Nicholas Bockenstedt 🏳️‍🌈
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Nicholas Bockenstedt 🏳️‍🌈
@immunosci.bsky.social
I’m an immunobiology PhD student. I study sustained release polyanhydride-based vaccines and tertiary lymphoid structures.

Cats 🐈‍⬛, Snakes 🐍, Aquaria 🐠, Immunology

All claims here are my own and not those of any institutions I am affiliated with.
Bio-Rad implements a #tariff surcharge on its scientific and biological reagents!

#biology #science
May 19, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Many of us encounter anti-vaccine advocates. One of their most common tactics is the Gish Gallop - a flood of half-truths, anecdotes, and irrelevant claims designed to overwhelm rather than debate honestly. Sadly, can be highly effective on people not well versed in vaccine science.

#immunosky
February 24, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Great advice from LinkedIn!

Hard truths for scientists.
February 17, 2025 at 8:01 PM
@altnps.bsky.social

One of the most amazing park rangers was just fired yesterday without notice. He used to come to our high school all the time and was a highlight of our school years. He has a young family, too.
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February 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM
A letter to my community.
February 12, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Ophelia and Juno say be kind to one another!

#cats
January 28, 2025 at 2:32 PM
My cats insist that a mason jar is the best way to drink water.

And yes, I have to keep it constantly full. 😂
January 24, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Mentally preparing for 4 more years of this behavior.
January 19, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Here is just a snippet. It also offers links to the papers and can give short summaries.
January 6, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Ophelia says Merry Christmas! 🎄

Does anyone else ever use Snapchat filters on their cats? 😂

#cats
December 27, 2024 at 1:42 PM
It’s about to smell like heaven in here (:
December 27, 2024 at 12:08 AM
To my fellow pipetting Olympians…

Make sure you stretch frequently and visit a physical therapist if you get any pain to work on ergonomics. We have a lifetime of pipetting, so we need to keep our wrists in shape!

Also, watch your neck/back!
#wetlab #lab #vaccine #immunology #biology #pipetting
December 10, 2024 at 12:49 PM
I’d suggest visiting a physical therapist a few times to learn some better techniques, but here is a list that can get you started…

Do this before you begin your lab day a couple times and then take a couple breaks throughout the day to do it again.
December 10, 2024 at 12:44 PM
Poetry is a language everyone can understand.

#vaccines #immunology
December 8, 2024 at 11:15 PM
Do you and your cat just have that “thing” you do together that’s a little odd?

This is the “catch and chew finger game” that can get kind of intense… 😂

#cats #pets
December 4, 2024 at 1:00 AM
December 1, 2024 at 9:58 PM
Let’s reduce the stigma, stop the spread, continue doing great research, and save lives.

#HIV #AIDS #Immunology #Virology #LGBTQ+ #Healthcare #Stigma #Vaccine #DEI #Research
December 1, 2024 at 8:52 PM
I had a great time presenting my research at the Autumn Immunology Conference in Chicago last weekend! I got a lot of great feedback and interest!

Polyanhydrides developed at the Nanovaccine Institute at Iowa State University are versatile - from implants for sustained release to nanoparticles!
November 30, 2024 at 4:56 PM
Cuteness.

Ophelia and Juno always love to cuddle.

#cats
November 30, 2024 at 4:52 PM
I know winter is just starting to break through, but I can’t wait for spring!

#nature
November 30, 2024 at 4:50 PM
Had a great time at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago. I always enjoy seeing the giant arapaimas.

#aquarium
November 30, 2024 at 4:44 PM
Ophelia and Juno 💕

#cats
November 30, 2024 at 4:42 PM
#cats

Sisterly love 💕
November 30, 2024 at 4:37 PM
ELISA development. Can you tell that I vaccinated the two groups on the right half? 😂👍

Detecting ovalbumin-specific serum IgG.
November 30, 2024 at 4:23 PM
Flat image
November 26, 2024 at 3:19 AM