Otto Balsiger
@obalsiger.bsky.social
Director of Finance, Membership and Publishing at the British Society for Immunology (BSI), also Treasurer/Trustee of Applied Microbiology International (AMI). Dad who loves science and sports (especially #immunology and #taekwondo) All views are my own.
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🌙 New study shows tiny tidal rhythms in the immune system of freshwater three-spined sticklebacks, hinting at a conserved lunar-linked clock beyond circadian cycles.
👉 https://bit.ly/4hMtCMm
##Immunology
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##Immunology
November 7, 2025 at 4:15 PM
🌙 New study shows tiny tidal rhythms in the immune system of freshwater three-spined sticklebacks, hinting at a conserved lunar-linked clock beyond circadian cycles.
👉 https://bit.ly/4hMtCMm
##Immunology
👉 https://bit.ly/4hMtCMm
##Immunology
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🧫 Organoids reveal how gut epithelial diversity shapes host–pathogen interactions, enabling study of viruses, bacteria & parasites previously impossible in vitro.
👉 https://bit.ly/422Z96U
##Organoids #GutImmunology #Immunology
👉 https://bit.ly/422Z96U
##Organoids #GutImmunology #Immunology
November 7, 2025 at 10:25 AM
🧫 Organoids reveal how gut epithelial diversity shapes host–pathogen interactions, enabling study of viruses, bacteria & parasites previously impossible in vitro.
👉 https://bit.ly/422Z96U
##Organoids #GutImmunology #Immunology
👉 https://bit.ly/422Z96U
##Organoids #GutImmunology #Immunology
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🦠 DC3s in solid tumours can prime T cells and influence outcomes—boosting survival in some cancers, but promoting immunosuppression in others.
👉 https://bit.ly/3T2blRg
##Immunotherapy #CancerImmunology
👉 https://bit.ly/3T2blRg
##Immunotherapy #CancerImmunology
November 7, 2025 at 11:10 AM
🦠 DC3s in solid tumours can prime T cells and influence outcomes—boosting survival in some cancers, but promoting immunosuppression in others.
👉 https://bit.ly/3T2blRg
##Immunotherapy #CancerImmunology
👉 https://bit.ly/3T2blRg
##Immunotherapy #CancerImmunology
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🐭 Animal models for human health
Discover innovative approaches to modelling the human immune system, from wild microbiota mice, to complex organoids & diverse animal models in this parallel session at #BSI25.
Register today: https://bit.ly/3IkxWq8
Discover innovative approaches to modelling the human immune system, from wild microbiota mice, to complex organoids & diverse animal models in this parallel session at #BSI25.
Register today: https://bit.ly/3IkxWq8
November 7, 2025 at 9:45 AM
🐭 Animal models for human health
Discover innovative approaches to modelling the human immune system, from wild microbiota mice, to complex organoids & diverse animal models in this parallel session at #BSI25.
Register today: https://bit.ly/3IkxWq8
Discover innovative approaches to modelling the human immune system, from wild microbiota mice, to complex organoids & diverse animal models in this parallel session at #BSI25.
Register today: https://bit.ly/3IkxWq8
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How does the immune system work within our body’s largest organ?
Join '#Immunology gets under the skin' at #BSI25 to explore how immune cells develop, interact and protect us at the skin’s surface & what new discoveries are emerging.
Registration link: https://bit.ly/3IkxWq8
Join '#Immunology gets under the skin' at #BSI25 to explore how immune cells develop, interact and protect us at the skin’s surface & what new discoveries are emerging.
Registration link: https://bit.ly/3IkxWq8
November 6, 2025 at 3:05 PM
How does the immune system work within our body’s largest organ?
Join '#Immunology gets under the skin' at #BSI25 to explore how immune cells develop, interact and protect us at the skin’s surface & what new discoveries are emerging.
Registration link: https://bit.ly/3IkxWq8
Join '#Immunology gets under the skin' at #BSI25 to explore how immune cells develop, interact and protect us at the skin’s surface & what new discoveries are emerging.
Registration link: https://bit.ly/3IkxWq8
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🔬 First head-to-head comparison of nuclear imaging for tumour CD8⁺ T cells shows [⁸⁹Zr]Zr-anti-CD8-IgG2a(silent) & [⁸⁹Zr]Zr-OT-I track T-cell infiltration & migration, aiding immunotherapy strategies.
👉 https://bit.ly/4ncWCzv
##Immunotherapy #CD8Tcells #CancerResearch
👉 https://bit.ly/4ncWCzv
##Immunotherapy #CD8Tcells #CancerResearch
November 6, 2025 at 10:40 AM
🔬 First head-to-head comparison of nuclear imaging for tumour CD8⁺ T cells shows [⁸⁹Zr]Zr-anti-CD8-IgG2a(silent) & [⁸⁹Zr]Zr-OT-I track T-cell infiltration & migration, aiding immunotherapy strategies.
👉 https://bit.ly/4ncWCzv
##Immunotherapy #CD8Tcells #CancerResearch
👉 https://bit.ly/4ncWCzv
##Immunotherapy #CD8Tcells #CancerResearch
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📘 People living with HIV can experience residual immune activation even on ART, raising comorbidity risks.
Krystelle Nganou-Makamdop reviews human studies on anti-inflammatory therapies and future strategies.
👉 https://bit.ly/4g5VMm4
##HIV #Immunology
Krystelle Nganou-Makamdop reviews human studies on anti-inflammatory therapies and future strategies.
👉 https://bit.ly/4g5VMm4
##HIV #Immunology
November 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM
📘 People living with HIV can experience residual immune activation even on ART, raising comorbidity risks.
Krystelle Nganou-Makamdop reviews human studies on anti-inflammatory therapies and future strategies.
👉 https://bit.ly/4g5VMm4
##HIV #Immunology
Krystelle Nganou-Makamdop reviews human studies on anti-inflammatory therapies and future strategies.
👉 https://bit.ly/4g5VMm4
##HIV #Immunology
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Oligodendrocytes do more than make myelin — they actively shape immune responses in the CNS.
Pasquini & Correale reveal how OGDs can present antigens, modulate microglia, and balance pro- & anti-inflammatory signals.
Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/4mkw9Qe
##Neuroimmunology
Pasquini & Correale reveal how OGDs can present antigens, modulate microglia, and balance pro- & anti-inflammatory signals.
Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/4mkw9Qe
##Neuroimmunology
November 6, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Oligodendrocytes do more than make myelin — they actively shape immune responses in the CNS.
Pasquini & Correale reveal how OGDs can present antigens, modulate microglia, and balance pro- & anti-inflammatory signals.
Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/4mkw9Qe
##Neuroimmunology
Pasquini & Correale reveal how OGDs can present antigens, modulate microglia, and balance pro- & anti-inflammatory signals.
Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/4mkw9Qe
##Neuroimmunology
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Human, animal & environmental health are deeply connected. 🌍
This #OneHealthDay, discover how veterinary immunology research in Discovery Immunology is bridging species & advancing science for all.
Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/41BQkRO
##OneHealth #Immunology
This #OneHealthDay, discover how veterinary immunology research in Discovery Immunology is bridging species & advancing science for all.
Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/41BQkRO
##OneHealth #Immunology
November 3, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Human, animal & environmental health are deeply connected. 🌍
This #OneHealthDay, discover how veterinary immunology research in Discovery Immunology is bridging species & advancing science for all.
Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/41BQkRO
##OneHealth #Immunology
This #OneHealthDay, discover how veterinary immunology research in Discovery Immunology is bridging species & advancing science for all.
Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/41BQkRO
##OneHealth #Immunology
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#Measles can cause serious illness & vaccination is the best protection 🛡
Our measles infographic answers common questions & highlights the importance of the #MMR #Vaccine! #CelebrateVaccines
Find out more here 🔗 bit.ly/3PE5kbW
Our measles infographic answers common questions & highlights the importance of the #MMR #Vaccine! #CelebrateVaccines
Find out more here 🔗 bit.ly/3PE5kbW
October 30, 2025 at 12:56 PM
#Measles can cause serious illness & vaccination is the best protection 🛡
Our measles infographic answers common questions & highlights the importance of the #MMR #Vaccine! #CelebrateVaccines
Find out more here 🔗 bit.ly/3PE5kbW
Our measles infographic answers common questions & highlights the importance of the #MMR #Vaccine! #CelebrateVaccines
Find out more here 🔗 bit.ly/3PE5kbW
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🔥 What’s hot in cancer immunology?
Explore the latest discoveries, anti-tumour mechanisms, and breakthroughs in translating research into treatments at this plenary session. Don’t miss it at #BSI25 this December.
##CancerImmunology
Explore the latest discoveries, anti-tumour mechanisms, and breakthroughs in translating research into treatments at this plenary session. Don’t miss it at #BSI25 this December.
##CancerImmunology
October 30, 2025 at 3:12 PM
🔥 What’s hot in cancer immunology?
Explore the latest discoveries, anti-tumour mechanisms, and breakthroughs in translating research into treatments at this plenary session. Don’t miss it at #BSI25 this December.
##CancerImmunology
Explore the latest discoveries, anti-tumour mechanisms, and breakthroughs in translating research into treatments at this plenary session. Don’t miss it at #BSI25 this December.
##CancerImmunology
This a great scheme, do get involved as either mentor or mentee you are sure to get a lot out of it.
📢 Applications are open for the BSI Mentoring Scheme 2026! 🌟
A year-long programme pairing early career immunologists with experienced mentors across academia, industry & clinical settings.
🗓️ Apply by 21 Nov 2025 (23:59 GMT)
👉 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Yuz9in
A year-long programme pairing early career immunologists with experienced mentors across academia, industry & clinical settings.
🗓️ Apply by 21 Nov 2025 (23:59 GMT)
👉 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Yuz9in
October 30, 2025 at 5:34 PM
This a great scheme, do get involved as either mentor or mentee you are sure to get a lot out of it.
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New study finds IL-17 deficiency may underlie cryptococcosis in HIV-negative “immunocompetent” adults. Could unlock new paths for immunotherapy! 🦠🧬
Open access: https://bit.ly/47rL1Xq
##Immunology #Cryptococcosis #IL17 #InfectiousDiseases
Open access: https://bit.ly/47rL1Xq
##Immunology #Cryptococcosis #IL17 #InfectiousDiseases
October 30, 2025 at 2:43 PM
New study finds IL-17 deficiency may underlie cryptococcosis in HIV-negative “immunocompetent” adults. Could unlock new paths for immunotherapy! 🦠🧬
Open access: https://bit.ly/47rL1Xq
##Immunology #Cryptococcosis #IL17 #InfectiousDiseases
Open access: https://bit.ly/47rL1Xq
##Immunology #Cryptococcosis #IL17 #InfectiousDiseases
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Type-17 immunity in the gut may play a key role in axial spondyloarthritis. Brough et al. report elevated IL-17A/IL-23 in axSpA stool plus increased circulating IL-17+ T cells.
📄 Open access: https://bit.ly/4nkhC7q
#Rheumatology #Immunology
📄 Open access: https://bit.ly/4nkhC7q
#Rheumatology #Immunology
October 26, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Type-17 immunity in the gut may play a key role in axial spondyloarthritis. Brough et al. report elevated IL-17A/IL-23 in axSpA stool plus increased circulating IL-17+ T cells.
📄 Open access: https://bit.ly/4nkhC7q
#Rheumatology #Immunology
📄 Open access: https://bit.ly/4nkhC7q
#Rheumatology #Immunology
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Need funding to attend your next conference? 💡
The BSI Conference Travel Grants can cover your travel costs - UK (£500), Europe (£700), rest of world (£1,000).
The deadline is just over 1 week away (1 November), so submit your application soon! https://bit.ly/3U0jk2E
The BSI Conference Travel Grants can cover your travel costs - UK (£500), Europe (£700), rest of world (£1,000).
The deadline is just over 1 week away (1 November), so submit your application soon! https://bit.ly/3U0jk2E
October 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Need funding to attend your next conference? 💡
The BSI Conference Travel Grants can cover your travel costs - UK (£500), Europe (£700), rest of world (£1,000).
The deadline is just over 1 week away (1 November), so submit your application soon! https://bit.ly/3U0jk2E
The BSI Conference Travel Grants can cover your travel costs - UK (£500), Europe (£700), rest of world (£1,000).
The deadline is just over 1 week away (1 November), so submit your application soon! https://bit.ly/3U0jk2E
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Can we truly cure autoimmunity? 🧬
Join Anne Puel at #BSI25 as she explores how advances in systems immunology, informatics, and cell & biological therapies are transforming our understanding of remission and therapeutic function in autoimmune disease.
Secure your place: https://bit.ly/3IkxWq8
Join Anne Puel at #BSI25 as she explores how advances in systems immunology, informatics, and cell & biological therapies are transforming our understanding of remission and therapeutic function in autoimmune disease.
Secure your place: https://bit.ly/3IkxWq8
October 22, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Can we truly cure autoimmunity? 🧬
Join Anne Puel at #BSI25 as she explores how advances in systems immunology, informatics, and cell & biological therapies are transforming our understanding of remission and therapeutic function in autoimmune disease.
Secure your place: https://bit.ly/3IkxWq8
Join Anne Puel at #BSI25 as she explores how advances in systems immunology, informatics, and cell & biological therapies are transforming our understanding of remission and therapeutic function in autoimmune disease.
Secure your place: https://bit.ly/3IkxWq8
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From CAR-NK cells to checkpoint inhibitors, Blunt & Khakoo review how boosting NK-cell function could transform cancer therapy.
🔓 Open access: https://bit.ly/4j8dKEW
#Immunotherapy #NKcells #CancerResearch
🔓 Open access: https://bit.ly/4j8dKEW
#Immunotherapy #NKcells #CancerResearch
October 22, 2025 at 3:30 PM
From CAR-NK cells to checkpoint inhibitors, Blunt & Khakoo review how boosting NK-cell function could transform cancer therapy.
🔓 Open access: https://bit.ly/4j8dKEW
#Immunotherapy #NKcells #CancerResearch
🔓 Open access: https://bit.ly/4j8dKEW
#Immunotherapy #NKcells #CancerResearch
Make sure you register by the end of tomorrow for #BSI25 to get your early bird rates.
Can't wait to see you there
Can't wait to see you there
⏰ Not long left! Early bird registration for #BSI25 closes TOMORROW.
Don’t miss your chance to save. Register now and secure your place at the UK’s biggest immunology conference in Liverpool!
🔗 https://bit.ly/3IkxWq8
Don’t miss your chance to save. Register now and secure your place at the UK’s biggest immunology conference in Liverpool!
🔗 https://bit.ly/3IkxWq8
October 21, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Make sure you register by the end of tomorrow for #BSI25 to get your early bird rates.
Can't wait to see you there
Can't wait to see you there
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New study shows switching between Humira® and AVT02 in chronic plaque psoriasis does not alter cellular immunogenicity.
Novel EVCIA approach confirms comparable T cell responses, supporting interchangeability.
🔗 Open access: https://bit.ly/3J8pESs
#Immunology #Psoriasis
Novel EVCIA approach confirms comparable T cell responses, supporting interchangeability.
🔗 Open access: https://bit.ly/3J8pESs
#Immunology #Psoriasis
October 18, 2025 at 10:13 AM
New study shows switching between Humira® and AVT02 in chronic plaque psoriasis does not alter cellular immunogenicity.
Novel EVCIA approach confirms comparable T cell responses, supporting interchangeability.
🔗 Open access: https://bit.ly/3J8pESs
#Immunology #Psoriasis
Novel EVCIA approach confirms comparable T cell responses, supporting interchangeability.
🔗 Open access: https://bit.ly/3J8pESs
#Immunology #Psoriasis
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Spermidine can suppress dendritic cell activation by regulating metabolism via eIF5A hypusination, reducing T cell interactions. Immune regulation or pathogen exploitation?
🔗 https://bit.ly/4ooi8mE
🔗 https://bit.ly/4ooi8mE
October 20, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Spermidine can suppress dendritic cell activation by regulating metabolism via eIF5A hypusination, reducing T cell interactions. Immune regulation or pathogen exploitation?
🔗 https://bit.ly/4ooi8mE
🔗 https://bit.ly/4ooi8mE
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📣 Final week before early bird #BSI25 registration closes!
Join 1,500+ immunology professionals in Liverpool for four days of learning, sharing, and celebrating the latest breakthroughs.
Register now to save: https://bit.ly/3IkxWq8
Join 1,500+ immunology professionals in Liverpool for four days of learning, sharing, and celebrating the latest breakthroughs.
Register now to save: https://bit.ly/3IkxWq8
October 15, 2025 at 8:20 AM
📣 Final week before early bird #BSI25 registration closes!
Join 1,500+ immunology professionals in Liverpool for four days of learning, sharing, and celebrating the latest breakthroughs.
Register now to save: https://bit.ly/3IkxWq8
Join 1,500+ immunology professionals in Liverpool for four days of learning, sharing, and celebrating the latest breakthroughs.
Register now to save: https://bit.ly/3IkxWq8
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Barrier sites under the microscope! 🔬
Discover how our skin, gut & lungs fight infection, heal, and keep our microbiota happy. Don’t miss this session at #BSI25!
PS. Early bird registration closes on Wednesday 22 October ⚡
Discover how our skin, gut & lungs fight infection, heal, and keep our microbiota happy. Don’t miss this session at #BSI25!
PS. Early bird registration closes on Wednesday 22 October ⚡
October 16, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Barrier sites under the microscope! 🔬
Discover how our skin, gut & lungs fight infection, heal, and keep our microbiota happy. Don’t miss this session at #BSI25!
PS. Early bird registration closes on Wednesday 22 October ⚡
Discover how our skin, gut & lungs fight infection, heal, and keep our microbiota happy. Don’t miss this session at #BSI25!
PS. Early bird registration closes on Wednesday 22 October ⚡
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How does vaccination protect whole populations? 🌍 #BiologyWeek #Immunology
Explore our infographic about herd immunity below 👇and learn more about how it works in our YouTube video: https://bit.ly/3W1zskz
Explore our infographic about herd immunity below 👇and learn more about how it works in our YouTube video: https://bit.ly/3W1zskz
October 17, 2025 at 8:30 AM
How does vaccination protect whole populations? 🌍 #BiologyWeek #Immunology
Explore our infographic about herd immunity below 👇and learn more about how it works in our YouTube video: https://bit.ly/3W1zskz
Explore our infographic about herd immunity below 👇and learn more about how it works in our YouTube video: https://bit.ly/3W1zskz
Working in eco immunology? Why not submit your next paper as part of our special collection.
In addition to reaching a wide audience you will be actively supporting the immunology community
@discovimmunol.bsky.social
In addition to reaching a wide audience you will be actively supporting the immunology community
@discovimmunol.bsky.social
🌿 Celebrate #BiologyWeek by sharing your ecoimmunology research!
Our Special Collection explores how ecological factors shape immunity in humans & animals. Original research & reviews welcome.
📖 Submit here: https://bit.ly/3WmPhl3
#Ecoimmunology #Immunology
Our Special Collection explores how ecological factors shape immunity in humans & animals. Original research & reviews welcome.
📖 Submit here: https://bit.ly/3WmPhl3
#Ecoimmunology #Immunology
October 17, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Working in eco immunology? Why not submit your next paper as part of our special collection.
In addition to reaching a wide audience you will be actively supporting the immunology community
@discovimmunol.bsky.social
In addition to reaching a wide audience you will be actively supporting the immunology community
@discovimmunol.bsky.social
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Heading to #BSACI2025? 🫁
We’ve been looking at how allergens ramp up IL-18 & IL-18Rα in Th2/Th17 cells in allergic asthma, and what that means for therapy.
👉 https://bit.ly/4qgknJE
##Allergy #Immunology
We’ve been looking at how allergens ramp up IL-18 & IL-18Rα in Th2/Th17 cells in allergic asthma, and what that means for therapy.
👉 https://bit.ly/4qgknJE
##Allergy #Immunology
October 17, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Heading to #BSACI2025? 🫁
We’ve been looking at how allergens ramp up IL-18 & IL-18Rα in Th2/Th17 cells in allergic asthma, and what that means for therapy.
👉 https://bit.ly/4qgknJE
##Allergy #Immunology
We’ve been looking at how allergens ramp up IL-18 & IL-18Rα in Th2/Th17 cells in allergic asthma, and what that means for therapy.
👉 https://bit.ly/4qgknJE
##Allergy #Immunology