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Melissa Bonner

@terminallycurious.bsky.social
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Aspiring Oncologist-Cancer Biologist CWRU MD/PhD Candidate, Class of 2027 Dr. Alex Huang’s Laboratory Myeloid Onco-Immunology|Pediatric Cancer

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Ty Miller Lab @tymillerlab.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
Congratulations to @terminallycurious.bsky.social, Huang-lab MSTP student @CWRU, on her main thesis project!! Very happy we could help support her great story as our lab's first collaborative project. Turns out mechano-sensors are important in tumor-associated myeloid cells! @caseccc.bsky.social
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Melissa Bonner @terminallycurious.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
I am excited to share my work which demonstrates that deletion of PIEZO1 surprisingly enhances cross-priming in tumor-associated myeloid cells. Thank you to @tymillerlab.bsky.social for your critical collaboration and @sitcancer.bsky.social for publishing my story! jitc.bmj.com/content/13/6...
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Piezo1 deletion enhances cross-priming of CD8+ T cells by tumor-infiltrating CD11b+ dendritic cells
Background Tumor-associated myeloid cells (TAMCs) are an abundant, phenotypically plastic cell population that is critical for initiating a robust antitumor response. To properly combat cancer cells, ...
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Melissa Bonner @terminallycurious.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of defending my dissertation! Tumor immunology is been a challenging yet rewarding field that I hope to continue to make an impact in 🤓
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Melissa Bonner @terminallycurious.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Flattered to be included in the 2024 Case CCC Annual Report!
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Defend Public Health @defendpublichealth.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Distrust in vaccines is a massive public health issue. Misinformation and disinformation are the reason we see so few getting vaccinated. Vaccines save lives!
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CDC reports 216 child deaths in US this flu season, the most in 15 years
The flu vaccination rate for U.S. children has plummeted from about 64% five years ago to 49% this season.
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Melissa Bonner @terminallycurious.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Thank you to Ms. Jones and the Courtney Jones Care and Cure Foundation for awarding me the Pediatric Cancer Fellowship the past 3 years- I could not have completed my PhD without your support! @jurcuyo.bsky.social, you’re up next ☺️
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Science Magazine @science.org · 24/03/2025
"When I feel myself drifting toward despair, I think about what I learned during the pandemic, the first crisis of my Ph.D.: Build community and keep sharing the value of science." This week's #ScienceWorkingLife. scim.ag/4iJp6ir
A woman walking with lots of people inside her body and black clouds above her. The hedline reads: We started our Ph.D.s during COVID-19. Now, we're graduating into political chaos.
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Melissa Bonner @terminallycurious.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
It’s about that time, everyone!
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Melissa Bonner @terminallycurious.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Congrats Dr. Obeng! 🙌🏽 @caseccc.bsky.social
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Melissa Bonner @terminallycurious.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Myeloid Morning! Woohoo! #AACRIO25
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Melissa Bonner @terminallycurious.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
I’m excited to be at the inaugural AACR Immuno-Oncology conference! Already off to a great start ☺️ #AACRIO25
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Melissa Bonner @terminallycurious.bsky.social · 23/02/2025
Per usual, #TRCCC have an insightful and exciting look into cancer immunotherapy research. S/o to @caseccc.bsky.social’s impressive showing as well - until next year!
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Melissa Bonner @terminallycurious.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
www.votervoice.net/Shares/B33FB... I never thought there would be a day when cancer research funding was in jeopardy but this is our current, sad reality. I implore everyone to submit this pre-populated form that goes to your local congressman and expresses support for maintaining NCI funding.
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AACR Legislative Action Center: Your Voice Matters
Directly contact your elected officials about the importance of cancer research, the need for continued funding and the latest lifesaving breakthroughs. In the United States, you can do so by sending ...
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Melissa Bonner @terminallycurious.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
Poster session ✅ #TRCCC25
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Melissa Bonner @terminallycurious.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
#TRCCC25 has officially begun! Great opening plenary talk from Drew Pardoll!
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