Rodney DeKoter @rdekoter.bsky.social · 10hMy 2000 paper on PU.1 levels in B cells and macrophages has hit 1000 citations on Google Scholar. This is worth a small celebration this evening. 130
Rodney DeKoter @rdekoter.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Welcome to incoming Microbiology & Immunology graduate students at #WesternU 140
Rodney DeKoter @rdekoter.bsky.social · 03/09/2026September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month www.ctvnews.ca/london/artic...ctvnews.caChildhood Cancer Awareness Month highlights advances in care and research at London hospitalSeptember is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is highlighting advances in treatment and research that are helping improve care for children and families acros... 010
Rodney DeKoter @rdekoter.bsky.social · 31/08/2026THANK YOU to Angelica for a fantastic summer working in the lab. We'll miss you as you're off to professional school! 010
Rodney DeKoter @rdekoter.bsky.social · 12/08/2026www.cbc.ca/news/health/...cbc.caBuild it and they will come? The hurdles facing Canada's planned pandemic-busting lab | CBC NewsOttawa's plan for a state-of-the-art lab to help tackle emerging health threats is commendable on paper. But top health researchers say long-term funding gaps, recent staff cuts and red tape could thr... 000
Rodney DeKoter @rdekoter.bsky.social · 16/07/2026Pierre Chambon, 1931-2026: In memorium. link.springer.com/article/10.1...link.springer.comIn memory of Pierre Chambon (1931–2026): a visionary pioneer of modern molecular biology - The EMBO JournalThe EMBO Journal - 000
Rodney DeKoter @rdekoter.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Congratulations to Dr. Kait Al on being named the Miriam Burnett Research Chair in Urological Sciences at Western University and the Lawson Research Institute. Kait has been associated with Microbiology & Immunology at Western for many years. We look forward to continuing to work with you! 020
Rodney DeKoter @rdekoter.bsky.social · 30/06/2026New review by Dr. Robyn S. Klein on The Neuroimmune System and Cognition. www.nature.com/articles/s41...nature.comThe neuroimmune system and cognition - Nature ImmunologyKlein discusses recent understanding of the role of immune molecules in molecular mechanisms of memory formation. 010
Rodney DeKoter @rdekoter.bsky.social · 19/06/2026Western University has signed an agreement to promote open and proactive communication about animal-based science: www.eara.eu/press-releas...eara.euEARA | Press Release - Canadian organisations sign agreement on open and proactive communication about animal-based scienceOn June 8, 2026, 18 organisations involved in animal-based science in Canada have signed the Transparency Agreement on Animal-Based Science in Canada with a commitment to communicate openly and proact... 100
Rodney DeKoter @rdekoter.bsky.social · 18/06/2026Oncology Research & Education Day: congratulations to Dr. Joe Mymryk for winning the award of excellence in Experimental Oncology 000
Rodney DeKoter @rdekoter.bsky.social · 29/05/2026From Drs. John Dick and Stephanie Xie: Human hematopoietic stem cells remember inflammatory stress. www.nature.com/articles/s41...nature.comHuman haematopoietic stem cells remember inflammatory stress - NatureUsing xenograft inflammation–recovery models and single-cell multiomics, a haematopoietic stem cell population after inflammatory stress is identified. 010
Rodney DeKoter @rdekoter.bsky.social · 29/05/2026Dr. Stephanie Zukowski speaking at the inaugural Bishnu D. Sanwal symposium this morning. Dr. John Dick (Toronto) will give the keynote talk. 000
Rodney DeKoter @rdekoter.bsky.social · 21/05/2026www.thecrimson.com/article/2026...thecrimson.com70% of Faculty Vote to Overhaul Harvard Grading With A Cap | News | The Harvard CrimsonHarvard faculty voted to impose a roughly 20 percent cap on A grades beginning in fall 2027, approving the College’s most aggressive attempt to reverse grade inflation and reshape academic standards. 010
Rodney DeKoter @rdekoter.bsky.social · 19/05/2026Looking forward to Immune Synapses Toronto on May 28! Come join us to hear about some exciting immunology research. www.yorku.ca/events/immun...yorku.caIMMUNE SYNAPSES TORONTO - Immune Synapses TorontoJoin us on May 28, 2026 The members of the organizing committee and the immunology community at YorkUniversity are pleased to welcome you to Immune Synapses Toronto, York University’sfirst immunology-... 032
Rodney DeKoter @rdekoter.bsky.social · 30/04/2026Congratulations Chanpreet from the DeKoter lab for winning a top poster award! 030
Reposted by Rodney DeKoterBritish 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
Rodney DeKoter @rdekoter.bsky.social · 27/04/2026Dr Bernard Roizman passed away on April 13 at age 96 biologicalsciences.uchicago.edu/news/bernard...biologicalsciences.uchicago.eduBernard Roizman, ScD, pioneering virologist, 1929–2026Roizman reshaped the field of virology through his work on the herpes simplex virus, laying the groundwork for efforts to develop vaccines and other therapies. 011
Rodney DeKoter @rdekoter.bsky.social · 27/04/2026CSI meeting has kicked off with a keynote by Carla Rothlin 010
Rodney DeKoter @rdekoter.bsky.social · 25/04/2026Measles Is Back. What Comes Next Will Be Worse. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/25/o...nytimes.comOpinion | Measles Is Back. What Comes Next Will Be Worse. 000
Reposted by Rodney DeKoterWestern University @westernu.ca · 21/04/2026#WesternU associate university secretary Caroline Whippey and her father, professor emeritus Patrick Whippey, have devoted more than 80 years collectively to science fairs – supporting elementary and high school students to explore science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields.buff.lyWestern father-daughter duo champion science fairsWestern father-daughter pair Patrick and Caroline Whippey have invested 80+ years in science fairs to inspire the next generation to explore STEM. 001
Rodney DeKoter @rdekoter.bsky.social · 21/04/2026The Canadian Society for Immunology spring meeting begins on Sunday April 26. I'm looking forward to seeing friends and colleagues in Winnipeg. www.csi-sci.ca/scientific_m...csi-sci.caCanadian Society for Immunology - CSI 2026 Scientific Meeting 000
Rodney DeKoter @rdekoter.bsky.social · 27/03/2026Final presentations from our 4th year honours thesis students in Microbiology & Immunology, Biochemistry, and Anatomy & Cell Biology are today: we have 78 students speaking in 11 rooms. It will be an exciting afternoon! 020
Rodney DeKoter @rdekoter.bsky.social · 24/03/2026THANK YOU to Dr. Andy Herr and @cincyresearch.bsky.social for a great visit on Monday. I even got to see my old Facscalibur. 030
Rodney DeKoter @rdekoter.bsky.social · 20/03/2026Congratulations to Chanpreet Riarh on completing the candidacy exam! Welcome to life as a PhD student! 020
Rodney DeKoter @rdekoter.bsky.social · 09/03/2026Thanks Cold Spring Harbor for a great meeting this past week. The weather was not great but the science was outstanding. 010
Rodney DeKoter @rdekoter.bsky.social · 26/02/2026I will be attending "Gene Expression & Signaling in the Immune System" at @cshlmeetings.bsky.social next week - this is their first meeting of the year and will be an exciting one. 031
Rodney DeKoter @rdekoter.bsky.social · 19/02/2026I finally deleted X and am all in on Bluesky for sharing lab news and updates 030
Reposted by Rodney DeKoterNature Reviews Immunology @natrevimmunol.nature.com · 06/02/2026Free to access link: rdcu.be/e2DCZ 051
Rodney DeKoter @rdekoter.bsky.social · 05/02/2026Thanks for your good wishes everyone. I'm happy to be back in the office. 010
Rodney DeKoter @rdekoter.bsky.social · 29/01/2026I'm sharing that my father, Larry DeKoter, passed away yesterday after a long struggle with Alzheimer's Disease. Here is his obituary and memorial service information. www.arbormemorial.ca/en/forestlaw...arbormemorial.caArie (Larry) Huibert DeKoterView Larry DeKoter’s obituary and additional information. Share your memories and condolences. 300
Rodney DeKoter @rdekoter.bsky.social · 23/01/2026My last formal lecture for MICROIMM 2500B is today. It's been fun teaching what is essentially a short 9-lecture course in fundamental Immunology for this large class. 120
Reposted by Rodney DeKoterWestern University @westernu.ca · 14/01/2026Once #viruses get in, they can be hard to get out. Western University virologist Stephen Barr joined CBC Quirks & Quarks to chat about his research uncovering how #HIV hides in the human body. @schulichmeddent.bsky.social 🎧 Listen here: www.cbc.ca/player/play/...cbc.caShining a light on where viruses hide out in our bodies, and how they make us sickAt any given time, there are around 300 – 400 trillion viruses throughout the average human body. Most are benign, and some are even beneficial. But other particularly crafty and menacing viruses can... 044
Rodney DeKoter @rdekoter.bsky.social · 09/01/2026Congratulations to Chanpreet Riarh from the lab for receiving a travel award for the Canadian Society for Immunology 2026 Spring meeting! www.csi-sci.ca/Travel_Award...csi-sci.caCanadian Society for Immunology - Travel Awards 010
Rodney DeKoter @rdekoter.bsky.social · 08/01/2026Thank you to my son Simon for gifting me this fantastic new biography of Francis Crick by @matthewcobb.bsky.social. This is an inspiring read for any scientist struggling to devote time to their research. 021
Rodney DeKoter @rdekoter.bsky.social · 06/01/2026Our newest publication is now out online ahead of print! In this study, MSc student Heidi Rysan and co-authors show that H195Y mutation of the transcription factor IKZF3 contributes to altered gene expression in B cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41490289/ 020
Rodney DeKoter @rdekoter.bsky.social · 20/12/2025It's been a good December with one paper accepted and another one on the verge of being accepted. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everyone. 000
Rodney DeKoter @rdekoter.bsky.social · 08/12/2025A beautiful and fitting tribute to my father in law Peter Drost, who passed away this past Sunday. www.verhoevefuneralhomes.com/obituaries/P...verhoevefuneralhomes.comObituary information for Peter James DrostView Peter James Drost's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more. 020
Rodney DeKoter @rdekoter.bsky.social · 21/11/2025Next Tuesday, Dr. Carl June will be presented with the J. Allyn Taylor award in recognition of his pioneering use of CAR-T cells to treat leukemia. We are looking forward to his visit! www.schulich.uwo.ca/about/news-e...schulich.uwo.caTransforming cancer treatment: Taylor Prize honours CAR T-cell therapy pioneer - Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry - Western UniversityDr. Carl June’s groundbreaking work has redefined cancer treatment, bringing life-saving therapy from the lab to patients around the globe. 010
Rodney DeKoter @rdekoter.bsky.social · 14/11/2025Remembering David Baltimore (1938–2025): Cell www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...cell.comRemembering David Baltimore (1938–2025)David Baltimore, one of modern biology’s most influential scientists, passed away at his home in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, on September 6, 2025 at the age of 87, leaving legions of former trainees an... 020
Reposted by Rodney DeKoterRichard Sever @richardsever.bsky.social · 07/11/2025James Watson has died www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/s...nytimes.comJames Watson, Co-Discoverer of the Structure of DNA, Is Dead at 97 4840284
Rodney DeKoter @rdekoter.bsky.social · 19/10/2025#LightTheNight London raised $140,528 and counting. Thank you for donating to blood cancer research! 000
Rodney DeKoter @rdekoter.bsky.social · 18/10/2025It's time to Light the Night for Leukemia & Lymphoma Research! secure.llscanada.org/site/TR/LTN/...secure.llscanada.orgLight The NightDeKoter Lab Leukemia Research is participating in Light The Night on October 18, 2025 to fundraise for blood cancer cures. 010
Reposted by Rodney DeKoterThe Associated Press @apnews.com · 06/10/2025BREAKING: Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi win the Nobel Prize in medicine for work on peripheral immune tolerance.bit.lyThe Nobel Prize in medicine goes to 3 scientists for work on peripheral immune toleranceMary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell, and Shimon Sakaguchi have won the Nobel Prize in medicine for their discoveries about peripheral immune tolerance. 12457144
Rodney DeKoter @rdekoter.bsky.social · 02/10/2025Microbiology & Immunology at Western University is hiring a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the area of T cell Biology and Neuroimmunology - one of two positions available. Full description here: www.uwo.ca/facultyrelat...uwo.ca 013
Rodney DeKoter @rdekoter.bsky.social · 02/10/2025Microbiology & Immunology at Western University is hiring a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the area of Neurovirology. Read the description here: www.uwo.ca/facultyrelat...uwo.ca 033
Rodney DeKoter @rdekoter.bsky.social · 01/10/2025Thank you #WesternU for joining @eara.eu to promote the ethical use of animals in research 031
