Victorian Infection and Immunity Network
@theviin.bsky.social
The Victorian Infection & Immunity Network (VIIN) - Researchers from across Victoria sharing an interest in infection & immunity! https://www.viin.org.au/
Lorne Infection and Immunity Conference 2026: https://www.lorneinfectionimmunity.org #lorneiandi
Lorne Infection and Immunity Conference 2026: https://www.lorneinfectionimmunity.org #lorneiandi
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Now at the Welcome Function at the Lorne Common. A great avenue to network and connect with colleagues. What a great way to end the Day 1 of the 16th Lorne Infection and Immunity 2026. #lorneiandi
February 18, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Now at the Welcome Function at the Lorne Common. A great avenue to network and connect with colleagues. What a great way to end the Day 1 of the 16th Lorne Infection and Immunity 2026. #lorneiandi
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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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Fantastic Hertzog oration at this year’s #lorneiandi from @mgalejr.bsky.social !
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 5:40 AM
Fantastic Hertzog oration at this year’s #lorneiandi from @mgalejr.bsky.social !
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Great work from Leanie Kleynhans showing that alveolar macrophages from diabetic patients have impaired responses to Mtb!
#lorneiandi
#lorneiandi
February 18, 2026 at 6:48 AM
Great work from Leanie Kleynhans showing that alveolar macrophages from diabetic patients have impaired responses to Mtb!
#lorneiandi
#lorneiandi
Great first poster session from researchers around diverse topics on infection and immunity. #lorneiandi
February 18, 2026 at 7:47 AM
Great first poster session from researchers around diverse topics on infection and immunity. #lorneiandi
Lucky last for our Host-Pathogen Interactions Session, A/Prof Maria Liaskos from @thedohertyinst.bsky.social @unimelb.edu.au They gave a beautiful talk on IL-37, a broad immunosuppressive cytokine that promotes Helicobacter pylori pathogenesis and chronic persistence 🔬 #LorneIandI - now poster time!
February 18, 2026 at 7:06 AM
Lucky last for our Host-Pathogen Interactions Session, A/Prof Maria Liaskos from @thedohertyinst.bsky.social @unimelb.edu.au They gave a beautiful talk on IL-37, a broad immunosuppressive cytokine that promotes Helicobacter pylori pathogenesis and chronic persistence 🔬 #LorneIandI - now poster time!
Great talk by Leanne Kleynhans from Mater Research Institute. Super interesting to hear about the relationship between two common diseases, TB and type 2 diabetes in humans 🫁 T2D drives altered gene transcription and cytokine dysregulation, leading to increased TB susceptibility #lorneiandi
February 18, 2026 at 6:53 AM
Great talk by Leanne Kleynhans from Mater Research Institute. Super interesting to hear about the relationship between two common diseases, TB and type 2 diabetes in humans 🫁 T2D drives altered gene transcription and cytokine dysregulation, leading to increased TB susceptibility #lorneiandi
Next up, we had Steven Heaton from the RIKEN Centre for Integrative Medical Sciences in Japan! They gave an amazing talk on a novel approach to investigate genotype-dependent responses to viral infection using human cell libraries 🧫🦠 #lorneiandi
February 18, 2026 at 6:39 AM
Next up, we had Steven Heaton from the RIKEN Centre for Integrative Medical Sciences in Japan! They gave an amazing talk on a novel approach to investigate genotype-dependent responses to viral infection using human cell libraries 🧫🦠 #lorneiandi
Lovely talk from Claire Fleming (University of Virginia) 👩🔬 Super interesting to hear about how the IL-33/ST2 signalling axis affects pulmonary immunopathogenesis in SARS-CoV-2 infection 🦠🫁 #lorneiandi
February 18, 2026 at 6:20 AM
Lovely talk from Claire Fleming (University of Virginia) 👩🔬 Super interesting to hear about how the IL-33/ST2 signalling axis affects pulmonary immunopathogenesis in SARS-CoV-2 infection 🦠🫁 #lorneiandi
Thanks to our sponsor for the Host-Pathogen Interactions session, ✨In Vitro Technologies ✨ Scott Lee described all the ways In Vitro Technologies can help with our research on the genome, protein and metabolic level. 🫶🏽 #lorneiandi
February 18, 2026 at 6:11 AM
Thanks to our sponsor for the Host-Pathogen Interactions session, ✨In Vitro Technologies ✨ Scott Lee described all the ways In Vitro Technologies can help with our research on the genome, protein and metabolic level. 🫶🏽 #lorneiandi
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After enjoying 5 days holidaying in #Lorne, I am excited for all the amazing #infection and #immunity science I’ll be hearing about at #lorneiandi @theviin.bsky.social 🧪🦠🌈
February 18, 2026 at 5:57 AM
After enjoying 5 days holidaying in #Lorne, I am excited for all the amazing #infection and #immunity science I’ll be hearing about at #lorneiandi @theviin.bsky.social 🧪🦠🌈
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Some lovely work on the Plasmodium fertilisation machinery at #lorneiandi presented by Melanie Dietrich from the Tham Lab @thamlab.bsky.social -
February 18, 2026 at 5:42 AM
Some lovely work on the Plasmodium fertilisation machinery at #lorneiandi presented by Melanie Dietrich from the Tham Lab @thamlab.bsky.social -
Great to hear from Dr Melanie Dietrich from @thamlab.bsky.social @wehi-research.bsky.social. They found the native cryo-EM structure of Pfs230-Pfs48/45 complex, and identified domain 13 and 14 of Pfs230 as leading malaria transmission blocking vaccine candidates! 🦟 💉#lorneiandi
February 18, 2026 at 5:47 AM
Great to hear from Dr Melanie Dietrich from @thamlab.bsky.social @wehi-research.bsky.social. They found the native cryo-EM structure of Pfs230-Pfs48/45 complex, and identified domain 13 and 14 of Pfs230 as leading malaria transmission blocking vaccine candidates! 🦟 💉#lorneiandi
Amazing start to our Host-Pathogens Interactions session! 🦠🧬 Great to hear about the relationship between temperature and fungal pathogenesis from the amazing speaker Prof Anita Sil @ucsanfrancisco.bsky.social! @theviin.bsky.social #lorneiandi
February 18, 2026 at 5:25 AM
Amazing start to our Host-Pathogens Interactions session! 🦠🧬 Great to hear about the relationship between temperature and fungal pathogenesis from the amazing speaker Prof Anita Sil @ucsanfrancisco.bsky.social! @theviin.bsky.social #lorneiandi
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.
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 3:53 AM
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
Only 10 minutes to go until we kick off another incredible Lorne Infection and Immunity Conference! Can't wait to hear from all of our stellar speakers 🤩
#lorneiandi 2026
#lorneiandi 2026
February 18, 2026 at 2:50 AM
Only 10 minutes to go until we kick off another incredible Lorne Infection and Immunity Conference! Can't wait to hear from all of our stellar speakers 🤩
#lorneiandi 2026
#lorneiandi 2026
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
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
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Looking forward to this next week! (Also 5 days in Lorne with the family beforehand 😏) 🏖️
It's not too late to join us for Lorne I&I 2026! We have an incredible line-up of stellar Invited Speakers joining us from interstate and across the globe; check out our live Program for more details.
Don't miss out, register now! www.lorneinfectionimmunity.org/registration
#lorneiandi
Don't miss out, register now! www.lorneinfectionimmunity.org/registration
#lorneiandi
February 9, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Looking forward to this next week! (Also 5 days in Lorne with the family beforehand 😏) 🏖️
It's not too late to join us for Lorne I&I 2026! We have an incredible line-up of stellar Invited Speakers joining us from interstate and across the globe; check out our live Program for more details.
Don't miss out, register now! www.lorneinfectionimmunity.org/registration
#lorneiandi
Don't miss out, register now! www.lorneinfectionimmunity.org/registration
#lorneiandi
February 9, 2026 at 6:01 AM
It's not too late to join us for Lorne I&I 2026! We have an incredible line-up of stellar Invited Speakers joining us from interstate and across the globe; check out our live Program for more details.
Don't miss out, register now! www.lorneinfectionimmunity.org/registration
#lorneiandi
Don't miss out, register now! www.lorneinfectionimmunity.org/registration
#lorneiandi
We are proud to showcase our members who will be presenting their research at the 16th Lorne Infection and Immunity Conference
🔗 www.lorneinfectionimmunity.org
🔗 www.lorneinfectionimmunity.org
January 21, 2026 at 11:22 PM
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#YoungVIIN2025 was surprisingly fun and way more informative than I expected. Loved all the talks! And headed home with new insights and a few things I definitely want to look up later! 🤓
Huge thanks to all the organisers, you did an amazing job!
#VIINYIS
Huge thanks to all the organisers, you did an amazing job!
#VIINYIS
November 15, 2025 at 1:45 AM
#YoungVIIN2025 was surprisingly fun and way more informative than I expected. Loved all the talks! And headed home with new insights and a few things I definitely want to look up later! 🤓
Huge thanks to all the organisers, you did an amazing job!
#VIINYIS
Huge thanks to all the organisers, you did an amazing job!
#VIINYIS
That wraps up an incredible day of science! A huge shoutout to all presenters, our amazing keynote speakers, Marcel Doerflinger and Nancy Wang, and a round of applause for the award winners! Thanks for making this symposium a success. We look forward to seeing you next year!
#YoungVIIN2025 #VIINYIS
#YoungVIIN2025 #VIINYIS
November 14, 2025 at 10:38 AM
That wraps up an incredible day of science! A huge shoutout to all presenters, our amazing keynote speakers, Marcel Doerflinger and Nancy Wang, and a round of applause for the award winners! Thanks for making this symposium a success. We look forward to seeing you next year!
#YoungVIIN2025 #VIINYIS
#YoungVIIN2025 #VIINYIS
And now for Networking and Poster session II to round out a full day of fantastic science communication 🥳🌟
#YoungVIIN2025 #VIINYIS
#YoungVIIN2025 #VIINYIS
November 14, 2025 at 7:02 AM
And now for Networking and Poster session II to round out a full day of fantastic science communication 🥳🌟
#YoungVIIN2025 #VIINYIS
#YoungVIIN2025 #VIINYIS
Final talk of the day! ✨️ Le Wang from @wehi-research.bsky.social wrapped up our last oral presentation session with an engaging talk on how Pro-apoptotic Agents Reduce Chronic HIV Infection in vivo #YoungVIIN2025 #VIINYIS
November 14, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Final talk of the day! ✨️ Le Wang from @wehi-research.bsky.social wrapped up our last oral presentation session with an engaging talk on how Pro-apoptotic Agents Reduce Chronic HIV Infection in vivo #YoungVIIN2025 #VIINYIS