What are regulatory T cells and why they matter

In this episode, Jess and Sarah welcome Dr. Yasmin Mohseni to discuss the recent Nobel Prize in Medicine awarded for research on regulatory T cells (T-Regs). The conversation explores the significance of T-Regs in immunology, their role in autoimmunity and organ transplantation, and the challenges they present in cancer treatment. Dr. Mohseni shares insights into the future of T-Reg research and the potential for immunotherapy to cure previously incurable diseases, emphasizing the importance of balance in the immune system.

Video available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/19r9soRBWDc

(00:00) Intro and Public Health Update

(02:30) Intro to Dr. Yas

(05:41) What Has Caught Dr. Yas Attention In The Public Health Space And Why Should People Care About It?

(07:33) What Are TRegs?

(10:55) Nobel Prize Winning Research on TRegs And The Implications

(17:56) Can TRegs Be Used In Fighting Cancer?

(23:34) How Do TRegs "Know" When To Suppress And When Not To?

(25:27) What Is The Buzz Right Now In Immunology?

(29:59) What Is Giving Hope Right Now In Science/Public Health?

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