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Timothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · 12d

Excellent: Why is autism really on the rise? What the science says www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Reality, increase largely driven by:
- Broader diagnostic criteria
- Increased awareness & detection

Autism causes complex, but it ain't vaccines or Tylenol.

Why is autism really on the rise? What the science says

As Trump blames Tylenol, Nature looks into the decades of research on the causes of autism.

www.nature.com

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Kelly McNagny @kmcnagny.bsky.social · 14d

Dynamic alterations of dural and bone marrow B cells in an animal model of progressive multiple sclerosis url: rupress.org/jem/article-...

Congrats to the Gommerman lab on a fascinating and important study!

Dynamic alterations of dural and bone marrow B cells in an animal model of progressive multiple sclerosis

Florescu et al. investigate the temporal accumulation of immune cells within distinct meningeal compartments in an animal model of progressive MS and uncov

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Kelly McNagny @kmcnagny.bsky.social · Sep 5

The best conferences are always the small, intimate, focused ones where ideas fly freely. This one is a premier example!!! Looking forward to seeing everyone there and brainstorming on the hottest topic in immunology!

6th International Conference on Innate Lymphoid Cells @ilc6.bsky.social · Sep 5

What's up?

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Kelly McNagny @kmcnagny.bsky.social · Sep 1

Couldn't agree more. A bold, timely move would pay huge future dividends for health, biotech and a clean economy. Such an amazing window of opportunity for Canada while US politics has led to their exit from scientific stage. The question is whether we will be bold enough and seize the opportunity

Senator Stan Kutcher @stankutcher.sencanada.ca · Aug 26

Canada can step should Ministers Joly and Champagne choose to do so. Must double funding to TriCouncils and scholarships and create a by pathway for US researchers. We can do it, if we choose to.

Kelly McNagny @kmcnagny.bsky.social · Aug 12

bbc.com/news/articles/c74dzdddvmjo 2 of 2) Canada, you stepped up on vaccine development. Time to double down and become the world leaders. US chaos/self-goal is a scientific and economic opportunity and we have the skill...time to be bold @stankutcher.sencanada.ca @canada-gov-ca.bsky.social

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Kelly McNagny @kmcnagny.bsky.social · Aug 12

bbc.com/news/articles/c74dzdddvmjo 2 of 2) Canada, you stepped up on vaccine development. Time to double down and become the world leaders. US chaos/self-goal is a scientific and economic opportunity and we have the skill...time to be bold @stankutcher.sencanada.ca @canada-gov-ca.bsky.social

RFK Jr cancels $500m in mRNA vaccine development in the US

Since taking office, the vaccine sceptic has made a number of changes to how vaccines are regulated.

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Kelly McNagny @kmcnagny.bsky.social · Aug 12

bbc.com/news/article... 1 of 2) The most stunning ceding of scientific and therapeutic leadership in my scientific career. When Trump 1.0 threatened NIH cuts, a GOP congress gave a 25% increase. Where are they now? Folks will die unnecessarily for this foolishness.

RFK Jr cancels $500m in mRNA vaccine development in the US

Since taking office, the vaccine sceptic has made a number of changes to how vaccines are regulated.

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Kelly McNagny @kmcnagny.bsky.social · Aug 6

Our latest work on how neonatal microbiome sculpts adult disease susceptibility, and a simple metabolite that rescues! Microbial dysbiosis sculpts a systemic ILC3/IL-17 axis governing lung inflammatory responses and central hematopoiesis - Mucosal Immunology www.mucosalimmunology.org/article/S193...

Microbial dysbiosis sculpts a systemic ILC3/IL-17 axis governing lung inflammatory responses and central hematopoiesis

Advancements in vaccination and sanitation have significantly reduced the prevalence and burden of infectious diseases; however, these benefits have coincided with a marked rise in autoimmune and alle...

www.mucosalimmunology.org

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Kelly McNagny @kmcnagny.bsky.social · Jun 16

Thrilled to be a team sponsored by the SCN to use ILCs to address chronic inflammation and cancer. Kudos to Grace Kuo, precocious member of my team who put together a remarkable application!!!! youtu.be/e6sp8DLTfgc?...

The Stem Cell Network Announces $33M to Advance Regenerative Medicine Research and Clinical Trials

YouTube video by Stem Cell Network - Réseau de cellules souches

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Kelly McNagny @kmcnagny.bsky.social · May 29

So happy to share our latest work on a model for a very important disease. Congrats Ahmed!
Functional targeting of ILC2s and ILC3s reveals selective roles in intestinal fibrosis and homeostasis url:https://rupress.org/jem/article/222/7/e20241671/277979/Functional-targeting-of-ILC2s-and-ILC3s-reveals

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Molly Franke @mollyfranke.bsky.social · May 15

All 4 of my NIH research grants are terminated. These were grants on MDR-TB treatment & strategies for supporting adolescents living w/ HIV. This is a massive waste of resources. I am heartbroken for my Harvard team, my partners in Peru, the next generation of scientists & our country. Shame.

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Kelly McNagny @kmcnagny.bsky.social · Apr 29

2025 Day of Immunology - Brain and Immunity: Immuno... by Lina Salinas
; Apr 29 2025; immunohub.iuis.org/iuis/2024/we...

2025 Day of Immunology - Brain and Immunity: Immunological Insights... by Lina Salinas

; Salinas L. Apr 29 2025; 4152027;

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Kelly McNagny @kmcnagny.bsky.social · Apr 29

Such an important, misunderstood disease and frequently misdiagnosed with devastating results. Thanks to Yane Valdez for highlighting this on the Day of Immunology! Please thank those Immunological giants who are responsible for our quality lives..truly remarkable!!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDc6...

Anti NMDARE Autoimmune Encephalitis

YouTube video by ImmunoLatinXs

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Kelly McNagny @kmcnagny.bsky.social · Apr 15

This is a terrific editorial by the good Dr. Zandstra that hits all the key points for Canada's future science and R&D success! Kudos!!!
Opinion: Canada’s U.S. brain gain is risky without more foundational support for science /via @globeandmail www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...

Opinion: Canada’s U.S. brain gain is risky without more foundational support for science

Scientists want to come to Canada not only to escape the chaos and uncertainty emerging in U.S. science but also because they are drawn to the energy here

www.theglobeandmail.com

Kelly McNagny @kmcnagny.bsky.social · Apr 14

A recent interest! Quoting Dr. Yanet Valdez Tejeira: "April 14th is #WorldChagasDay. Let's raise awareness about Chagas disease, a silent killer impacting vulnerable populations. Educate yourself & others by watching our important awareness video:"

www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0WW...

World Chagas Day 2025

YouTube video by ImmunoLatinXs

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Kelly McNagny @kmcnagny.bsky.social · Apr 14

World Chagas Day!!! Great opportunity to learn about a neglected disease that is a huge problem in some parts of the world and a growing, costly one in North America.

Kelly McNagny @kmcnagny.bsky.social · Apr 12

Thanks to Adam Schiff for such a kind acknowledgment to Canada and also for fighting for what's right in America.

youtu.be/hcrL88Jwhsg?...

A Message to Canada

YouTube video by Sen. Adam Schiff

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Kelly McNagny @kmcnagny.bsky.social · Apr 7

What a great panel and topic!!! Equitable partnerships, in science and beyond, are what the world desperately needs these days and this panel can speak to this better than virtually anyone I know. Great opportunity!

Kelly McNagny @kmcnagny.bsky.social · Apr 2

Corey Booker is such an inspiration of what John Lewis said about getting into to "good trouble". Follow that lead: INTERVENE. Don't let students get grabbed off the streets or watch your colleagues get pushed out of their offices...non-violently INTERVENE and cause some good trouble...take a risk.

Ezra Levin ❌👑 @ezralevin.bsky.social · Apr 1

HELP! I'm being inspired against my own will! I'm feeling seen! I'm uncovering hope under layers of cynicsm! Who is this spokesperson for a self-reflective party that is committing to fight back, and what does he think he's doing??

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Apr 1

Booker: "I confess that I have been imperfect. I confess that I've been inadequate to the moment. I've confess that the Democratic Party has made terrible mistakes that gave a lane to this demagogue. I confess we all must look in the mirror and say 'we will do better.'"

Kelly McNagny @kmcnagny.bsky.social · Apr 2

Corey Booker is such an inspiration and model of John Lewis' "good trouble". In every overstep you see by the government, take his lead...INTERVENE. Do not passively watch when they attack a colleague, grab a student off campus, etc. Speak up and non-violently INTERVENE....proudly take a risk.

Kelly McNagny @kmcnagny.bsky.social · Apr 1

So pleased to share our research with the wider community. Immune modulation and treating chronic inflammatory disease is our jam. @ubcpress.bsky.social @ubcmedicine.bsky.social @embl.org @scienceupfirst.bsky.social research2reality.com/health-medic...

Searching for the 'Sweet Spot' of Tissue Repair - Research2Reality

When the body heals improperly, scar tissue develops. But new tools to help immune cells communicate could extend patients' lifespans.

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Kelly McNagny @kmcnagny.bsky.social · Mar 30

You've got to be kidding me! "Do not intervene"?Authoritarianism 101: create an environment of fear of challenging unjust orders. You, as a supporter and citizen with rights MUST challenge them or they will bulldoze you! What an idiotic and cowardly policy! www.thebaltimorebanner.com/education/hi...

Johns Hopkins tells faculty not to “intervene” in ICE detainments

A memo sent by the Office of General Counsel at Johns Hopkins instructs faculty and staff not to intervene if federal law enforcement detains a community member on campus.

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Kelly McNagny @kmcnagny.bsky.social · Mar 29

A scientist's insight: Every lab is like a small company. If you cut funding, even for a month, trained staff and resources are lost, move on and it takes years to rebuild. How long do you think a company could survive with a month long cut? Conclusion? The US just lost 1000s of small startups!!!

Rachel Maddow @maddow.msnbc.com · Mar 28

"The researchers focused on viral families that include some of the most worrisome pathogens known, such as Ebola and Nipah virus. Scientists had discovered a number of promising molecules and were advancing toward clinical trials..."

www.nytimes.com/2025/03/26/h...

H.H.S. Scraps Studies of Vaccines and Treatments for Future Pandemics

Federal officials cited the end of the Covid-19 pandemic in halting the research. But much of the work was focused on preventing outbreaks of other pathogens.

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Kelly McNagny @kmcnagny.bsky.social · Mar 29

Is this the new US? Masked "police" pulling folks off the street? I've seen some authoratarian BS before but this is disgraceful and I never thought it would happen there. Intl students, and Fullbrights in particular, go on to become invaluable HQPs frequently in the US. What are you doing!!!!?

ACLU of Massachusetts @aclum.bsky.social · Mar 28

BREAKING: We, @aclu.org and CLEAR are joining Rümeysa Öztürk’s legal team after ICE unlawfully arrested and detained her in retaliation for her political speech. Speaking out against a war, a policy, or a government is not a crime.

The government must immediately release Ms. Öztürk.

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ACLU of Massachusetts @aclum.bsky.social · Mar 28

BREAKING: We, @aclu.org and CLEAR are joining Rümeysa Öztürk’s legal team after ICE unlawfully arrested and detained her in retaliation for her political speech. Speaking out against a war, a policy, or a government is not a crime.

The government must immediately release Ms. Öztürk.

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Kelly McNagny @kmcnagny.bsky.social · Mar 29

Couldn't agree more! NIH is THE engine for the economy and health in 1000s of unseen ways. Even short term cuts have long-lasting and devastating consequences. Read this thoughtful article! Safeguarding the future of biomedical science in the United States: Cell www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...

Safeguarding the future of biomedical science in the United States

NIH’s abrupt decision to cap indirect cost reimbursement at 15% threatens the critical infrastructure supporting groundbreaking biomedical research in the United States. This policy jeopardizes Americ...

www.cell.com