Richner Lab

Our lab investigates viral immunity and novel prophylactic and therapeutic strategies at UIC.

[Eric Topol @EricTopol]

Mutations in the #SARSCoV2 spike furin cleavage site are tied to brain infectivity
https://t.co/unNCO9nbMM
@NatureMicrobiol

[Richner Lab @LabRichner]

Our manuscript has just been released! https://t.co/uFvvoyOBxB

[Nature Microbiology @NatureMicrobiol]

OUT NOW: Evolution of SARS-CoV-2 in the murine central nervous system drives viral diversification

by Justin Richner, Judd Hultquist & co

https://t.co/bO7aXSGP6n

[Richner Lab @LabRichner]

We are ready for ASV. Watch out Columbus! #asv2024

[Richner Lab @LabRichner]

@jacksonlab @RuthMontgomery1 @AgingCell @duyguucar Very nice study! Serendipitously we identified AP-1 genes including Fos/Jun uniquely upregulated in the lymph node stromal cells of aged mice. Out in the same issue @AgingCell. https://t.co/j4LPwU6lvI

[Richner Lab @LabRichner]

@notfuzzy341 @stef_witha_f Same in southern Illinois

[Richner Lab @LabRichner]

Congratulations to Ally Bennett on her first author publication! In this paper, we probe the cause of age-dependent susceptibility to viral infections. Stromal cells in the lymphatic tissue are critical to coordinate an antiviral response. https://t.co/B0LItDq2aD

[Richner Lab @LabRichner]

If anyone is curious about what drives vaccine public health policy, this thread is a good window.

[Edward Nirenberg 🇺🇦 @ENirenberg]

Live tweeting the VRBPAC meeting in this thread. See here for materials and meeting live:
https://t.co/TI1vZ2bG8s

Also I have an errand to run during the break/public comment period so I can't cover that.

[Edward Nirenberg 🇺🇦 @ENirenberg]

Live tweeting the VRBPAC meeting in this thread. See here for materials and meeting live:
https://t.co/TI1vZ2bG8s

Also I have an errand to run during the break/public comment period so I can't cover that.

[Richner Lab @LabRichner]

Great advice to those prepping for grad school interviews.

[Craig Wilen @WilenLab]

PhD interview season is ramping up. Interviews will be new to most applicants, so here's my attempt to de-mystify the PhD student interview (my opinions only): 1) Be yourself. Don't be afraid to show your personality. (But do remain professional.) 1/9

[Craig Wilen @WilenLab]

PhD interview season is ramping up. Interviews will be new to most applicants, so here's my attempt to de-mystify the PhD student interview (my opinions only): 1) Be yourself. Don't be afraid to show your personality. (But do remain professional.) 1/9

[Denis Wirtz @deniswirtz]

Just updated and expanded: our massive database of postdoctoral fellowships. These are all fellowships NOT attached to any specific university.

We include description, $ amount, deadline, field, and eligibility criteria.

Download it here: https://t.co/EbTahdzJ9X

[Richner Lab @LabRichner]

Very excited to have the annual AAI conference in Chicago for 2024. @ImmunologyAAI

[Richner Lab @LabRichner]

https://t.co/AtfiyyfcYk

[Sarah Lutz @lutzlab]

Props to @LabRichner for critical contributions… and a lot of days together in the BSL3 😅

[Harmit S. Malik @HarmitMalik]

Life's eternal dilemma: do I work on this thing now that's due tomorrow (it will take me 2 hours), or do I wake up 2 hours early to do it?

I know I know.
It's a trick question.
Because I'm going to sleep early AND wake up late.

[Edward Nirenberg 🇺🇦 @ENirenberg]

Like basically everything I’ve seen Malone claim about vaccination, this is false, but this claim is actually very common even among those with expertise in public health and I’ve even seen it in epidemiology textbooks, so I think it’s worth examining for a moment.

[Richner Lab @LabRichner]

Wow! New paper for discussion in RNA viruses lectures.

[Science Magazine @ScienceMagazine]

New in Science: An extensive evaluation of ocean #RNA sequences from waters worldwide has identified thousands of previously unknown RNA viruses—doubling known RNA virus phyla—including some representing a “missing link” in RNA virus evolution. https://t.co/1187ZoqEX7

[Arnold Schwarzenegger @Schwarzenegger]

I love the Russian people. That is why I have to tell you the truth. Please watch and share.