A patient living with HIV who received a blood stem cell transplant for high-risk acute myeloid leukemia has been free of the virus for 14 months after stopping HIV antiretroviral drug treatment, suggesting a cure, according to the Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian physician-scientists who performed the transplant and managed her care.
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Four assistant professors win 2022 Sloan fellowships
Assistant professors Pamela Chang, Antonio Fernandez-Ruiz, Daniel Halpern-Leistner and Peter McMahon have won 2022 Sloan Research Fellowships from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.
Existing drug may protect against COVID lung injury
An FDA-approved drug that has been in clinical use for more than 70 years may protect against lung injury in severe COVID-19 cases, according to a preclinical study from researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.
Study finds gut fungi influence neuroimmunity, behavior
A specific group of fungi residing in the intestines can protect against intestinal injury and influence social behavior, according to new preclinical research by scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine.
Eight center members to receive Academic Integration seed funding
Eight Center for Immunology members has been awarded Seed Funds from Cornell University’s Office of Academic Integration. The grants will support a wide array of work from research on a Pan-Coronavirus vaccine to a project to develop a microbial delivery system for a unique treatment of colorectal cancer.
New view of lymph nodes shows immune cells in real time
Cornell researchers have for the first time imaged the entire depth of the lymph nodes in a living mouse using three-photon microscopy, which enabled them to observe the dynamic interactions of immune cells.
Targeting brain’s immune cells may block Alzheimer’s
A gene mutation linked to Alzheimer’s disease alters a signaling pathway in certain immune cells of individuals with the disease, according to a new study by scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine.
New RFA announced: Immunogenomic Collaborative Seed Grants
The Center for Immunology and the Genome Biology Task Force are excited to call for multi-investigator seed grant applications for innovative projects that will bring together researchers in genomics and immunology to tackle important questions and develop novel technologies to fuel discovery.
Cell-analysis technique could combat tuberculosis
A new method that analyzes how individual immune cells react to the bacteria that cause the disease could pave the way for new vaccine strategies, and provide insights into fighting other infectious diseases around the world.
Koretzky and August elected to AAI leadership
Two members of the Cornell Center for Immunology have been elected to leadership roles within the American Association of Immunologists.
Dr. Gary Koretzky was named AAI President for 2021-2022. In his first Presidents Message, Dr. Koretzky outlines his vision to advance the association’s mission through advocacy and public engagement, member and trainee support and educational programs, and more. Dr. Koretzky serves as the Cornell Center for Immunology’s Director, and the Vice Provost for Academic Integration at Cornell University, and a Professor of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine.
Dr. Avery August was appointed an Councilor for 2021-2025. Dr. August serves on the Cornell Center for Immunology’s Executive Committee and is a Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, HHMI Professor and Professor of Immunology with in the department of Microbiology and Immunology at Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine.
Drs. Koretzky and August will serve on the AAI Council which is composed of eight scientists elected by voting AAI members. Forward-looking in their determination to answer the significant questions facing scientists, Council-members are charged to speak on behalf of the AAI membership and act in the best interests of AAI. These leaders of AAI are recognized experts in their specific fields and experienced administrators. They are, above all things, passionate about science and the belief that good science is critical in overcoming so many of the challenges we face today.
