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Francesco R Simonetti, MD PhD
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Asst. Professor at Johns Hopkins University. Investigating HIV persistent one clone at a time.

HIV virology, immunology, and medicine.
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Scientists, academics, researchers: We’re excited to share that @altmetric.com is now tracking mentions of your research on Bluesky! 🧪
There are already many articles for which there is more attention on Bluesky than on other comparable micro-blogging sites, meaning the academic community and the general public have clearly adopted Bluesky as one of its core places to disseminate and discuss new research.

A Place of Joy.
December 3, 2024 at 2:10 PM
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Cognate antigen engagement induces HIV-1 expression in latently infected CD4+ T cells from people on long-term antiretroviral therapy
cell.com/immunity/ful...
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November 29, 2024 at 7:47 PM
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The transition from bench top scientist to junior faculty or group leader brings numerous challenges. In a new article shorturl.at/u8HnJ from @isehsociety.bsky.social published in a new section called #SocietyVoices, we ask Prof Margaret (Peggy) Goodell and @rickyjohnstone.bsky.social for advice🧵1/4
Advice for effective leadership and hitting the ground running as a new group leader.
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November 24, 2024 at 9:59 PM
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New on TheBodyPro: Brief recap of a recent study affirming the safety of kidney transplantation from donors living with HIV to recipients living with HIV. (Spoiler: Non-inferior to donations from people not living with HIV.) www.thebodypro.com/hiv/twihr-20... #HIVsky
Kidney Transplants From Donors Living With HIV Are Safe for Recipients Living With HIV, U.S. Study Reports
New U.S. study findings support arguments in favor of expanding the practice beyond the limitation of research settings.
www.thebodypro.com
November 22, 2024 at 2:47 PM
Grab a cup of tea/coffee and go back to this ultimate page-turner by @tetherin.bsky.social.
RFKjr bankrolled the Plandemic film in early 2020. It’s worth pointing out most of the conspiracists now close MAGA power were plying their trade in bullshit from the very beginning.

Here’s something I wrote at the time about the film’s protagonist Judy Mikovits

www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/...
Fake Science: XMRV, COVID-19, and the Toxic Legacy of Dr. Judy Mikovits | AIDS Research and Human Retroviruses
One cannot spend >5 min on social media at the moment without finding a link to some conspiracy theory or other regarding the origin of SARS-CoV2, the coronavirus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic...
www.liebertpub.com
November 23, 2024 at 3:42 PM
"Being a good scientist isn’t just about technical skills or publishing papers—it’s also about supporting one another, fostering resilience, and truly listening."
#academia

www.science.org/content/arti...
I was consumed by my academic struggles—until a friend’s troubles put them in perspective
“Our challenges may all be different, but they are all real and important—if only we can truly listen,” this scientist writes
www.science.org
November 23, 2024 at 3:39 PM
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THUNDEROUS APPLAUSE
I will not hide my inner convictions anymore. Be the change you want to see in the world !

#AcademicSky 🧪
November 22, 2024 at 5:31 AM
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My latest for @pozmagazine.bsky.social. Metformin has some remarkable effects beyond managing blood glucose. It's not going to single-handedly cure #HIV, but it might be part of a combination long-term remission strategy.
Metformin May Help Shrink HIV Viral Reservoir: The diabetes drug could potentially be used as part of a “shock and kill” strategy to achieve a functional #cure for #HIV. www.poz.com/article/metf...
Metformin May Help Shrink HIV Viral Reservoir
The diabetes drug could potentially be used as part of a “shock and kill” strategy to achieve a functional cure for HIV.
www.poz.com
November 20, 2024 at 9:59 PM
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I created a starter pack for systems immunology - let me know if you would like to be added. Excited to be here on
@bsky.app

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November 17, 2024 at 4:55 PM
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Download our database of 492 (!) funding opportunities for EARLY-CAREER FACULTY AND RESEARCHERS.

For each entry, we provide link to funder, description, amount, deadline, and eligibility criteria (e.g. citizenship).

Download freely here: research.jhu.edu/rdt/funding-...
November 17, 2024 at 4:38 PM