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Systems Immunity Research Institute

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Cross-disciplinary research at Cardiff University. Infection, immunity, inflammation. Experimental, clinical and data science. www.cardiff.ac.uk/systems-immunity

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Cardiff University School of Medicine @cumedicengage.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
🚀Day 1 of our Work Experience Programme is underway! We welcomed an enthusiastic group of students eager to explore science. 🧬 #LifeScienceChallenge Mae Diwrnod 1 ein Rhaglen Profiad Gwaith wedi dechrau! Heddiw, croesawon ni grŵp brwdfrydig o fyfyrwyr eiddgar i ddysgu am fyd gwyddoniaeth.
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Cardiff University School of Medicine @cumedicengage.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
🎉That's a wrap on our Work Experience Programme! Thank you to all our students and staff for an inspiring week of discovery, learning and science. We hope to see you again! #LabWorkExperience Dyna ddiwedd ein Rhaglen Profiad Gwaith! Diolch i’n myfyrwyr, staff am wythnos ysbrydoledig. 🚀
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Systems Immunity Research Institute @cusystemsimmu.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
"Improving COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake Among Ethnic Minority Communities in Wales: A Community-Based Approach" onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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<em>Immunology & Cell Biology</em> | ASI Journal | Wiley Online Library
During the COVID-19 pandemic, misinformation and vaccine hesitancy disproportionately affected ethnic minority communities across the United Kingdom, including in Wales. Muslim Doctors Cymru (MDC), a...
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Systems Immunity Research Institute @cusystemsimmu.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Applied and Experimental Clinical Immunology Upon completion of this MSc, you will have developed a critical awareness of current issues and developments in clinical and basic science subjects aligned with Infection, Immunity and Inflammation. @cumedicengage.bsky.social @britsocimm.bsky.social
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Applied and Experimental Clinical Immunology (MSc)
Designed by international experts working in the areas of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation. Studying on this full-time programme will enable you to maximise your exposure to the research expertise...
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Systems Immunity Research Institute @cusystemsimmu.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
"Improving COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake Among Ethnic Minority Communities in Wales: A Community-Based Approach" onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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<em>Immunology & Cell Biology</em> | ASI Journal | Wiley Online Library
During the COVID-19 pandemic, misinformation and vaccine hesitancy disproportionately affected ethnic minority communities across the United Kingdom, including in Wales. Muslim Doctors Cymru (MDC), a...
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Systems Immunity Research Institute @cusystemsimmu.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Applied and Experimental Clinical Immunology Upon completion of this MSc, you will have developed a critical awareness of current issues and developments in clinical and basic science subjects aligned with Infection, Immunity and Inflammation. @cumedicengage.bsky.social @britsocimm.bsky.social
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Applied and Experimental Clinical Immunology (MSc)
Designed by international experts working in the areas of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation. Studying on this full-time programme will enable you to maximise your exposure to the research expertise...
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Eberl Lab 👨🏻‍🔬👩🏽‍💻🔬🧫 @eberllab.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
And today's congratulations go to Jenny Waterman for giving yet another amazing talk! Well done. #PGRDay @cumedicengage.bsky.social @cusystemsimmu.bsky.social
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Eberl Lab 👨🏻‍🔬👩🏽‍💻🔬🧫 @eberllab.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
"A Microbial Horror Show" A public lecture on devastating outbreaks of disease thoughout human history that shaped how we detect, contain, treat and prevent infections. 🦠🤒🤢☠️💊💉🔬🥼 Part of the Science in Health lecture series @cumedicengage.bsky.social. 👇
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A Microbial Horror Show Devastating outbreaks of disease that shaped how we fight infections 20251
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Science Seminars @scienceseminars.org · 16/12/2025
Science Seminar on Dec 18, 2pm with Prof. Kate Fitzgerald on Innate Immune Defenses and Offenses. Please register at shorturl.at/hjw0b @umasschan.bsky.social @cytokinesociety.bsky.social
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Cardiff University School of Medicine @cumedicengage.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
🚀 Year 12 Science & Maths A-Level students! Discover cutting-edge research & explore careers in science & healthcare at Science in Health LIVE. 📅 11th March 2026| Education Suite, UHW, Heath Park, Cardiff 🎟 Free – register now: www.trybooking.com/uk/FPKE #ScienceInHealthLIVE #FutureScientists
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Science in Health Live! 2026
Science in Health Live! annual event is organised by the School of Medicine. Up to 400 year 12 pupils from across Wales and the border counties...
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Science Seminars @scienceseminars.org · 08/12/2025
Science Seminar on Dec 10th 1pm with Prof. Daniel Rueckert (Technical University of Munich/Imperial College London): AI and the Future of Medicine. Registration through Eventbrite: tinyurl.com/2s4cweja @tum.de @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social @danielrueckert.bsky.social
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Cardiff University School of Medicine @cumedicengage.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Yn galw ar bob athro gwyddoniaeth yng Nghymru! Cofrestrwch heddiw i gymryd rhan yng nghwis Her y Gwyddorau Bywyd 2026 a heriwch eich disgyblion blwyddyn 10 i ddangos eu sgiliau. Bydd yn brofiad heriol a llawn hwyl i bawb sy'n cymryd rhan. Cysylltwch â: medicengagement@caerdydd.ac.uk. i gofrestru!
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Cardiff University School of Medicine @cumedicengage.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Calling all science teachers in Wales! Sign up today to take part in the Life Science Challenge/Her Gwyddorau Bywyd 2026 quiz and challenge your year 10 pupils to show off their skills. Guaranteed to be a challenging and fun experience for all involved. Contact medicengagement@cardiff.ac.uk
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Science Seminars @scienceseminars.org · 02/12/2025
Science Seminar on Dec 4th at 2pm with Prof. Dan Larson (National Cancer Institute) on The Spliceosome in Health and Disease. Please register at shorturl.at/0JyYm
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Cardiff University School of Medicine @cumedicengage.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Our first Science in Health Public lecture of this series will be delivered by Professor Matthias Eberl on Thursday 27th November at 7 pm online via Teams. 🙌🙌 🔭🧪🦠🎉 Register via this QR code:
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Science Seminars @scienceseminars.org · 15/11/2025
Science Seminar on Nov 20, 1pm with Prof. Katja Simon 'Mitophagy’s role in cell division and differentiation'. www.eventbrite.com/e/cardiff-un... @ox.ac.uk @kiroxford.bsky.social @mdc-berlin.bsky.social
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Science Seminars @scienceseminars.org · 12/11/2025
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Eberl Lab 👨🏻‍🔬👩🏽‍💻🔬🧫 @eberllab.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Proud to be kicking off the new cycle of the Science in Health public lecture series 2025/2026. "A Microbial Horror Show – Devastating outbreaks of disease that shaped how we fight infections" Thursday 27th November, 7:00 pm UK time. @cumedicengage.bsky.social @cusystemsimmu.bsky.social 🦠🧫🔬🤒🏥
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Eberl Lab 👨🏻‍🔬👩🏽‍💻🔬🧫 @eberllab.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
Looking forward to presenting an update of our public engagement work @superbugs.bsky.social at tomorrow's Global-Civic Conference on "Engaging with purpose: Global-Civic collaborations for Future Generations". @cumedicengage.bsky.social @cusystemsimmu.bsky.social 🦠🧫🔬🎯🏫🎓📜
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Systems Immunity Research Institute @cusystemsimmu.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Cardiff data scientist made BioFAIR Fellow to support step-change in life sciences data
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Cardiff data scientist made BioFAIR Fellow to support step-change in life sciences data
Dr Robert Andrews has been awarded a BioFAIR Fellowship, designed to build a vibrant and skilled community of researchers and professionals.
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Systems Immunity Research Institute @cusystemsimmu.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Congratulations to Dr Wioleta Zelek for being awarded a Future Leaders Fellowship by UK Research & Innovation! 👉🏼 www.cardiff.ac.uk/news/view/29...
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Systems Immunity Research Institute @cusystemsimmu.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Cardiff data scientist made BioFAIR Fellow to support step-change in life sciences data
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Cardiff data scientist made BioFAIR Fellow to support step-change in life sciences data
Dr Robert Andrews has been awarded a BioFAIR Fellowship, designed to build a vibrant and skilled community of researchers and professionals.
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Systems Immunity Research Institute @cusystemsimmu.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Congratulations to Dr Wioleta Zelek for being awarded a Future Leaders Fellowship by UK Research & Innovation! 👉🏼 www.cardiff.ac.uk/news/view/29...
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Superbugs 🦠🔬🏫🧒🏽 @superbugs.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Happy #Halloween! Check out our collection of #spooky #agarart from across the internet. 👉🏼 www.superbugs.online/superblog/ha... 🎃👻💀🦴🧟🧛🏼🕷️👹
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Systems Immunity Research Institute @cusystemsimmu.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
New lymph node research centre to be established at Cardiff University A £1.7m MRC grant will establish a network of lymph node research centres across the UK, including at Cardiff University, putting UK universities at the forefront of groundbreaking lymph node research.
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New lymph node research centre to be established at Cardiff University
New lymph node research centre to be established at Cardiff University through MRC grant.
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Systems Immunity Research Institute @cusystemsimmu.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Cardiff University immunologists awarded funding to advance cancer vaccine development Professors Andrew Godkin and Awen Gallimore have secured a prestigious five-year Discovery Programme Award from @cancerresearchuk.org.
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Cardiff University immunologists awarded funding to advance cancer vaccine development
Professors Andrew Godkin and Awen Gallimore will advance research into the development of next-generation cancer vaccines.
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Systems Immunity Research Institute @cusystemsimmu.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Cardiff University immunologists awarded funding to advance cancer vaccine development Professors Andrew Godkin and Awen Gallimore have secured a prestigious five-year Discovery Programme Award from @cancerresearchuk.org.
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Cardiff University immunologists awarded funding to advance cancer vaccine development
Professors Andrew Godkin and Awen Gallimore will advance research into the development of next-generation cancer vaccines.
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Systems Immunity Research Institute @cusystemsimmu.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
New lymph node research centre to be established at Cardiff University A £1.7m MRC grant will establish a network of lymph node research centres across the UK, including at Cardiff University, putting UK universities at the forefront of groundbreaking lymph node research.
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New lymph node research centre to be established at Cardiff University
New lymph node research centre to be established at Cardiff University through MRC grant.
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Superbugs 🦠🔬🏫🧒🏽 @superbugs.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
Some numbers. 📆 28 days 🧑🏼‍🔬 54 volunteers 🎓 3 universities 🛝 8 activities 💰 6 treasures 🧟 11 horror show booths 🖼️ 52 picture frames 🦟 100 live mosquitoes 👪 4,955 visitors 🏫 11 school visits 🎯 900 sticker challenges 🔍 753 treasure hunts 🧫 1,254 body swabs 📝 258 feedback forms 📸 >500 photos 🤷🏼 0 regrets
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Photo album: Superbugs Pop-up 2025 — Superbugs - The microbial world in, on and around us
Photos from the Pop-Up Science Shop in the St David’s Dewi Sant shopping centre in Cardiff from 7th July to 3rd August 2025 A selection of photos taken during pre-booked school visits and on open day...
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Superbugs 🦠🔬🏫🧒🏽 @superbugs.bsky.social · 03/08/2025
We would have not been able to deliver such an ambitious pop-up shop over the past 4 weeks without an army of 54 enthusiastic and tireless volunteers from across Cardiff Uni, Cardiff Met and Swansea Uni, and beyond! THANK YOU !!
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Superbugs 🦠🔬🏫🧒🏽 @superbugs.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
Superbugs pop up science shop in Cardiff attracts thousands of visitors @eberlmat.bsky.social @drjontyrrell-micro.bsky.social 🦠🧫🔬🚸
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Superbugs pop up science shop in Cardiff attracts thousands of visitors
Researchers from Cardiff University and Swansea University have created a pop-up science shop in Cardiff's St David's Shopping Centre
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Superbugs 🦠🔬🏫🧒🏽 @superbugs.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
Update. #IBMSAwards25 #IBMSWinner @ibmscience.bsky.social @drjontyrrell-micro.bsky.social @eberllab.bsky.social 🥳🎉🍾
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Eberl Lab 👨🏻‍🔬👩🏽‍💻🔬🧫 @eberllab.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Enabling vaccine uptake: strategies for the public health sector. Now available online in the British Journal of Hospital Medicine. 🦠🤒💉 @cusystemsimmu.bsky.social @lydiabeckeriii.bsky.social
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Enabling Vaccine Uptake: Strategies for the Public Health Sector | British Journal of Hospital Medicine
Safe and effective vaccines have been instrumental in controlling and mitigating some of the most contagious and devastating diseases throughout history, ranging from smallpox, polio and diphtheria to...
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Superbugs 🦠🔬🏫🧒🏽 @superbugs.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
"Superbugs – A Pop-Up Science Shop" 30 June – 3 August 2025 St David’s Dewi Sant Shopping Centre Cardiff 👉 www.superbugs.online/pop-up-2025 @cumedicengage.bsky.social @cardiffcouncil.bsky.social @microbiologysociety.org @britsocimm.bsky.social
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Cardiff University School of Medicine @cumedicengage.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Many thanks to Jayne MeninSteere, Mark Menin Steere, Amie Roberts and Mat Clement for taking part in our 2025 Guess the Healthcare Professional game @SiH Live
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Cardiff University School of Medicine @cumedicengage.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Diolch yn fawr iawn i @MeninSteere, Mark Menin Steere, Amie Roberts and @Mat_Clement am gymryd rhan yng ngêm ‘Dyfalwch y Gweithiwr Gofal Iechyd 2025’ @SiH Live
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Cardiff University School of Medicine @cumedicengage.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
This Wednesday we celebrate the 31st Science in Health LIVE event #SiHLive @cardiffuni for year 12 pupils on the Heath Park campus. 🔭🧪🔬
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Cardiff University School of Medicine @cumedicengage.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Dydd Mercher yma rydyn ni’n dathlu digwyddiad Gwyddoniaeth ym Maes Iechyd YN FYW am y 31ain tro #SiHLive @prifysgolCdydd i ddisgyblion blwyddyn 12 ar gampws Parc y Mynydd Bychan. 🔬🔭🧪
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Lucy Jones @lucycjones.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
Are you a healthcare professional and want to learn about #BBV testing in your scope of practice? This cartoon shows how you can help patients get tested 👇 #HIV #Hepatitis @CwmTafMorgannwg @Cwm_TafGynaeISH @cardiffuni.bsky.social @cusystemsimmu.bsky.social @bashhuk.bsky.social youtu.be/sS9A7_yfZkU
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Bloodborne Routine Testing for BBV
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Sebastian Greenhough @sebgreenhough.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Just registered for this. Should be good!
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Eberl Lab 👨🏻‍🔬👩🏽‍💻🔬🧫 @eberllab.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
An absolute privilige to meet H.E. Mbelwa Brighton Kairuki, Tanzania's High Commissioner to the UK, and be able to discuss our Superbugs project in partnership with RBA Initiative with him and his team. 👉🏼 www.superbugs.online/internationa... @superbugs.bsky.social @ambreenamanji.bsky.social
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Systems Immunity Research Institute @cusystemsimmu.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
A new subtype of T-cell has been discovered, which scientists hope could be used to train our immune system to tackle cancer cells in the future. @cumedicengage.bsky.social
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New anticancer T-cell type discovered
Cardiff University researchers have discovered a new anticancer T-cell subtype, which could help our immune system tackle cancer in the future.
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