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Tcellogic (Sue Kaech)

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Overt optimist. Champion of immunity. Lover of T cells and chocolate chip cookie dough without chocolate chips.

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Tcellogic (Sue Kaech) @tcellogic.bsky.social · 20d

Hi All- Please join us @keystoneSymposia.bsky.social #Immunometabolism Across Scales, this January in Vancouver! Great line-up and 1:1 discussions! Scholarships and Short Talk abstracts due Sept 24th.
Poster Abstract Deadline: Dec 18, 2025
2025keysym.us/KSImmunometab26 #KSImmunometab26

Immunometabolism Across Scales: From Cells to Systems to Healthspan | Keystone Symposia

Join us at the Keystone Symposia on Immunometabolism Across Scales: From Cells to Systems to Healthspan, January 2026, in Vancouver, with field leaders!

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Tcellogic (Sue Kaech) @tcellogic.bsky.social · 12d

Let’s keep the world healthy again! Way to go UK- smart investment into a healthier future, scientific culture, and economy!

ℂ𝕒𝕥𝕞𝕒𝕟ℝ𝕖𝕤𝕚𝕤𝕥𝕤 🏳️‍🌈 ✡️ 😸 🌊 @stevefm20.bsky.social · 13d

The chief executive of Moderna has hailed the UK as “a country that still believes in vaccination”
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

Moderna takes swipe at Trump as it opens new UK factory

New opening comes amid a rise in anti-vax attitudes within the Trump administration

www.independent.co.uk

Tcellogic (Sue Kaech) @tcellogic.bsky.social · 16d

“If you look back at the data, 250 years ago, 40% of kids never made it to adulthood. Today, it’s 4%. The majority of that decrease is due to vaccines. Vaccines have saved more lives than any other type of medical intervention, including antibiotics... -Dr. Drew Weissman, Nobel Laureate.

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Tcellogic (Sue Kaech) @tcellogic.bsky.social · 20d

Immunometabolism Across Scales: From Cells to Systems to Healthspan | Keystone Symposia

Join us at the Keystone Symposia on Immunometabolism Across Scales: From Cells to Systems to Healthspan, January 2026, in Vancouver, with field leaders!

keysym.us

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Tcellogic (Sue Kaech) @tcellogic.bsky.social · Sep 8

Oh man, you’re making so much sense, I actually, I actually agree with you!!

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Sep 5

Trump seems to distance himself from RFK Jr on vaccines

Tcellogic (Sue Kaech) @tcellogic.bsky.social · Sep 4

Over 250M people worldwide live with chronic HBV and the countries with the highest HBV infection rates—and most lives lost to liver cancer —are those without neonatal vaccination. This massive, preventable burden is why universal neonatal vaccination is critical. www.cdc.gov/global-hepat...

Tcellogic (Sue Kaech) @tcellogic.bsky.social · Sep 4

HBV is dangerously stable—it can survive for a week at room temp and for months at colder temps. Its resilience makes it easy to spread and hard to kill, underscoring why neonatal vaccination and strict hygiene are essential.

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Tcellogic (Sue Kaech) @tcellogic.bsky.social · Sep 4

One of the scariest proposals from RFK Jr. is removing the HBV vaccine from childhood schedules. Without it, millions of newborns would face lifelong hepatitis B infection—the #1 cause of liver cancer and failure globally. To deny kids this protection is akin to child abuse.

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Tcellogic (Sue Kaech) @tcellogic.bsky.social · Sep 2

So proud of Educate Girls- By mobilizing communities, strengthening local systems and bridging the gender gap in remote districts, they are making education possible for girls who were once left out. This is long-term change built from the ground up! Pls donate.
www.linkedin.com/posts/educat...

#educategirls #ramonmagsaysayaward #greatnessofspirit #transformativeleadership | Educate Girls | 137 comments

✨ History Made! ✨ Educate Girls has received the 2025 RAMON MAGSAYSAY AWARD - the first Indian organisation to receive this honour! 🇮🇳 A big thank you to our Board, our partners, donors, the governme...

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Tcellogic (Sue Kaech) @tcellogic.bsky.social · Jul 17

A video letter to Congress to STOP SLASHING SCIENCE!!! Please share and send to your family, friends, and representatives too. Time is running out! youtu.be/Vkv0vI6jCnM?...
#STOPSLASHINGSCIENCE

Letter from NAS Members to the Honorable Senators and Representatives of the United States

YouTube video by Biochemistry Channel

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Tcellogic (Sue Kaech) @tcellogic.bsky.social · Jun 24

Great article. Pls send to your friends & families: www.nytimes.com/2025/06/23/o...

Opinion | Autism Rates Have Increased 60-Fold. I Played a Role in That.

www.nytimes.com

Tcellogic (Sue Kaech) @tcellogic.bsky.social · Jun 9

Hat's off to NIH employees for writing the Bethesda Declaration! You can read the document here: www.standupforscience.net/bethesda-dec...

Tcellogic (Sue Kaech) @tcellogic.bsky.social · Jun 9

One of the worst breaches in American health ever! RFK can not be trusted- he told Sen Cassidy he would keep ACIP in place to get his vote! The U.S. needs an alternative organization to protect vaccine guidance from political interference www.statnews.com/2025/04/24/v... via @statnews.com

Tcellogic (Sue Kaech) @tcellogic.bsky.social · Jun 8

Forget Trump & Musk's bromance...join us at Keystone's Immunometabolism Across Scales: From Cells to Systems to Healthspan!
Super science, discussions and colleagues. Be there- Vancouver, BC Jan 11-14, 2026. Keynotes: Amazing Drs. Dana Pe'er and Marcia Haigis!! Speaker line-up is GOAT!

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Tcellogic (Sue Kaech) @tcellogic.bsky.social · Apr 30

Measles has spread to over 650 people in Texas and the vaccine is the only thing that will stop it. We already knew this, but still so sad to see the raw facts- nearly everyone getting infected is unvaccinated. I just hope no one else dies and parents are ensuring their kids are vaccinated.

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Tcellogic (Sue Kaech) @tcellogic.bsky.social · Apr 30

Link to video: www.cbsnews.com/news/scienti...

Scientists fear Trump administration cuts to NIH could impact the health of Americans for generations

Former National Institutes of Health Director Dr. Francis Collins, who abruptly left his NIH research lab in February, fears aggressive downsizing could impact Americans' health.

www.cbsnews.com

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Tcellogic (Sue Kaech) @tcellogic.bsky.social · Apr 30

A great story on Trump's first 100 days to Make America Healthier Again...https://www.cbsnews.com/news/scientists-fear-trump-administration-nih-cuts-could-impact-health-60-minutes-transcript/

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Mark Cuban @mcuban.bsky.social · Feb 9

This is the most relevant article to NIH and research cuts I’ve seen.

Imagine if this was today , how many people would be saying “Why are we studying Gila Monsters and their impact on diabetes ? That’s wasted money !”

globalnews.ca/news/9793403...

How a Canadian scientist and a venomous lizard helped pave the way for Ozempic - National | Globalnews.ca

In 1984, Dr. Daniel Drucker, an endocrinologist from the University of Toronto, discovered a hormone that helped pave the way for popular diabetes drugs such as Ozempic.

globalnews.ca

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Tcellogic (Sue Kaech) @tcellogic.bsky.social · Apr 16

Yes, Mr Trump, Keeping ideology and freedom of thought free of govt audit is EXACTLY acting in the PUBLIC INTEREST! Thank you for pointing out the critical role that universities play in advancement of ideas, creativity, innovation and technology.

Tcellogic (Sue Kaech) @tcellogic.bsky.social · Apr 12

Do you agree with banning trans girls in women sports-if so, pls listen to this youtu.be/flSS1tjoxf0?...

Trans Athletes: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

YouTube video by LastWeekTonight

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Tcellogic (Sue Kaech) @tcellogic.bsky.social · Apr 3

#2 Explain to me how this is “Making America Healthy Again”- firing top scientists in Parkinson’s and stroke-https://www.wired.com/story/doctor-breakthrough-parkinsons-research-nih-purge/

Doctor Behind Award-Winning Parkinson’s Research Among Scientists Purged From NIH

Leading scientists at the National Institutes of Health, the US’s leading medical research agency, were swept up Tuesday in the Trump administration’s latest firing blitz.

www.wired.com

Tcellogic (Sue Kaech) @tcellogic.bsky.social · Apr 3

Truly inspirational!

Tcellogic (Sue Kaech) @tcellogic.bsky.social · Apr 3

Please explain how this is 'Making America Healthy Again'???https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/texas-measles-outbreak-dallas-vaccines-hhs-funding-cuts-rcna199144

www.nbcnews.com

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Journal of Experimental Medicine @jem.org · Mar 15

Robles-Oteíza, @tcellogic.bsky.social, Politi et al. provide a rationale for targeting tumor metabolic features, such as #hypoxia, in combination with immune checkpoint inhibition. rupress.org/jem/article/...

📘 In Tumor #Metabolism 2025: rupress.org/jem/collecti...
#KSTumorMetab25

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Tcellogic (Sue Kaech) @tcellogic.bsky.social · Mar 19

Congratulations to All!!

The American Association of Immunologists @aai.org · Mar 17

Congratulations to the 2025 AAI ASPIRE Awardees!

Get to know these rising early-career investigators and plan to attend their lectures at IMMUNOLOGY2025™️: ow.ly/Njnl50VjkKL.

#AAInews

Tcellogic (Sue Kaech) @tcellogic.bsky.social · Mar 19

Pls read and share with family members. Thank you AAI for speaking up!!

The American Association of Immunologists @aai.org · Mar 18

AAI, @acpimphysicians.bsky.social, and a coalition of 34 leading scientific and medical organizations have issued a joint statement to affirm vaccine safety amid rising misinformation and declining trust.

Read the full statement: ow.ly/xtoP50VjT02.

Vaccines are a cornerstone of public health, a shining example of the power of scientific research, and a vital tool in the fight against diseases. A message from 34 scientific societies and medical organizations, led by the American Association of Immunologists and the American College of Physicians.

Between 1994 and 2023, routine immunizations and adherence to current vaccine schedules for children born in the U.S. prevented an estimated 508 million cases of illness, 32 million hospitalizations, and 1+ million deaths. These efforts saved $540 billion in direct costs and $2.7 trillion in societal costs (CDC, 2024).

Globally 150 million lives saved in 50 years. Vaccination campaigns worldwide have save an estimated 154 million lives over the past 50 years, particularly through initiatives targeting diseases like smallpox, polio, and measles (WHO, 2024).

Through rigorous scientific research and extensive testing, vaccines have consistently proven their ability to save lives, prevent illness, and protect entire communities. Clinical trials and long-term post-market safety monitoring ensure that vaccines are safe, and any safety concerns that arise are swiftly investigated.

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