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Rodney DeKoter
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I am an Immunology and Hematology researcher at Western University in London Ontario
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February 6, 2026 at 9:38 AM
Thanks for your good wishes everyone. I'm happy to be back in the office.
February 5, 2026 at 7:39 PM
I'm sharing that my father, Larry DeKoter, passed away yesterday after a long struggle with Alzheimer's Disease. Here is his obituary and memorial service information. www.arbormemorial.ca/en/forestlaw...
Arie (Larry) Huibert DeKoter
View Larry DeKoter’s obituary and additional information. Share your memories and condolences.
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January 29, 2026 at 9:30 PM
My last formal lecture for MICROIMM 2500B is today. It's been fun teaching what is essentially a short 9-lecture course in fundamental Immunology for this large class.
January 23, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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Once #viruses get in, they can be hard to get out.

Western University virologist Stephen Barr joined CBC Quirks & Quarks to chat about his research uncovering how #HIV hides in the human body. @schulichmeddent.bsky.social

🎧 Listen here: www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
Shining a light on where viruses hide out in our bodies, and how they make us sick
At any given time, there are around 300 – 400 trillion viruses throughout the average human body. Most are benign, and some are even beneficial. But other particularly crafty and menacing viruses can...
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January 14, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Congratulations to Chanpreet Riarh from the lab for receiving a travel award for the Canadian Society for Immunology 2026 Spring meeting! www.csi-sci.ca/Travel_Award...
Canadian Society for Immunology - Travel Awards
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January 9, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Thank you to my son Simon for gifting me this fantastic new biography of Francis Crick by @matthewcobb.bsky.social. This is an inspiring read for any scientist struggling to devote time to their research.
January 8, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Our newest publication is now out online ahead of print! In this study, MSc student Heidi Rysan and co-authors show that H195Y mutation of the transcription factor IKZF3 contributes to altered gene expression in B cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41490289/
January 6, 2026 at 6:20 PM
It's been a good December with one paper accepted and another one on the verge of being accepted. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everyone.
December 20, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Thanks for your good wishes everyone.
December 20, 2025 at 1:23 PM
A beautiful and fitting tribute to my father in law Peter Drost, who passed away this past Sunday. www.verhoevefuneralhomes.com/obituaries/P...
Obituary information for Peter James Drost
View Peter James Drost's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.
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December 8, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Next Tuesday, Dr. Carl June will be presented with the J. Allyn Taylor award in recognition of his pioneering use of CAR-T cells to treat leukemia. We are looking forward to his visit! www.schulich.uwo.ca/about/news-e...
Transforming cancer treatment: Taylor Prize honours CAR T-cell therapy pioneer - Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry - Western University
Dr. Carl June’s groundbreaking work has redefined cancer treatment, bringing life-saving therapy from the lab to patients around the globe.
www.schulich.uwo.ca
November 21, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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James Watson has died www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/s...
James Watson, Co-Discoverer of the Structure of DNA, Is Dead at 97
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November 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM
#LightTheNight London raised $140,528 and counting. Thank you for donating to blood cancer research!
October 19, 2025 at 12:24 AM
It's time to Light the Night for Leukemia & Lymphoma Research! secure.llscanada.org/site/TR/LTN/...
Light The Night
DeKoter Lab Leukemia Research is participating in Light The Night on October 18, 2025 to fundraise for blood cancer cures.
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October 18, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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BREAKING: Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi win the Nobel Prize in medicine for work on peripheral immune tolerance.
The Nobel Prize in medicine goes to 3 scientists for work on peripheral immune tolerance
Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell, and Shimon Sakaguchi have won the Nobel Prize in medicine for their discoveries about peripheral immune tolerance.
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October 6, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Microbiology & Immunology at Western University is hiring a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the area of T cell Biology and Neuroimmunology - one of two positions available. Full description here: www.uwo.ca/facultyrelat...
www.uwo.ca
October 2, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Microbiology & Immunology at Western University is hiring a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the area of Neurovirology. Read the description here: www.uwo.ca/facultyrelat...
www.uwo.ca
October 2, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Thank you #WesternU for joining @eara.eu to promote the ethical use of animals in research
eara.eu EARA @eara.eu · Sep 24
We are pleased to welcome Western University @westernu.ca to EARA!

Check out the full list of EARA members on our website: eara.eu/our-members
October 1, 2025 at 11:24 AM
David Baltimore has passed away at 87. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/07/s...
David Baltimore, Nobel-Winning Molecular Biologist, Dies at 87
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September 8, 2025 at 1:23 AM
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month www.emro.who.int/media/news/c....
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 2025
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September 1, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Happy 150th birthday Blackfriars Bridge
August 31, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Animal testing is still vital to advancing medicine: torontostarreplica.pressreader.com/article/2816...
Toronto Star ePaper
Toronto Star ePaper
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August 26, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Dr. David Spence, a renowned Western University researcher, passed away on August 10. harrisfuneralhome.ca/obituaries/d...
David Spence - Harris Funeral Home
David Spence C.M., M.D., FRCPC, FAHA It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. John David Spence on August 10th, 2025 at the age of 80. Son of Jack and Josephine Spence, Dave is ...
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August 19, 2025 at 6:44 PM