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Cancer Cell Cover Image Design Cancer Cell Cover Image Design Article: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ccell.2019.09.005 Full Article: https://authors.elsevier.com/c/1a2X-5TA51PTj2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c95c0afebfc7fc852868707/1578510066418-CZ6NJA7255GTG3H2E61H/Cell+Host+and+Microbe+January+Cover.tif.jpg Scientific Journal Cover Design - Cell Host & Microbe Cover Image Design Article: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chom.2019.11.012 On the cover: Bacterial effectors manipulate host physiology through diverse mechanisms. In this issue, Gibbs et al. (129–139) and Panagi et al. (41–53) demonstrate that the secreted Salmonella SarA/SteE effector serves as a gp130 mimic, fooling the host into activating the transcription factor STAT3 to alter gene expression. To manipulate STAT3 activation, SarA/SteE alters the substrate specificity of GSK-3 kinase from serine/threonine to tyrosine residues. This mechanism reprograms host innate immune signaling by promoting M2 activation, which Pham et al. (54–67) demonstrates is required to overcome TNF-mediated suppression of Salmonella niche development in granulomas in vivo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c95c0afebfc7fc852868707/7d8bcdc2-a69b-4731-90d4-cb46752e2bdf/2024-3-27+Immuno+I1+V4+HD.png Scientific Journal Cover Design - Immuno Cover Image Design Article: https://doi.org/10.3390/immuno4010004 Cover Story: Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a debilitating cutaneous disease characterized by a vicious cycle of chronic inflammation and tissue destruction that stems from disruption of the skin microbiome and abnormal activation of both the innate and adaptive immune systems. A hallmark of HS pathophysiology is dysregulation of both the innate and adaptive immune systems. The role of immune system dysregulation in HS development has motivated researchers to explore the utility of biological immunomodulators. In this literature review, we provided an update on the efficacy and clinical usage of targeted biologics in HS treatment, including the use of anti-tumor necrosis factor-a, interleukin-17, interleukin-23, interleukin-1, C-X-C chemokine receptor 1/2, and Janus kinase inhibitors, among others. https://robyngku.com/mural-arts-philadelphia daily 0.75 2025-09-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c95c0afebfc7fc852868707/1583247001461-9270FFXVFJARZEZY4E2V/Untitled_Artwork+5.JPG Mural Arts Philadelphia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c95c0afebfc7fc852868707/1583259555619-1QFO019H2QVRBQKS1IGD/IMG_3439.jpg Mural Arts Philadelphia Medium: Acrylic Dimensions: 5 x 5 foot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c95c0afebfc7fc852868707/1583975303374-N63OBRKVXG6TK3M60MDO/IMG_3530.jpg Mural Arts Philadelphia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c95c0afebfc7fc852868707/1581278104803-8O9UNF5MBNABD4FPIIGG/image-asset.jpeg Mural Arts Philadelphia https://robyngku.com/artistyear daily 0.75 2025-09-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c95c0afebfc7fc852868707/1581385963525-A8PJ6TWWYTWCIHPQ2C4I/IMG_2618.JPG ArtistYear On the art classroom door we wanted to highlight a black female artist. Amy Sherald is known for her portrait paintings which she uses to tell African American stories. She is known for painting Michelle Obama’s official portrait and more recently, a massive mural of a young African American woman in Center City, Philadelphia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c95c0afebfc7fc852868707/1582230202204-SU5YL2CKU244OW3AGE5A/IMG_3092.JPG ArtistYear To celebrate Valentine’s Day we designed a school-wide project that would allow Ludlow’s students to show their appreciation for every staff member at Ludlow. Every student was given the outline of a candy heart that they could customize and address to a staff member of their choice. The night before Valentine’s Day, my partner teacher and I hung up the paintings in Ludlow’s front lobby to ensure every staff member would see them as they entered the school building. Overall, this project was a huge success. Ludlow’s staff members were touched by the personalized valentines and our students loved seeing their creations displayed in the front lobby. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c95c0afebfc7fc852868707/1582294987576-1ETWF54SUF81SLMIF8BU/AF35531A-4227-41B5-92B1-5A265C16DF09.JPG ArtistYear March is Youth Art Month and the PA Department of Education is hosting an exhibition of student artwork from March 2nd to April 3rd. Ludlow is submitting three student art pieces and I am delighted that our student's artwork will be on display for other students, teachers, and community members to see. Top Left: The Light of the Sun (3rd grade - Warm and Cool Waves Project) Top Right: Rover (3rd grade - George Rodrigue Blue Dog Project) Bottom: Swimming (1st grade - Rainbow Fish Project) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c95c0afebfc7fc852868707/1581398507868-L4XKBIPUB0EQ7QXZGNW8/IMG_2632-1.jpg ArtistYear In the Fall, we created a collaborative and interactive mural on our bulletin board to engage parents and students during parent-teacher conferences. Every student in the school designed their own feathers and painted them with watercolors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c95c0afebfc7fc852868707/1581395382692-KSD39L16G4YFM3NNUJK3/FF6ECAF3-ABE4-4BC8-B17B-430297CEFDAB.jpeg ArtistYear Some photos from the 5th grade field trip to the Barnes Foundation to see the 30 Americans exhibit. 30 Americans is a traveling art exhibit that showcases the work of 30 contemporary African American artists. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c95c0afebfc7fc852868707/1581387838996-449S9V4Y5MXTBW46VXR1/IMG_2788.JPG ArtistYear The 8th graders honored Kobe Bryant, who tragically passed away just days before the start of BHM. Bryant was born in Philadelphia and later founded the KVBFF with his wife to help underserved youth and combat homeless. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c95c0afebfc7fc852868707/1581395206202-G40R377QHD38C4INWTRY/53E03F95-4958-4003-9A63-A5F0811CD3D5.jpg ArtistYear The 5th graders paid tribute to Jean Michel Basquiat, a contemporary African American Artist whose art pieces were featured in the 30 Americans exhibit that they visited in January. 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