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You haven’t written about measles in a while - can you give an update?

November 11, 2025 at 5:46 PM

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1/ #Measles cases in the U.S. & Canada continue to rise, but not as dramatically as they did. Vaccination is still the best way to protect your family & those around you who cannot be vaccinated.

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Measles cases in the U.S. and Canada continue to rise, but not as dramatically as they did. Vaccination is still the best way to protect your family and those around you who cannot be vaccinated.

Immune Booster 18: From stars to cells with Bali Pulendran

November 10, 2025 at 7:42 AM

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@cindyleifer.bsky.social wwants to tell you about our upcoming Immune 100! Celebrate with Microbetv! 🥳

October 28, 2025 at 2:45 PM

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Immune’s Cindy and Steph discuss a JCI (Journal of Clinical Investigation) paper on dysfunctional T cells during bacterial vaginosis

Excerpt from Immune 97: Bystander B cells go bananas

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October 30, 2025 at 3:48 PM

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Do you love #immunology? Do you live near NYC? Come see MicrobeTV.tv’s live recording of the 100th episode of Immune! With @stephanielangel.bsky.social @bioprofbarker.bsky.social and special guests @drshrutinaik.bsky.social and Gretchen Diehl

October 19, 2025 at 7:26 PM

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Bali Pulendran discusses serendipity in science with Cindy Leifer (@cindyleifer.bsky.social )

Excerpt from Immune Booster 18: From stars to cells with Bali Pulendran

October 14, 2025 at 5:48 PM

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In episode 18 Cindy sits down with Bali Pulendran at the AAI 2025 meeting where he told the story of how a childhood fascination with the cosmos grew into a career addressing fundamental questions about the human immune response

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Join us at The Incubator for Immune’s 100th episode — a live recording with guests, science conversation, and celebration!

October 14, 2025 at 2:15 PM

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‘Economics Nobel prize won by researchers who showed how science boosts growth’ by @philipcball.bsky.social in @nature.com www.nature.com/articles/d41...

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The award "underlies the importance in investing in science for innovation and long-term economic growth", says economist Diane Coyle of the University of Cambridge. "It's great to see the Nobel prize recognize the importance of this topic," adds innovation policy researcher Richard Jones of the University of Manchester, UK. "It's important that economists understand the conditions that lead to technological progress," he adds. The winners, says Coyle, "have long been on people's list of potential candidates".

October 13, 2025 at 8:34 PM

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October 11, 2025 at 5:53 PM

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There are multiple over-the-counter fever and pain-reducing medications, but they are not all equal and some can be dangerous for certain people. It is important to know the differences so you can keep you and your family safe.

Check out the full piece from @cindyleifer.bsky.social here:

There has been a lot about Tylenol in the news lately. Can you explain what the different pain and fever reducers are?

There are multiple over-the-counter fever and pain-reducing medications, but they are not all equal and some can be dangerous for certain people.

Immune Booster 17: From unvaccinated to vaccine advocacy with Liz Marnik

October 8, 2025 at 10:23 AM

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Immune Booster 17: From unvaccinated to vaccine advocacy with Liz Marnik👇👇👇

October 8, 2025 at 6:41 PM

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Elizabeth Marnik, also known as Science Whiz Liz, grew up unvaccinated, yet she is now an immunologist, science communicator and advocate for vaccines—this is her story.

Immune Booster 17: From unvaccinated to vaccine advocacy with Liz Marnik
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Immune Booster 17: From unvaccinated to vaccine advocacy with Liz Marnik

October 8, 2025 at 6:31 PM

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Really honored to have this great convo with @cindyleifer.bsky.social

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Elizabeth Marnik, also known as Science Whiz Liz, grew up unvaccinated, yet she is now an immunologist, science communicator and advocate for vaccines—this is her story.

Immune Booster 17: From unvaccinated to vaccine advocacy with Liz Marnik
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Your Shingles vaccine questions answered

October 8, 2025 at 9:51 PM

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2/ For additional information, check out the full post by Nerdy Girl Cindy Leifer, PhD @cindyleifer.bsky.social here:
thosenerdygirls.org/shingles-vac...

There were so many questions on our recent Shingles vaccine post (February 4, 2025) that we decided to make it a post! Here we answer some nerdy

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September 30, 2025 at 8:21 AM

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Also! Immune podcast has episode 100 coming up and we’re filming in person at The Incubator in NYC!

Limited seats will be available by tiered donation details to come but right now, save the date: 12/22/25
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“Date: December 22 2025”

September 30, 2025 at 7:54 PM

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We hear Montana’s not just good for cattle…Zappa said it’s great for growing dental floss. Perhaps that’s the boost our vaccines need? 🐁
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October 1, 2025 at 2:40 PM

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Immune Booster 2: Sex differences in immune responses with Michal Tal

Immune Booster #2: Sex differences in immune responses with Michal Tal

September 19, 2025 at 7:05 PM

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"If you're not vaccinated...there may not be any time."-Michal Tal

From Immune Booster 2: Sex differences in immune responses with Michal Tal (@immunofever.bsky.social )

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Vaccines save lives

There is so much information about who can and can’t get the COVID vaccine this fall. Can you clear things up?

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September 19, 2025 at 7:05 PM

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2/ If you have the ability, you should discuss access with your clinician, & remember that tools like masking & ventilation can also help reduce your risk of infection.
Read the full post from @cindyleifer.bsky.social & @sciencewhizliz.bsky.social here:
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The fall COVID vaccines received FDA approval recently, but had significant changes to who can get them.

Scientists and social media

September 23, 2025 at 6:44 PM

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Cindy (@cindyleifer.bsky.social) and Aimee (@funsizeimmuninja.bsky.social) discuss the importance of science and social media 👇⬇️👇⬇️👇

My kid recently had a rash on his hands, and my doctor told me it was hand foot and mouth disease. Can you tell us about it?

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September 25, 2025 at 2:20 PM

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#HandFootAndMouth disease is another one of those pesky viral rashes. While it is extremely common and is highly contagious, fortunately it usually causes only mild disease.

Read more from @cindyleifer.bsky.social here:
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Hand foot and mouth disease is another one of those pesky viral rashes. While it is extremely common and is highly contagious, fortunately it usually causes only mild disease.