Shahid Karim

Vector Biology | Ticks and Tick-Borne pathogens | Professor | #ticks #Sialome #Genome #Microbiome #Rickettsiosis #αGal #Borrelia #Acari ~Opinions are my own

[Shahid Karim @theticklab]

@alphagal_info @AlphaGal_RES @USMArtsSciences @SouthernMiss
Mississippi researchers investigate growing tick-borne allergy to red meat https://t.co/oKagRgYz8E

[Institute for Health in the Human Ecosystem @ui_IHHE]

We are excited to announce the launch of the first Biology of Vector-borne Diseases (BVBD) Online Course organized by the Institute for Health in the Human Ecosystem - University of Idaho. This course is scheduled from March 30 to May 8, 2026 @ui_IHHE

[Rebecca 🇺🇦❤️🤓 @RC_Epi]

The Department of Pathobiological Sciences at LSU is looking for a new department head/chair. Please see below:

https://t.co/oLvGL2GjX5

[Shahid Karim @theticklab]

Check out our new work.
@SouthernMiss
https://t.co/mKVwBWbarf

[CDC Emerging Infections @CDC_NCEZID]

It's also found in the saliva of some ticks. When a tick bites, it can transfer alpha-gal from its saliva into a person’s blood. AGS symptoms can include mild to severe allergic reactions about 2-6 hours after a person consumes an alpha-gal containing product.

[Entomological Society of America @EntsocAmerica]

Scenes from Monday, November 10, at Entomology 2025 in Portland, Oregon hashtag#EntSoc25 1/3

[Alpha-gal Alliance Action Fund @AlphaGalAction]

A big thanks to @RepDerekSchmidt for cosponsoring the Alpha-gal Allergen Inclusion Act, which would add alpha-gal to the list of major food allergens. Thank you, Congressman Schmidt, the alpha-gal community could not be more grateful!

[Shahid Karim @theticklab]

@RangachariL @pnas @Malay_mandol Congrats!

[Leslie Vosshall PhD @leslievosshall]

Great Job - Great Colleagues - Great Science👍
Help us pick the next generation of @HHMINEWS Investigators, Freeman Hrabowski Scholars, Hanna Gray Fellows, Gilliam Fellows
Relocation to DC is required, perfect for academic PIs looking for their next chapter
https://t.co/fLLalzVUSZ

[Shahid Karim @theticklab]

Excited to share new preprint!
This work is the result of a fantastic collaboration with our colleagues @USDA. Huge thanks to Oeth et al., for their invaluable insights and contributions that made this study possible. https://t.co/GK8I0oUyoI

[Shahid Karim @theticklab]

Thrilled to announce our new work in collaboration with USDA ARS �� Thad Cochran Southern Horticultural Laboratory.

Acute bee paralysis virus regulation of microRNA expression dynamics in the insect host (Apis mellifera) cell line, AmE-711 https://t.co/x2udvixKxd

[biorxiv_zoology @biorxiv_zoology]

Acute bee paralysis virus regulation of microRNA expression dynamics in the insect host (Apis mellifera) cell line, AmE-711 https://t.co/e4n2AOZt8u #biorxiv_zoology

[Shahid Karim @theticklab]

@VirusesImmunity @brangwynnelab Congratulations!🎉

[Prosanta Chakrabarty @PREAUX_FISH]

Our department @LSU_BioSci is hiring an Assistant Professor in Neurobiology.

Our department is amazing - come join us...

https://t.co/0OdlXiW3uO

[Bay Area Lyme Foundation @BayAreaLyme]

🔥 Thank you for spotlighting Alpha-gal syndrome, @CDCgov.

For more info, check out this fantastic interview on our podcast with leading expert, Dr. Scott Commins: https://t.co/i2bNjmLuMm

[Alpha-gal Information @alphagal_info]

Don't play Russian roulette. I can't tell you how many people have told me they can eat pork or venison, only to text me from the ER a few months later after reacting to it.

[Armed Forces Pest Management Board @afpmb]

The lone star tick is inducing a red meat allergy known as alpha-gal syndrome. This fascinating article details the discovery, which linked the allergy to a cancer drug reaction. A growing Force Health Protection concern as the tick's range expands.

https://t.co/1REnAlV1cV

[George Monks, M.D. @GeorgeMonks11]

As the lone star ticks geographic spread increases, so too will the cases of Alpha-gal syndrome “mammal meat allergy”.

[Phil Kaufman @TAMUBugs]

Doing any research that could help tackle #NewWorldScrewworm? 👀
Consider contributing to a publication!
.@EntsocAmerica
🪰🐮🐴🐕🐑🐖🪰

Submit a proposal to participate by SEPTEMBER 19! 📆
More info 👉🏼 https://t.co/uw8EkTcOGR

[Nicole Malachowski @RealMalachowski]

Every state should be tracking Alpha-Gal. Great job Virginia! #TicksSuck

[Bay Area Lyme Foundation @BayAreaLyme]

🚨 Shocking news from Martha’s Vineyard:

“Last year, out of 1,254 tests for Alpha Gal, 523 came back positive, according to lab data from Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. This was a stunningly fast rise from 2020, when only 2 out of 9 tests were positive.” 💣