Afshin Samali
afshinsamali.bsky.social
Afshin Samali
@afshinsamali.bsky.social
ER Stress, Unfolded Protein Response, Cancer Biology
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First-ever atlas of brain development shows how stem cells turn into neurons
There are 6 excellent human brain development papers in Nature - www.nature.com/articles/d41... Check them out!
November 11, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Breastfeeding boosts anticancer immunity through recruitment of CD8+ T cells
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Breastfeeding boosts immune cells that protect against breast cancer
The protective, long-lived T cells can persist for decades after a woman gives birth.
www.nature.com
October 22, 2025 at 8:17 AM
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An analysis of patient records suggests that mRNA covid-19 vaccines boost the immune response to cancerous tumours when given soon after people start a type of immunotherapy, extending their lives
mRNA covid vaccines spark immune response that may aid cancer survival
An analysis of patient records suggests that mRNA covid-19 vaccines boost the immune response to cancerous tumours when given soon after people start a type of immunotherapy, extending their lives
www.newscientist.com
October 20, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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Scientists are designing mRNA vaccines to produce virus-like nanoparticles, which should lead to a more robust immune response with even fewer side effects than either of these immunisation approaches on their own
Why the next generation of mRNA vaccines is set to be even better
www.newscientist.com
October 20, 2025 at 6:45 PM
A new blood test has been been approved by FDA to assist in diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease.
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Blood tests are now approved for Alzheimer’s: how accurate are they?
A second blood test has been been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration to assist in diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease. Will these tests change how cognitive decline is measured?
go.nature.com
October 18, 2025 at 12:04 AM
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A new blood test to aid with the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease has been approved by the US FDA

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Blood tests are now approved for Alzheimer’s: how accurate are they?
A second blood test has been been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration to assist in diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease. Will these tests change how cognitive decline is measured?
go.nature.com
October 17, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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Dissecting Branch-Specific Unfolded Protein Response Activation in Drug-Tolerant BRAF-Mutant Melanoma using Data-Independent Acquisition Mass Spectrometry - Molecular & Cellular Proteomics www.mcponline.org/article/S153...
Dissecting Branch-Specific Unfolded Protein Response Activation in Drug-Tolerant BRAF-Mutant Melanoma using Data-Independent Acquisition Mass Spectrometry
Cells rely on the Unfolded Protein Response (UPR) to maintain ER protein homeostasis (proteostasis) when faced with elevated levels of misfolded and aggregated proteins. The UPR is comprised of three ...
www.mcponline.org
July 25, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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The countdown to Science Week 2025 is on 🔬🗓️

Supported by Research Ireland, Science Week is marking its 30th anniversary this year!

Festival and event details are coming soon! Stay tuned and keep an eye on www.scienceweek.ie for the latest updates.

#ScienceWeek #ThenTodayTomorrow
October 13, 2025 at 12:51 PM
How #immigration drives winning #science - "Talent can be born anywhere, but opportunities are not" www.nature.com/articles/d41...
More than 30% of this century’s science Nobel prizewinners immigrated: see their journeys
The most common destination for eventual Nobel laureates in physics, chemistry and medicine since 2000 is the United States, Nature has found.
www.nature.com
October 11, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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Since 2019, POI has worked to accelerate the development of personalised cancer therapy & diagnostic options. Today we begin Stage 2 of our journey, building on strong foundations and expanding our collaborations to drive innovation & shape the future of cancer care.
October 8, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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Minister James Lawless has launched Phase 2 of Ireland’s leading and largest ever cancer research programme, @precisiononcire.bsky.social. The programme is co-funded through Research Ireland, industry and the not-for-profit sector. Read more: www.researchireland.ie/news/precision-oncology-ireland/
October 8, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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Since 2019, POI has driven huge research impacts, from biological insights to training the next generation of researchers. On #WorldCancerResearchDay, we’re proud to share our new brochure, developed with science journalist Claire O'Connell, highlighting these achievements

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September 24, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Five problems plaguing publishing in the life sciences—and one common cause - Wright - 2024 - FEBS Letters - Wiley Online Library febs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
FEBS Press
Although publication in scholarly peer-reviewed journals remains the gold standard for communication of findings in the life sciences, the gold has been debased by various impurities. Here, I discuss...
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September 17, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Samali Foundation will be honoured for its work at the Mayo Irish Diaspora Society 2025 Awards ceremony, tomorrow 13 September, #Castlebar #Mayo.
September 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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July 17, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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Launch of Samali Foundation on 17 June @ria.ie. Speakers included Minister Colm Brophy, Pat Guiry (President @ria.ie), Enda O'Neill (@unhcr.org Ireland), @afshinsamali.bsky.social, @adriennegorman.bsky.social (@universityofgalway.bsky.social), Zarghona Hassani & Ismail Mohammed. #Refugee #Education
June 19, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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Former refugee on a mission to help others connachttribune.ie/former-refug...
Former refugee on a mission to help others - Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune
Former refugee on a mission to help others
connachttribune.ie
June 13, 2025 at 12:01 PM