Immune 87: When the immune system misbehaves

Immune discusses basophils as regulators of of lung inflammation over space and time, and neoself-antigens as the primary target for autoreactive T cells in human lupus.

Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Cindy Leifer, Steph Langel, and Brianne Barker

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Immune 86: Where did the SARS-CoV-2 antibodies go?

Immune explains how distinct olfactory mucosal macrophage populations mediate neuronal maintenance and pathogen defense, and failure to establish durable SARS-CoV-2-specific plasma cells in the bone marrow long-lived compartment after mRNA vaccination.

Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Cindy Leifer, Steph Langel, and Brianne Barker

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Immune 85: Immune trade-offs

Immune explores the immunological diversity in the upper airway, including memory B and T cells and germinal center B cells, and how chronic infection with Plasmodium parasites leads to development of B cell cancers.

Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Cindy Leifer, Steph Langel, and Brianne Barker

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Immune 84: Gender-affirming therapy and immune responses with Petter Brodin

Petter Brodin joins Immune to discuss immune system adaptation in individuals assigned female sex at birth and undergoing gender affirming testosterone therapy (trans-men).

Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Cindy Leifer, Steph Langel, and Brianne Barker

Guest: Petter Brodin

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Immune Booster #9: Autoimmune diseases with Mark Shlomchik

From the American Association of Immunologists 2024 conference in Chicago, Cindy and Steph meet up with Mark Shlomchik to talk about his career and the research of his laboratory on systemic autoimmune diseases, long-lived B cell immunity, and immunopathogenesis.

Hosts: Cindy Leifer and Steph Langel

Guest: Mark Shlomchik

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Immune Booster #8: Immunology, metabolism, and exercise physiology with Heather Caslin

From the American Association of Immunologists 2024 conference in Chicago, Cindy and Brianne meet up with Heather Caslin to talk about her training and the research of her laboratory on how diet and exercise affect innate immune cells in health and disease.

Hosts: Cindy Leifer and Brianne Barker

Guest: Heather Caslin

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Immune 83: Immune cells eating other cells

Immune discusses two stories of immune cells eating other cells: microglia engulfing brain neurons to shape cortical development and behavior, and mast cells trapping neutrophils to increase their functional and metabolic fitness.

Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Cindy Leifer, and Brianne Barker

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Immune Booster #7: Emerging viruses with David Martinez

From the American Association of Immunologists 2024 conference in Chicago, Cindy and Steph meet up with David Martinez to talk about his career, the research of his laboratory on viral pathogens of global health importance, and his advice to be persistent and enjoy the journey.

Hosts: Cindy Leifer and Steph Langel

Guest: David Martinez

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Immune Booster #6: From Ghana to heat shock with Robert Binder

From the American Association of Immunologists 2024 conference in Chicago, Cindy and Brianne meet up with Robert Binder to talk about his career, the research of his laboratory on the role of heat shock proteins in cancer immunosurveillance, and the importance of inspiring students as early as possible to think about science.

Hosts: Cindy Leifer and Brianne Barker

Guest: Robert Binder

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Immune Booster #5: Infections and the gut microbiome with Rafael Polidoro

From the American Association of Immunologists 2024 conference in Chicago, Cindy and Steph meet up with Rafael Polidoro to talk about his career, the research of his laboratory on how the gut microbiome modulates the local and systemic immune responses during infections.

Hosts: Cindy Leifer and Steph Langel

Guest: Rafael Polidoro

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Stephanie Langel, Ph.D.


Cindy Leifer, Ph.D.


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