Erin Fish

Abstract Arthritogenic alphaviruses, including chikungunya virus (CHIKV), Mayaro virus and Ross River virus, cause long-lasting musculoskeletal pain and inflammation. However, the mechanisms driving chronic disease remain unclear. Here, we used single-cell RNA sequencing, spatial transcriptomics and flow cytometry to investigate joint-associated tissues in alphavirus-infected mice at a late stage of infection.

Last October, I began seeing several "we stand with Israel" posts on Instagram from people I know and celebrities alike. Fewer and farther between, there were organizations I follow, such as the Black Queer Intersectional Collective, that were amplifying support for Palestinians. Until this point, I regrettably knew nothing about the history of Israel and Palestine. This was the catalyst that began opening my eyes to the cruel injustices happening to the people of Palestine.

ABU DHABI, March 17, 2019 – If you’ve never seen the world clearly, how would you know you are missing something? For the last four days, thousands of athletes have been seen at the Special Olympics-Lions Clubs International Opening Eyes screenings at the Special Olympics World Games and many lives have been changed, including those of the local volunteers from Abu Dhabi assisting with the screenings.