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Kelly McNagny

@kmcnagny.bsky.social
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Immunologist, stem cell biologist, scientist, University of British Columbia. Believer in solid science and facts as a guide to making informed decisions and good policy for government and the public

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Kelly McNagny @kmcnagny.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Truly insane. Nearly all research breakthroughs come from collaboration, often international. Another self-goal for the US! But one that hurts the international community. U.S. researchers face new restrictions on publishing with foreign collaborators | Science | AAAS www.science.org/content/arti...
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U.S. researchers face new restrictions on publishing with foreign collaborators
NIH, NASA grantees are confused and concerned amid agencies’ piecemeal communication
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
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Kelly McNagny @kmcnagny.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
Fly on my friend and colleague who touched my heart with your scientific intellect, your love for students, your quintessential kindness to all, your shared love of music and your spot on drum beat that felt like my heartbeat. Your spirit will be with me always.....
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Kelly McNagny @kmcnagny.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
A real honour to share the virtual podium with these great researchers exploring how eosinophils and innate immune cells interact to drive homeostasis and disease. Deeply grateful to the IES for the opportunity and looking forward to welcoming the Society to Vancouver in 2027!
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Kelly McNagny @kmcnagny.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
ilc6vancouver.com LAST CHANCE to register for a great conference in beautiful Vancouver. Quality of the international speakers is exceptional and the intimate setting makes it a "must attend" for anyone interested in how innate cells drive and resolve disease. Join us!
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ILC6
Join leading scientists and emerging researchers in the field of innate lymphoid cells (ILCs) at the 6th international ILC meeting. This event will bring together global experts to discuss groundbreaking advances, foster collaborations, and drive innovation in ILC biology and immunology.
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Kelly McNagny @kmcnagny.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
www.researchgate.net/journal/Jour... Great to be recognized!!!! Thank you JEM and congrats to the team!
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Journal of Experimental Medicine (JEM) - Editor Pick by Ben Short
This week's Editor Picks cover the roles of ILC2s and ILC3s in intestinal fibrosis and homeostasis, the influence of a high-salt diet on the gut microbiome and glioma progression, and the postnatal ma...
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Kelly McNagny @kmcnagny.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
www.researchgate.net/journal/Jour...
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Journal of Experimental Medicine (JEM) - Editor Pick by Ben Short
This week's Editor Picks cover the roles of ILC2s and ILC3s in intestinal fibrosis and homeostasis, the influence of a high-salt diet on the gut microbiome and glioma progression, and the postnatal ma...
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Kelly McNagny @kmcnagny.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
This is absolutely sickening to see. How can anyone think ICE is helping anything in Minneapolis? What are these masked paramilitaries protecting the people from? When will those cowards in charge start being accountable and when are the courts going to step in? All the markings of a failed state
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Kelly McNagny @kmcnagny.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
Some papers take years to complete but they change the way you think about disease. Kudos to the Ahmed Kabil and colleagues for showing that early life microbial exposures alter longterm hematopoiesis and stem cell behaviour: www.cell.com/action/showP...
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Kelly McNagny @kmcnagny.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Outstanding Conference for anyone with an interest in Innate Lymphoid Cells (ILC6) in June in beautiful Vancouver!!! ilc6vancouver.com. Come join us!
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STEMCELL Technologies @stemcell.com · 04/09/2025
We're like a parent watching their baby all grown up. 🥹 STEMprep™ has now been featured in its very first scientific publication!
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Kelly McNagny @kmcnagny.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
Such an amazing experience to be a faculty member at "ImmunoPeru: Interplay between the environment and the Immune system": Top scientists, top students, free flowing ideas and thinking about making a real world impact!!! Thank you IUIS/ALACI/SPI for such a brilliant opportunity and a great course!
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Timothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Excellent: Why is autism really on the rise? What the science says www.nature.com/articles/d41... Reality, increase largely driven by: - Broader diagnostic criteria - Increased awareness & detection Autism causes complex, but it ain't vaccines or Tylenol.
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Why is autism really on the rise? What the science says
As Trump blames Tylenol, Nature looks into the decades of research on the causes of autism.
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Kelly McNagny @kmcnagny.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
Dynamic alterations of dural and bone marrow B cells in an animal model of progressive multiple sclerosis url: rupress.org/jem/article-... Congrats to the Gommerman lab on a fascinating and important study!
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Dynamic alterations of dural and bone marrow B cells in an animal model of progressive multiple sclerosis
Florescu et al. investigate the temporal accumulation of immune cells within distinct meningeal compartments in an animal model of progressive MS and uncov
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Kelly McNagny @kmcnagny.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
The best conferences are always the small, intimate, focused ones where ideas fly freely. This one is a premier example!!! Looking forward to seeing everyone there and brainstorming on the hottest topic in immunology!
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Kelly McNagny @kmcnagny.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
Couldn't agree more. A bold, timely move would pay huge future dividends for health, biotech and a clean economy. Such an amazing window of opportunity for Canada while US politics has led to their exit from scientific stage. The question is whether we will be bold enough and seize the opportunity
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Kelly McNagny @kmcnagny.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
bbc.com/news/articles/c74dzdddvmjo 2 of 2) Canada, you stepped up on vaccine development. Time to double down and become the world leaders. US chaos/self-goal is a scientific and economic opportunity and we have the skill...time to be bold @stankutcher.sencanada.ca @canada-gov-ca.bsky.social
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RFK Jr cancels $500m in mRNA vaccine development in the US
Since taking office, the vaccine sceptic has made a number of changes to how vaccines are regulated.
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Kelly McNagny @kmcnagny.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
bbc.com/news/article... 1 of 2) The most stunning ceding of scientific and therapeutic leadership in my scientific career. When Trump 1.0 threatened NIH cuts, a GOP congress gave a 25% increase. Where are they now? Folks will die unnecessarily for this foolishness.
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RFK Jr cancels $500m in mRNA vaccine development in the US
Since taking office, the vaccine sceptic has made a number of changes to how vaccines are regulated.
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Kelly McNagny @kmcnagny.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
Our latest work on how neonatal microbiome sculpts adult disease susceptibility, and a simple metabolite that rescues! Microbial dysbiosis sculpts a systemic ILC3/IL-17 axis governing lung inflammatory responses and central hematopoiesis - Mucosal Immunology www.mucosalimmunology.org/article/S193...
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Microbial dysbiosis sculpts a systemic ILC3/IL-17 axis governing lung inflammatory responses and central hematopoiesis
Advancements in vaccination and sanitation have significantly reduced the prevalence and burden of infectious diseases; however, these benefits have coincided with a marked rise in autoimmune and alle...
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Kelly McNagny @kmcnagny.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
Thrilled to be a team sponsored by the SCN to use ILCs to address chronic inflammation and cancer. Kudos to Grace Kuo, precocious member of my team who put together a remarkable application!!!! youtu.be/e6sp8DLTfgc?...
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The Stem Cell Network Announces $33M to Advance Regenerative Medicine Research and Clinical Trials
YouTube video by Stem Cell Network - Réseau de cellules souches
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Kelly McNagny @kmcnagny.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
So happy to share our latest work on a model for a very important disease. Congrats Ahmed! Functional targeting of ILC2s and ILC3s reveals selective roles in intestinal fibrosis and homeostasis url:https://rupress.org/jem/article/222/7/e20241671/277979/Functional-targeting-of-ILC2s-and-ILC3s-reveals
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Molly Franke @mollyfranke.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
All 4 of my NIH research grants are terminated. These were grants on MDR-TB treatment & strategies for supporting adolescents living w/ HIV. This is a massive waste of resources. I am heartbroken for my Harvard team, my partners in Peru, the next generation of scientists & our country. Shame.
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Kelly McNagny @kmcnagny.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
2025 Day of Immunology - Brain and Immunity: Immuno... by Lina Salinas ; Apr 29 2025; immunohub.iuis.org/iuis/2024/we...
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2025 Day of Immunology - Brain and Immunity: Immunological Insights... by Lina Salinas
; Salinas L. Apr 29 2025; 4152027;
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Kelly McNagny @kmcnagny.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Such an important, misunderstood disease and frequently misdiagnosed with devastating results. Thanks to Yane Valdez for highlighting this on the Day of Immunology! Please thank those Immunological giants who are responsible for our quality lives..truly remarkable!! www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDc6...
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Anti NMDARE Autoimmune Encephalitis
YouTube video by ImmunoLatinXs
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Kelly McNagny @kmcnagny.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
This is a terrific editorial by the good Dr. Zandstra that hits all the key points for Canada's future science and R&D success! Kudos!!! Opinion: Canada’s U.S. brain gain is risky without more foundational support for science /via @globeandmail www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...
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Opinion: Canada’s U.S. brain gain is risky without more foundational support for science
Scientists want to come to Canada not only to escape the chaos and uncertainty emerging in U.S. science but also because they are drawn to the energy here
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Kelly McNagny @kmcnagny.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
A recent interest! Quoting Dr. Yanet Valdez Tejeira: "April 14th is #WorldChagasDay. Let's raise awareness about Chagas disease, a silent killer impacting vulnerable populations. Educate yourself & others by watching our important awareness video:" www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0WW...
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World Chagas Day 2025
YouTube video by ImmunoLatinXs
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Kelly McNagny @kmcnagny.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
World Chagas Day!!! Great opportunity to learn about a neglected disease that is a huge problem in some parts of the world and a growing, costly one in North America.
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Kelly McNagny @kmcnagny.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
Thanks to Adam Schiff for such a kind acknowledgment to Canada and also for fighting for what's right in America. youtu.be/hcrL88Jwhsg?...
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A Message to Canada
YouTube video by Sen. Adam Schiff
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Kelly McNagny @kmcnagny.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
What a great panel and topic!!! Equitable partnerships, in science and beyond, are what the world desperately needs these days and this panel can speak to this better than virtually anyone I know. Great opportunity!
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Kelly McNagny @kmcnagny.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Corey Booker is such an inspiration of what John Lewis said about getting into to "good trouble". Follow that lead: INTERVENE. Don't let students get grabbed off the streets or watch your colleagues get pushed out of their offices...non-violently INTERVENE and cause some good trouble...take a risk.
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Kelly McNagny @kmcnagny.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
So pleased to share our research with the wider community. Immune modulation and treating chronic inflammatory disease is our jam. @ubcpress.bsky.social @ubcmedicine.bsky.social @embl.org @scienceupfirst.bsky.social research2reality.com/health-medic...
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Searching for the 'Sweet Spot' of Tissue Repair - Research2Reality
When the body heals improperly, scar tissue develops. But new tools to help immune cells communicate could extend patients' lifespans.
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Kelly McNagny @kmcnagny.bsky.social · 30/03/2025
You've got to be kidding me! "Do not intervene"?Authoritarianism 101: create an environment of fear of challenging unjust orders. You, as a supporter and citizen with rights MUST challenge them or they will bulldoze you! What an idiotic and cowardly policy! www.thebaltimorebanner.com/education/hi...
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Johns Hopkins tells faculty not to “intervene” in ICE detainments
A memo sent by the Office of General Counsel at Johns Hopkins instructs faculty and staff not to intervene if federal law enforcement detains a community member on campus.
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Kelly McNagny @kmcnagny.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
A scientist's insight: Every lab is like a small company. If you cut funding, even for a month, trained staff and resources are lost, move on and it takes years to rebuild. How long do you think a company could survive with a month long cut? Conclusion? The US just lost 1000s of small startups!!!
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Kelly McNagny @kmcnagny.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
Is this the new US? Masked "police" pulling folks off the street? I've seen some authoratarian BS before but this is disgraceful and I never thought it would happen there. Intl students, and Fullbrights in particular, go on to become invaluable HQPs frequently in the US. What are you doing!!!!?
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ACLU of Massachusetts @aclum.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
BREAKING: We, @aclu.org and CLEAR are joining Rümeysa Öztürk’s legal team after ICE unlawfully arrested and detained her in retaliation for her political speech. Speaking out against a war, a policy, or a government is not a crime. The government must immediately release Ms. Öztürk.
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Kelly McNagny @kmcnagny.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
Couldn't agree more! NIH is THE engine for the economy and health in 1000s of unseen ways. Even short term cuts have long-lasting and devastating consequences. Read this thoughtful article! Safeguarding the future of biomedical science in the United States: Cell www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...
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Safeguarding the future of biomedical science in the United States
NIH’s abrupt decision to cap indirect cost reimbursement at 15% threatens the critical infrastructure supporting groundbreaking biomedical research in the United States. This policy jeopardizes Americ...
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Dan Diamond @ddiamond.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
Breaking: RFK Jr. has forced out PETER MARKS, the nation’s top vaccine regulator. In his resignation letter, obtained by the Post, Marks said he was willing to work with RFK Jr on his vaccine concerns — but said Kennedy wishes “subservient confirmation of his misinformation and lies.”
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RFK Jr. forces out Peter Marks, FDA’s top vaccine scientist
Marks, an architect of Operation Warp Speed, warned that a recent measles outbreak shows how confidence in science and public health is being “undermined.”
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Kelly McNagny @kmcnagny.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Is this the new US? Masked "police" (can ICE officers really say that?) pulling folks off the street? I've seen some authoratarian BS before but this is disgraceful. Intl students pay a fortune to get US education (a business!), and many become HQPs in the US. Are the people really okay with this?
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
While Vance rips through DEI initiatives across the nation, his mother-in-law is a proud pioneer of diversity, equity, and inclusion at her own job.
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JD Vance’s Mother-In-Law Led the DEI Charge He Reviles
Lakshmi Chilukuri serves on the University of California San Diego’s biological sciences diversity committee.
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E John Wherry @ejohnwherry.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
Uber should offer a “no tesla” option
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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
Some Democratic member of Congress should propose a bill saying that a POTUS may golf at government expense no more than, say, once every 14 days, and must reimburse the Treasury for anything beyond that.
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Elisabeth Bik @elisabethbik.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
Thousands “Stand Up for Science” Across the Country Including Nobel laureates, climate researchers, and parents of kids saved by groundbreaking drugs. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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Thousands “Stand Up for Science” across the country
Including Nobel laureates, climate researchers, and parents of kids saved by groundbreaking drugs.
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
Wow…
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Kelly McNagny @kmcnagny.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
Thanks to all the amazing International Women who have grace my lab and my life. I owe you everything!
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Joe Beda @h.olysh.it · 08/03/2025
More of this! We all know this won’t pass but this is a line in the sand and a great talking point. /cc @shasti.bsky.social
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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
Being disabled isn’t some abstract concept. It’s not a moral failing. It’s not something you can “try harder” their way out of. It’s something that can happen to anyone at any time. Once it happens to you, you will understand how little support exists. Help us & your future self will thank you.
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Science Magazine @science.org · 08/03/2025
Currently, NIH's Center for Scientific Review reviews 66,000 grant applications a year, with panels run by NIH’s separate institutes reviewing the rest. Under a new plan, the institute-run panels will be eliminated, and many of the scientists overseeing them will be laid off. scim.ag/3QP0FUG
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NIH will eliminate many peer review panels and lay off some scientists overseeing them
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Andrea Pitzer @andreapitzer.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
Today at the “Stand up for Science” demonstration at the Lincoln Memorial.
A crowd of people demonstrating outside in front of the Lincoln Memorial on a clear, sunny day. Some of the signs read “Science over Stupidity,” “Science Makes America Great,” and “Team Public Health, Not Team Measles.”
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Jim Woodgett @jwoodgett.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
We will fight on the beaches, we will fight in the candy aisle…
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Jacquelyn Gill @jacquelyngill.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
Who’s marching for science today? Whats ONE thing you want people to understand about science and why it matters? 🧪
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