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The Immunology Podcast — Natural Sciences
The Immunology Podcast

A podcast featuring conversations with immunologists from around the globe. Brought to by STEMCELL Technologies.

Latest Episodes:

Erica Saphire — Ep. 97: “Viral Structures” Featuring Dr. Erica Saphire Jan 28, 2025
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Guest:

Dr. Erica Saphire is President and CEO of La Jolla Institute. Her research explains, at the molecular level, how and viruses are pathogenic and provides the roadmap for medical defense. She talks about the capabilities of cryo-electron microscopy and how it can help illuminate the mechanisms of measles viral fusion. She also discusses her role leading La Jolla Institute. (36:45)

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IMMUNOLOGY2025 is happening May 3-7 in Honolulu, Hawaii!

Submit your abstract for IUIS 2025 by February 11^th!

The Immunology Science Round Up

ILC2s in Pancreatic Cancer – IL-33 induced tertiary lymphoid structures in a mouse model of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. (4:35)

Precursors of Exhausted T Cells – Precursor T cells with at least two distinct phenotypes are preemptively generated regardless of infection outcome. (9:10)

T Cells in Chronic Infections – A population of stem-like CD8⁺ T cells can adapt their differentiation trajectory to either an acute or chronic viral infection. (10:45)

ILC2 Migration in the Gut – Researchers identified a role for immune cells in regulating blood glucose levels in mice. (29:13)

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Ep. 97: “Viral Structures” Featuring Dr. Erica Saphire Jan 28, 2025
Show notes

Guest:

Dr. Erica Saphire is President and CEO of La Jolla Institute. Her research explains, at the molecular level, how and viruses are pathogenic and provides the roadmap for medical defense. She talks about the capabilities of cryo-electron microscopy and how it can help illuminate the mechanisms of measles viral fusion. She also discusses her role leading La Jolla Institute. (36:45)

Featured Products and Resources:

IMMUNOLOGY2025 is happening May 3-7 in Honolulu, Hawaii!

Submit your abstract for IUIS 2025 by February 11^th!

The Immunology Science Round Up

ILC2s in Pancreatic Cancer – IL-33 induced tertiary lymphoid structures in a mouse model of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. (4:35)

Precursors of Exhausted T Cells – Precursor T cells with at least two distinct phenotypes are preemptively generated regardless of infection outcome. (9:10)

T Cells in Chronic Infections – A population of stem-like CD8⁺ T cells can adapt their differentiation trajectory to either an acute or chronic viral infection. (10:45)

ILC2 Migration in the Gut – Researchers identified a role for immune cells in regulating blood glucose levels in mice. (29:13)

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Ep. 96: “Mentorship in Science” Featuring Dr. Nicole Quinn Jan 14, 2025
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Guest:

Dr. Nicole Quinn is the Director of Brand and Scientific Communications at STEMCELL Technologies, where as part of her role, she develops and oversees programs that help scientists keep current with the latest scientific advances and innovations in their field. In this episode, she discusses the upcoming second season of the Lab Coats & Life Podcast, which aims to help scientists thrive by keeping listeners informed about useful soft skills and relevant trends in the scientific community. She talks about her role as a co-host, what she’s learned about podcasting, key takeaways from conversations about science mentorship, and what to expect in Season 2. (38:33)

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Late-breaking abstract submission for IMMUNOLOGY2025 closes on January 21^st.

Submit your abstract for IUIS 2025 by January 30^th.

The Immunology Science Round Up

The Aging Mouse Immune System – Researchers delineated the landscape of cell-type-specific transcriptomic changes associated with normal aging in mouse brains. (3:00)

Neoepitopes for Adoptive T Cell Therapy – Conventional T cell therapy can benefit from targeting tryptophan to phenylalanine neoepitopes. (9:16)

Gut Microbiota and Lung Disease – A commensal protozoan tunes pulmonary immunity via a gut-operated lung immune network. (20:25)

Lymphocyte Migration – Inflamed lymph nodes switch CCR7 ligand mediating lymphocyte recruitment from CCL21 to CCL19. (28:35)

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Ep. 96: “Mentorship in Science” Featuring Dr. Nicole Quinn Jan 14, 2025
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Guest:

Dr. Nicole Quinn is the Director of Brand and Scientific Communications at STEMCELL Technologies, where as part of her role, she develops and oversees programs that help scientists keep current with the latest scientific advances and innovations in their field. In this episode, she discusses the upcoming second season of the Lab Coats & Life Podcast, which aims to help scientists thrive by keeping listeners informed about useful soft skills and relevant trends in the scientific community. She talks about her role as a co-host, what she’s learned about podcasting, key takeaways from conversations about science mentorship, and what to expect in Season 2. (38:33)

Featured Products and Resources:

Late-breaking abstract submission for IMMUNOLOGY2025 closes on January 21^st.

Submit your abstract for IUIS 2025 by January 30^th.

The Immunology Science Round Up

The Aging Mouse Immune System – Researchers delineated the landscape of cell-type-specific transcriptomic changes associated with normal aging in mouse brains. (3:00)

Neoepitopes for Adoptive T Cell Therapy – Conventional T cell therapy can benefit from targeting tryptophan to phenylalanine neoepitopes. (9:16)

Gut Microbiota and Lung Disease – A commensal protozoan tunes pulmonary immunity via a gut-operated lung immune network. (20:25)

Lymphocyte Migration – Inflamed lymph nodes switch CCR7 ligand mediating lymphocyte recruitment from CCL21 to CCL19. (28:35)

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Gail Bishop — Ep. 95: “Lymphocyte Signaling” Featuring Dr. Gail Bishop Dec 17, 2024
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Guest:

Dr. Gail Bishop is a Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Iowa, where her lab studies the molecular mechanisms underlying lymphocyte activation and tolerance. She talks about TRAF signaling, the NFκB pathway, and effects on B and T lymphocytes. She also discusses her role as Editor-in-Chief of The Journal of Immunology.

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The 19^th International Congress of Immunology to be held in Vienna from August 17-22, 2025!

The Immunology Science Round Up

Pyroptotic Cell Corpses – Cells assemble filopodia before cell rupture to serve as a posthumous mark for a cell that has died by gasdermin-induced pyroptosis.

Engineering Synthetic T Cell Receptors – T-Switch identifies therapeutic TCR variants with enhanced potency and specificity.

Macrophages in Muscle – Macrophages in muscle spindles express the machinery for synthesizing and releasing glutamate.

Synthetic Suppressor T Cells – Researchers engineered human T cells to make a synthetic receptor that recognized overactive T cells.

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Ep. 95: “Lymphocyte Signaling” Featuring Dr. Gail Bishop Dec 17, 2024
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Guest:

Dr. Gail Bishop is a Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Iowa, where her lab studies the molecular mechanisms underlying lymphocyte activation and tolerance. She talks about TRAF signaling, the NFκB pathway, and effects on B and T lymphocytes. She also discusses her role as Editor-in-Chief of The Journal of Immunology.

Featured Products and Resources:

Registration is open for IMMUNOLOGY2025!

The 19^th International Congress of Immunology to be held in Vienna from August 17-22, 2025!

The Immunology Science Round Up

Pyroptotic Cell Corpses – Cells assemble filopodia before cell rupture to serve as a posthumous mark for a cell that has died by gasdermin-induced pyroptosis.

Engineering Synthetic T Cell Receptors – T-Switch identifies therapeutic TCR variants with enhanced potency and specificity.

Macrophages in Muscle – Macrophages in muscle spindles express the machinery for synthesizing and releasing glutamate.

Synthetic Suppressor T Cells – Researchers engineered human T cells to make a synthetic receptor that recognized overactive T cells.

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Ep. 94: “Engineering Immunity” Featuring Dr. Lili Yang Dec 03, 2024
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Guest:

Dr. Lili Yang is a Professor of Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics at the University of California, Los Angeles. Her research centers on deciphering the molecular mechanisms regulating anti-cancer immune responses, exploiting knowledge to develop novel immunotherapies for treating cancer, and translating these new cancer immunotherapies from bench to bedside. She talks about engineering off-the-shelf immunotherapies to fight cancer and generating CAR-NKT cells from hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells. She also discusses the role of serotonin and how SSRIs can affect cancer therapy efficacy.

Featured Products and Resources:

Registration for IMMUNOLOGY2025 opens December 10!

The 19^th International Congress of Immunology to be held in Vienna from August 17-22, 2025!

The Immunology Science Round Up

Preventing Apoptosis – Apoptosis inhibition by NLRP3 activators is due to their effects on mitochondria rather than inflammasome activation.

SARS-CoV-2 Spike Proteins in the Brain – SARS-CoV-2 spike protein persists in the skull-meninges-brain axis in COVID-19 patients.

CAR T to Protect Transplanted Beta Cells – hPSCs and Tregs can be co-engineered to protect hPSC-derived cells from immune rejection upon transplantation.

Endogenous Retrovirus Antibodies – An antibody produced by endogenous retrovirus-reactive B cells recognized glycans of a broad range of enveloped viruses.

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Ep. 94: “Engineering Immunity” Featuring Dr. Lili Yang Dec 03, 2024
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Guest:

Dr. Lili Yang is a Professor of Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics at the University of California, Los Angeles. Her research centers on deciphering the molecular mechanisms regulating anti-cancer immune responses, exploiting knowledge to develop novel immunotherapies for treating cancer, and translating these new cancer immunotherapies from bench to bedside. She talks about engineering off-the-shelf immunotherapies to fight cancer and generating CAR-NKT cells from hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells. She also discusses the role of serotonin and how SSRIs can affect cancer therapy efficacy.

Featured Products and Resources:

Registration for IMMUNOLOGY2025 opens December 10!

The 19^th International Congress of Immunology to be held in Vienna from August 17-22, 2025!

The Immunology Science Round Up

Preventing Apoptosis – Apoptosis inhibition by NLRP3 activators is due to their effects on mitochondria rather than inflammasome activation.

SARS-CoV-2 Spike Proteins in the Brain – SARS-CoV-2 spike protein persists in the skull-meninges-brain axis in COVID-19 patients.

CAR T to Protect Transplanted Beta Cells – hPSCs and Tregs can be co-engineered to protect hPSC-derived cells from immune rejection upon transplantation.

Endogenous Retrovirus Antibodies – An antibody produced by endogenous retrovirus-reactive B cells recognized glycans of a broad range of enveloped viruses.

Image courtesy of Dr. Lili Yang

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Ep. 93: “Cancer Immune Regulation” Featuring Dr. Rahul Roychoudhuri Nov 19, 2024
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Guest:

Dr. Rahul Roychoudhuri is a Professor of Cancer Immunology at the University of Cambridge (Department of Pathology) and Director (Non-Clinical) of the CRUK Cambridge Centre Training Programme. His lab studies immunoregulatory mechanisms in inflammation and cancer. He talks about enhancing cell therapy with new payloads and targeting cancer cells during metastasis.

Featured Products and Resources:

IMMUNOLOGY2025 is happening May 3-7 in Honolulu, Hawaii!

The 19th International Congress of Immunology is being held August 17-22 in Vienna, Austria!

The Immunology Science Round Up

Colonizing the Human Microbiome – Researchers identified a phylogenetically distinct group of microbiome-associated, viroid-like RNAs.

Immune Privilege of the Central Nervous System – Regulatory self-peptides bind to MCH II molecules at the central nervous system border.

Heart Attacks and Sleep – Monocytes are recruited to the brain after myocardial infarction to augment sleep and promote healing.

The Circadian Rhythm in Immune Homeostasis – IL-17-producing γδ T cells rely on the molecular clock to maintain adipose tissue homeostasis.

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Ep. 93: “Cancer Immune Regulation” Featuring Dr. Rahul Roychoudhuri Nov 19, 2024
Show notes

Guest:

Dr. Rahul Roychoudhuri is a Professor of Cancer Immunology at the University of Cambridge (Department of Pathology) and Director (Non-Clinical) of the CRUK Cambridge Centre Training Programme. His lab studies immunoregulatory mechanisms in inflammation and cancer. He talks about enhancing cell therapy with new payloads and targeting cancer cells during metastasis.

Featured Products and Resources:

IMMUNOLOGY2025 is happening May 3-7 in Honolulu, Hawaii!

The 19th International Congress of Immunology is being held August 17-22 in Vienna, Austria!

The Immunology Science Round Up

Colonizing the Human Microbiome – Researchers identified a phylogenetically distinct group of microbiome-associated, viroid-like RNAs.

Immune Privilege of the Central Nervous System – Regulatory self-peptides bind to MCH II molecules at the central nervous system border.

Heart Attacks and Sleep – Monocytes are recruited to the brain after myocardial infarction to augment sleep and promote healing.

The Circadian Rhythm in Immune Homeostasis – IL-17-producing γδ T cells rely on the molecular clock to maintain adipose tissue homeostasis.

Image courtesy of Dr. Rahul Roychoudhuri

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add guest name — Ep. 92: “Cell Death and Immunity” Featuring Dr. Pascal Meier Nov 05, 2024
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Guest:

Dr. Pascal Meier is a Professor and Group Leader at the Institute of Cancer Research in London, England. His group investigates the complex relationship between cell death, immunity, and tumorigenesis. Particularly, they are focused on the role of cell death and inflammation in adaptation to tissue stress, treatment resistance, and tumour surveillance.

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IMMUNOLOGY2025 is taking place May 3-7 in Honolulu. Submit your abstract now!

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The Immunology Science Round Up:

New Potential for Cancer Immunotherapy – Researchers have identified a new type of immune cell called stem-like CD4 T cells that play an important role in anti-tumor immunity.

An Improved Treg Therapy – Human OX40 ligand-specific CAR-Tregs may be a potent cellular therapy to control allo- and autoimmune diseases.

Chronic Inflammation Worsens Heart Failure – Blocking the molecular signals between inflammation-causing immune cells and fibroblasts can prevent fibrosis.

Programmable Bacteria – Scientists have engineered a strain of bacteria to express cytokine IFN-γ within the tumor core.

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Ep. 92: “Cell Death and Immunity” Featuring Dr. Pascal Meier Nov 05, 2024
Show notes

Guest:

Dr. Pascal Meier is a Professor and Group Leader at the Institute of Cancer Research in London, England. His group investigates the complex relationship between cell death, immunity, and tumorigenesis. Particularly, they are focused on the role of cell death and inflammation in adaptation to tissue stress, treatment resistance, and tumour surveillance.

Featured Products and Resources:

IMMUNOLOGY2025 is taking place May 3-7 in Honolulu. Submit your abstract now!

Switch to a more efficient way to isolate cells with EasySep

The Immunology Science Round Up:

New Potential for Cancer Immunotherapy – Researchers have identified a new type of immune cell called stem-like CD4 T cells that play an important role in anti-tumor immunity.

An Improved Treg Therapy – Human OX40 ligand-specific CAR-Tregs may be a potent cellular therapy to control allo- and autoimmune diseases.

Chronic Inflammation Worsens Heart Failure – Blocking the molecular signals between inflammation-causing immune cells and fibroblasts can prevent fibrosis.

Programmable Bacteria – Scientists have engineered a strain of bacteria to express cytokine IFN-γ within the tumor core.

Image courtesy of Dr. Pascal Meier

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Ep. 91: “Immune Regulation and Inflammation” Featuring Dr. Marcelo Hill Oct 29, 2024
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Guest:

Dr. Marcelo Hill is the Head of the Laboratory of Immunoregulation and Inflammation at the Institut Pasteur de Montevideo. He is also the Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of ARDAN ImmunoPharma. His research focuses on immune regulation in cancer, and how T cells respond to immunotherapy in melanoma. He talks about improving immunotherapy efficacy by activating the inflammasome, and how he is pushing this research towards the clinic by collaborating with industry and creating a spin-off company.

He is then joined by Drs. Marion Brunck and María Julia Lamberti, who discuss the upcoming meeting of the Latin American and Caribbean Association of Immunology, taking place November 4-8 in Buenos Aires. They discuss the challenges and opportunities in the Latin American immunology community, and how this conference aims to promote collaborations and empower early-career researchers.

Featured Products and Resources:

IMMUNOLOGY2025 is taking place May 3-7 in Honolulu. Submit your abstract now!

The 19^th International Congress of Immunology will be held in Vienna from August 17-22, 2025.

The Immunology Round Up

Staphylococcus aureus Biofilm – Scientists studied tissue microenvironments in models of S. aureus craniotomy and prosthetic joint infections.

T Helper Cell Differentiation – Researchers found that RAMP3 has a cell-intrinsic role in T_H1 cell fate determination.

Probiotic Immunotherapy – Researchers used E. coli to deliver neoepitopes that drive T cell-mediated anticancer immunity.

Microglia in Alzheimer’s Pathology – APOE internalization is regulated by cholesterol metabolism in microglia.

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Ep. 91: “Immune Regulation and Inflammation” Featuring Dr. Marcelo Hill Oct 29, 2024
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Guest:

Dr. Marcelo Hill is the Head of the Laboratory of Immunoregulation and Inflammation at the Institut Pasteur de Montevideo. He is also the Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of ARDAN ImmunoPharma. His research focuses on immune regulation in cancer, and how T cells respond to immunotherapy in melanoma. He talks about improving immunotherapy efficacy by activating the inflammasome, and how he is pushing this research towards the clinic by collaborating with industry and creating a spin-off company.

He is then joined by Drs. Marion Brunck and María Julia Lamberti, who discuss the upcoming meeting of the Latin American and Caribbean Association of Immunology, taking place November 4-8 in Buenos Aires. They discuss the challenges and opportunities in the Latin American immunology community, and how this conference aims to promote collaborations and empower early-career researchers.

Featured Products and Resources:

IMMUNOLOGY2025 is taking place May 3-7 in Honolulu. Submit your abstract now!

The 19^th International Congress of Immunology will be held in Vienna from August 17-22, 2025.

The Immunology Round Up

Staphylococcus aureus Biofilm – Scientists studied tissue microenvironments in models of S. aureus craniotomy and prosthetic joint infections.

T Helper Cell Differentiation – Researchers found that RAMP3 has a cell-intrinsic role in T_H1 cell fate determination.

Probiotic Immunotherapy – Researchers used E. coli to deliver neoepitopes that drive T cell-mediated anticancer immunity.

Microglia in Alzheimer’s Pathology – APOE internalization is regulated by cholesterol metabolism in microglia.

Image courtesy of Dr. Marcelo Hill

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Ep. 90: “Explaining Immunology” Featuring Drs. JoAnne Flynn and Stephen Hedrick Oct 22, 2024
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Guests:

Dr. JoAnne Flynn is a Professor of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics at the University of Pittsburgh and Dr. Stephen Hedrick is Chancellor’s Associates Chair VII Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of California, San Diego. They talk about the American Association of Immunologists’ Immunology Explained campaign, which aims to explain the science of the immune system to the general public. They also discuss their efforts to educate legislators about the value of immunology research and promote childhood vaccination.

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Submit your abstract for IMMUNOLOGY2025!

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The Immunology Science Round Up

Postnatal T Cell Development – Spatial multiomics show sex differences in early postnatal T cell development.

Organ-Specific Tissue Residency – Retinoic acid is a fundamental component of the host-environment interaction that directs immunosurveillance in tissues.

A Pan-Sarbecovirus Antibody – Scientists identified an antibody that competes with ACE2 and neutralizes several SARS-CoV-2 variants.

NK Cells in RSV – An altered NK cell immunophenotype is associated with severe RSV disease in young children.

Images courtesy of Drs. JoAnne Flynn and Stephen Hedrick

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Ep. 90: “Explaining Immunology” Featuring Drs. JoAnne Flynn and Stephen Hedrick Oct 22, 2024
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Guests:

Dr. JoAnne Flynn is a Professor of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics at the University of Pittsburgh and Dr. Stephen Hedrick is Chancellor’s Associates Chair VII Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of California, San Diego. They talk about the American Association of Immunologists’ Immunology Explained campaign, which aims to explain the science of the immune system to the general public. They also discuss their efforts to educate legislators about the value of immunology research and promote childhood vaccination.

Featured Products and Resources:

Submit your abstract for IMMUNOLOGY2025!

Read interviews from immunologists.

The Immunology Science Round Up

Postnatal T Cell Development – Spatial multiomics show sex differences in early postnatal T cell development.

Organ-Specific Tissue Residency – Retinoic acid is a fundamental component of the host-environment interaction that directs immunosurveillance in tissues.

A Pan-Sarbecovirus Antibody – Scientists identified an antibody that competes with ACE2 and neutralizes several SARS-CoV-2 variants.

NK Cells in RSV – An altered NK cell immunophenotype is associated with severe RSV disease in young children.

Images courtesy of Drs. JoAnne Flynn and Stephen Hedrick

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Theresa Alenghat — Ep. 89: “Host-Microbiota Interactions” Featuring Dr. Theresa Alenghat Oct 08, 2024
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Guest:

Dr. Theresa Alenghat is a Professor in the Immunobiology Division and the Margaret K. Hostetter Chair at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati. Her lab investigates mechanisms underlying the host-microbiota relationship, and how this regulation affects intestinal immunity and inflammatory bowel disease. She discusses how butyrate affects tuft cells in the intestine.

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Submit your abstract for IMMUNOLOGY2025!

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The Immunology Round Up

Ancient Cheese – Researchers retrieved DNA from ancient kefir cheese to study how human-microbial interactions contribute to the adaptation of domesticated lactobacilli.

Mitochondrial Movement – Mitochondrial transfer augments CD8⁺ T cell mitochondria mass and metabolic fitness.

CAR T Atlas – Scientists generated a single-cell atlas of pre-infusion CAR T cells and found that elevated type 2 functionality is associated with remission of leukemia.

NAD⁺ Reconstitution – A unique immune evasion strategy allows viruses to rebuild molecules depleted by the host’s defense system.

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Ep. 89: “Host-Microbiota Interactions” Featuring Dr. Theresa Alenghat Oct 08, 2024
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Guest:

Dr. Theresa Alenghat is a Professor in the Immunobiology Division and the Margaret K. Hostetter Chair at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati. Her lab investigates mechanisms underlying the host-microbiota relationship, and how this regulation affects intestinal immunity and inflammatory bowel disease. She discusses how butyrate affects tuft cells in the intestine.

Featured Products and Resources:

Submit your abstract for IMMUNOLOGY2025!

Add Intestinal Organoids to Your Research with IntestiCult.

The Immunology Round Up

Ancient Cheese – Researchers retrieved DNA from ancient kefir cheese to study how human-microbial interactions contribute to the adaptation of domesticated lactobacilli.

Mitochondrial Movement – Mitochondrial transfer augments CD8⁺ T cell mitochondria mass and metabolic fitness.

CAR T Atlas – Scientists generated a single-cell atlas of pre-infusion CAR T cells and found that elevated type 2 functionality is associated with remission of leukemia.

NAD⁺ Reconstitution – A unique immune evasion strategy allows viruses to rebuild molecules depleted by the host’s defense system.

Image courtesy of Dr. Theresa Alenghat

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Ep. 88: “Cancer and Inflammatory Diseases” Featuring Dr. Roslyn Kemp Sep 24, 2024
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Guest:

Dr. Roslyn Kemp is a Professor of Immunology at the University of Otago. Her research focuses on T cells as mediators of anti-tumor immunity and inflammation. She discusses using organoids to model inflammatory bowel disease and collecting immune cell signatures in cancer. She also talks about writing a book to demystify science research and careers.

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Abstract submission for IMMUNOLOGY2025 opens on October 1. Register now!

Support the culture of human T cells and enhance your cell therapy development by using high-performance, cGMP-manufactured ImmunoCult-XF medium.

The Immunology Science Round Up

Extending Responses after HIV Treatment – IL-10 and PD-1 blockade controlled viral rebound of SIV in rhesus macaques during analytical treatment interruption.

Autoreactive T Cells in Lupus – Neoself-antigen presentation by MHC-II plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of systemic lupus erythematosus.

Bison Bile Salt Hydrolase – Researchers determined the molecular structure of a bile salt hydrolase from the bison microbiome.

How Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy Affects Immunity – Testosterone in trans men alters a cross-regulation axis involving IFN-I and TNF.

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Ep. 88: “Cancer and Inflammatory Diseases” Featuring Dr. Roslyn Kemp Sep 24, 2024
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Guest:

Dr. Roslyn Kemp is a Professor of Immunology at the University of Otago. Her research focuses on T cells as mediators of anti-tumor immunity and inflammation. She discusses using organoids to model inflammatory bowel disease and collecting immune cell signatures in cancer. She also talks about writing a book to demystify science research and careers.

Featured Products and Resources:

Abstract submission for IMMUNOLOGY2025 opens on October 1. Register now!

Support the culture of human T cells and enhance your cell therapy development by using high-performance, cGMP-manufactured ImmunoCult-XF medium.

The Immunology Science Round Up

Extending Responses after HIV Treatment – IL-10 and PD-1 blockade controlled viral rebound of SIV in rhesus macaques during analytical treatment interruption.

Autoreactive T Cells in Lupus – Neoself-antigen presentation by MHC-II plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of systemic lupus erythematosus.

Bison Bile Salt Hydrolase – Researchers determined the molecular structure of a bile salt hydrolase from the bison microbiome.

How Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy Affects Immunity – Testosterone in trans men alters a cross-regulation axis involving IFN-I and TNF.

Image courtesy of Dr. Roslyn Kemp

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