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The Gene Lay Institute of Immunology and Inflammation @genelayinstitute.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

We’re officially underway! The Gene Lay Institute’s Tissue Inflammation Workshop has kicked off in Boston! Today’s workshop explores the peripheral neuroimmunology of tissue inflammation, from sensing and circuits to repair. We’re excited for a day of great science and discussion! #GeneLayInstitute

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The Gene Lay Institute of Immunology and Inflammation @genelayinstitute.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

We were honored to welcome Dr. Shimon Sakaguchi, the 2025 Nobel Laureate, for a fireside chat at the Gene Lay Institute trainees. His pioneering work in regulatory T cells has profoundly shaped our understanding of immune tolerance and continues to advance immunology. Watch the highlight below.

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The Gene Lay Institute of Immunology and Inflammation @genelayinstitute.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

We’re proud to congratulate Gene Lay Institute member Joon Hyuk Lee from the @quintanalabhms.bsky.social on receiving the Warren Alpert Distinguished Scholar Fellowship! We’re thrilled to celebrate this well-deserved recognition of his outstanding contributions to biomedical research. Congrats!

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The Gene Lay Institute of Immunology and Inflammation @genelayinstitute.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Celebrating 34 years of the Kuchroo Lab and honoring our Gene Lay Institute Director, Vijay Kuchroo! Past and present lab members came together on Cape Cod to celebrate decades of scientific discovery, collaboration, mentorship, and hard work. Here’s to 34 years of discovery!

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The Gene Lay Institute of Immunology and Inflammation @genelayinstitute.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Join us on October 2 for the Gene Lay Institute's Tissue Inflammation Workshop! Hear from leading researchers in neuroimmunology, present your work during the trainee poster session, and connect with experts in the field. Registration is open! #GeneLayInstitute

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The Gene Lay Institute of Immunology and Inflammation @genelayinstitute.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Science, collaboration, and community! Yesterday we gathered for our monthly science meeting and heard from three of our talented Gene Lay Institute Postdoctoral Fellows. We love seeing our community come together to share feedback, support new research, and catch up. Thanks to everyone who joined!

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The Gene Lay Institute of Immunology and Inflammation @genelayinstitute.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Congratulations to Michael Wheeler, Rappaport Mass General Brigham Research Scholar (2026–2031) and Core Faculty of the Gene Lay Institute, on being selected to speak at the World Medical Innovation Forum this September in Boston. We look forward to the conversations and collaborations ahead!

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The Gene Lay Institute of Immunology and Inflammation @genelayinstitute.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Thrilled to welcome the incoming @harvardmed.bsky.social Immunology PhD cohort to GLI last week! Students were introduced to our community, connected with our team, and heard flash talks from current GLI students. Bright future ahead for this group! #GeneLayInstitute #HarvardMedicalSchool

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The Gene Lay Institute of Immunology and Inflammation @genelayinstitute.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Gene Lay Institute's Annual Symposium! It was an inspiring morning of scientific discussion featuring outstanding talks from Drs. Marco Colonna, Shimon Sakaguchi, Stefani Spranger, and Gabriel Victora.

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The Gene Lay Institute of Immunology and Inflammation @genelayinstitute.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

A big congratulations to Gene Lay Institute member Ning (Alexa) Mitchell on successfully defending her PhD thesis! As a joint PhD student in the Wucherpfennig and Hemberg labs, Alexa has achieved another milestone as the first Harvard student to graduate from the Hemberg lab. Congrats, Dr. Mitchell!

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The Gene Lay Institute of Immunology and Inflammation @genelayinstitute.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Congratulations to Arlene Sharpe, MD, PhD, Vice Director of the Gene Lay Institute of Immunology and Inflammation, for delivering the keynote address at the Boston Taiwanese Biotechnology Association (BTBA) Annual Symposium on July 12. We are proud to see her leadership.

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The Gene Lay Institute of Immunology and Inflammation @genelayinstitute.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Thank you Dr. Sakaguchi for inspiring our trainees today! Stay tuned for video highlights coming soon.

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The Gene Lay Institute of Immunology and Inflammation @genelayinstitute.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Excited to welcome Dr. Shimon Sakaguchi to The Gene Lay Institute today for a fireside chat on scientific career journeys and advice for young researchers! #GeneLayInstitute

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The Gene Lay Institute of Immunology and Inflammation @genelayinstitute.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

The Gene Lay Institute of Immunology and Inflammation is excited to host our Annual Symposium on Friday, July 31! We look forward to welcoming researchers, trainees, collaborators, and members of the scientific community for a day dedicated to advancing discoveries in immunology and inflammation.

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The Gene Lay Institute of Immunology and Inflammation @genelayinstitute.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

The Hemberg Lab is looking sharp in their new Gene Lay Institute jackets! 🔬✨ Proud to see our team representing the Institute in style while advancing groundbreaking research. #GeneLayInstitute #ResearchCommunity

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The Gene Lay Institute of Immunology and Inflammation @genelayinstitute.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

On June 26, The Gene Lay Institute celebrated its 3rd anniversary with our amazing members. Thank you for being part of this incredible journey and for helping us make a lasting impact. Here's to many more years of growth, collaboration, and success together! #GeneLayInstitute

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The Gene Lay Institute of Immunology and Inflammation @genelayinstitute.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

On April 27, 2026, the Gene Lay Institute hosted its inaugural retreat, bringing together researchers from all 12 GLI-affiliated labs for a day of scientific exchange, collaboration, and community building. Watch the retreat highlights below! 🎥 #GeneLayInstitute #Immunology #Autoimmunity

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The Gene Lay Institute of Immunology and Inflammation @genelayinstitute.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

Our annual symposium on Immunity & Inflammation in Disease & Tissue is on again on August 6th. 🎙️Looking forward to talks from #RafiAhmed, #RichardFlavell, @thefuchslab.bsky.social, #BanaJabri & #LawrenceSteinman. Joseph B. Martin Conference Center, Boston MA

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