Elise Alspach @alspachlab.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Proud of MD/PhD trainee Sam Cooke for representing the Alspach lab @keystonesymposia.bsky.social on Hormonal Influences on Immunity and Cancer Across the Lifespan! 032
Reposted by Elise Alspachautumnimmuno.bsky.social @autumnimmuno.bsky.social · 11/09/2026One week to go until AIC2026 abstract submission and early 🦤registration deadlines! See below for a live feed of my lab members working on their drafts 😺 012
Reposted by Elise Alspachautumnimmuno.bsky.social @autumnimmuno.bsky.social · 26/08/2026The abstract submission and early bird registration deadlines for AIC2026 are September 18th! We can't wait to hear about all your great science in November! Register at the website: www.autumnimmunologyconference.org/registrationautumnimmunologyconference.orgRegistration — Autumn Immunology Conference 011
Reposted by Elise AlspachAACR Journals @aacrjournals.bsky.social · 20/07/2026From the July issue of Cancer Immunology Research: Reduced Tumor Control in Males Can Result from Impaired CD4+ T-cell Help through the CD40L–CD40 Pathway buff.ly/ZTClUyv @alspachlab.bsky.social 111
Elise Alspach @alspachlab.bsky.social · 02/07/2026Excited that the lab's latest publication is officially out @aacrjournals.bsky.social Cancer Immunology Research! We find that sex differences in CD4 T cell help are a contributor to reduced tumor control in male compared to female mice. Follow the link to read more! aacrjournals.org/cancerimmuno...aacrjournals.orgReduced Tumor Control in Males Can Result from Impaired CD4+ T-cell Help through the CD40L–CD40 PathwayThe role of the immune system in driving sex-based differences in cancer incidence and outcome is unclear. The authors show that CD4+ T-cell help is an underlying mechanism driving these differences i... 000
Elise Alspach @alspachlab.bsky.social · 28/04/2026I'm excited to speak at @keystoneSymposia.bsky.social Hormonal Influences on Immunity and Cancer Across the Lifespan, this October! Join me to explore emerging research in Breckenridge! keysym.us/KSHormoneInflu27 #KSHormoneInflu27keysym.usHormonal Influences on Immunity and Cancer Across the Lifespan | Keystone SymposiaJoin us at the Keystone Symposia on Hormonal Influences on Immunity and Cancer Across the Lifespan, October 2026, in Breckenridge, with field leaders! 000
Elise Alspach @alspachlab.bsky.social · 26/03/2026Excited to share a new paper out of the lab, online now @aacrjournals.bsky.social Cancer Immunology Research! aacrjournals.org/cancerimmuno...aacrjournals.orgReduced tumor control in males can result from impaired CD4+ T-cell help through the CD40L–CD40 pathwayAbstract. Sex-based differences in cancer incidence are incompletely understood, but potential roles for the immune system are beginning to emerge. CD4+ T cells play a central role in coordinating ant... 021
Reposted by Elise Alspachautumnimmuno.bsky.social @autumnimmuno.bsky.social · 18/11/2025Time to put the finishing touches on those posters! We're looking forward to seeing everyone this Friday for #AIC2025! 011
Reposted by Elise Alspachautumnimmuno.bsky.social @autumnimmuno.bsky.social · 10/09/2025The Sunday symposium at #AIC2025 is focused on neuroimmunology! Speakers include Drs. @michelenamorado.bsky.social, Hao Jin, @carriesokol.bsky.social and De'Broski Herbert. 051
Reposted by Elise Alspachautumnimmuno.bsky.social @autumnimmuno.bsky.social · 26/08/2025The keynote address at #AIC2025 will feature Dr. Gail Bishop from the University of Iowa! Dr. Bishop will be sharing insights from her scientific journey. 031
Reposted by Elise AlspachRan Blekhman @blekhman.bsky.social · 24/08/2025"It's people who will get cancer in 10, 20 or 30 years who will really pay the price." We're literally defunding our future survival. 12010
Reposted by Elise AlspachAmerican Association for Cancer Research (AACR) @theaacr.bsky.social · 11/08/2025“Let us remind the world what we have long known—that cancer research saves lives.” #AACR25 attendees stood together and raised their voices to support cancer research. Join them and ask Congress to preserve our investment in NIH: buff.ly/1hGcoZ2 #FundNIH 073
Elise Alspach @alspachlab.bsky.social · 11/08/2025Honored to be highlighted by @theaacr.bsky.social Cancer Immunology Working Group's junior investigator spotlight! 000
Reposted by Elise Alspachautumnimmuno.bsky.social @autumnimmuno.bsky.social · 04/08/2025Check out the line-up for #AIC2025! This year's meeting features sessions on the microbiome, neuroimmunology, and allergic diseases. The program includes an immunology education roundtable and new workshop on fostering lab inclusivity! Register now! autumnimmunologyconference.org/registration 142
Reposted by Elise AlspachMM @phdeez.bsky.social · 13/06/2025the reissued NOFO for the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship (Parent F31) is finally published! grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...grants.nih.govPA-25-422: Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship (Parent F31)NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts: Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship (Parent F31) PA-25-422. NI... 23428
Reposted by Elise AlspachDenis Wirtz @deniswirtz.bsky.social · 03/03/2025Some good news: The Federal Register has just posted NIH study sections, which are to meet in late March. NIH announces some key grant-review meetings will restart in late March | Science | AAAS www.science.org/content/arti...science.orgNIH announces some key grant-review meetings will restart in late MarchTrump policy blocking required notices has frozen reviews of thousands of grants 611147
Reposted by Elise AlspachStand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 19/02/2025Canceling study sections will have real consequences for life-saving research, meaning it won’t be able to get to the people who need it most. Call your congress representatives, your governor, and tell your communities about the importance of science funding—and join us on March 7th. ☀️ 13314
Reposted by Elise AlspachScience Magazine @science.org · 19/02/2025A freeze on meetings of expert panels that peer review grant proposals at the National Institutes of Health is kicking in this week. Follow Science’s coverage of President Donald Trump’s impact on U.S. research and science globally. ⬇️ scim.ag/40XtSSiscim.agTrump Tracker: Firings, lawsuits, and U.S. science in chaosFollow President Donald Trump’s impact on U.S. research and science globally 610966
Elise Alspach @alspachlab.bsky.social · 04/02/2025Join me and a great lineup of speakers at the Gordon Research Conferences meeting on sex differences in immunity at the end of March! It's shaping up to be great conference for all things related to #sexdifferences in the #immunesystem! www.grc.org/sex-differen...grc.org2025 Sex Differences in Immunity Conference GRCThe 2025 Gordon Research Conference on Sex Differences in Immunity will be held in Ventura, California. Apply today to reserve your spot. 110
