Episodios

  • Ep. 103: “Immunophysiology” Featuring Dr. Henrique Veiga-Fernandes

    Ep. 103: “Immunophysiology” Featuring Dr. Henrique Veiga-Fernandes
    Apr 22 2025
    Dr. Henrique Veiga-Fernandes is a Full Investigator and Group Leader at the Champalimaud Foundation. He talks about interactions between the nervous and immune systems and how ILC2s regulate blood glucose levels.
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    1 h y 24 m
  • Ep. 102: “RNA-Binding Proteins” Featuring Dr. Monika Wolkers

    Ep. 102: “RNA-Binding Proteins” Featuring Dr. Monika Wolkers
    Apr 8 2025
    Dr. Monika Wolkers is a Group Leader at the Sanquin Blood Supply Foundation and an Associate Professor at the University of Amsterdam. Her research focuses on RNA-binding proteins and how they affect T cell function. She talks about γδ T cells in immunotherapy, targeting pediatric tumors, and how a sabbatical led her to study RNA-binding proteins.
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    1 h y 22 m
  • Ep. 101: “IMMUNOLOGY2025™” Featuring Drs. Stephen Jameson and Bonnie Dittel

    Ep. 101: “IMMUNOLOGY2025™” Featuring Drs. Stephen Jameson and Bonnie Dittel
    Mar 25 2025
    Dr. Stephen Jameson is the President of the American Association of Immunologists, and LMP Professor and Harry Kay Chairman's Fund Professor in Experimental Pathology at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. Dr. Bonnie Dittel is the Dr. Gilbert C. White II Endowed Faculty Chair at Versiti Blood Research Institute and Editor-in-Chief of ImmunoHorizons. In this episode, they talk about the upcoming IMMUNOLOGY2025™ meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii from May 3-7, 2025. They discuss the highlights of the program, including the President's Symposium and special sessions for new members.
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    1 h y 13 m
  • Ep. 100: “Viral Immunity” Featuring Dr. Peter Doherty

    Ep. 100: “Viral Immunity” Featuring Dr. Peter Doherty
    Mar 11 2025
    Dr. Peter Doherty is Laureate Professor at the University of Melbourne. He and Dr. Rolf Zinkernagel, the co-recipient of the 1996 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, discovered how T cells recognize their target antigens in combination with major histocompatibility complex proteins. Beyond this, Dr. Doherty has made significant contributions to studying viral immunity, with a strong focus on how the immune system responds to influenza and other respiratory viruses. In this episode, he talks about beginning his career as a veterinarian studying sheep and his seminal discoveries on the mechanisms of T cell antigen recognition. He also discusses his ventures into science communication.
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    1 h y 41 m
  • Ep. 99: “Inflammation and Innate Immunity” Featuring Dr. Luke O’Neill

    Ep. 99: “Inflammation and Innate Immunity” Featuring Dr. Luke O’Neill
    Feb 25 2025
    1 h y 21 m
  • Ep. 98: “IUIS 2025: Waltzing into the Future of Immunology” Featuring Drs. Wilfried Ellmeier, Laurence Zitvogel, and Dan Littman

    Ep. 98: “IUIS 2025: Waltzing into the Future of Immunology” Featuring Drs. Wilfried Ellmeier, Laurence Zitvogel, and Dan Littman
    Feb 11 2025
    Dr. Wilfried Ellmeier is a Co-Chair of the Scientific Planning Committee at the International Union of Immunological Societies (IUIS) and Professor of Immunobiology and Head of the Institute of Immunology at the Medical University of Vienna. Dr. Laurence Zitvogel is a Keynote Speaker at IUIS 2025 and a Professor and Group Leader at Gustave Roussy. Dr. Dan Littman is also a Keynote Speaker at IUIS 2025 and Professor of Cell Biology and Helen L. and Martin S. Kimmel Professor of Molecular Immunology at NYU Langone. This episode features a discussion on the upcoming IUIS 2025 Congress taking place August 17-22 in Vienna, Austria. They talk about what to expect at the meeting, highlights from this year's program, and where to explore in Vienna.
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    1 h y 15 m
  • Ep. 97: “Viral Structures” Featuring Dr. Erica Saphire

    Ep. 97: “Viral Structures” Featuring Dr. Erica Saphire
    Jan 28 2025
    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.
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    1 h y 19 m
  • Ep. 96: “Mentorship in Science” Featuring Dr. Nicole Quinn

    Ep. 96: “Mentorship in Science” Featuring Dr. Nicole Quinn
    Jan 14 2025
    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.
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    1 h y 9 m
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