Immune Immune 74: Germinal center dynamics with Carla Nowosad
Dec 11, 2023
Carla Nowosad, a researcher in germinal center dynamics and B cell immunology, discusses her work on germinal centers, including their unique synapses and antigen movement. She also explores the role of germinal centers in gut antibody production and their interaction with the microbiome. The podcast covers techniques and challenges of single cell sequencing, germinal center selection, and antibody generation. Additionally, Carla offers valuable advice for graduate students and early career scientists.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Discovering a Passion for Immunology
02:47 • 9min
Germinal Center B Cells and Antigen Movement
11:25 • 17min
The Role of Germinal Centers in Gut Antibody Production
28:01 • 8min
Techniques and Challenges of Single Cell Sequencing
36:01 • 2min
Understanding Germinal Center Selection and Antibody Generation
37:38 • 24min
Advice for Graduate Students and Early Career Scientists
01:01:48 • 9min