michyong2's profile picture. ID physician, CMV & viral infections, Clinician researcher, @NCICancer @PeterMacCC @TheRMH @TheDohertyInst

Michelle Yong

@michyong2

ID physician, CMV & viral infections, Clinician researcher, @NCICancer @PeterMacCC @TheRMH @TheDohertyInst

Michelle Yong reposted

Great meeting and really fantastic to see lots of NCIC works mentioned by current and future collaborators. @c_garciavidal @FannyLanternier @michyong2 @monicaslavin


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In the ITT population, the overall incidence of COVID-19 infection was 11.3% in the interferon-α arm. #COVID19 | @michyong2 cancernetwork.com/view/interfero…


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Interferon-α Nasal Spray Prophylaxis Reduces COVID-19 in Cancer Patients, Double-Blinded, Placebo-RCT; Oxford Academic. incidence of COVID19 was⬇️ in IFN-α group versus placebo (8.3% vs 14.4%), 40%⬇️ risk of infection ([RR]: .60). academic.oup.com/cid/advance-ar…


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Remarkable. Double blind placebo controlled trial shows large reduction in COVID-19 incidence and limited fanfare. Really is 2025. Imagine same thing in 2020. Very impressive trial. High rates of COVID-19.

🔥🔥Just published in #CID world-first clinical trial of IFN-a nasal spray vs placebo reduced #COVID 🦠 incidence 📉 by 40% in cancer pts. Well tolerated, safe, effective… Full link here: academic.oup.com/cid/advance-ar…

michyong2's tweet image. 🔥🔥Just published in #CID world-first clinical trial of IFN-a nasal spray vs placebo reduced #COVID 🦠 incidence 📉 by 40% in cancer pts. Well tolerated, safe, effective… 

Full link here: academic.oup.com/cid/advance-ar…
michyong2's tweet image. 🔥🔥Just published in #CID world-first clinical trial of IFN-a nasal spray vs placebo reduced #COVID 🦠 incidence 📉 by 40% in cancer pts. Well tolerated, safe, effective… 

Full link here: academic.oup.com/cid/advance-ar…
michyong2's tweet image. 🔥🔥Just published in #CID world-first clinical trial of IFN-a nasal spray vs placebo reduced #COVID 🦠 incidence 📉 by 40% in cancer pts. Well tolerated, safe, effective… 

Full link here: academic.oup.com/cid/advance-ar…


Michelle Yong reposted

👃Interferon-α Nasal Spray Prophylaxis Reduces #COVID-19 in #Cancer Patients: A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Trial academic.oup.com/cid/article/do…


Michelle Yong reposted

Study: Interferon-α Nasal Spray Prophylaxis Reduces COVID-19 in Cancer Patients: A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Trial. Published: 28 August 2025 Source: academic.oup.com/cid/advance-ar…


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Australian-led trial shows nasal spray reduces COVID-19 risk in cancer patients The research showed a nasal spray with interferon-alpha (IFN-α), a natural protein with broad antiviral activity, can reduce COVID infection risk by 40% compared with placebo. petermac.org/about-us/news-…

BigBadDenis's tweet image. Australian-led trial shows nasal spray reduces COVID-19 risk in cancer patients

The research showed a nasal spray with interferon-alpha (IFN-α), a natural protein with broad antiviral activity, can reduce COVID infection risk by 40% compared with placebo.
petermac.org/about-us/news-…

Michelle Yong reposted

This is an outstanding development. petermac.org/about-us/news-…


Michelle Yong reposted

Our work at COVIDhge showed 🧬mutations or auto-Abs to type I IFN caused severe COVID, suggesting IFN could be used against COVID. Now, an RCT proves IFN📉 COVID👇🏼: Interferon-α Nasal Spray Prophylaxis Reduces COVID-19 in Cancer Patients academic.oup.com/cid/article/do…


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A world-first clinical trial at Peter Mac has found that a simple nasal spray can significantly reduce the risk of COVID-19 in cancer patients. Research published today showed the spray reduced the risk of COVID-19 infection by 40%. Read more here - bit.ly/3JBAjW8

PeterMacCC's tweet image. A world-first clinical trial at Peter Mac has found that a simple nasal spray can significantly reduce the risk of COVID-19 in cancer patients. Research published today showed the spray reduced the risk of COVID-19 infection by 40%. Read more here - bit.ly/3JBAjW8

🔥🔥Just published in #CID world-first clinical trial of IFN-a nasal spray vs placebo reduced #COVID 🦠 incidence 📉 by 40% in cancer pts. Well tolerated, safe, effective… Full link here: academic.oup.com/cid/advance-ar…

michyong2's tweet image. 🔥🔥Just published in #CID world-first clinical trial of IFN-a nasal spray vs placebo reduced #COVID 🦠 incidence 📉 by 40% in cancer pts. Well tolerated, safe, effective… 

Full link here: academic.oup.com/cid/advance-ar…
michyong2's tweet image. 🔥🔥Just published in #CID world-first clinical trial of IFN-a nasal spray vs placebo reduced #COVID 🦠 incidence 📉 by 40% in cancer pts. Well tolerated, safe, effective… 

Full link here: academic.oup.com/cid/advance-ar…
michyong2's tweet image. 🔥🔥Just published in #CID world-first clinical trial of IFN-a nasal spray vs placebo reduced #COVID 🦠 incidence 📉 by 40% in cancer pts. Well tolerated, safe, effective… 

Full link here: academic.oup.com/cid/advance-ar…

Interesting data re: autoAbs @donaldvinh . The IFN group had reduced COVID incidence by 40%. Participants reported being asymptomatic whilst family members were infected. Adding another layer of protection. academic.oup.com/cid/advance-ar… @NCICancer

Our work at COVIDhge showed 🧬mutations or auto-Abs to type I IFN caused severe COVID, suggesting IFN could be used against COVID. Now, an RCT proves IFN📉 COVID👇🏼: Interferon-α Nasal Spray Prophylaxis Reduces COVID-19 in Cancer Patients academic.oup.com/cid/article/do…



Starting now @NCICancer Fungal Symposium with Prof Kontoyiannis speaking! A difficult case with proptosis with fungal elements. I know it’s Halloween in the US but having Dimitrios speak is a real treat ! 👻🎃@NCICancer @PergamIC @JulianLindsay_ @IchsGlobal @monicaslavin

michyong2's tweet image. Starting now @NCICancer Fungal Symposium with Prof Kontoyiannis speaking! A difficult case with proptosis with fungal elements. I know it’s Halloween in the US but having Dimitrios speak is a real treat ! 👻🎃@NCICancer @PergamIC @JulianLindsay_ @IchsGlobal @monicaslavin

Final Countdown ⏰: Just 3 days to the Annual NCIC Symposium! Join us in-person or online to hear world leading experts discuss 'Tackling #Fungal #Infections: Novel #Immune and #Diagnostic Approaches.' Link to registration in the section below 👇

NCICancer's tweet image. Final Countdown ⏰: Just 3 days to the Annual NCIC Symposium!

Join us in-person or online to hear world leading experts discuss 'Tackling #Fungal #Infections: Novel #Immune and #Diagnostic Approaches.'

Link to registration in the section below 👇


Michelle Yong reposted

fredhutch.org/content/www/en… via @fredhutch With increasing infectious disease threats plus a growing population of people with weakened immune systems, we think the time is right to establish a national network dedicated to trials at this intersection.


Michelle Yong reposted

#ICHSglobal now had country ambassadors to disseminate information about #immunocompromised host information throughout the world. Welcome them!

IchsGlobal's tweet image. #ICHSglobal now had country ambassadors to disseminate information about #immunocompromised host information throughout the world. Welcome them!

Michelle Yong reposted

【The heterogeneous syndrome of non-infectious causes of persistent fever in neutropenic patients with hematologic malignancy: another opportunity for stewardship?】@CIDJournal Oct 14, 2024 👉Useful table for the differential diagnosis of persistent fever in neutropenic fever by…

TakaMatsuo_ID's tweet image. 【The heterogeneous syndrome of non-infectious causes of persistent fever in neutropenic patients with hematologic malignancy: another opportunity for stewardship?】@CIDJournal Oct 14, 2024

👉Useful table for the differential diagnosis of persistent fever in neutropenic fever by…

Michelle Yong reposted

Secondary antiviral prophylaxis after treatment of CMV infection and disease: systematic review and metaanalysis doi.org/10.1111/tid.14…


Thanks @GermHunterMD this is an important paper. Please read. EORTC/MSGERC criteria on host factors, repeat molecular testing , excluded these patients from meeting IA definitions - they have similar high mortality @NCICancer @monicaslavin

Final Countdown ⏰: Just 3 days to the Annual NCIC Symposium! Join us in-person or online to hear world leading experts discuss 'Tackling #Fungal #Infections: Novel #Immune and #Diagnostic Approaches.' Link to registration in the section below 👇

NCICancer's tweet image. Final Countdown ⏰: Just 3 days to the Annual NCIC Symposium!

Join us in-person or online to hear world leading experts discuss 'Tackling #Fungal #Infections: Novel #Immune and #Diagnostic Approaches.'

Link to registration in the section below 👇


Great to be here with @ChemalyRoy @banhocktan - we talk about challenges and controversies in CMV at APBMT. @IchsGlobal @NCICancer


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