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

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.

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The Immunology Round Up

TNF Mutations and Tuberculosis – Two relatives who lack working copies of the TNF gene experienced recurrent bouts of tuberculosis, but are unaffected by other pathogens.

Fibrin and Clotting in COVID-19 – Fibrin drives inflammation and neuropathology in SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Salt in Tumors – Sodium chloride in enhances the activation state and effector functions of human CD8+ T cells.

Fatal Respiratory Infections – Researchers identified oleoyl-ACP hydrolase as an early driver of several severe respiratory diseases.

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