I Am Dr.Sam
@iamdrsam.bsky.social
Post-doc interested in host-viral interactions of pigs 🐖 Love shiny new problems, the more complex, the better🌟
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This year’s Hertzog Oration at #lorneiandi was delivered by the preeminent Michael Gale Jr. @mgalelab.bsky.social!🧬
From showcasing his pioneering research on the RIG-I pathway to future therapeutic applications, Prof. Gale's work has changed how we fight RNA viruses-from HCV to emerging flavivirus.
From showcasing his pioneering research on the RIG-I pathway to future therapeutic applications, Prof. Gale's work has changed how we fight RNA viruses-from HCV to emerging flavivirus.
February 18, 2026 at 4:27 AM
This year’s Hertzog Oration at #lorneiandi was delivered by the preeminent Michael Gale Jr. @mgalelab.bsky.social!🧬
From showcasing his pioneering research on the RIG-I pathway to future therapeutic applications, Prof. Gale's work has changed how we fight RNA viruses-from HCV to emerging flavivirus.
From showcasing his pioneering research on the RIG-I pathway to future therapeutic applications, Prof. Gale's work has changed how we fight RNA viruses-from HCV to emerging flavivirus.
Brilliant first talk of #lornei&i 🤗 Great to see work on turbo charging existing vaccines for higher quality antibody responses!
Kicking off #lornei&I with our first Plenary! Hedda Wardemann and co. powered up antibody affinity and cross reactivity by modifying an existing malaria vaccine antigen! Hopefully this will make a next gen malaria vaccine with longer lived immunity 💪💉 @dkfz.bsky.social
February 18, 2026 at 3:56 AM
Brilliant first talk of #lornei&i 🤗 Great to see work on turbo charging existing vaccines for higher quality antibody responses!
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Axolotls can completely rebuild their thymus, a key immune organ
Axolotls wow scientists by regenerating this complex organ
Axolotls can completely rebuild their thymus, a key immune organ
www.scientificamerican.com
February 16, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Axolotls can completely rebuild their thymus, a key immune organ
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New research uncovers gamma‑delta T cells send a crucial signal through production of cytokine interleukin‑4, that helps the body fight parasitic infection, malaria. These findings offer new insights for boosting future vaccines and treatments.
Find out more 🔗 https://bit.ly/4anRANm
Find out more 🔗 https://bit.ly/4anRANm
From flicker to flame: How gd T cells spark long-lasting immune protection to Malaria - Doherty Institute
Discover how γδ T cells ignite long‑lasting immune protection against malaria, revealing their unique role at the crossroads of innate and adaptive immunity and opening new avenues for future vaccine ...
www.doherty.edu.au
February 16, 2026 at 11:12 PM
New research uncovers gamma‑delta T cells send a crucial signal through production of cytokine interleukin‑4, that helps the body fight parasitic infection, malaria. These findings offer new insights for boosting future vaccines and treatments.
Find out more 🔗 https://bit.ly/4anRANm
Find out more 🔗 https://bit.ly/4anRANm
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We've created a starter pack for everyone attending & supporting this year's Lorne Infection and Immunity Conference! 🔬🧪🦠🏖️
Let us know if you're attending #lorneiandi 2026 and would like to be added!
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Let us know if you're attending #lorneiandi 2026 and would like to be added!
Check out the starter pack here: go.bsky.app/PC2BiE3
February 16, 2026 at 5:46 AM
We've created a starter pack for everyone attending & supporting this year's Lorne Infection and Immunity Conference! 🔬🧪🦠🏖️
Let us know if you're attending #lorneiandi 2026 and would like to be added!
Check out the starter pack here: go.bsky.app/PC2BiE3
Let us know if you're attending #lorneiandi 2026 and would like to be added!
Check out the starter pack here: go.bsky.app/PC2BiE3
Not sure what your next science career step will be? or want to learn more about career possibilities?
Join us for the annual @theviin.bsky.social Careers Evening!
📆 Wednesday July 30th
🕐5.30 -8.30pm
📍WEHI
Register via TryBooking by 11.59pm Sunday 20th of July
www.trybooking.com/DDBSU
Join us for the annual @theviin.bsky.social Careers Evening!
📆 Wednesday July 30th
🕐5.30 -8.30pm
📍WEHI
Register via TryBooking by 11.59pm Sunday 20th of July
www.trybooking.com/DDBSU
July 14, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Not sure what your next science career step will be? or want to learn more about career possibilities?
Join us for the annual @theviin.bsky.social Careers Evening!
📆 Wednesday July 30th
🕐5.30 -8.30pm
📍WEHI
Register via TryBooking by 11.59pm Sunday 20th of July
www.trybooking.com/DDBSU
Join us for the annual @theviin.bsky.social Careers Evening!
📆 Wednesday July 30th
🕐5.30 -8.30pm
📍WEHI
Register via TryBooking by 11.59pm Sunday 20th of July
www.trybooking.com/DDBSU
Get your registrations in by 5pm today!
Only 3 DAYS LEFT to register!
📝VIIN Webinar: Conference Abstract Writing and Effective Scientific Communication
📅Wed 16 July 10am-12pm
⌛Registrations must close 5pm on Mon 14 July, don't miss out! forms.gle/5SHKrKqu5SMy...
See flyer for details. We look forward to seeing you there!
#VIINworkshop
📝VIIN Webinar: Conference Abstract Writing and Effective Scientific Communication
📅Wed 16 July 10am-12pm
⌛Registrations must close 5pm on Mon 14 July, don't miss out! forms.gle/5SHKrKqu5SMy...
See flyer for details. We look forward to seeing you there!
#VIINworkshop
July 14, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Get your registrations in by 5pm today!
Do you need help writing a scientific abstract? or want some tips on how to effectivy communicate you amazing science?
Come along to our ebinar to learn more! viin.org.au/event/confer...
When ⏰️ Wednesday 16th July, 10am -12pm
Register by 5pm Monday 14th of July 👇
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Come along to our ebinar to learn more! viin.org.au/event/confer...
When ⏰️ Wednesday 16th July, 10am -12pm
Register by 5pm Monday 14th of July 👇
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July 7, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Do you need help writing a scientific abstract? or want some tips on how to effectivy communicate you amazing science?
Come along to our ebinar to learn more! viin.org.au/event/confer...
When ⏰️ Wednesday 16th July, 10am -12pm
Register by 5pm Monday 14th of July 👇
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Come along to our ebinar to learn more! viin.org.au/event/confer...
When ⏰️ Wednesday 16th July, 10am -12pm
Register by 5pm Monday 14th of July 👇
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We are excited to share our paper describing neutralising monoclonal antibodies against human coronavirus NL63, an alphacoronavirus that uses the same ACE2 receptor as SARS-CoV and SARS-CoV-2, but generally only causes mild respiratory illness. www.nature.com/articles/s44...
Potent neutralising monoclonal antibodies targeting the spike of NL63 coronavirus - npj Viruses
npj Viruses - Potent neutralising monoclonal antibodies targeting the spike of NL63 coronavirus
www.nature.com
May 1, 2025 at 4:06 AM
We are excited to share our paper describing neutralising monoclonal antibodies against human coronavirus NL63, an alphacoronavirus that uses the same ACE2 receptor as SARS-CoV and SARS-CoV-2, but generally only causes mild respiratory illness. www.nature.com/articles/s44...
Do you want to recap the highlights of the last @ausvirologysoc.bsky.social meeting? Have a read of the AVS12 Meeting Report 👇
Exciting news! The AVS12 Meeting Report is now published in the @asm.org Journal of Virology! 🎉
AVS prides itself on supporting diverse voices in virology through career development, Indigenous engagement, collaboration, and recognition of excellence.
Read it here: journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/...
AVS prides itself on supporting diverse voices in virology through career development, Indigenous engagement, collaboration, and recognition of excellence.
Read it here: journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/...
Twelfth scientific biennial meeting of the Australasian Virology Society: AVS12 2024 | Journal of Virology
The Australasian Virology Society (AVS) biennial meeting is highly recognized as the
premier virology conference in Australasia, fostering collaboration across diverse
fields of virology and promoting...
journals.asm.org
April 30, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Do you want to recap the highlights of the last @ausvirologysoc.bsky.social meeting? Have a read of the AVS12 Meeting Report 👇
Did you know the more SARS-COV-2 vaccines you get, the more IgG4 you will have? But what does this mean? Read all about it in @ruthamypurcell.bsky.social PhD paper! @amywchung.bsky.social @kev-in-science.bsky.social @viralvaxlab.bsky.social
Fantastic to have our study out describing the nuances of increased SARS-CoV-2 IgG4 following repeated mRNA vaccination 💉💉💉 @amywchung.bsky.social @kev-in-science.bsky.social @viralvaxlab.bsky.social
And great discussion started below!
And great discussion started below!
#immunosky #IDsky #medsky 🧪
I know everyone missed thinking about IgG4, but we have a new study that finds some very interesting properties of anti-spike IgG4 elicited by mRNA vaccines
tl;dr- IgG4 seems to buffer inflammation but enhances the function of other antibodies when titers are lower
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I know everyone missed thinking about IgG4, but we have a new study that finds some very interesting properties of anti-spike IgG4 elicited by mRNA vaccines
tl;dr- IgG4 seems to buffer inflammation but enhances the function of other antibodies when titers are lower
🧵
March 11, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Did you know the more SARS-COV-2 vaccines you get, the more IgG4 you will have? But what does this mean? Read all about it in @ruthamypurcell.bsky.social PhD paper! @amywchung.bsky.social @kev-in-science.bsky.social @viralvaxlab.bsky.social
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First case of Japanese encephalitis reported in NSW for this season; take steps to avoid mosquito bites if you live in or are visiting western NSW https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/Pages/20250215_00.aspx
February 14, 2025 at 11:31 PM
First case of Japanese encephalitis reported in NSW for this season; take steps to avoid mosquito bites if you live in or are visiting western NSW https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/Pages/20250215_00.aspx
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🧪 #ASV American Society of Virology strong statement on the importance and value of diversity and inclusion in science because "this results in exceptional science, makes us stronger as a community, makes our science better, and aligns with the values of ASV" ❤️ASV!
February 14, 2025 at 12:48 PM
🧪 #ASV American Society of Virology strong statement on the importance and value of diversity and inclusion in science because "this results in exceptional science, makes us stronger as a community, makes our science better, and aligns with the values of ASV" ❤️ASV!
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As Richard Webby told me two weeks ago: "I have seen what this virus does... I would absolutely not want to drink a glass of raw milk in California right now."
#H5N1 🧪
#H5N1 🧪
Marin County Public Health has released a bit more info on their suspected #H5N1 #birdflu case. A child who drank raw milk went to an ER vomiting & with a fever. Tested positive for flu A. That could be seasonal flu or H5. Not sure there will be a clear answer here. www.marinhhs.org/h5n1-bird-flu
December 11, 2024 at 10:10 AM
As Richard Webby told me two weeks ago: "I have seen what this virus does... I would absolutely not want to drink a glass of raw milk in California right now."
#H5N1 🧪
#H5N1 🧪
Are giant viruses one "acident" away from becoming a single cell organism? Maybe!? This is a question that will be occupying space in my brain for the foreseeable future 🤣
www.frontiersin.org/journals/mic...
www.frontiersin.org/journals/mic...
Frontiers | Two decades ago, giant viruses were discovered: the fall of an old paradigm
Arguably, one of the most exciting moments in science, and definitely in molecular biology, is when a well-established paradigm is overturned (we use the con...
www.frontiersin.org
December 11, 2024 at 9:01 PM
Are giant viruses one "acident" away from becoming a single cell organism? Maybe!? This is a question that will be occupying space in my brain for the foreseeable future 🤣
www.frontiersin.org/journals/mic...
www.frontiersin.org/journals/mic...
Breaking news 🗞 A photo of me in my natural habitat has been captured today 📸 🤣
Thanks to the organisers of #AVS12 for the chance to present our work & the audience for sticking around for the last session of the conference 🙏
Thanks to the organisers of #AVS12 for the chance to present our work & the audience for sticking around for the last session of the conference 🙏
Next up is Samantha Davis @iamdrsam.bsky.social (ACDP, CSIRO) who is discussing New Insights Into Immune Dysregulation at the cellular and transcriptional level Following Infection of Domestic Pigs With Virulent African Swine Fever Virus. ASFV is fatal in pigs in almost 100% of cases #AVS12
December 5, 2024 at 7:00 AM
Breaking news 🗞 A photo of me in my natural habitat has been captured today 📸 🤣
Thanks to the organisers of #AVS12 for the chance to present our work & the audience for sticking around for the last session of the conference 🙏
Thanks to the organisers of #AVS12 for the chance to present our work & the audience for sticking around for the last session of the conference 🙏
Today is the day! I will be speaking in the last session of the last day at #AVS12 sharing a snippet of a very cool story involving pigs & a nasty virus called African swine fever virus 🐷 Hope I will see you there (promise I will be more engaging than Ross) 😊 @ausvirologysoc.bsky.social
a man in a suit and tie is holding a piece of paper and saying " there are three primary theories "
ALT: a man in a suit and tie is holding a piece of paper and saying " there are three primary theories "
media.tenor.com
December 4, 2024 at 11:47 PM
Today is the day! I will be speaking in the last session of the last day at #AVS12 sharing a snippet of a very cool story involving pigs & a nasty virus called African swine fever virus 🐷 Hope I will see you there (promise I will be more engaging than Ross) 😊 @ausvirologysoc.bsky.social
How do we help support & increase Indigenous researchers in virology? Well, it starts with education (get kids interested in cool science!), is supported by policy & strengthend through respect & science communication 🗣 #AVS12 #STEM #firstscientists @ausvirologysoc.bsky.social
December 4, 2024 at 11:33 PM
How do we help support & increase Indigenous researchers in virology? Well, it starts with education (get kids interested in cool science!), is supported by policy & strengthend through respect & science communication 🗣 #AVS12 #STEM #firstscientists @ausvirologysoc.bsky.social
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Fascinating talk from @marypetrone.bsky.social examining virosphere in aquatic animals like corals, sea sponges, and tunicates, the latter which have flu like viruses! @ausvirologysoc.bsky.social #AVS12 #viralsky #socool #scienceyeah
December 4, 2024 at 9:52 PM
Fascinating talk from @marypetrone.bsky.social examining virosphere in aquatic animals like corals, sea sponges, and tunicates, the latter which have flu like viruses! @ausvirologysoc.bsky.social #AVS12 #viralsky #socool #scienceyeah
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Next up is Marios Koutsakos @marioskoutsakos.bsky.social who is presenting Antigenic evolution of the influenza B virus HA over 80 years of circulation in humans. Marios has apologised for only including one phylogenetic tree in his talk in this evolutionary virology session. #AVS12
December 4, 2024 at 10:11 PM
Next up is Marios Koutsakos @marioskoutsakos.bsky.social who is presenting Antigenic evolution of the influenza B virus HA over 80 years of circulation in humans. Marios has apologised for only including one phylogenetic tree in his talk in this evolutionary virology session. #AVS12
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Amazing work from @nataleenewton.bsky.social showing the utility of the Binjari platform for TBF structures!
Bringing the Structural Virology section home strong is Natalee Newton @nataleenewton.bsky.social who is sharing her Chimeric viral platform that enables high-resolution cryoEM analysis and antigenic characterization of diverse pathogenic tick-borne #flaviviruses. #AVS12 almost every TBF visualised!
December 4, 2024 at 3:55 AM
Amazing work from @nataleenewton.bsky.social showing the utility of the Binjari platform for TBF structures!
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I've made a starter pack for Aussie virologists joining Bluesky at #AVS12. Let me know if you would like to be added- please share 🤗
@ausvirologysoc.bsky.social
go.bsky.app/FgBEzfc
@ausvirologysoc.bsky.social
go.bsky.app/FgBEzfc
December 4, 2024 at 3:42 AM
I've made a starter pack for Aussie virologists joining Bluesky at #AVS12. Let me know if you would like to be added- please share 🤗
@ausvirologysoc.bsky.social
go.bsky.app/FgBEzfc
@ausvirologysoc.bsky.social
go.bsky.app/FgBEzfc
Amazing work @royalfizzbin.bsky.social 👏 the self proclaimed dirt queen 👸 Such a feat. getting that much RNA from soil! #AVS12
A fantastic talk on RNA virus diversity in Australian soil from our dirt queen and master of giant trees @royalfizzbin.bsky.social #AVS
December 4, 2024 at 12:59 AM
Amazing work @royalfizzbin.bsky.social 👏 the self proclaimed dirt queen 👸 Such a feat. getting that much RNA from soil! #AVS12