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Ty Miller Lab @tymillerlab.bsky.social · Jun 24

Congratulations to @terminallycurious.bsky.social, Huang-lab MSTP student @CWRU, on her main thesis project!! Very happy we could help support her great story as our lab's first collaborative project. Turns out mechano-sensors are important in tumor-associated myeloid cells!
@caseccc.bsky.social

Melissa Bonner @terminallycurious.bsky.social · Jun 24

I am excited to share my work which demonstrates that deletion of PIEZO1 surprisingly enhances cross-priming in tumor-associated myeloid cells. Thank you to @tymillerlab.bsky.social for your critical collaboration and @sitcancer.bsky.social for publishing my story!

jitc.bmj.com/content/13/6...

Piezo1 deletion enhances cross-priming of CD8+ T cells by tumor-infiltrating CD11b+ dendritic cells

Background Tumor-associated myeloid cells (TAMCs) are an abundant, phenotypically plastic cell population that is critical for initiating a robust antitumor response. To properly combat cancer cells, ...

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Melissa Bonner @terminallycurious.bsky.social · Jun 24

I am excited to share my work which demonstrates that deletion of PIEZO1 surprisingly enhances cross-priming in tumor-associated myeloid cells. Thank you to @tymillerlab.bsky.social for your critical collaboration and @sitcancer.bsky.social for publishing my story!

jitc.bmj.com/content/13/6...

Piezo1 deletion enhances cross-priming of CD8+ T cells by tumor-infiltrating CD11b+ dendritic cells

Background Tumor-associated myeloid cells (TAMCs) are an abundant, phenotypically plastic cell population that is critical for initiating a robust antitumor response. To properly combat cancer cells, ...

jitc.bmj.com

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Melissa Bonner @terminallycurious.bsky.social · Jun 14

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of defending my dissertation! Tumor immunology is been a challenging yet rewarding field that I hope to continue to make an impact in 🤓

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Melissa Bonner @terminallycurious.bsky.social · May 12

Flattered to be included in the 2024 Case CCC Annual Report!

Case Comprehensive Cancer Center @caseccc.bsky.social · Mar 27

From cutting-edge clinical trials to community outreach efforts, we’re making strides in the fight against cancer. Read the 2024 Case CCC Annual Report at www.flipsnack.com/caseccc/2024....

2024 Annual Report

Flipsnack is a digital catalog maker that makes it easy to create, publish and share html5 flipbooks. Upload a PDF or design from scratch flyers, magazines, books and more.

www.flipsnack.com

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Defend Public Health @defendpublichealth.bsky.social · May 6

Distrust in vaccines is a massive public health issue. Misinformation and disinformation are the reason we see so few getting vaccinated. Vaccines save lives!

CDC reports 216 child deaths in US this flu season, the most in 15 years

The flu vaccination rate for U.S. children has plummeted from about 64% five years ago to 49% this season.

www.adn.com

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Melissa Bonner @terminallycurious.bsky.social · May 6

Thank you to Ms. Jones and the Courtney Jones Care and Cure Foundation for awarding me the Pediatric Cancer Fellowship the past 3 years- I could not have completed my PhD without your support! @jurcuyo.bsky.social, you’re up next ☺️

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Science Magazine @science.org · Mar 24

"When I feel myself drifting toward despair, I think about what I learned during the pandemic, the first crisis of my Ph.D.: Build community and keep sharing the value of science."

This week's #ScienceWorkingLife. scim.ag/4iJp6ir

A woman walking with lots of people inside her body and black clouds above her. The hedline reads: We started our Ph.D.s during COVID-19. Now, we're graduating into political chaos.

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Melissa Bonner @terminallycurious.bsky.social · Mar 7

It’s about that time, everyone!

Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.bsky.social · Mar 7

TODAY IS THE DAY! 🧪☀️⬇️

Join us at the Lincoln Memorial or your local site to Stand Up for Science!

Flyer for stand up for science--more information available at www.standupforscience2025.org

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Melissa Bonner @terminallycurious.bsky.social · Feb 26

Congrats Dr. Obeng! 🙌🏽 @caseccc.bsky.social

Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer @sitcancer.bsky.social · Feb 26

The TRCCC-SITC collab session on "Cell Therapy for Solid Tumor" was a stellar gathering of groundbreaking research! Congrats to the recipients of the SITC Travel Awards for Best Junior Faculty Presentation:
-Kathleen Houlahan, PhD, McMaster Univ
-Rebecca Obeng, MD, PhD, Case CCC

#MedSky #OncSky

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Melissa Bonner @terminallycurious.bsky.social · Feb 26

Myeloid Morning! Woohoo!
#AACRIO25

Melissa Bonner @terminallycurious.bsky.social · Feb 24

I’m excited to be at the inaugural AACR Immuno-Oncology conference! Already off to a great start ☺️ #AACRIO25

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Melissa Bonner @terminallycurious.bsky.social · Feb 23

Per usual, #TRCCC have an insightful and exciting look into cancer immunotherapy research. S/o to @caseccc.bsky.social’s impressive showing as well - until next year!

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Melissa Bonner @terminallycurious.bsky.social · Feb 21

www.votervoice.net/Shares/B33FB...

I never thought there would be a day when cancer research funding was in jeopardy but this is our current, sad reality.

I implore everyone to submit this pre-populated form that goes to your local congressman and expresses support for maintaining NCI funding.

AACR Legislative Action Center: Your Voice Matters

Directly contact your elected officials about the importance of cancer research, the need for continued funding and the latest lifesaving breakthroughs. In the United States, you can do so by sending ...

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Melissa Bonner @terminallycurious.bsky.social · Feb 20

Poster session ✅
#TRCCC25

Melissa Bonner @terminallycurious.bsky.social · Feb 19

#TRCCC25 has officially begun! Great opening plenary talk from Drew Pardoll!

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