books to controlling curriculum, authoritarians go after public education because it's a cornerstone of democracy. Randi's book is a critical read for this moment. sites.prh.com/whyfascistsf...
From banning books to controlling curriculum, authoritarians go after public education because it's a cornerstone of democracy. Randi's book is a critical read for this moment. sites.prh.com/whyfascistsf...
September 17, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Congratulations to my friend Randi Weingarten on the launch of Why Fascists Fear Teachers.
From banning books to controlling curriculum, authoritarians go after public education because it's a cornerstone of democracy. Randi's book is a critical read for this moment. sites.prh.com/whyfascistsf...
From banning books to controlling curriculum, authoritarians go after public education because it's a cornerstone of democracy. Randi's book is a critical read for this moment. sites.prh.com/whyfascistsf...
We all said it when he was looking to be confirmed. I did not need more proof but hopefully this gives those hold outs some. Now please tell your representatives that it is time for Congress to finally impeach RFK!
#impeachrfk #impeach #savescience
#impeachrfk #impeach #savescience
Susan Monarez says RFK Jr. told her to commit to decisions in advance, without reviewing evidence and to dismiss vaccine experts.
Ousted CDC director testifies on why she was fired
Susan Monarez says RFK Jr. told her to commit to decisions in advance, without reviewing evidence and to dismiss vaccine experts.
n.pr
September 17, 2025 at 5:29 PM
We all said it when he was looking to be confirmed. I did not need more proof but hopefully this gives those hold outs some. Now please tell your representatives that it is time for Congress to finally impeach RFK!
#impeachrfk #impeach #savescience
#impeachrfk #impeach #savescience
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You need to know what might be coming.
Trump could have brought the nation together to confront political violence after the murder of Charlie Kirk.
Instead he appears to be preparing to use the shooting as a pretext to destroy his political opposition and consolidate power.
Trump could have brought the nation together to confront political violence after the murder of Charlie Kirk.
Instead he appears to be preparing to use the shooting as a pretext to destroy his political opposition and consolidate power.
September 16, 2025 at 12:24 AM
You need to know what might be coming.
Trump could have brought the nation together to confront political violence after the murder of Charlie Kirk.
Instead he appears to be preparing to use the shooting as a pretext to destroy his political opposition and consolidate power.
Trump could have brought the nation together to confront political violence after the murder of Charlie Kirk.
Instead he appears to be preparing to use the shooting as a pretext to destroy his political opposition and consolidate power.
Trying to come up with a way to help explain immunology to a general audience on social media, any critiques are welcome. Here is a few images I have made for how i am thinking of approaching it. 🧪
September 14, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Trying to come up with a way to help explain immunology to a general audience on social media, any critiques are welcome. Here is a few images I have made for how i am thinking of approaching it. 🧪
T cells are the best. 💯
September 13, 2025 at 12:45 AM
T cells are the best. 💯
I can't science today. My dog ate my research. 🤣🧪
September 11, 2025 at 5:04 AM
I can't science today. My dog ate my research. 🤣🧪
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“This president believes he’s above the law. He doesn’t believe the law applies to him. He doesn’t believe the Constitution applies to him, and if we act like that’s normal, we just encourage the continued illegal constitutional behavior," said Murphy.
Trump Tramples Congress’s Power, With Little Challenge From G.O.P.
www.nytimes.com
September 8, 2025 at 7:34 PM
“This president believes he’s above the law. He doesn’t believe the law applies to him. He doesn’t believe the Constitution applies to him, and if we act like that’s normal, we just encourage the continued illegal constitutional behavior," said Murphy.