Brenda Morris

Molecular microbiologist working on host-pathogen interactions of S. aureus and the immune system.
All opinions my own.

[Staph papers @Staph_papers]

Single-Cell Profiling Identifies Skin-Resident Memory CD4+ T Cells as a Potential Correlate of Immunity During Staphylococcus aureus Skin Infection https://t.co/AIESjjhrpY

[Gunnar Schroeder @gunnar_ns]

Deadline approaching: Submit an abstract until 12th of May to present at the UK Cellular Microbiology Meeting 2026! https://t.co/4KONTNvZOV

[Brenda Morris @BrenM2012]

@derv_murphy @JCI_insight Congratulations Dearbhla🎉🎉

[Dearbhla Murphy dervmurphy.bsky @derv_murphy]

I am so excited to share this work from my PhD which has now been published in @JCI_insight ✨

In this study, we used IFN-γ to induce trained immunity in human macrophages and enhanced their ability to kill M. tuberculosis and MRSA.

Read more here: https://t.co/l2UiMnup82

[Brenda Morris @BrenM2012]

Supportive mentor, great science and a collaborative environment...highly recommend applying!#gdTcells #Staph

[Dr Rachel Mcloughlin @McLoughlin_Lab]

We are hiring!!! If you are interested in #gdTcells or #Staph this is the position for you!! Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in Immunology at Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin https://t.co/tKtagaEdZM

[Brenda Morris @BrenM2012]

@LlorianS Congratulations 🎉

[Brenda Morris @BrenM2012]

https://t.co/4mojgnONDv

[Prof. Aisling Dunne @Dunne_Lab]

New paper led by @SineadORourke8 discussing the ageing immune response in disease and the potential of the Nrf2-HO-1 axis as a therapeutic target.

Now available online at @FrontImmunol

https://t.co/a1BMcQrNnM

[Sinead O’Rourke Phd @SineadORourke8]

Join us this Friday for #EuropeanResearchersNight in @tcdTBSI and learn how to train your immune system to beat the bugs! Even try your own hand as a part of our pest patrol team to see how well you can defend yourself against bug invasion!🦠🧬🦠 #startatern #irishresearch

[Dr Rachel Mcloughlin @McLoughlin_Lab]

Very proud of this latest work from the lab! As we suspected, the immune imprint from a lifetimes exposure to S. aureus might be the reason vaccine have continually failed to drive protective immunity.

[Dr Rachel Mcloughlin @McLoughlin_Lab]

Very proud of the latest offering from the lab ⁦@tcdbi⁩ a huge team effort with ⁦@irvinederm⁩ ⁦@StaphLab⁩ but led by Julianne Clowry. A great way to showcase her MD work. S.aureus associated T cell signatures in AD https://t.co/OI35WzyjxZ

[Emilio Vozza @EmilioVozza]

Would highly recommend doing a PhD in the host pathogen interaction lab. Rachel is a superb supervisor with an amazing lab, and I am so happy to have done my PhD with her and the team!

[Dr Rachel Mcloughlin @McLoughlin_Lab]

We are hiring! If you are fascinated by how bacteria manipulate immune cells then this is the PhD for you!

[Irish Immunology @Irishimmunology]

🌟 Calling all aspiring researchers! Dive into the world of host-pathogen interactions with a fully funded PhD opportunity at @McLoughlin_Lab @tcddublin. Visit https://t.co/Wpjfstd9VF to apply today.
#LoveIrishResearch @y_efis @yISI_ie @EFIS_Immunology

[Trinity College Dublin @tcddublin]

Researchers from @McLoughlin_Lab in @tcdTBSI, @UCC, @UniofExeter and @BristolUni have won €5.3 million in funding from the @wellcometrust to tackle fatal bloodstream infections.

Read more about this exciting news at: https://t.co/IlHVWRdt2c

#TrinityResearch

[Irish Immunology @Irishimmunology]

Take a note of the key dates announced for the European Congress of Immunology (ECI) 2024!
The 7th ECI will take place in Dublin from 1st to 4th September, 2024.
Visit the link to learn more!
https://t.co/X7bHYYI1Zb

[ASM @ASMicrobiology]

Researchers uncover a novel pathway by which intracellular Staphylococcus aureus can suppress the antimicrobial capabilities of human neutrophils by using the anti-inflammatory adenosine receptor, adora2a (A2aR). Read the article in @mbiojournal: https://t.co/OitV6iZfIC

[Dr Rachel Mcloughlin @McLoughlin_Lab]

More insights into how this crafty bug evades the immune system! Culmination of fantastic PhD work by @EmilioVozza @tcdbi S.aureus suppresses pentose phosphate pathway in human neutrophils via adenosine receptor A2aR to enhance intracellular survival |mBio https://t.co/HAAlx5hBtM

[Emilio Vozza @EmilioVozza]

I am so delighted to see my paper out in the world! We show that S. aureus drives glycolysis, limiting the pentose phosphate pathway to inhibit neutrophil function and facilitate its intracellular survival. Many thanks to my supervisor @McLoughlin_Lab & to my amazing Co authors!

[Staph papers @Staph_papers]

Staphylococcus aureus suppresses the pentose phosphate pathway in human neutrophils via the adenosine receptor A2aR to enhance intracellular survival https://t.co/vWibGpOxDo