mattoburgess.bsky.social @mattoburgess.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Lovely autumnal morning to travel down to Glasgow and catch up with what is going on with West Scotland Immunology @britsocimm.bsky.social 050
Reposted by @mattoburgess.bsky.socialBritish Society for Immunology @britsocimm.bsky.social · 22/09/202610 days to go until our next Foundations of immunology course takes place! We'll cover the basics of the immune system, including innate and adaptive immunity, health and disease, vaccines and immunotherapies. Book now and get a discount as a BSI member: vist.ly/5jdar 023
Reposted by @mattoburgess.bsky.socialAsthma + Lung UK @asthmaandlung.org.uk · 18/09/2026Flu can be a very serious illness and if you have a lung condition and catch flu, you’re more at risk of having an asthma attack or flare-up. Vaccines are one of the most important things that the NHS does to prevent illness and save lives. Book yours today. 032
Reposted by @mattoburgess.bsky.socialDr Claire Smith @drclairesmith.bsky.social · 15/09/2026🎓 Open PhD Position 🦠 PhD topic: DC14 – Repurposing antivirals for clinical use and their real-life effectiveness 📅 Deadline: 8 October 2026 More info here lnkd.in/e-j9N7Xg Applicants can not have resided in UK for last 12 months #PhD #PhDPosition #MSCA #MarieSkłodowskaCurie #ResearchJobslnkd.inLinkedInThis link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedIn 112
Reposted by @mattoburgess.bsky.socialAsthma + Lung UK @asthmaandlung.org.uk · 10/09/2026NHS reports heatwaves drive up hospital admissions. Andrew McCracken, Director of External Affairs said: “Breathing issues are already the leading cause of emergency admissions in England and it’s likely that this summer increase is in part being driven by respiratory problems."theguardian.comNHS reports busiest ever summer as heatwaves drive up hospital admissionsHealth secretary says extreme demand no longer confined to winter as service in England warns of knock-on effects 142
Reposted by @mattoburgess.bsky.socialBritish Society for Immunology @britsocimm.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Not an immunologist, but need to understand the immune system? 📖 Join us online on 2 Oct to explore how the immune system responds to threats, how immune cells work together, plus immunity in health and disease, vaccines and immunotherapies. Book now: vist.ly/5hw2r 032
Reposted by @mattoburgess.bsky.socialMike Morgan @mdmorgan.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Come join us in Aberdeen! We have two exciting postdoc positions working on cardio-immunology with Prof Dana Dawson in collaboration with the fantastic @kelvintuong.bsky.social. (1) www.abdnjobs.co.uk/vacancy/rese... (2) www.abdnjobs.co.uk/vacancy/rese...abdnjobs.co.ukResearch Fellow in Cardio-Immunology (IMS336R) | University of AberdeenWe seek to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated immunology postdoctoral fellow with top of the range knowledge and ability and demonstrated aptitude in cardiovascular sciences. The successful candidate ... 023
mattoburgess.bsky.social @mattoburgess.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Coyote V Acme was wonderfully charming and full of heart. As an 'old' will always yearn for true 2D animated cels compared to the shades 3d models it uses but it doesn't detract from a good story and fantastic sight gags. 000
Reposted by @mattoburgess.bsky.socialJon Owen @anotherjon.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Research undertaken here in the UK (see below) found that unprotected 'paint-only' cycle lanes are actually worse than nothing at all, so their only purpose is for a local authority to be seen to be delivering some cycle provision. road.cc/content/news...road.ccPainted advisory cycle lanes increase risk of cyclist casualties, study findsA study of cyclist casualties in London has found that painted advisory cycle lanes increase the risk of cyclist casualties, with the authors urging that highways authorities cease installing lanes of... 99749
mattoburgess.bsky.social @mattoburgess.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Weirdly low energy day at the end fringe for this year's visit. Was talking of a lot of the press coverage stopping a week early due to odd scheduling, the exponentially spiralling cost of it all finally biting? Will be interesting to see what turnout is like next year. Anyway... 100
Reposted by @mattoburgess.bsky.socialEmanuel Maiberg @emanuelmaiberg.bsky.social · 17/08/2026We put a tracking device in a shipment of rare books acquired by an anonymous buyer. It ended up at an Amazon facility where the company scans books for training data and destroys them in the process: www.404media.co/we-tracked-a...404media.coWe Tracked a Shipment of Rare Books. It Ended at an Amazon AI Training FacilityWe placed a tracking device in a shipment of rare books to see which AI company was buying it, and found an Amazon facility where Amazon scans and destroys books. 391572915
mattoburgess.bsky.social @mattoburgess.bsky.social · 06/08/2026Fantastic first time seeing Belle and Sebastian playing through the whole of If You're Feeling Sinister. 120
Reposted by @mattoburgess.bsky.socialBritish Society for Immunology @britsocimm.bsky.social · 06/08/2026📢 Attending #BSI26? BSI travel and career grants are available to support eligible members attending Congress in Glasgow this November. Find out if you're eligible and apply before 7 Sept: BSI Congress Travel Grant: vist.ly/5dr29 BSI Congress Carers' Grant: vist.ly/5dr2c 022
mattoburgess.bsky.social @mattoburgess.bsky.social · 25/07/2026In for the evening session of LSBB26 000
Reposted by @mattoburgess.bsky.socialDr Hannah Tompkins @hetompkins.bsky.social · 24/07/2026New paper alert 🔬📣 Extracellular matrix phenotyping by imaging mass cytometry defines distinct cellular matrix environments associated with allergic airway inflammation | @molsystbiol.org 🔗 doi.org/10.1038/s443...link.springer.comExtracellular matrix phenotyping by imaging mass cytometry defines distinct cellular matrix environments associated with allergic airway inflammation - Molecular Systems BiologyThe extracellular matrix (ECM) forms the scaffold in which cells reside and interact. The composition of this scaffold guides the development of local immune responses and tissue function. With the ad... 174
mattoburgess.bsky.social @mattoburgess.bsky.social · 19/07/2026static.klipy.comEvil DefeatedAlt: Evil Defeated 020
Reposted by @mattoburgess.bsky.socialEmma Monk @monkemma.bsky.social · 24/06/2026It was inevitable, wasn't it🙄 Of course the Telegraph would run with something like this👇 So let's remove some of the rose-tinted spectacles and also look at some of that data comparing 1976 with modern heat waves Because the 1976 nostalgia porn is wearing a bit thin at this stage 🧵1/23 16531831761
Reposted by @mattoburgess.bsky.socialBritish Society for Immunology @britsocimm.bsky.social · 19/06/2026Work in science or healthcare but don't have a background in immunology? Our Foundations of immunology course returns on 2 Oct, covering the basics of the immune system, vaccines & immunotherapies. Past attendees saw a 76% confidence boost! Register: vist.ly/58bvz 022
mattoburgess.bsky.social @mattoburgess.bsky.social · 15/06/2026Can also now say I will be returning to the Basic and Clinical Immunology section board for the 2026-2028 term. Very excited to get back to promoting all things immunology on EAACI. 000
mattoburgess.bsky.social @mattoburgess.bsky.social · 15/06/2026Highly enjoyable EAACI Congress this year, lots of really strong immunology sessions. Istanbul a wonderful host city. 000
mattoburgess.bsky.social @mattoburgess.bsky.social · 12/06/2026Happy to be back at EAACI Congress this year. Looking forward to a long weekend of allergy science. 130
mattoburgess.bsky.social @mattoburgess.bsky.social · 04/06/2026Very excited and grateful for the opportunity to be the Scotland Regional Representative for the next BSI member engagement forum. Have gained so much from BSI and the Scottish immunology community over the years and so pleased for the chance to pay that forwards. www.immunology.org/news/new-bsi...immunology.orgNew BSI committee members 2026 | British Society for Immunology 062
Reposted by @mattoburgess.bsky.socialBritish Society for Immunology @britsocimm.bsky.social · 27/05/2026🧪 Abstract submissions are open for #LIG26 until 29 June! Join us in London this Sept to explore how environmental signals shape immune responses, with opportunities for ECRs to present their work. Submit your abstract and be part of the conversation 🌍 vist.ly/55kgy 021
Reposted by @mattoburgess.bsky.socialTracy Hussell @tracyh9494.bsky.social · 27/05/2026Vote in the forthcoming British Society of Immunology elections. Last day to have a say in how contributes to, and presides over, your society! vist.ly/556qxvist.lyBSI Committee Elections 2026 | British Society for Immunology 022
Reposted by @mattoburgess.bsky.socialMarc Veldhoen @marcveld.bsky.social · 26/05/2026Last days to apply! If you're interested in an excellent training programme combining theoretical classes, critical thinking exercises, hands-on practical experience, lab rotations, and access to world-class equipment and labs for a 1-year MSc thesis project, apply now! 135
Reposted by @mattoburgess.bsky.socialBritish Society for Immunology @britsocimm.bsky.social · 22/05/2026⏳ Less than 1 week to vote in the BSI Committee Elections! Make your voice heard, check your inbox for your voting link and cast your vote today Learn more & vote: vist.ly/556rn #Immunology 023
Reposted by @mattoburgess.bsky.socialMark Grimshaw @markgrimshawtism.bsky.social · 21/05/2026I don’t think anything sums up how ridiculous the new EHRC guidance is than the fact it describes those protected by the characteristic of gender reassignment to be those undergoing a process to “reassign their sex”, a thing the exact same part of the document says isn’t legally possible. Nonsense. 8456121
Reposted by @mattoburgess.bsky.socialBritish Society for Immunology @britsocimm.bsky.social · 18/05/2026If you’re pregnant, you’re eligible for flu, RSV and whooping cough vaccines. Pregnancy changes your immune system, and vaccines help protect both you and your baby before and after birth. Read more about the recommended vaccines during pregnancy: vist.ly/54igr 065
Reposted by @mattoburgess.bsky.socialBritish Society for Immunology @britsocimm.bsky.social · 13/05/2026What does inclusive research look like in practice? Our EDI activity grants support events and initiatives that spark honest conversations about representation in STEM and immunology. Apply by 1 June 👇 vist.ly/53zgq 011
Reposted by @mattoburgess.bsky.socialLucy Jackson-Jones @lucyhjackson-j.bsky.social · 08/05/2026We’re excited to have a fully funded PhD available starting in October >> Please direct any excellent MSc/MRes students interested in innate immunity, molecular biology and initiation of cancer to our project: www.findaphd.com/phds/project... @unterholznerlab.bsky.social @blslancasteruni.bsky.socialfindaphd.comInvestigating chronic inflammation caused by asbestos-like fibres as a driver of mesothelioma at Lancaster University on FindAPhD.comPhD Project - Investigating chronic inflammation caused by asbestos-like fibres as a driver of mesothelioma at Lancaster University, listed on FindAPhD.com 035
mattoburgess.bsky.social @mattoburgess.bsky.social · 08/05/2026Come join us in Aberdeen Immunology. The Morgan lab are all great and Mike is a great mentor for his group. 000
mattoburgess.bsky.social @mattoburgess.bsky.social · 07/05/2026Devoured Mixtape in one sitting. Didn't hit with me as high as a lot of the glowing reviews (often undermines its emotion with too much schmaltz or heavy handed story beats for my liking) but well worth a play. 000
Reposted by @mattoburgess.bsky.socialBritish Society for Immunology @britsocimm.bsky.social · 06/05/2026🔬 We’re recruiting 8 PPI Panel members to help shape exposome immunology research. Lived experience of lung, gut or skin inflammation wanted, no research background needed. 🗓 Apply by 12 May 2026 👉 vist.ly/4zmp5 #PPI #Immunology #IBD #Asthma 024
mattoburgess.bsky.social @mattoburgess.bsky.social · 01/05/2026So funny reading all the hand wringing about the renters rights act in England from a country that has minimally functional regulation of that sector already. 000
Reposted by @mattoburgess.bsky.socialBritish Society for Immunology @britsocimm.bsky.social · 29/04/2026Today is the #DayOfImmunology 🧬 This year’s theme is all about the #RegulatoryT cell, the immune system’s “guardians of balance”. Read this blog to learn about the Nobel Prize winning discovery by Shimon Sakaguchi, Mary E. Brunkow & Fred Ramsdell - vist.ly/428q6 02913
Reposted by @mattoburgess.bsky.socialCalum Bain @bainlab.bsky.social · 12/04/2026Our latest preprint in an awesome collaboration with the Wack Lab @crick.ac.uk. Led by @chrysante-ili.bsky.social, @woutertj.bsky.social and @isobelmouat.bsky.social. We show that monocytes follow a largely conserved differentiation blueprint in the 🫁 when elicited by distinct challenges. 11611
mattoburgess.bsky.social @mattoburgess.bsky.social · 22/04/2026Back on my nonsense for the last day of travelling. 010
mattoburgess.bsky.social @mattoburgess.bsky.social · 12/04/2026Quick (and wet) visit to Towers before British matrix meeting this week. 110
mattoburgess.bsky.social @mattoburgess.bsky.social · 01/04/2026Pretty awesome inspiring that. The engineering is still incredible after all this time. 000
Reposted by @mattoburgess.bsky.socialSimon Fisher @profsimonfisher.bsky.social · 29/03/2026Project Hail Mary is a beautiful brilliant film. But molecular biologists be warned there's a deeply disturbing scene midway through when Ryan Gosling's scientist places two eppendorfs directly next to each other in an otherwise empty unbalanced microcentrifuge & sets it spinning with wild abandon. 72925158
Reposted by @mattoburgess.bsky.socialUniversity of Aberdeen @uniofaberdeen.bsky.social · 23/03/2026Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) screening is now live across Scotland. Prof Simon Parson of the University of Aberdeen helped lead the push for this change. Early detection saves lives, and for SMA, every day matters. A major step forward for children and families. Read more:abdn.ioScotland begins testing newborn babies for rare genetic conditionSpinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) causes progressive muscle weakness and, without treatment, can limit life expectancy to just two years. 031
Reposted by @mattoburgess.bsky.socialWaggoner Lab @labwaggoner.bsky.social · 19/03/2026@biorxivpreprint.bsky.social Diverse lung challenges elicit a conserved monocyte-to-macrophage differentiation blueprint @bainlab.bsky.social @crick.ac.uk @edinburghuni.bsky.social @chrysante-ili.bsky.social www.biorxiv.org/content/10.6... 0105
Reposted by @mattoburgess.bsky.socialTara Sutherland @drtesutherland.bsky.social · 11/03/2026If anyone is looking for something to do in Aberdeen this weekend come along to our Immunology escape room! Some time slots still available www.abdn.ac.uk/events/23501/abdn.ac.ukImmunology Escape Room - can you access the vaccine protocols before time runs out?Join our researchers at Aberdeen Science Centre for an exciting Escape Room Experience. 041
mattoburgess.bsky.social @mattoburgess.bsky.social · 11/03/2026Super cool to see a mechanistic explanation for the H. Poly bone marrow effects we saw in our confection paper a few years ago. Really nice work. 110
mattoburgess.bsky.social @mattoburgess.bsky.social · 11/03/2026Always good to catch up with everyone in Scottish immunology at the start of the year. Really established meeting now with a strong speaker lineup and lots of posters @britsocimm.bsky.social #SIGNET26 060
Reposted by @mattoburgess.bsky.socialMayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 07/03/2026Measles is one of the most highly infectious diseases, and it can make children seriously unwell. But it is preventable. Protect yourself and others by ensuring you’re up to date with your and your children’s MMRV vaccines.nhs.ukMMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccineFind out about the MMR vaccine for measles, mumps and rubella, including who should have it, when it's given and possible side effects. 323491
Reposted by @mattoburgess.bsky.socialAsthma + Lung UK @asthmaandlung.org.uk · 05/03/2026The growing threat of domestic wood burning stoves has led public health officials to warn about rising emissions from urban wood burning. A BMJ investigation reveals that nearly a third of councils in high use areas have faced pressure from the stove industry to tone down or withdraw campaigns. 183
Reposted by @mattoburgess.bsky.socialMarc Veldhoen @marcveld.bsky.social · 04/03/2026 Excited to announce the opening of the applications for the Master in Biomedical Research. An international, hands-on programme for students to think like scientists, work in real labs, and prepare for PhD training or R&D careers, in Lisbon. GIMM Institute 1/3 12119
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2.49 The Supreme Court in For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers (For Women Scotland) [2025] UKSC 16 has ruled that a GRC does not change a person's legal sex for the purposes of the Equality Act 2010. The judgment held that 'sex', ‘woman' and 'man' mean, respectively, biological sex, biological
woman and biological man for the purposes of the Equality Act. The judgment uses the expression 'biological sex' to describe the sex of a person at birth.
The phrase 'biological sex' has the same meaning when used throughout this
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