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Reconnect with the AIRR Data Commons: Your Gateway to Immunology Discoveries

September 19, 2023 by Edel Aron

The AIRR Community continues to spearhead innovation in immunology research with the ever-expanding AIRR Data Commons (ADC). For those unfamiliar, the ADC is a pioneering initiative that enables the sharing of standardized Adaptive Immune Receptor Repertoire (AIRR) data. This resource hosts a wealth of information about the diverse array of antibody/B-cell and T-cell receptors that govern immune responses, obtained from bulk and single-cell sequencing technologies. By facilitating the exchange of this valuable data, the ADC enables researchers to gain deeper insights into immunity, disease progression, and therapeutic interventions.

From its inception in 2018 with under 400 million sequence annotations, the ADC has expanded into nine distributed repositories housing 89 studies, over 9800 sample repertoires, and an astonishing 5.2 billion sequence annotations. But this growth is not just about numbers – it’s about fostering collaboration and igniting discoveries. Scientists around the world can access a unified platform to discover, compare, and analyze immunological data, transcending the limitations of individual labs. This interconnectedness not only drives innovation but also eliminates redundancy, saving precious time and resources.

As we look to the future, the ADC is poised to play an even more pivotal role. Its flexible, collaborative framework and continued growth in data will likely attract interdisciplinary partnerships that foster a holistic understanding of the immune system’s complexities. Moreover, the integration of technologies such as machine learning and AI promise to extract deeper insights from the wealth of data, unraveling intricate mechanisms of the immune response.

The AIRR Community’s effort to build and maintain the ADC transcends geographical boundaries and institutional affiliations, exemplifying the spirit of scientific inquiry. As we celebrate the achievements thus far, we eagerly anticipate the advancements that this collaborative endeavor will bring to immunology research in the years to come.

The ADC can be searched interactively using a web user interface at the iReceptor Gateway or VDJServer Community Data Portal. To contribute to the ADC, consider setting up a local repository via the iReceptor Turnkey or submitting data through the VDJServer Community Data Portal.

Filed Under: ADC, AIRR Community Tagged With: Adaptive Immune Receptor Repertoire Community

September Seminar Series

September 12, 2023 by Edel Aron

The September AIRR-C seminar is fast approaching! On September 28th at 7:00 PST/10:00 EST/16:00 CET, Pieter Meysman of the University of Antwerp will be discussing the applications of TCR-epitope prediction models and Felix Drost of Helmholtz Munich will be discussing the prediction of T cell receptor functionality against mutant epitopes.

Register now! The seminar will last approximately 90 minutes.

Filed Under: AIRR Community Tagged With: Adaptive Immune Receptor Repertoire Community, Seminar, T cells

Register for the AIRR Community Special Event 2023 – Zooming in to the Community II

September 3, 2023 by Edel Aron

Delve into the latest developments and clinical applications of adaptive immune receptor repertoire (AIRR) sequencing in this mid-cycle virtual event, on September 20 and 21, 2023.

What to Expect:

Community Updates: The event will kick off on September 20th with updates and discussions from AIRR Community Working Groups and Sub-committees. You’ll hear about the latest achievements and challenges from members of Biological Resources, Common Repository, Diagnostics, Germline Database, Legal and Ethics, Software, Standards, and more.

Strategic Planning: Dive deeper into the strategic planning session, where the AIRR-C’s Strategic Planning Sub-committee will present selected challenges and invite attendees to brainstorm strategies to address them. This session will focus on achieving recognition of the AIRR-C by the scientific community and adoption of AIRR-C standards, tools, and protocols.

Clinical Applications: On September 21st, the event will pivot to a special Diagnostics Session entitled “Bringing AIRR-seq to the clinic – mapping the challenges.” Explore the regulatory landscape for AIRR-seq-based products in clinical settings, including disease monitoring and diagnostics. 

Panel Discussion: Engage with the speakers during a panel discussion moderated by Dr. Enkelejda Miho, highlighting different aspects of regulatory pathways, with a focus on software as a medical device.

Why Attend:

This event provides a unique opportunity to connect with leading experts, researchers, and professionals in the field of immunology. Whether you’re involved in research, diagnostics, or data management, this AIRR Community Special Event 2023 offers a platform to explore the latest advancements, discuss challenges, and help shape the future of AIRR sequencing.

Event Details:

  • Date: September 20 & 21, 2023
  • Time: 7:00 – 10:00 PDT / 16:00 – 19:00 CEST
  • Location: Online
  • The event is free, but you must register to attend.

For more information, visit the event website.

Filed Under: AIRR Community

On AIRR Podcast Episode 14 Now Available!

August 8, 2023 by Edel Aron

In the latest episode of the On AIRR – An AIRR-C Podcast Series, Dr. Ulrik Stervbo and Dr. Zhaoqing Ding speak with Alexander Bernier BCL, JD, LLM, a lawyer with expertise in biological data sharing designs, about data protection and data sharing. We discuss the risk of identifying individuals in a biological data set, how this is approached differently in different countries, and possible strategies to ensure data privacy.

You can subscribe and listen in your favorite podcasting app or check out all of the On AIRR episodes here at http://onairr.airr-community.org or on the AIRR YT Channel. If you share podcast-related content in social media, please remember to use the hashtag #onairr!

 

Filed Under: AIRR Community Tagged With: Adaptive Immune Receptor Repertoire Community, podcast

Mastodon

July 20, 2023 by Edel Aron

Exciting news from the AIRR Community! We have expanded our social media presence to Mastodon.

This innovative, decentralized platform aligns with our commitment to open scientific collaboration, allowing us to reach a broader audience. From now on, you can find our latest updates, discussions, and breakthroughs in the field of Adaptive Immune Receptor Repertoire research on Mastodon.

We invite you to follow us on Mastodon, join our conversations, and stay informed about the latest AIRR topics. Our commitment remains to drive innovation, enhance scientific discourse, and share science openly and freely with everyone interested.

Join us on Mastodon: https://fediscience.org/@airr_community

#OpenScience #Immunology #AIRR #DecentralizedSocialMedia

Filed Under: AIRR Community Tagged With: Adaptive Immune Receptor Repertoire Community, Social

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Reconnect with the AIRR Data Commons: Your Gateway to Immunology Discoveries

September 19, 2023 By Edel Aron

The AIRR Community continues to spearhead innovation in immunology research with the ever-expanding AIRR Data Commons (ADC). For those unfamiliar, the ADC is a pioneering initiative that enables the sharing of standardized Adaptive Immune Receptor Repertoire (AIRR) data. This resource hosts a wealth of information about the diverse array of antibody/B-cell and T-cell receptors that […]

September Seminar Series

September 12, 2023 By Edel Aron

The September AIRR-C seminar is fast approaching! On September 28th at 7:00 PST/10:00 EST/16:00 CET, Pieter Meysman of the University of Antwerp will be discussing the applications of TCR-epitope prediction models and Felix Drost of Helmholtz Munich will be discussing the prediction of T cell receptor functionality against mutant epitopes. Register now! The seminar will […]

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AIRR-C Seminar
10:00
Thu, September 28, 2023
Communications SC
13:00
Thu, September 28, 2023
Meetings SC
12:00
Mon, October 2, 2023
Common Repository WG
11:00
Thu, October 5, 2023
Call - GLDB (Asia-Pacific & Europe)
4:00
Wed, October 11, 2023

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