Immune Immune 72: After dark in the library with Ellen Rothenberg
Sep 23, 2023
Ellen Rothenberg, a scientist known for her work on retroviruses and T-cell development, discusses her career in science. Topics include her upbringing, social changes at Harvard in the 1970s, choosing science over art, interest in virology, understanding T cell development, unpredictable nature of scientific discoveries, challenges in basic science research in immunology, and gratitude for support and science communication.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Upbringing, Education, and Social Changes at Harvard in the 1970s
01:58 • 2min
Choosing Science Over Art: A Rewarding Path
04:14 • 3min
Exploration of Interests in Virology
07:43 • 10min
Understanding T Cell Development and Regulation
17:33 • 13min
Exploring the Unpredictable Nature of Scientific Discoveries
30:22 • 2min
Challenges in Basic Science Research in Immunology
32:02 • 23min
Gratitude, Support, and Introductions
55:26 • 2min