Best STEMCELL Technologies Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 105: IMMUNOLOGY2025™: On the Ground 32:41

9d ago32:41

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In May 2025, we attended IMMUNOLOGY2025, the annual meeting of the American Association of Immunologists, in Honolulu. We chat with delegates about their research and impressions of the meeting. They discuss their reasons for attending, the most memorable research, and their experiences in Hawaiʻi. Featured Products and Resources: IUIS 2025 is taki…

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Ep. 104: Live from IMMUNOLOGY2025™: Insights from 100 Conversations with Immunologists 1:09:28

16d ago1:09:28

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This special episode was recorded in front of a live audience at IMMUNOLOGY2025 in Honolulu. In this conversation, hosted by Dr. Nicole Quinn, Brenda and Jason share what they’ve learned from recording over 100 episodes of the Immunology Podcast. They talk about how the field has evolved during the past four years, the importance of making science …

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IMMUNOLOGY2025™: Day 5 20:46

21d ago20:46

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In May 2025, we attended IMMUNOLOGY2025, the annual meeting of the American Association of Immunologists in Honolulu, and recorded daily episodes discussing highlights of the previous 24 hours. Here is the final of five special episodes from the meeting, in which Brenda and Jason discuss sessions on lymphatic immunophysiology and how opioids drive …

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IMMUNOLOGY2025™: Day 4 22:30

22d ago22:30

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In May 2025, we attended IMMUNOLOGY2025, the annual meeting of the American Association of Immunologists in Honolulu, where we recorded daily episodes highlighting key developments from the previous 24 hours. This is the fourth of five special episodes from the meeting. In this episode, Brenda and Jason discuss how macrophages contribute to lung ti…

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IMMUNOLOGY2025™: Day 3 26:38

23d ago26:38

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In May 2025, we attended IMMUNOLOGY2025, the annual meeting of the American Association of Immunologists in Honolulu, and recorded daily episodes discussing highlights of the previous 24 hours. Here is the third of five special episodes from the meeting. Brenda and Jason discuss highlights from sessions on mucosal immunology and the role of T cells…

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IMMUNOLOGY2025™: Day 2 26:58

24d ago26:58

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In May 2025, we attended IMMUNOLOGY2025, the annual meeting of the American Association of Immunologists in Honolulu, and recorded daily episodes discussing highlights of the previous 24 hours. Here is the second of five special episodes from the meeting. Brenda and Jason discuss highlights from sessions on tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte and T-cell …

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IMMUNOLOGY2025™: Day 1 28:34

25d ago28:34

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In May 2025, we attended IMMUNOLOGY2025, the annual meeting of the American Association of Immunologists in Honolulu, and recorded daily episodes discussing highlights of the previous 24 hours. Here is the first of five special episodes from the meeting. Brenda and Jason discuss highlights from talks including immune responses to bacterial infectio…

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Ep. 103: “Immunophysiology” Featuring Dr. Henrique Veiga-Fernandes 1:23:31

1M ago1:23:31

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Guest: 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. (43:00) Featured Products and Resources: Register now for IMMUNOLOGY2025, taking place May 3-7 in Honolulu, Hawaii. IUIS 2025 is t…

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Ep. 102: “RNA-Binding Proteins” Featuring Dr. Monika Wolkers 1:21:41

2M ago1:21:41

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Guest: 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 pro…

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Ep. 101: “IMMUNOLOGY2025™” Featuring Drs. Stephen Jameson and Bonnie Dittel 1:13:12

2M ago1:13:12

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Guests: 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 I…

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Ep. 100: “Viral Immunity” Featuring Dr. Peter Doherty 1:40:49

3M ago1:40:49

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Guest: 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 contributi…

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Ep. 99: “Inflammation and Innate Immunity” Featuring Dr. Luke O’Neill 1:20:51

3M ago1:20:51

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Guest: Dr. Luke O’Neill is a Professor and Chair of Biochemistry at Trinity College Dublin, where his research group is focused on exploring the molecular basis of inflammation. His lab endeavors to provide a better understanding of the metabolic regulation of immune cell function and the innate immune system, with the aim of developing novel thera…

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Ep. 98: “IUIS 2025: Waltzing into the Future of Immunology” Featuring Drs. Wilfried Ellmeier, Laurence Zitvogel, and Dan Littman 1:14:51

4M ago1:14:51

1:14:51

Guests: 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 …

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Ep. 97: “Viral Structures” Featuring Dr. Erica Saphire 1:18:57

4M ago1:18:57

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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 ro…

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Ep. 96: “Mentorship in Science” Featuring Dr. Nicole Quinn 1:08:52

5M ago1:08:52

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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…

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Ep. 95: “Lymphocyte Signaling” Featuring Dr. Gail Bishop 1:12:15

5M ago1:12:15

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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 Immunolo…

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Ep. 94: “Engineering Immunity” Featuring Dr. Lili Yang 1:19:37

6M ago1:19:37

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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 immuno…

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Ep. 93: “Cancer Immune Regulation” Featuring Dr. Rahul Roychoudhuri 1:01:42

6M ago1:01:42

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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 c…

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How a large commercial property manager is committing to community safety 19:12

7M ago19:12

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How does one of the largest commercial property managers in North America help advance local community safety? How can a landlord help make a city like Vancouver more vibrant, and ultimately, more sustainable? Jesse Gregson, vice-president of operations at Cadillac Fairview, joins the program to discuss the company's local efforts to support commun…

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Ep. 92: “Cell Death and Immunity” Featuring Dr. Pascal Meier 1:15:34

7M ago1:15:34

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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 su…

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Ep. 91: “Immune Regulation and Inflammation” Featuring Dr. Marcelo Hill 1:11:36

7M ago1:11:36

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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…

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Ep. 90: “Explaining Immunology” Featuring Drs. JoAnne Flynn and Stephen Hedrick 1:25:47

7M ago1:25:47

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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 …

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Ep. 89: “Host-Microbiota Interactions” Featuring Dr. Theresa Alenghat 1:09:00

8M ago1:09:00

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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 …

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Ep. 88: “Cancer and Inflammatory Diseases” Featuring Dr. Roslyn Kemp 58:49

8M ago58:49

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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…

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Ep. 87: “Applications of Immunology” Featuring Dr. Wayne Juang 1:02:10

9M ago1:02:10

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Guest: Dr. Wayne Juang is a Field Application Scientist, Immunology at STEMCELL Technologies. In his current role, he works with researchers to help optimize and troubleshoot their experiments. He discusses his path to industry and his motivation to pursue an MBA. Featured Products and Resources: Register now for IMMUNOLOGY2025, the world’s leading…

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Ep. 86: “Myeloid Cells” Featuring Dr. Kipp Weiskopf 1:09:32

9M ago1:09:32

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Guest: Dr. Kipp Weiskopf is a Valhalla Fellow at the Whitehead Institute. His research focuses on unlocking the therapeutic potential of macrophages for the benefit of cancer patients. He talks about the role of macrophages in the tumor environment and how targeting the CD47/SIRPα axis can induce phagocytosis of cancer cells. He also discusses star…

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Ep. 85: “Reproductive Immunology” Featuring Dr. Adrian Erlebacher 1:17:00

10M ago1:17:00

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Guest: Dr. Adrian Erlebacher is a Professor in the Department of Laboratory Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco. His lab studies how the developmental properties of a tissue influence its ability to mount a successful immune response. He talks about immune tolerance in pregnancy and how the maternal–fetal interface affects pregn…

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Ep. 84: “T Cells in Inflammation and Cancer” Featuring Dr. Jeffrey Rathmell 1:07:17

10M ago1:07:17

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Guest: Dr. Jeffrey Rathmell is the Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Immunobiology at the Vanderbilt Center for Immunobiology. His research focuses on T cell metabolism in cancer. He talks about what T cells use for fuel and his work on fatty acid synthesis. He also discusses the ‘obesity paradox’ in cancer immunotherapy and his favorite parts of b…

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Ep. 83: “Biomolecular Sensors” Featuring Dr. Shana Kelley 1:09:35

11M ago1:09:35

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Guest: Dr. Shana Kelley is the President of the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Chicago and the Neena B. Schwartz Professor of Chemistry and Biomedical Engineering at Northwestern University. The Kelley research group works in a variety of areas spanning bio analytical technology development and has pioneered new methods for tracking molecular and cellular …

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Ep. 82: “Immunological Memory” Featuring Dr. Susan Kaech 1:15:14

11M ago1:15:14

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Guest: Dr. Susan Kaech is a Professor and Director of the NOMIS Center for Immunobiology and Microbial Pathogenesis at the Salk Institute. Her lab aims to understand how memory T cells are produced during infection and vaccination, how they function, and why they can fail to induce long-term immunity, particularly during chronic disease or cancer. …

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Ep. 81: “Respiratory Immunology” Featuring Dr. Priya Devarajan 1:08:55

12M ago1:08:55

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Guest: Dr. Priya Devarajan is an Assistant Professor at Stony Brook University. Her work focuses on immune memory and respiratory immunology. She talks about how aging affects the immune system and strategies to promote immune responses in the nose and lungs. She also discusses improving influenza vaccine responses and her experience interviewing f…

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Ep. 80: “Engineered Biomaterials” Featuring Dr. Erika Moore 59:20

12M ago59:20

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Guest: Dr. Erika Moore is an Assistant Professor in the Fischell Department of Bioengineering at the University of Maryland, where her lab is committed to engineering biomaterial models that harness the regenerative potential of the immune system. She talks about building biomaterials, rejuvenating macrophages, and treating lupus. She also discusse…

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Ep. 79: “ILC2s, the Microbiome, and Fibroblasts” Featuring Dr. Kellen Cavagnero 1:09:17

12M ago1:09:17

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Guest: Dr. Kellen Cavagnero is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of California, San Diego. His PhD work focused on how fibroblasts — a cell type thought to be immunologically inert — contribute to chronic inflammatory conditions and defense against pathogens. He talks about staph infections, antimicrobial resistance, and the types and roles o…

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IMMUNOLOGY2024™: On the Ground 34:46

1y ago34:46

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In May 2024, we attended IMMUNOLOGY2024, the annual meeting of the American Association of Immunologists, in Chicago. We spoke with delegates about their research and impressions of the meeting, including their reasons for attending and the most memorable research presented. Featured Products and Resources: Prepare for your next conference. Subscri…

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Ep. 78: “Artificial Intelligence and Immunology” Featuring Drs. Jo Viney and Ryan Peckner 1:10:39

1y ago1:10:39

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Guests: Dr. Jo Viney is the CEO, President, & Co-Founder and Dr. Ryan Peckner is the Director of Machine Learning & Computational Biology at Seismic Therapeutic. In this special episode recorded in front of a live audience at IMMUNOLOGY2024 in Chicago, they discuss artificial intelligence and its applications in drug discovery and protein engineeri…

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IMMUNOLOGY2024™: Day 5 18:15

1y ago18:15

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In May 2024, we attended IMMUNOLOGY2024, the annual meeting of the American Association of Immunologists in Chicago, and recorded daily episodes discussing highlights of the previous 24 hours. Here is the final of five special episodes from the meeting, where Brenda and Jason talk about sessions including the dysfunction of exhaustive T cells enfor…

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IMMUNOLOGY2024™: Day 4 14:06

1y ago14:06

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In May 2024, we attended IMMUNOLOGY2024, the annual meeting of the American Association of Immunologists in Chicago, and recorded daily episodes discussing highlights of the previous 24 hours. Here is the fourth of five special episodes from the meeting, where Brenda and Jason highlight discussions on tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte therapy, chaired …

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IMMUNOLOGY2024™: Day 3 22:29

1y ago22:29

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In May 2024, we attended IMMUNOLOGY2024, the annual meeting of the American Association of Immunologists in Chicago, and recorded daily episodes discussing highlights of the previous 24 hours. Here is the third of five special episodes from the meeting. Brenda and Jason spotlight discussions on cellular responses of microbial and parasitic infectio…

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IMMUNOLOGY2024™: Day 2 25:44

1y ago25:44

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In May 2024, we attended IMMUNOLOGY2024, the annual meeting of the American Association of Immunologists in Chicago, and recorded daily episodes discussing highlights of the previous 24 hours. Here is the second of five special episodes from the meeting. Brenda and Jason discuss highlights from sessions including microbial and environmental influen…

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IMMUNOLOGY2024™: Day 1 20:36

1y ago20:36

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In May 2024, we attended IMMUNOLOGY2024, the annual meeting of the American Association of Immunologists in Chicago, and recorded daily episodes discussing highlights of the previous 24 hours. Here is the first of five special episodes from the meeting, in which Jason and Brenda highlight sessions on innate and innate-like cells and transplant immu…

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The latest IT trends for Canadian businesses 27:48

1y ago27:48

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NOVIPRO Group recently released the 8th edition of its IT Trends Report, which surveyed Canadian businesses about their IT needs, concerns and plans. Guest Steve Small, director of sales with Blair Technology Solutions Inc., joins BIV editor-in-chief Hayley Woodin Hastings for a discussion about the state of Canadian business IT infrastructure, cyb…

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Ep. 77: “Computational and Translational Immunology” Featuring Dr. Caleb Lareau 1:18:11

1y ago1:18:11

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Guest: Dr. Caleb Lareau is an Assistant Professor at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. His lab aims to understand how cells in our bodies adapt, expand, and evolve during the course of our lives, particularly in the immune system. He talks about cross-training in bioinformatics and immunology, and herpesvirus reactivation in CAR T cells. Feat…

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Ep. 76: “Innate-Like T Lymphocytes” Featuring Dr. Mitchell Kronenberg 1:08:07

1y ago1:08:07

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Guest: Dr. Mitchell Kronenberg is a Professor and President Emeritus at La Jolla Institute for Immunology. His lab studies how innate-like T cells adapt to different tissue environments. He talks about his work on MAIT cells and mucosal immunology, as well as his time leading the Institute. Featured Products and Resources: Check out the program for…

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Ep. 75: “Autoinflammatory Diseases” Featuring Dr. Scott Canna 1:10:26

1y ago1:10:26

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Guest: Dr. Scott Canna is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics (Rheumatology), and Attending Physician, Pediatric Rheumatology and Immune Dysregulation at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. His group studies the mechanisms of immune dysregulation. He talks about auto- and hyperinflammatory diseases and the role of IL-18. He also discusses hem…

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Ep. 74: “Dengue Pathogenesis” Featuring Dr. Neelika Malavige 1:11:50

1y ago1:11:50

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Guest: Dr. Neelika Malavige is the Head of Dengue Global Program and Scientific Affairs at the Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative and a Professor in the Department of Immunology and Molecular Medicine at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. Her research focuses on dengue: its pathogenesis, vascular leak, immune correlates of protection, and …

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Key insights from new research on the fire safety of mass timber 19:13

1y ago19:13

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A recent, significant fire test series has produced key insights on the fire safety and resilience of mass timber buildings. On this episode, WoodWorks BC's executive director Shawn Keyes, a licensed structural engineer who has pioneered timber projects across Canada, discusses the Mass Timber Demonstration Fire Test Program, and why it matters. Th…

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Ep. 73: “T Cell Receptors” Featuring Dr. James Allison 1:21:47

1y ago1:21:47

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Guest: Dr. James Allison is the Regental Professor and Chair of the Department of Immunology, Olga Keith Wiess Distinguished University Chair for Cancer Research, Director of the Parker Institute for Cancer Research, Executive Director of the Immunotherapy Platform, and Director of the James P. Allison Institute at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Al…

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Ep. 72: “IMMUNOLOGY2024™: Innovations in Immunology” Featuring Dr. Akiko Iwasaki, Francisco Gomez-Rivera, and Dr. Jason Augustine 1:05:28

1+ y ago1:05:28

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Guests: Dr. Akiko Iwasaki is the Sterling Professor of Immunobiology and Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology at Yale University and President of the American Association of Immunologists. Francisco Gomez-Rivera is an Immunology Program Graduate Student Candidate at the University of Michigan, and Dr. Jason (Swinburne) Augustine is a reti…

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Anchor company 'mindset' critical to growing Canada's life sciences sector 22:41

1+ y ago22:41

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According to a new white paper from the newly launched adMare Institute, Canada's life sciences sector has no anchor companies. adMare BioInnovations president and CEO Gordon McCauley discusses what that means and why it matters with BIV editor-in-chief Hayley Woodin Hastings. This podcast episode is sponsored by adMare BioInnovations. See omnystud…

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Ep. 71: “The Neuroscience of HIV” Featuring Dr. Dionna Williams 1:02:51

1+ y ago1:02:51

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Guest: Dr. Dionna Williams is an Acting Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacology & Chemical Biology at Emory University. Their research focuses on the effects of HIV infection on the brain. She talks about how HIV affects immune cells in the brain and how this can lead to neuropsychiatric symptoms. They also discuss therapeutic approac…

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