@OConnellLab

Chief, Microbiology & Immunology Division, Department of Pathology at the University of Utah.

 University of Utah
Joined April 2021
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U of U startup builds next-gen CAR-T for multiple cancers – @theU attheu.utah.edu/facultystaff…

U of U startup builds next-gen CAR-T platform for multiple cancers - @theU

Spinout NanoKar Therapeutics is developing a way to fine-tune existing CAR-T treatments so the cells can last longer and work more effectively.

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Jason Shepherd@JasonSynapticFeb 13
So well deserved @BassLabUtah!!
U of Utah Dept of Biochemistry@UofUBiochemFeb 13
A huge congratulations to Brenda Bass for her Lifetime Achievement Award from the RNA Society @rnasociety! She is being recognized for her "groundbreaking discovery of A-to-I editing and outstanding contributions to this field."
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U of U Magic@UofUMagicJan 14
Now hiring: Physician-Scientist in Microbiome & Mucosal Immunology at the University of Utah (GI Division). Apply: utah.peopleadmin.com/posting… Questions? [email protected] #MAGICResearch #Microbiome #GI #PhysicianScientist #AcademicMedicine
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The College Football Playoff Is Mostly About Who Spent the Most | Deadspin.com

NIL spending is defining the College Football Playoff, raising questions about competitive balance, sustainability, and the sport’s future.

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Remembering Soh-Hyun (Sonia) Lee - we all love and appreciate you Sonia, and you will always be part of our lab family.
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We had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Stephen Reeves from Seattles Children hospital last friday for our M&I seminar series.
Dr. Stephen Reeves and Dr. Aaron Petrey.

ALT Dr. Stephen Reeves and Dr. Aaron Petrey.

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U of U Magic@UofUMagic20 Oct 2025
Meet Dr. Daniel Leung, his research connects gut microbes to global health. His lab explores how microbiota shape mucosal immunity and vaccine outcomes—especially in enteric infections. #infectiousdisease #uofuhealth
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Don't miss this Friday's M&I seminar, where Dr. Edward Pearce will share insights into monocyte to macrophage differentiation. Please join us at noon in HCI South Auditorium! @UofU3i
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Led by Drs. Wan-Lin Lo and Eric Huseby, this @NatImmunol study reveals that thymic negative selection is limited during the neonatal stage, correlating with a modest reduction in Zap70 expression in mouse thymocytes. 🐭 🔓 Discover more: go.nature.com/4o9oqWn
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U of U Magic@UofUMagic29 Sep 2025
This week’s spotlight: Dr. June Round, microbiome pioneer at the University of Utah! Her research shows how gut microbes shape immune tolerance, fight autoimmune diseases like MS and IBD, and how early exposure can influence lifelong health. #microbiome #magic @UUHSResearch
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U of U Magic@UofUMagic24 Sep 2025
We’re excited to launch the official X account for the Microbiota and Gastrointestinal Immunology Consortium (MAGIC) at the University of Utah! Follow along as we share what makes our work truly MAGIC ✨ @UofUResearch @UUHSResearch
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UofU M&I Retreat 2025 in Midway Utah
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Great turnout for the 13th annual UofU Microbiology and Immunology retreat in Midway, UT
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Anna E. Beaudin@BeaudinLab15 Sep 2025
Thrilled to share news that Nicole Tseng @nicole_a_tseng , yet another one of the highly talented graduate students I am so lucky to work with, received NOA on her new NHLBI F31. Watch out for more from Nicole- she’s doing big things! @UofUInternalMed @UofUHematology @UofUMandI
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Celebrating 10 years working with Warren Voth and Sonia Lee who help me run our laboratory in the Microbiology and Immunology Division at Utah. Thank you both for all of your contributions!
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Passionate about Cancer Research & Microbiome Science? We’re looking for you—come join our team! We're hiring at all ranks in the tenure track. utah.peopleadmin.com/posting… magic.path.utah.edu/ #ScienceJobs #CancerResearch #Microbiome
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New research has uncovered why blood clotting malfunctions in IBD—and identified drugs that normalize blood clotting in human cells and animal models of IBD. #research Learn more: healthcare.utah.edu/newsroom…
Rebecca Mellema, PhD (left), and Aaron Petrey, PhD (right), authors of the paper.

ALT Rebecca Mellema, PhD (left), and Aaron Petrey, PhD (right), authors of the paper.

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David Baltimore, Nobel-Winning Molecular Biologist, Dies at 87 - The New York Times He was a great mentor to me and many others, and will be dearly missed nytimes.com/2025/09/07/scien…

David Baltimore, Nobel-Winning Molecular Biologist, Dies at 87 (Published 2025)

He was only 37 when he made a discovery that challenged the existing tenets of biology and led to an understanding of retroviruses and viruses, including H.I.V.

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Philip Gordts@Philip_Gordts5 Sep 2025
The University of Utah’s Pathology Dept. & Huntsman Cancer Institute seek a tenure-track faculty (any level) with a passion for the microbiome–cancer interface. Apply by Nov 17, 2025. 👇 utah.peopleadmin.com/posting… #ScienceJobs #Microbiome #CancerResearch @uofu @UofUMandI

Microbiology & Immunology/HCI Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor

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New Job Opportunity! University of Utah Microbiology & Immunology/HCI Tenure Track Faculty Position: Microbiota and Cancer Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor utah.peopleadmin.com/posting…

Microbiology & Immunology/HCI Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor

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