Malaria Immunology Lab at ISGlobal @malaria-immuno.bsky.social · 29/09/2026After another exciting year of research collaboration, it’s time for the #WORMVACS annual meeting – this time in Barcelona! 🙌 Learn about recent updates in our efforts to develop a #helminth vaccine ➡️ wormvacs.org/news #HaDEA @ec.europa.eu 010
Reposted by Malaria Immunology Lab at ISGlobalLINQ management GmbH @linq-management.bsky.social · 25/09/2026What is the difference between developing vaccines against viruses and worms? Rebeca Santano (@malaria-immuno.bsky.social) explains the science behind #ParasiticWorms vaccines➡️ tinyurl.com/mr4asr5c #EuropeanResearchersNight #NitEuropeaDeLaRecerca #BeatNTDs #WORMVACS #HaDEAtinyurl.comThe COVID-19 vaccine was developed in less than a year.La investigadora Rebeca Santano ens presenta la seva recerca sobre les vacunes en aquesta micoxerrada: The COVID-19 vaccine was developed in less than a year. Why are we still waiting for a vaccines against worms? 021
Malaria Immunology Lab at ISGlobal @malaria-immuno.bsky.social · 20/07/20261/ 📣 New paper alert! "Helminth-infected Mozambican children with malaria have increased anaemia, cytokines and helminth-specific antibodies" Explore the graphical abstract below 👇 🔗And read the full paper here:https://journals.plos.org/plosntds/article?id=10.1371/journal.pntd.0014485 110
Reposted by Malaria Immunology Lab at ISGlobalBritish Society for Immunology @britsocimm.bsky.social · 02/07/2026Talking about vaccines can feel challenging, but clear, trusted conversations make a difference. Our free toolkit and Top Tips poster support researchers and communicators to plan, deliver and reflect on effective engagement. Explore our tips: vist.ly/59tbs 054
Malaria Immunology Lab at ISGlobal @malaria-immuno.bsky.social · 03/07/20261/ 📣 New paper alert! "First exposure to SARS-CoV-2 shapes IgG subclass switching after mRNA vaccination" Explore the graphical abstract below 👇 🔗And read the full paper here: www.nature.com/articles/s43... 100
Malaria Immunology Lab at ISGlobal @malaria-immuno.bsky.social · 19/06/20261/2 🟨 Method Spotlight from the Malaria Immunology Lab 🟨 500 analytes, one drop. We use Luminex xMAP every day to measure antibodies against malaria, vaccines like RTS,S and more, from a single drop of plasma, serum or saliva. See how it works in the images 👇 100
Malaria Immunology Lab at ISGlobal @malaria-immuno.bsky.social · 15/06/2026🇳🇱➡️🇪🇸 From the Netherlands to Spain: a laboratory knowledge exchange. Great to welcome Geartsje Bakker (Wageningen University) to our lab for hands-on training and protocol sharing within #WORMVACS. Thanks for the visit! Read more 👇 www.wormvacs.org/news/blog/ne...wormvacs.orgFrom the Netherlands to Spain: a laboratory knowledge exchange — WORMVACS2.0PhD candidate Geartsje Bakker from Wageningen University travelled to ISGlobal in Spain for a study visit, during which she learned to use the local team’s Luminex technique and tested her plant-produ... 011
Malaria Immunology Lab at ISGlobal @malaria-immuno.bsky.social · 10/06/2026🟦 Science Bites 🟦 🦟💉 What is the RTS,S malaria vaccine and why does our lab study it? We have put together our first #ScienceBites, a series where we break down the science behind our research into digestible bites to make it more accessible. Swipe through to learn more! 👉 001
Reposted by Malaria Immunology Lab at ISGlobalLINQ management GmbH @linq-management.bsky.social · 02/06/2026🪱Are you a researcher interested in parasitic worm infections? 📱The #WORMVACS team has set up a data warehouse that stores clinical trial, experimental, and analysis data from studies concerning #hookworm & #SchistosomaMansoni. Learn how to find the data you need➡️ youtu.be/G7wsNZvpGJIyoutu.beHow to find data from parasitic worm infection studies | WORMVACS2.0YouTube video by LINQ management 011
Reposted by Malaria Immunology Lab at ISGlobalParc Científic de Barcelona @www.pcb.ub.edu · 02/06/2026#PCBCommunity |🎬 Al #CoffeeConnection, vam conversar amb la Ruth Aguilar, staff scientist de @malaria-immuno.bsky.social, per conèixer de prop l’estudi de biomarcadors i de les respostes immunes amb tecnologies que permeten tenir amb volums de mostra molt petits i generar dades d’alta qualitat. ▶️👇youtu.beCoffee Connection: Entrevista a Ruth Aguilar, Staff Scientist a ISGlobalYouTube video by Parc Científic de Barcelona 011
Reposted by Malaria Immunology Lab at ISGlobalParc Científic de Barcelona @www.pcb.ub.edu · 15/05/2026#PCBCommunity |🔬 Investigadores de @malaria-immuno.bsky.social demostra que potenciar els anticossos dirigits a la regió C-terminal de la proteïna del paràsit millora l’eficàcia de la vacuna RTS,S contra la #malària a partir dels resultats d'un assaig clínic Fase 3 a l’Àfrica subsahariana. 🦟🌍pcb.ub.eduUn estudi liderat per l’ISGlobal aporta noves evidències sobre la durada dels anticossos per millorar la vacuna RTS,S contra la malària - Parc Científic de BarcelonaEl treball, dut a terme en el marc d’un assaig clínic de fase 3 de la vacuna RTS,S en diversos països de l’Àfrica subsahariana, s’ha publicat a The Lancet Infectious Diseases. 011
Malaria Immunology Lab at ISGlobal @malaria-immuno.bsky.social · 24/04/2026🪱Around the world, people continue to suffer from the effects of #ParasiticWorm infections. 💉Explore the three innovative vaccine production platforms used by #WORMVACS researchers aiming to establish an effective parasitic worm vaccine pipeline➡️ tinyurl.com/ydpenjda #WorldImmunisationWeektinyurl.comInnovation in parasitic worm vaccine research: platforms used in WORMVACS2.0 — WORMVACS2.0Explore the three innovative vaccine production platforms used by WORMVACS2.0 that have not yet been applied in worm vaccine development: mRNA, outer membrane vesicles, and recombinant glycoproteins p... 000
Malaria Immunology Lab at ISGlobal @malaria-immuno.bsky.social · 23/04/2026New paper out! 🙌 We investigated the durability and protective role of IgG to CSP C-terminus and NANP-repeat antigens following RTS,S/AS01E vaccination in young African children. Read the full paper here ➡️ doi.org/10.1016/S147... Congratulations to all the people involved! 👏 000
Malaria Immunology Lab at ISGlobal @malaria-immuno.bsky.social · 22/04/2026📣 Open Postdoc Position in Humoral Immunity | Malaria Immunology Group @ISGlobal – Barcelona B-cell biology • monoclonal antibodies • RTS,S vaccine immunology Marie Curie IF or equivalent. PhD in immunology required. 👉 jobs.isglobal.org/jobs/7606758 #Immunology #Malaria #Postdoc #ScienceJobsjobs.isglobal.orgInvitation to apply for a post-doctoral position in Humoral Immunity - Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal)The Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) is a cutting-edge institute addressing global public health challenges through research, translation into policy and education. ISGlobal has a b... 020
Malaria Immunology Lab at ISGlobal @malaria-immuno.bsky.social · 14/04/2026📣 Exciting news for the parasitology community! Carlota Dobaño, PI of our group, has been appointed co-Editor in Chief of npj Parasitology, a new open access journal that will publish high-quality research across parasitology. Submissions are now open 👇 www.nature.com/npjparasitol... 010
Malaria Immunology Lab at ISGlobal @malaria-immuno.bsky.social · 10/04/2026New paper out! 🙌 We explored how helminth coinfections affect clinical, parasitological, and immune outcomes in Mozambican children with P. falciparum malaria. Read more here ➡️ rdcu.be/fcJGR Congratulations to all the people involved 👏 010
Malaria Immunology Lab at ISGlobal @malaria-immuno.bsky.social · 11/02/2026Today, on the ✨ International Day of Women and Girls in Science ✨ , we celebrate the little girls behind the scientists we are today. May every girl find representation in today's world and feel that science is a place where she belongs and where her curiosity can grow into discovery. 020
Malaria Immunology Lab at ISGlobal @malaria-immuno.bsky.social · 30/01/2026Today is the World NTD day! 👩🏾⚕️ Who are the people looking for new vaccines against #NeglectedTropicalDiseases such as parasitic worm infections? 🏥 Meet the team at CERMEL, one of the #WORMVACS partners➡️ youtu.be/4Ver6pTdWgY @ec.europa.eu #HaDEA #BeatNTDs #schistosomiasis #worldNTDdayyoutu.beThe people behind new vaccines for neglected tropical diseases: World NTD Day 2026 | WORMVACS2.0YouTube video by LINQ management 010
Malaria Immunology Lab at ISGlobal @malaria-immuno.bsky.social · 28/01/2026We have a new paper out in BMC Medicine on long-term immune responses to SARS-CoV-2 in asymptomatic-to-moderate COVID-19 cases from sub-Saharan Africa. Check the full publication here 👉 link.springer.com/article/10.1... Congratulations to all the people and teams involved! 👏 000
Malaria Immunology Lab at ISGlobal @malaria-immuno.bsky.social · 18/12/2025Today in the lab we had an early Caga Tió surprise 🎁 Before heading off for the Christmas holidays, we celebrated together with a small get-together and shared some delicious panettone. From the Malaria Immunology Lab we wish everyone a restful break and happy holidays! 🎄 020
Malaria Immunology Lab at ISGlobal @malaria-immuno.bsky.social · 12/12/2025This week we are sharing a video where our group leaders, Carlota Dobaño and @moncunill.bsky.social, explain our research on immune responses, vaccines and longterm impact of infections. It was filmed in our new lab space at the Barcelona Science Park, where we moved this September. 022
Malaria Immunology Lab at ISGlobal @malaria-immuno.bsky.social · 28/11/20251/ This week our research group made an important discovery: scientists look fantastic in Dutch academic togas 🎓✨ Our two PIs went to Leiden to take part in not one, but two PhD thesis defenses! This experience was filled with rich scientific discussions… and a definite Hogwarts-like atmosphere. 121
Malaria Immunology Lab at ISGlobal @malaria-immuno.bsky.social · 27/11/20251/ Every other Thursday, we host our Malaria Immunology Lab meeting, where one or two group members share updates on their projects. Today, Elisa Fuentes Raventós and Alfons Jiménez Morera presented the latest advances in two research lines. 100
Malaria Immunology Lab at ISGlobal @malaria-immuno.bsky.social · 26/11/2025I encourage you to read this article👇 it offers a great recap of the key discussions and findings from the 3rd Long COVID Conference we attended last week. Thanks to @thesicktimes.org #LongCOVID #LongCOVIDIntl thesicktimes.org/2025/11/25/i...thesicktimes.orgInternational Long COVID conference spotlights biomarker and mechanism research - The Sick TimesThe event, now in its third year, also revealed updates about clinical trials and healthcare for the disease. 000
Malaria Immunology Lab at ISGlobal @malaria-immuno.bsky.social · 25/11/20251/ Last week, @moncunill.bsky.social and Rebeca Santano attended the #LongCOVIDIntl in Boston, where they presented our work on antibody signatures and T-cell phenotypic differences between long COVID and recovered individuals, a work carried out in collaboration with IDIAPJGol. 121
Malaria Immunology Lab at ISGlobal @malaria-immuno.bsky.social · 14/11/20251/ This week, part of our team attended the CIBER-BBN-INFEC Annual Meeting in Sevilla. 111
Malaria Immunology Lab at ISGlobal @malaria-immuno.bsky.social · 06/11/2025This week our PhD student Silvia Ruiz Rius led our Journal Club session with an excellent presentation on recent findings about Tfh cells and their associations with antibody responses in malaria. 💬 What papers or topics have sparked interesting conversations in your journal clubs lately? 011
Malaria Immunology Lab at ISGlobal @malaria-immuno.bsky.social · 06/11/2025👋 Hi Bluesky! We are the Malaria Immunology Lab at @isglobal.org Our research focuses on understanding immune responses not only to malaria but also to COVID19, long COVID, helminth infections and other infectious diseases 🦟💉🦠🪱 Follow us for updates on our projects, publications and lab life! 062
