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Dept of Molecular Microbiology & Immunology at Johns Hopkins @johnshopkinsmmi.bsky.social · 1d

Looking forward to this week's MMI Thursday Seminar featuring @hopkinsmedicine.bsky.social Associate Professor Giorgio Raimondi

📆 Thursday, Oct. 9
⏰ 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
📍 @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social
🏢 Sommer Hall E2014/E3018

Dept of Molecular Microbiology & Immunology at Johns Hopkins @johnshopkinsmmi.bsky.social · 1d

MMI Department chair, @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social & @jhu-bdps.bsky.social Professor @acasadevall1.bsky.social shares insight on identifying & correcting AI vulnerabilities in @ngreenfieldboyce.bsky.social's 3-minute @npr.org segment.

www.npr.org/2025/10/02/n...

AI designs for dangerous DNA can slip past biosecurity measures, study shows

Companies that make DNA for science labs screen out any requests for dangerous bits of genetic material. But a new study shows how AI could help malevolent actors get the stuff anyway.

www.npr.org

Dept of Molecular Microbiology & Immunology at Johns Hopkins @johnshopkinsmmi.bsky.social · 6d

Many thanks to today's MMI Thursday Seminar speaker @medschool.umaryland.edu Professor William Jackson @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social

@johnshopkinsmmi.bsky.social students and faculty enjoyed the opportunity to learn from your research and ask thoughtful questions after the presentation.

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Dept of Molecular Microbiology & Immunology at Johns Hopkins @johnshopkinsmmi.bsky.social · 6d

“There are probably thousands of species with human pathogenic potential that currently do not cause disease because they can’t tolerate human temperatures,” @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social & @jhu-bdps.bsky.social @acasadevall1.bsky.social tells Leader’s Edge.

www.leadersedge.com/healthcare/f...

Fungus Among Us | Leader's Edge Magazine

Fungus Among Us Fungal diseases are already estimated to kill millions of people each year and devastate crops. Now changing climates are showing fungi’s ability to adapt and spread.

www.leadersedge.com

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Dept of Molecular Microbiology & Immunology at Johns Hopkins @johnshopkinsmmi.bsky.social · 6d

Looking forward to TODAY's MMI Thursday Seminar featuring @medschool.umaryland.edu's William Jackson, PhD!

📆 Thursday, October 2
⏰ 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
📍 @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social
🏢 Sommer Hall E2014/E3018

Dept of Molecular Microbiology & Immunology at Johns Hopkins @johnshopkinsmmi.bsky.social · 7d

“The need to find a phage that targets bacterial strains would be very urgent” says @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social
@davislabjhu.bsky.social who wasn't involved w/the work
“Utilizing AI could be a powerful way of rapidly generating a phage match to treat patients.”
www.sciencenews.org/article/ai-g...

AI generated its first working genome: a tiny bacteria killer

Bacteriophages designed with AI kill E. coli faster than a well-studied strain, but the tech needs regulation before moving beyond lab dishes.

www.sciencenews.org

Dept of Molecular Microbiology & Immunology at Johns Hopkins @johnshopkinsmmi.bsky.social · 8d

Looking forward to this week's MMI Thursday Seminar featuring @medschool.umaryland.edu's Professor William Jackson, PhD!

📆 Thursday, October 2
⏰ 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
📍 @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social
🏢 Sommer Hall E2014/E3018

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Dept of Molecular Microbiology & Immunology at Johns Hopkins @johnshopkinsmmi.bsky.social · 13d

PhD Candidate & @andrewpekosz.bsky.social Lab member Camille Wouters defends her PhD thesis tomorrow.

Good Luck, Camille!

📆 Friday, Sept. 26, 2025
⏰ 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
📍 @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social
🏢 W2030

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Dept of Molecular Microbiology & Immunology at Johns Hopkins @johnshopkinsmmi.bsky.social · 13d

*Happening Soon*

TODAY's MMI Thursday Seminar features guest lecturer @uconnhealth.bsky.social Professor & Director of Research Justin Radolf, MD

📆 Thursday, Sept. 25
⏰ 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
📍@johnshopkinssph.bsky.social
🏢 Sommer Hall E2014/E3018
bit.ly/3IgWxwl

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Dept of Molecular Microbiology & Immunology at Johns Hopkins @johnshopkinsmmi.bsky.social · 14d

Looking forward to this week's MMI Thursday Seminar featuring guest lecturer @uconnhealth.bsky.social Professor &
Director of Research Justin Radolf, MD!

🗓️ Thurs. Sept. 25
⏲️ 12:00 pm - 1:00 p.m.
@johnshopkinssph.bsky.social
Sommer Hall E2014/E3018
🔗 bit.ly/3IgWxwl

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Dept of Molecular Microbiology & Immunology at Johns Hopkins @johnshopkinsmmi.bsky.social · 19d

Thank You to this week's MMI Thursday Seminar lecturer @pennmedicine.bsky.social @pennmicro.bsky.social Asst. Prof Michael Abt (introduced by MMI Associate Prof @davislabjhu.bsky.social)!

Prof Abt's presentation at @jhu.edu @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social was engaging and very well attended!

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Dept of Molecular Microbiology & Immunology at Johns Hopkins @johnshopkinsmmi.bsky.social · 20d

Looking forward to TODAY's MMI Thursday Seminar featuring @pennmedicine.bsky.social @pennmicro.bsky.social Assistant Professor of Microbiology Michael Abt, PhD!

THURS SEPT 18
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
@johnshopkinssph.bsky.social
Sommer Hall
E2014/E3018

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Dept of Molecular Microbiology & Immunology at Johns Hopkins @johnshopkinsmmi.bsky.social · 21d

PhD Candidate Jaime So, who's studying in the lab of @jhu.edu @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social @johnshopkinsmmi.bsky.social Associate Professor Monica Mugnier -and a @hopkinsmedicine.bsky.social Biochemistry, Cellular & Molecular Biology student- defends her PhD thesis tomorrow.

Good Luck, Jaime!

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Dept of Molecular Microbiology & Immunology at Johns Hopkins @johnshopkinsmmi.bsky.social · 21d

Virologist, @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social Professor & @johnshopkinsmmi.bsky.social vice-chair @andrewpekosz.bsky.social explains mRNA vaccine technology on @npr.org @wfae.bsky.social Charlotte Talks

Listen here for answers & clarity around COVID-19 vaccines
www.wfae.org/show/charlot...

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Dept of Molecular Microbiology & Immunology at Johns Hopkins @johnshopkinsmmi.bsky.social · 23d

Looking forward to this week's MMI Thursday Seminar guest lecturer @upenn.edu @pennmedicine.bsky.social @pennmicro.bsky.social Assistant Professor of Microbiology Michael Abt, PhD!

THURS SEPT 18
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
@johnshopkinssph.bsky.social
Sommer Hall
E2014/E3018

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Dept of Molecular Microbiology & Immunology at Johns Hopkins @johnshopkinsmmi.bsky.social · 23d

A profile in @jhu.edu's HUB highlights JH-CEIRR's @ceirrnetwork.bsky.social important influenza research,
led by co-directors @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social virologist & professor @andrewpekosz.bsky.social & @hopkinsmedicine.bsky.social Richard Rothman, MD

More here:
hub.jhu.edu/2025/09/10/j...

JHU Center of Excellence leads global fight against influenza

Experts at Johns Hopkins and across the country work together to better understand the behavior and characteristics of respiratory viruses, how our immune system responds to them, and how we can preve...

hub.jhu.edu

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Dept of Molecular Microbiology & Immunology at Johns Hopkins @johnshopkinsmmi.bsky.social · 27d

Many thanks to today's MMI Thursday Seminar guest lecturer &
@jhu.edu School of Medicine Associate Professor Luisa Cochella, PhD, for visiting @johnshopkinsmmi.bsky.social @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social today!

Dept of Molecular Microbiology & Immunology at Johns Hopkins @johnshopkinsmmi.bsky.social · 27d

One major obstacle in the fight against malaria is the causative parasite’s ability to evolve. “The parasite is very good at developing resistance to these drugs,” said @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social & @jhmrimalaria.bsky.social Professor George Dimopoulos.

www.drugdiscoverynews.com/uncovering-n...

Uncovering new approaches to prevent malaria

Strategies including parasite-based vaccines, mosquito-transmission blockers, and antibody drugs are promising new ways to target the disease.

www.drugdiscoverynews.com

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Dept of Molecular Microbiology & Immunology at Johns Hopkins @johnshopkinsmmi.bsky.social · 27d

Looking forward to TODAY's MMI Thursday Seminar featuring Luisa Cochella @lcochella.bsky.social, Associate Professor at the @jhu.edu School of Medicine

TODAY
THURS SEPT 11
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
@johnshopkinssph.bsky.social
Sommer Hall
E2014/E3018

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Dept of Molecular Microbiology & Immunology at Johns Hopkins @johnshopkinsmmi.bsky.social · 28d

“At the moment you cannot say that one sweetener is more associated with harm than others,” says
@johnshopkinssph.bsky.social Assistant Professor Jotham Suez, PhD, @suez.bsky.social in @telegraphnews.bsky.social & @yahoonews.com article published today.

www.yahoo.com/news/article...

The truth about sweeteners – how safe are they really?

What is “worse” for you, Coke or Diet Coke? Of all the areas of health confusion, few are as baffling as the question of whether to consume the “fat” version of a product, or sugar-free one, without a...

www.yahoo.com

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Dept of Molecular Microbiology & Immunology at Johns Hopkins @johnshopkinsmmi.bsky.social · 28d

The Johns Hopkins Center of Excellence for Influenza Research and Response (JH-CEIRR) @ceirrnetwork.bsky.social, co-led by co-director & @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social Virologist & Professor @andrewpekosz.bsky.social, studies influenza outbreaks & prepares for pandemics

hub.jhu.edu/2025/09/10/j...

JHU Center of Excellence leads global fight against influenza

Experts at Johns Hopkins and across the country work together to better understand the behavior and characteristics of respiratory viruses, how our immune system responds to them, and how we can preve...

hub.jhu.edu

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Dept of Molecular Microbiology & Immunology at Johns Hopkins @johnshopkinsmmi.bsky.social · 29d

Microbiome expert & @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social Professor @suez.bsky.social, whose research discovered the connection between artificial sweeteners & the gut microbiome, comments on a study on sucralose and cancer patients' response to immunotherapy.

www.the-scientist.com/a-common-art...

A Common Artificial Sweetener Could Disrupt Cancer Immunotherapy Response

Sucralose can weaken patients’ response to cancer treatment. The gut microbiome likely mediates this effect, further studies in mice show.

www.the-scientist.com

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Dept of Molecular Microbiology & Immunology at Johns Hopkins @johnshopkinsmmi.bsky.social · 29d

Looking forward to this week's MMI Thursday Seminar featuring @jhu.edu & Johns Hopkins School of Medicine's Luisa Cochella @lcochella.bsky.social

THURS SEPT 11
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Sommer Hall
E2014
@johnshopkinssph.bsky.social

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Dept of Molecular Microbiology & Immunology at Johns Hopkins @johnshopkinsmmi.bsky.social · Sep 4

Thank you to today's MMI Thursday Seminar speaker Gabriel Nunez, MD, for visiting @johnshopkinsmmi.bsky.social & @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social to speak with students and faculty! Great presentation!

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Dept of Molecular Microbiology & Immunology at Johns Hopkins @johnshopkinsmmi.bsky.social · Sep 4

“Invivyd is...in the U.S., the lone monoclonal antibody company, and they’ve done a great job of tweaking a basic structure that works,” says @johnshopkinsmmi.bsky.social Professor David Sullivan, MD, an infectious diseases specialist @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social

cen.acs.org/pharmaceutic...

Monoclonal antibody maker sees opportunity as COVID-19 vaccines fall off

Invivyd is developing drugs meant to stave off the worst outcomes of the virus

cen.acs.org

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