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Virology Lab studying virus-host interactions at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City, NY
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Reminder! The Simon Lab is looking for adults who plan to get a vaccine this year! All study visits take place at ISMMS in NYC. Scan the QR code on the flyer if you are interested or follow this link to learn more: simon-lab.com/active-studies #Research #Virology #Vaccines
This week's #SimonLabSpotlight🔦 Dr. Hoi Tong Wong! Hoi Tong is one of our phenomenal Postdoctoral Fellows in the Simon/Mulder Lab. Read her Q&A here: www.simon-lab.com/news/hoitong... #TeamScience #Virology
Simon Lab Spotlight! Dr. Hoi Tong Wong — The Simon Lab
Please meet Dr. Hoi Tong Wong! Hoi Tong is one of our outstanding Postdoctoral Fellows in the Simon/Mulder Lab. Follow the link to read her Q&A!
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November 7, 2025 at 9:16 PM
This week's #SimonLabSpotlight🔦 Dr. Hoi Tong Wong! Hoi Tong is one of our phenomenal Postdoctoral Fellows in the Simon/Mulder Lab. Read her Q&A here: www.simon-lab.com/news/hoitong... #TeamScience #Virology
Today's #SimonLabSpotlight 🔦 Charles Gleason! Charles is our fantastic Data Manager in the Simon/Mulder Lab. Check out his Q&A here: simon-lab.com/news/charles... #TeamScience #Research #Virology
Simon Lab Spotlight! Charles Gleason — The Simon Lab
Introducing Charles Gleason! Charles is our outstanding Data Manager in the Simon/Mulder Lab. Follow the link to read his Q&A!
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October 31, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Today's #SimonLabSpotlight 🔦 Charles Gleason! Charles is our fantastic Data Manager in the Simon/Mulder Lab. Check out his Q&A here: simon-lab.com/news/charles... #TeamScience #Research #Virology
Please meet Andrew Boylan! This week's #SimonLabSpotlight 💡is one of our outstanding Associate Researchers. Read his Q&A here: simon-lab.com/news/andrewb... #TeamScience #Research #Virology
Simon Lab Spotlight! Andrew Boylan — The Simon Lab
Introducing Andrew Boylan! Andrew is one of our outstanding Associate Researchers in the Simon/Mulder Lab. Follow the link to read his Q&A!
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October 24, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Please meet Andrew Boylan! This week's #SimonLabSpotlight 💡is one of our outstanding Associate Researchers. Read his Q&A here: simon-lab.com/news/andrewb... #TeamScience #Research #Virology
This week's #SimonLabSpotlight🔦 Dr. Noah Peña! Noah is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Simon/Mulder Lab. Read his Q&A here: simon-lab.com/news/noahpen... #TeamScience #Virology
Simon Lab Spotlight! Dr. Noah Peña — The Simon Lab
Introducing Dr. Noah Peña! Noah is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Simon/Mulder Lab. Follow the link to read his Q&A!
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October 17, 2025 at 8:57 PM
This week's #SimonLabSpotlight🔦 Dr. Noah Peña! Noah is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Simon/Mulder Lab. Read his Q&A here: simon-lab.com/news/noahpen... #TeamScience #Virology
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NOTE: if you plan on joining us VIRTUALLY, the link has changed - please join us here for today’s Take Back Science rally!: www.youtube.com/live/RHStKyB...
If you registered, the updated link will also be emailed to you!
If you registered, the updated link will also be emailed to you!
October 17, 2025 at 5:16 PM
NOTE: if you plan on joining us VIRTUALLY, the link has changed - please join us here for today’s Take Back Science rally!: www.youtube.com/live/RHStKyB...
If you registered, the updated link will also be emailed to you!
If you registered, the updated link will also be emailed to you!
Reminder! The Simon Lab is looking for adults who plan to get a vaccine this year! All study visits take place at ISMMS in NYC. Scan the QR code on the flyer if you are interested or follow this link to learn more: simon-lab.com/active-studies #Research #Virology #Vaccines
October 13, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Reminder! The Simon Lab is looking for adults who plan to get a vaccine this year! All study visits take place at ISMMS in NYC. Scan the QR code on the flyer if you are interested or follow this link to learn more: simon-lab.com/active-studies #Research #Virology #Vaccines
Today's #SimonLabSpotlight 🔦 Ashley Aracena! Ashley is one of our amazing Clinical Research Coordinators who helps keep the Simon Lab clinical operations running! Check out her Q&A: simon-lab.com/news/ashleya... #TeamScience #Research #Virology
Simon Lab Spotlight! Ashley Aracena — The Simon Lab
Introducing Ashley Aracena! Ashley is one of our amazing Clinical Research Coordinators in the Simon/Mulder Lab. Follow the link to read her Q&A!
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October 10, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Today's #SimonLabSpotlight 🔦 Ashley Aracena! Ashley is one of our amazing Clinical Research Coordinators who helps keep the Simon Lab clinical operations running! Check out her Q&A: simon-lab.com/news/ashleya... #TeamScience #Research #Virology
This week's #SimonLabSpotlight🔦 Brian Monahan! Brian is one of our phenomenal Associate Researchers in the Simon/Mulder Lab! Read his Q&A here: www.simon-lab.com/news/brianmo... #TeamScience #Virology
Simon Lab Spotlight! Brian Monahan — The Simon Lab
Introducing Brian Monahan! Brian is one of our phenomenal Associate Researchers in the Simon/Mulder Lab. Click below to read his Q&A!
www.simon-lab.com
October 3, 2025 at 8:30 PM
This week's #SimonLabSpotlight🔦 Brian Monahan! Brian is one of our phenomenal Associate Researchers in the Simon/Mulder Lab! Read his Q&A here: www.simon-lab.com/news/brianmo... #TeamScience #Virology
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H5N1 outbreaks hit more commercial poultry in 3 states
Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin reported fresh detections, part of rising activity over the past several weeks.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/a...
Photo: Myles Tan / Flickr cc
Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin reported fresh detections, part of rising activity over the past several weeks.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/a...
Photo: Myles Tan / Flickr cc
October 3, 2025 at 5:56 PM
H5N1 outbreaks hit more commercial poultry in 3 states
Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin reported fresh detections, part of rising activity over the past several weeks.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/a...
Photo: Myles Tan / Flickr cc
Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin reported fresh detections, part of rising activity over the past several weeks.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/a...
Photo: Myles Tan / Flickr cc
Fascinating BBC article on a vaccine to prevent elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus (EEHV): www.bbc.com/news/article...
Vaccine breakthrough for deadly elephant virus
A vaccine against a deadly disease that affects young elephants is shown to be effective in a world-first trial.
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October 3, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Fascinating BBC article on a vaccine to prevent elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus (EEHV): www.bbc.com/news/article...
Introducing Jake Mischka! This week's #SimonLabSpotlight 💡is one of our outstanding Associate Researchers. Read his Q&A here: simon-lab.com/news/jakemis... #TeamScience #Research #Virology
Simon Lab Spotlight Jake Mischka — The Simon Lab
Please meet Jake Mischka! Jake is one of our outstanding Associate Researchers in the Simon/Mulder Lab. Click below to read his Q&A!
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September 26, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Introducing Jake Mischka! This week's #SimonLabSpotlight 💡is one of our outstanding Associate Researchers. Read his Q&A here: simon-lab.com/news/jakemis... #TeamScience #Research #Virology
For anyone interested in mosquitoes and West Nile virus, check out this seminar: the next LBI-SOAP One Health Seminar will feature Barbara Seebacher and Georg Duscher from AGES who will present data on West Nile monitoring in Austria.
Register and tune in: soap.lbg.ac.at/events/west-...
Register and tune in: soap.lbg.ac.at/events/west-...
West Nile Virus surveillance and current situation in Austria: Seminar by Georg G. Duscher and Barbara Seebacher (AGES) – LBI for Science Outreach and Pandemic Preparedness at the Medical University o...
LBI for Science Outreach and Pandemic Preparedness at the Medical University of Vienna
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September 18, 2025 at 6:48 PM
For anyone interested in mosquitoes and West Nile virus, check out this seminar: the next LBI-SOAP One Health Seminar will feature Barbara Seebacher and Georg Duscher from AGES who will present data on West Nile monitoring in Austria.
Register and tune in: soap.lbg.ac.at/events/west-...
Register and tune in: soap.lbg.ac.at/events/west-...
Today's Simon Lab Spotlight 🔦 Neko Lyttle! For years, Neko has helped lead the Simon/Mulder Lab clinical research operations as our Senior Clinical Research Coordinator and today we celebrate his last day! Good luck Neko! simon-lab.com/news/nekolyt... #TeamScience #Research #Virology
Simon Lab Spotlight! Neko Lyttle — The Simon Lab
Please meet Neko Lyttle! Neko helps lead the Simon/Mulder Lab clinical research operations as our Senior Clinical Research Coordinator. Click below to read his Q&A!
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September 12, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Today's Simon Lab Spotlight 🔦 Neko Lyttle! For years, Neko has helped lead the Simon/Mulder Lab clinical research operations as our Senior Clinical Research Coordinator and today we celebrate his last day! Good luck Neko! simon-lab.com/news/nekolyt... #TeamScience #Research #Virology
The Simon Lab is looking for adults who plan to get a vaccine this year! All study visits take place at ISMMS in NYC. Scan the QR code on the flyer if you are interested or follow this link to learn more: simon-lab.com/active-studies #Research #Virology #Vaccines
September 11, 2025 at 8:59 PM
The Simon Lab is looking for adults who plan to get a vaccine this year! All study visits take place at ISMMS in NYC. Scan the QR code on the flyer if you are interested or follow this link to learn more: simon-lab.com/active-studies #Research #Virology #Vaccines
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🚀 NY-CURES Launch — Championing State-Wide Investment in Science! 🚀
Our new coalition advocates for sustained public support of New York’s vibrant biomedical research ecosystem — creating cures, economic gains & strengthening communities.
Sign up. Stay informed. Join the movement: www.nycures.org/
Our new coalition advocates for sustained public support of New York’s vibrant biomedical research ecosystem — creating cures, economic gains & strengthening communities.
Sign up. Stay informed. Join the movement: www.nycures.org/
September 4, 2025 at 4:32 PM
🚀 NY-CURES Launch — Championing State-Wide Investment in Science! 🚀
Our new coalition advocates for sustained public support of New York’s vibrant biomedical research ecosystem — creating cures, economic gains & strengthening communities.
Sign up. Stay informed. Join the movement: www.nycures.org/
Our new coalition advocates for sustained public support of New York’s vibrant biomedical research ecosystem — creating cures, economic gains & strengthening communities.
Sign up. Stay informed. Join the movement: www.nycures.org/
Introducing Komal Srivastava! This week's #SimonLabSpotlight 💡is our Director of Strategy and Operations, who helps lead the Simon/Mulder Lab research program. Read her Q&A here: simon-lab.com/news/komalsr... #TeamScience #Research
Simon Lab Spotlight Komal Srivastava! — The Simon Lab
Introducing Komal Srivastava! Komal helps lead the Simon/Mulder Lab as the Director of Strategy and Operations. Click below to read her Q&A!
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September 5, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Introducing Komal Srivastava! This week's #SimonLabSpotlight 💡is our Director of Strategy and Operations, who helps lead the Simon/Mulder Lab research program. Read her Q&A here: simon-lab.com/news/komalsr... #TeamScience #Research
This week's #SimonLabSpotlight 🔦 Reima Ramsamooj! Reima is one of our outstanding Associate Researchers in the Simon/Mulder Lab! Read her Q&A here: simon-lab.com/news/reimara... #TeamScience #Virology
Simon Lab Spotlight! Reima Ramsamooj — The Simon Lab
Please meet Reima Ramsamooj! Reima is one of our excellent Associate Researchers in the Simon/Mulder Lab. Click below to read her Q&A!
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August 29, 2025 at 4:38 PM
This week's #SimonLabSpotlight 🔦 Reima Ramsamooj! Reima is one of our outstanding Associate Researchers in the Simon/Mulder Lab! Read her Q&A here: simon-lab.com/news/reimara... #TeamScience #Virology
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Human monoclonal antibodies targeting A35 protect from death caused by monkeypox virus @cellcellpress.bsky.social @carolilucas.bsky.social @vivianasimonlab.bsky.social @mschotsaert.bsky.social
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August 27, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Human monoclonal antibodies targeting A35 protect from death caused by monkeypox virus @cellcellpress.bsky.social @carolilucas.bsky.social @vivianasimonlab.bsky.social @mschotsaert.bsky.social
www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...
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Introducing Yusuf Figueroa! This week's #SimonLabSpotlight is one of our incredible Clinical Research Assistants in the Simon/Mulder Lab who helps keep our participant-facing research moving forward ➡️! Read his Q&A here: www.simon-lab.com/news/yusuffi... #TeamScience #Research
Simon Lab Spotlight! Yusuf Figueroa — The Simon Lab
Introducing Yusuf Figueroa! He is one of our incredible Clinical Research Assistants in the Simon/Mulder Lab.
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August 22, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Introducing Yusuf Figueroa! This week's #SimonLabSpotlight is one of our incredible Clinical Research Assistants in the Simon/Mulder Lab who helps keep our participant-facing research moving forward ➡️! Read his Q&A here: www.simon-lab.com/news/yusuffi... #TeamScience #Research
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Congratulations to former LJI trainee Dr. Camila Coelho (now at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai)! 🎉
Dr. Coelho has been named a "Rising Star" by Union of Immunological Societies — an award for early-stage researchers who are revolutionizing the field! bit.ly/4mGyF3H #health #medicine
Dr. Coelho has been named a "Rising Star" by Union of Immunological Societies — an award for early-stage researchers who are revolutionizing the field! bit.ly/4mGyF3H #health #medicine
Camila Coelho, PhD, MBA, Named Rising Star by Union of Immunological Societies
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August 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Congratulations to former LJI trainee Dr. Camila Coelho (now at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai)! 🎉
Dr. Coelho has been named a "Rising Star" by Union of Immunological Societies — an award for early-stage researchers who are revolutionizing the field! bit.ly/4mGyF3H #health #medicine
Dr. Coelho has been named a "Rising Star" by Union of Immunological Societies — an award for early-stage researchers who are revolutionizing the field! bit.ly/4mGyF3H #health #medicine
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Next week! 📣 Our Vaccination Acceptance Research Network hosts "Exploring the Impacts of Climate Change on Vaccination Services and Access."
📆 Thursday, August 28
⏰ 7:00 a.m. ET
🔗Details & Registration: https://boostcommunity.org/news/1304266
📆 Thursday, August 28
⏰ 7:00 a.m. ET
🔗Details & Registration: https://boostcommunity.org/news/1304266
August 21, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Next week! 📣 Our Vaccination Acceptance Research Network hosts "Exploring the Impacts of Climate Change on Vaccination Services and Access."
📆 Thursday, August 28
⏰ 7:00 a.m. ET
🔗Details & Registration: https://boostcommunity.org/news/1304266
📆 Thursday, August 28
⏰ 7:00 a.m. ET
🔗Details & Registration: https://boostcommunity.org/news/1304266
This week's #SimonLabSpotlight 🔦 Giulio Kleiner! Without his expertise in Lab Operations Management the Simon/Mulder Lab would cease to exist! Read his Q&A here: www.simon-lab.com/news/giuliok... #TeamScience
Simon Lab Spotlight Giulio Kleiner — The Simon Lab
Introducing Giulio Kleiner! Giulio is our Laboratory Operations Manager in the Simon/Mulder Lab. Click below to read his interview!
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August 14, 2025 at 3:11 PM
This week's #SimonLabSpotlight 🔦 Giulio Kleiner! Without his expertise in Lab Operations Management the Simon/Mulder Lab would cease to exist! Read his Q&A here: www.simon-lab.com/news/giuliok... #TeamScience
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🚨 New Publication!!!
I’m thrilled to share our latest study, “Clonotype-Enriched Somatic Hypermutations Drive Affinity Maturation of a Public Human Antibody Targeting an Occluded Sarbecovirus Epitope”.
www.cell.com/cell-reports... [1/4]
I’m thrilled to share our latest study, “Clonotype-Enriched Somatic Hypermutations Drive Affinity Maturation of a Public Human Antibody Targeting an Occluded Sarbecovirus Epitope”.
www.cell.com/cell-reports... [1/4]
Clonotype-enriched somatic hypermutations drive affinity maturation of a public human antibody targeting an occluded sarbecovirus epitope
Rao et al. demonstrate that convergent somatic hypermutations in the light chain,
enriched within a sarbecovirus-specific public antibody clonotype, drive affinity
maturation. This antibody targets a ...
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August 12, 2025 at 6:52 PM
🚨 New Publication!!!
I’m thrilled to share our latest study, “Clonotype-Enriched Somatic Hypermutations Drive Affinity Maturation of a Public Human Antibody Targeting an Occluded Sarbecovirus Epitope”.
www.cell.com/cell-reports... [1/4]
I’m thrilled to share our latest study, “Clonotype-Enriched Somatic Hypermutations Drive Affinity Maturation of a Public Human Antibody Targeting an Occluded Sarbecovirus Epitope”.
www.cell.com/cell-reports... [1/4]
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NEW STUDY by @panosroussos.bsky.social, et al. @mountsinainyc.bsky.social presents transcriptional analysis of primary microglia from 189 human postmortem brains. These data further our understanding of key role #Microglia have in AD biology. Nature Neuroscience 👉 www.nature.com/articles/s41...
August 7, 2025 at 12:20 PM
NEW STUDY by @panosroussos.bsky.social, et al. @mountsinainyc.bsky.social presents transcriptional analysis of primary microglia from 189 human postmortem brains. These data further our understanding of key role #Microglia have in AD biology. Nature Neuroscience 👉 www.nature.com/articles/s41...
In our #SimonLabSpotlight this week we are highlighting our phenomenal Summer Intern, Aidan Vera! Aidan is currently studying Human Biology at Hunter College, but spent the last two months with our lab. Check out his Q&A here: www.simon-lab.com/news/aidanve...
Simon Lab Spotlight! Aidan Vera — The Simon Lab
Introducing Aidan Vera! Aidan is our phenomenal Summer Intern in the Simon/Mulder Lab. Click below to read his interview!
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July 31, 2025 at 10:04 PM
In our #SimonLabSpotlight this week we are highlighting our phenomenal Summer Intern, Aidan Vera! Aidan is currently studying Human Biology at Hunter College, but spent the last two months with our lab. Check out his Q&A here: www.simon-lab.com/news/aidanve...