Eduardo Villablanca
@ejvillablanca.bsky.social
Mucosal Immunologist interested in the complexity of IBD. Professor @Karolinskainst, Wallenberg Fellow & editor @MucosalImmunol. Opinions are my own
Packed room for @reinacampos.bsky.social’s talk at @cmm @ki.se!
Miguel presented stunning insights into how spatial cues instruct T cells in tissue barriers. Cutting-edge and deeply inspiring research!
Miguel presented stunning insights into how spatial cues instruct T cells in tissue barriers. Cutting-edge and deeply inspiring research!
October 28, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Packed room for @reinacampos.bsky.social’s talk at @cmm @ki.se!
Miguel presented stunning insights into how spatial cues instruct T cells in tissue barriers. Cutting-edge and deeply inspiring research!
Miguel presented stunning insights into how spatial cues instruct T cells in tissue barriers. Cutting-edge and deeply inspiring research!
Yesterday marked my installation as Professor at Karolinska Institutet
I’m extremely grateful to my family, friends, and lab members who joined to celebrate this milestone.
Excited for the journey ahead!
@ki.se
I’m extremely grateful to my family, friends, and lab members who joined to celebrate this milestone.
Excited for the journey ahead!
@ki.se
October 10, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Yesterday marked my installation as Professor at Karolinska Institutet
I’m extremely grateful to my family, friends, and lab members who joined to celebrate this milestone.
Excited for the journey ahead!
@ki.se
I’m extremely grateful to my family, friends, and lab members who joined to celebrate this milestone.
Excited for the journey ahead!
@ki.se
Saddened to hear of Sir John Gurdon’s passing at 92. His pioneering work in nuclear reprogramming laid the foundation for modern stem cell biology. A true giant of developmental biology and an inspiration to generations.
Nobel Laureate (2012, with Shinya Yamanaka).
👇🏼being grilled by him :)
Nobel Laureate (2012, with Shinya Yamanaka).
👇🏼being grilled by him :)
October 9, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Saddened to hear of Sir John Gurdon’s passing at 92. His pioneering work in nuclear reprogramming laid the foundation for modern stem cell biology. A true giant of developmental biology and an inspiration to generations.
Nobel Laureate (2012, with Shinya Yamanaka).
👇🏼being grilled by him :)
Nobel Laureate (2012, with Shinya Yamanaka).
👇🏼being grilled by him :)
This is how we experience the Nobel Prize announcement every year, with excitement!
This year was extra special, as we celebrated the immunology and Treg!
👇🏼 Listening to our department prefect and lab neighbor, Marie Wahren, beautifully explaining the motivation behind this year’s #nobelprize
This year was extra special, as we celebrated the immunology and Treg!
👇🏼 Listening to our department prefect and lab neighbor, Marie Wahren, beautifully explaining the motivation behind this year’s #nobelprize
October 6, 2025 at 3:56 PM
This is how we experience the Nobel Prize announcement every year, with excitement!
This year was extra special, as we celebrated the immunology and Treg!
👇🏼 Listening to our department prefect and lab neighbor, Marie Wahren, beautifully explaining the motivation behind this year’s #nobelprize
This year was extra special, as we celebrated the immunology and Treg!
👇🏼 Listening to our department prefect and lab neighbor, Marie Wahren, beautifully explaining the motivation behind this year’s #nobelprize
🎉 Huge congratulations to @immunologyking.bsky.social & @maurogaya.bsky.social for an outstanding @embo.org workshop:
adaptive immunity in barrier tissues
Brilliant science, inspiring discussions, and friendships that make it one of the best!
adaptive immunity in barrier tissues
Brilliant science, inspiring discussions, and friendships that make it one of the best!
August 30, 2025 at 5:38 PM
🎉 Huge congratulations to @immunologyking.bsky.social & @maurogaya.bsky.social for an outstanding @embo.org workshop:
adaptive immunity in barrier tissues
Brilliant science, inspiring discussions, and friendships that make it one of the best!
adaptive immunity in barrier tissues
Brilliant science, inspiring discussions, and friendships that make it one of the best!
Great analogy to illustrate the question @carlanowosad.bsky.social is pursuing on her lab: how GC are form and how GC cells find their way to their specific locations
#embo workshop Basel
#immunalogy
#embo workshop Basel
#immunalogy
August 27, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Great analogy to illustrate the question @carlanowosad.bsky.social is pursuing on her lab: how GC are form and how GC cells find their way to their specific locations
#embo workshop Basel
#immunalogy
#embo workshop Basel
#immunalogy
#Bcells are emerging as key players in #IBD, far beyond a T-cell story.
From IgA protection to pro-inflammatory subsets, we highlight how understanding B cell diversity can unlock precise #Immunotherapy in #IBD.
Check Fran and Bianca's review 👇
doi.org/10.1016/j.im...
From IgA protection to pro-inflammatory subsets, we highlight how understanding B cell diversity can unlock precise #Immunotherapy in #IBD.
Check Fran and Bianca's review 👇
doi.org/10.1016/j.im...
August 20, 2025 at 2:11 PM
#Bcells are emerging as key players in #IBD, far beyond a T-cell story.
From IgA protection to pro-inflammatory subsets, we highlight how understanding B cell diversity can unlock precise #Immunotherapy in #IBD.
Check Fran and Bianca's review 👇
doi.org/10.1016/j.im...
From IgA protection to pro-inflammatory subsets, we highlight how understanding B cell diversity can unlock precise #Immunotherapy in #IBD.
Check Fran and Bianca's review 👇
doi.org/10.1016/j.im...
Thrilled to welcome Irene Salinas to our lab for her sabbatical! A true role model scientist who has already energized us with inspiring discussions in evolutionary immunology.
Looking forward more exciting scientific explorations and great conversations together
#ScienceCommunity #Collaboration
Looking forward more exciting scientific explorations and great conversations together
#ScienceCommunity #Collaboration
August 16, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Thrilled to welcome Irene Salinas to our lab for her sabbatical! A true role model scientist who has already energized us with inspiring discussions in evolutionary immunology.
Looking forward more exciting scientific explorations and great conversations together
#ScienceCommunity #Collaboration
Looking forward more exciting scientific explorations and great conversations together
#ScienceCommunity #Collaboration
New lab uniform
August 6, 2025 at 11:34 AM
New lab uniform
We found that igfbp1a is upregulated during damage and enhances regeneration by promoting IEC proliferation and protecting barrier function, a novel protective mechanism in mucosal healing.
May 14, 2025 at 8:17 PM
We found that igfbp1a is upregulated during damage and enhances regeneration by promoting IEC proliferation and protecting barrier function, a novel protective mechanism in mucosal healing.
Through IEC + macrophage co-ablation assays, we show macrophages promote IEC regeneration by boosting proliferation post-ablation, providing functional evidence of their pro-regenerative role.
May 14, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Through IEC + macrophage co-ablation assays, we show macrophages promote IEC regeneration by boosting proliferation post-ablation, providing functional evidence of their pro-regenerative role.
In search of an in vivo screening platform to identify/validate small molecules promoting mucosal healing, we developed a new #zebrafish IEC ablation line:
Tg(cldn15la:NTR-EGFP)
Upon Mtz exposure, this model targeted IEC ablation and real-time in vivo analysis of mucosal injury and regeneration.
Tg(cldn15la:NTR-EGFP)
Upon Mtz exposure, this model targeted IEC ablation and real-time in vivo analysis of mucosal injury and regeneration.
May 14, 2025 at 8:17 PM
In search of an in vivo screening platform to identify/validate small molecules promoting mucosal healing, we developed a new #zebrafish IEC ablation line:
Tg(cldn15la:NTR-EGFP)
Upon Mtz exposure, this model targeted IEC ablation and real-time in vivo analysis of mucosal injury and regeneration.
Tg(cldn15la:NTR-EGFP)
Upon Mtz exposure, this model targeted IEC ablation and real-time in vivo analysis of mucosal injury and regeneration.
Postdoctoral position in Computational Biology open !
Our Lab is trying to understand the molecular and cellular mechanisms involved in establishing intestinal immune homeostasis and how a breakdown of these mechanisms may lead to diseases
More info 👇 :
lnkd.in/dQZq55nv
lnkd.in/d6sbw59P
Our Lab is trying to understand the molecular and cellular mechanisms involved in establishing intestinal immune homeostasis and how a breakdown of these mechanisms may lead to diseases
More info 👇 :
lnkd.in/dQZq55nv
lnkd.in/d6sbw59P
May 9, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Postdoctoral position in Computational Biology open !
Our Lab is trying to understand the molecular and cellular mechanisms involved in establishing intestinal immune homeostasis and how a breakdown of these mechanisms may lead to diseases
More info 👇 :
lnkd.in/dQZq55nv
lnkd.in/d6sbw59P
Our Lab is trying to understand the molecular and cellular mechanisms involved in establishing intestinal immune homeostasis and how a breakdown of these mechanisms may lead to diseases
More info 👇 :
lnkd.in/dQZq55nv
lnkd.in/d6sbw59P
Yesterday, we said “see you soon” to our @xinxinluo.bsky.social.
We’ll miss you, Xinxin, in our daily work!
We’ll miss you, Xinxin, in our daily work!
March 29, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Yesterday, we said “see you soon” to our @xinxinluo.bsky.social.
We’ll miss you, Xinxin, in our daily work!
We’ll miss you, Xinxin, in our daily work!
Today, we #RockOurSocks to celebrate differences and stand against discrimination! By wearing mismatched socks, we honor inclusion, equal rights, and the beauty of diversity. Join us in spreading awareness for World Down Syndrome Day! #RockYourSocks #InclusionMatters
March 21, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Today, we #RockOurSocks to celebrate differences and stand against discrimination! By wearing mismatched socks, we honor inclusion, equal rights, and the beauty of diversity. Join us in spreading awareness for World Down Syndrome Day! #RockYourSocks #InclusionMatters
Honored that the latest issue of @mucosalimmunol.bsky.social features ‘The Prisoner’s Dilemma’ for mucosal immunology on its cover!
A big thank you to @gamonasterioo.bsky.social for the incredible artwork.
Read my latest perspective here 👇
www.mucosalimmunology.org/article/S193...
A big thank you to @gamonasterioo.bsky.social for the incredible artwork.
Read my latest perspective here 👇
www.mucosalimmunology.org/article/S193...
February 21, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Honored that the latest issue of @mucosalimmunol.bsky.social features ‘The Prisoner’s Dilemma’ for mucosal immunology on its cover!
A big thank you to @gamonasterioo.bsky.social for the incredible artwork.
Read my latest perspective here 👇
www.mucosalimmunology.org/article/S193...
A big thank you to @gamonasterioo.bsky.social for the incredible artwork.
Read my latest perspective here 👇
www.mucosalimmunology.org/article/S193...
It was great to give a short talk at the second Cancer Research KI PI - Retreat @ki.se
I am happy to connect with Principal Investigators and Group Leaders working on Cancer at Karolinska Institutet
#NotjustIBD #CRC #colorectalcancer #spatialtranscriptomics
I am happy to connect with Principal Investigators and Group Leaders working on Cancer at Karolinska Institutet
#NotjustIBD #CRC #colorectalcancer #spatialtranscriptomics
February 17, 2025 at 4:35 PM
It was great to give a short talk at the second Cancer Research KI PI - Retreat @ki.se
I am happy to connect with Principal Investigators and Group Leaders working on Cancer at Karolinska Institutet
#NotjustIBD #CRC #colorectalcancer #spatialtranscriptomics
I am happy to connect with Principal Investigators and Group Leaders working on Cancer at Karolinska Institutet
#NotjustIBD #CRC #colorectalcancer #spatialtranscriptomics
To visualize niches, a ‘Swiss roll’ section of the small intestine was stained for CODEX multiplexed imaging. This method, in conjunction with the tissue-rolling technique, allows the gut architecture to be dissected at single-cell resolution.
Check the paper out👇🏼
doi.org/10.1038/s415...
Check the paper out👇🏼
doi.org/10.1038/s415...
February 8, 2025 at 9:37 AM
To visualize niches, a ‘Swiss roll’ section of the small intestine was stained for CODEX multiplexed imaging. This method, in conjunction with the tissue-rolling technique, allows the gut architecture to be dissected at single-cell resolution.
Check the paper out👇🏼
doi.org/10.1038/s415...
Check the paper out👇🏼
doi.org/10.1038/s415...
We’re thrilled to announce that OralGut3 will take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in November 2026!
Mark your calendars and stay tuned for updates—some fantastic speakers are already confirmed!
Follow 👇🏼 for the latest news. #OralGut3 #GutHealth #MucosalImmunology
@oralgut.bsky.social
Mark your calendars and stay tuned for updates—some fantastic speakers are already confirmed!
Follow 👇🏼 for the latest news. #OralGut3 #GutHealth #MucosalImmunology
@oralgut.bsky.social
February 4, 2025 at 3:58 PM
We’re thrilled to announce that OralGut3 will take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in November 2026!
Mark your calendars and stay tuned for updates—some fantastic speakers are already confirmed!
Follow 👇🏼 for the latest news. #OralGut3 #GutHealth #MucosalImmunology
@oralgut.bsky.social
Mark your calendars and stay tuned for updates—some fantastic speakers are already confirmed!
Follow 👇🏼 for the latest news. #OralGut3 #GutHealth #MucosalImmunology
@oralgut.bsky.social
Dear mucosal immunologists!
Registration for the European Mucosal Immunology Group (EMIG) meeting in Aachen, Germany is now open.
Register and see you this July in Aachen! 👇🏼
emig2025.de
@petterbrodin.bsky.social @wiag.bsky.social @mucosalimmunol.bsky.social @societymucosalimm.bsky.social
Registration for the European Mucosal Immunology Group (EMIG) meeting in Aachen, Germany is now open.
Register and see you this July in Aachen! 👇🏼
emig2025.de
@petterbrodin.bsky.social @wiag.bsky.social @mucosalimmunol.bsky.social @societymucosalimm.bsky.social
January 25, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Dear mucosal immunologists!
Registration for the European Mucosal Immunology Group (EMIG) meeting in Aachen, Germany is now open.
Register and see you this July in Aachen! 👇🏼
emig2025.de
@petterbrodin.bsky.social @wiag.bsky.social @mucosalimmunol.bsky.social @societymucosalimm.bsky.social
Registration for the European Mucosal Immunology Group (EMIG) meeting in Aachen, Germany is now open.
Register and see you this July in Aachen! 👇🏼
emig2025.de
@petterbrodin.bsky.social @wiag.bsky.social @mucosalimmunol.bsky.social @societymucosalimm.bsky.social
Beautiful evening at the @ejvillablanca.bsky.social & Camilla Engblom lab Christmas party! 🎄✨ Secret Santa surprises, amazing food, glögg, and incredible company. Creative presents and beautiful people!
Marry Christmas!!
Marry Christmas!!
December 19, 2024 at 9:56 AM
Beautiful evening at the @ejvillablanca.bsky.social & Camilla Engblom lab Christmas party! 🎄✨ Secret Santa surprises, amazing food, glögg, and incredible company. Creative presents and beautiful people!
Marry Christmas!!
Marry Christmas!!
Imagine immune cells as players in a game: Tregs and Teffs deciding whether to cooperate or compete. Or epithelial cells and microbiota forming alliances to ward off pathogens. Game theory helps us see these interactions as strategic, not random. 4/7
December 15, 2024 at 11:48 AM
Imagine immune cells as players in a game: Tregs and Teffs deciding whether to cooperate or compete. Or epithelial cells and microbiota forming alliances to ward off pathogens. Game theory helps us see these interactions as strategic, not random. 4/7
Systems immunology and omics have been transformative, but their interpretations often reflect underlying assumptions. What if alternative frameworks, like game theory, could help illuminate the unseen? 2/7
December 15, 2024 at 11:48 AM
Systems immunology and omics have been transformative, but their interpretations often reflect underlying assumptions. What if alternative frameworks, like game theory, could help illuminate the unseen? 2/7
Going to work these days
December 13, 2024 at 9:31 AM
Going to work these days