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NY-CURES @nycures.bsky.social · 4h

Wondering what *exactly* we’re up to?

Our first coalition email is about to go out—introducing the statewide biomedical institute we’re proposing and how you can help power it forward THIS WEEK!

Sign up now so you don’t miss it: www.nycures.org/

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NY-CURES @nycures.bsky.social · 1d

From patient to scientist: Sergei German beat cancer thanks to clinical trials, inspiring him to leave his career in finance and drive research @nygenome.org

A NY statewide biomedical institute will make more incredible stories like his possible.

Help make this happen, sign up at www.nycures.org/

New York Cures – NY-CURESNew York Cures Website

NY-CURES is working to advance bold, state-backed investment in biomedical research—on the scale of successful initiatives in California and Texas—to grow New York’s leadership in science, innovation, and health.

www.nycures.org

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NY-CURES @nycures.bsky.social · 2d

Scientists—let’s use our agency!

NY-CURES is championing a landmark statewide biomedical institute for New York, built to restore and grow science for all

Working FOR a brighter future gives us hope, purpose, and momentum.

Want to be part of it? Follow us + DM—we’ve got many ways to get involved.

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NY-CURES @nycures.bsky.social · 7d

The BIGGEST impact you can have with 1 minute today ⏱️

Add your name to show NY is ready for a statewide biomedical institute.

CA’s CIRM & TX’s CPRIT proved it works—billions returned, jobs created, cures accelerated. Let’s do even better for New York.

✍️ www.nycures.org/

New York Cures – NY-CURESNew York Cures Website

NY-CURES is working to advance bold, state-backed investment in biomedical research—on the scale of successful initiatives in California and Texas—to grow New York’s leadership in science, innovation, and health.

www.nycures.org

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NY-CURES @nycures.bsky.social · 10d

“States like New York have an opportunity to position ourselves as real leaders in so many different areas.” @governor.ny.gov

Like her, we believe NY is ready for revitalization—by launching a state-wide biomedical institute that boosts jobs, the economy & cures. www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVtF...

A Conversation with New York Governor Kathy Hochul | 2025 Concordia Annual Summit

YouTube video by Concordia

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NY-CURES @nycures.bsky.social · 14d

Behind every scientist is an army of workers who keep the biomedical research ecosystem running. Hear from these workers and how they contribute at www.nycures.org/ and SIGN UP to have your voice heard!

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Samarth Hegde @samhegde.bsky.social · 17d

🔬Our paper from the @miriammerad.bsky.social lab is now online! This is a story shaped over years of cross-disciplinary endeavor at @sinaiimmuno.bsky.social and labs across the world. 🧵:
www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Myeloid progenitor dysregulation fuels immunosuppressive macrophages in tumours - Nature

An understanding of the molecular mechanisms promoting the generation of immunoregulatory and tumour-promoting monocytes and macrophages is key to breaking the cycle of tumour myelopoiesis and develop...

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International Union of Immunological Societies @iuis-online.bsky.social · 18d

🧠 On #WorldAlzheimersDay, we’re reminded that #immunology touches nearly every aspect of human health — even the brain.

Relive the #DayofImmunology webinar on Brain & Immunity via #ImmunoHub.

https://loom.ly/gMqUDLs

#ImmunologyWithoutBorders

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NY-CURES @nycures.bsky.social · 20d

Research powerhouses 💪 in @forbes.com Best-in-State list with @roswellpark.bsky.social in NY top10 🏆.

Also listed: @stonybrooku.bsky.social @mskcancercenter.bsky.social @northwellhealth.bsky.social.

To keep more talent here we must invest statewide in biomedicine. www.forbes.com/lists/best-e...

Forbes Best Employers By State 2025 List - Best Companies To Work For

Forbes ranks the best employers to work for in each state. Discover companies with great benefits, excellent workplace culture, and high employee satisfaction.

www.forbes.com

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NY-CURES @nycures.bsky.social · 23d

New York leads in science & medicine but without state investment, we risk losing talent, cures, jobs, & billions in economic return.

Every $1 California invested in biomedical research returned $4 to the state economy. This isn’t just science—it’s smart economics: www.cirm.ca.gov/our-impact/

Impact Across California – CIRM

For two decades, CIRM has been at the forefront of regenerative medicine, funding over 100 clinical trials and building the infrastructure that drives innovation in stem cell and gene therapies.

www.cirm.ca.gov

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NY-CURES @nycures.bsky.social · Sep 4

🚀 NY-CURES Launch — Championing State-Wide Investment in Science! 🚀

Our new coalition advocates for sustained public support of New York’s vibrant biomedical research ecosystem — creating cures, economic gains & strengthening communities.

Sign up. Stay informed. Join the movement: www.nycures.org/

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Miriam Merad @miriammerad.bsky.social · Jun 11

Powerful, bipartisan concern about NIH cuts at today’s Congressional hearing, with thoughtful questions from both sides of the aisle. Thank you @SenCapito, @SenatorBaldwin & @SenatorCollins for standing up for science. youtube.com/live/pNSYfQY... via @YouTube

WATCH LIVE: NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya Testifies Before Senate Appropriations Committee

YouTube video by Forbes Breaking News

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Miriam Merad @miriammerad.bsky.social · Jun 5

Excited that our research led with phenomenal
@MatthewD_Park & Tom Marron in @WSJ! this builds on years studying inflammation in cancer, now redirected to aging. We're launching trials to test if modulating inflammation can prevent age-related diseases @SinaiImmunol www.wsj.com/health/infla...

How ‘Inflammaging’ Drives Cancer—and Points to New Treatments

Inflammation fuels the high rate of cancer in people over 50, researchers find, leading them to test anti-inflammatories like allergy drugs to fight it.

www.wsj.com

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The Friedman Brain Institute @sinaibrain.bsky.social · Jun 2

PRESS RELEASE | Team "NYC-Vita", co-led by @mountsinainyc.bsky.social investigators @miriammerad.bsky.social Zahi Fayad @fanny-elahi.bsky.social & @tommarron.bsky.social named semifinalist in prestigious @xprize.org Healthspan competition. Learn More 👉 www.mountsinai.org/about/newsro...

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Miriam Merad @miriammerad.bsky.social · May 26

Revoking J1 visas is not only cruel, it undermines trust in American science. As we wrote with Jan Vilcek, an immigrant whose work led to one of medicine’s biggest breakthroughs, J1 students fuel discovery, innovation & US economic growth. www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...

“America First” Will Destroy U.S. Science

The U.S. government has sought to restrict immigration under the “America First” doctrine. These policies severely harm American science by stripping it of talent and eliminating a major driver of its...

www.cell.com

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Miriam Merad @miriammerad.bsky.social · May 26

25 years ago, I came to Stanford on a J1 visa and worked so hard to be worthy of that privilege. Today, I lead Immunology at Mount Sinai and I am the one who feel privileged when brilliant international trainees chose to join us.

“America First” Will Destroy U.S. Science

The U.S. government has sought to restrict immigration under the “America First” doctrine. These policies severely harm American science by stripping it of talent and eliminating a major driver of its...

www.cell.com

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Miriam Merad @miriammerad.bsky.social · May 22

I am very honored to be named Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur [Knight of the Legion of Honor] by the French Republic. This recognition reflects my lab's incredible scientific journey thanks to the collaborative spirit of Mount Sinai and beyond. bioengineer.org/dr-miriam-me...

Dr. Miriam Merad Honored with French Knighthood for Groundbreaking

Miriam Merad Receives France’s Prestigious Legion of Honor for Pioneering Immunology and Cancer Research New York, NY — In a landmark recognition of scientific excellence, Dr. Miriam Merad, MD, PhD

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Sinai Immuno @sinaiimmuno.bsky.social · May 12

Delighted to share that our Mount Sinai team led by @miriammerad.bsky.social, Zahi Fayad @fanny-elahi.bsky.social & @tommarron.bsky.social has been named a Semifinalist and Milestone 1 Award winner in the $101M @xprize.org Healthspan competition, advancing bold science to extend healthy human aging.

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Miriam Merad @miriammerad.bsky.social · May 1

Powerful bipartisan congressional hearing today on the NIH. Strong Bipartisan arguments from senators scientists, Biotech entrepreneurs, and a parent whose child’s cancer battle was transformed by research. After this, you’ll want to #DoubleNIH.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPec...

Senate Appropriations Committee Holds Hearing About The Importance Of Biomedical Research

YouTube video by Forbes Breaking News

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Miriam Merad @miriammerad.bsky.social · Apr 24

And we will announce the EXCELL Award winner, honoring the achievements of an extraordinary woman in immunology x.com/iuis_online/...
Looking forward to seeing many of you in Vienna!

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Miriam Merad @miriammerad.bsky.social · Apr 24

Don’t forget to submit your abstract and register before May 6: iuis2025.org/abstracts/
We have an exciting program ahead including session with Nobel Laureates, Breakthrough Prize winners, and rising stars, roundtables with editors of leading journals

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Miriam Merad @miriammerad.bsky.social · Apr 24

Dear colleagues, I hope this teaser inspires you to join us at the immunology congress IUIS2025 in Vienna (August 17–22): www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRfJ...

IUIS 2025 Congress: Congress Teaser

YouTube video by IUIS Immunology Without Borders (IUIS)

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Miriam Merad @miriammerad.bsky.social · Apr 1

Honored to receive the Sjöberg Prize in Sweden today and inspired by Bengt Sjöberg, a successful industrialist who, after cancer diagnosis, invested his fortune in research, recognizing that cures start in the lab. He made this a global prize, a rare stance amid growing isolationism.

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Payal Yokota @payalyokota.bsky.social · Mar 13

Thank you Miriam and all the participating lecturers for another fantastic annual ISI course. Really learned a lot and excited about how these discoveries will shape human health in years to come. Great energizer boost to keep the morale high right now.

@miriammerad.bsky.social‬ 🙏

Miriam Merad @miriammerad.bsky.social · Mar 6

Few spots left for the FREE International Immunoschool! Don’t miss your chance to join leading immunologists Monday, March 10—for an exclusive deep dive into the cutting-edge research behind the most successful immunotherapies and what's on the horizon.

SIGN UP: www.eventbrite.com/e/internatio...

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Miriam Merad @miriammerad.bsky.social · Mar 6

Thank you, @pasteur.fr for your support. Colleagues across the world are standing up for science—because defunding science in one country threatens progress everywhere. #SupportScience #GlobalScience.

Institut Pasteur | 130 years of biomedical research @pasteur.fr · Mar 6

Science, research & public health face unprecedented attacks in the U.S.

We stand with our American colleagues & support the Stand Up for Science call.

Join the global march tomorrow, incl. in Paris! 🧪✊

📍 March 7, 13:30 – Place Jussieu
🔗 More info: standupforscience.fr

#StandUpForScience

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