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Immune Booster #1: From bench to bedside to beat HIV with Luis Montaner

Jul 2, 2024

Luis Montaner discusses boosting the immune system against viral diseases/cancer. Topics: HIV cure research challenges, community involvement in research, diversity in science, role of antibodies in immunotherapy.

25:47

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Quick takeaways

Importance of community engagement in HIV cure research for effective strategies for virus eradication.

Utilizing CARs and broadly neutralizing antibodies to boost T cell and B cell responses against HIV.

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Career Journey and Research Focus

Luis Montanay discusses his career journey from veterinary medicine to HIV cure research. Growing up surrounded by medicine, he was drawn to research. He pursued a doctorate in research focusing on HIV and macrophage biology. This led to his work at the Wistar Institute, engaging in in vitro systems, patient-based research, animal models, and global HIV cure initiatives.

Intro

4min

Towards a Cure for HIV: Immune Responses and Eradication Strategies

10min

Community Contribution and Diversity in HIV Cure Research

3min

Diversity initiatives and Research Work Presentation at AAI Conference

3min

Exploring Beta Antibodies, Alpha, and NK Immunotherapy in Humans

5min

From the American Association of Immunologists 2024 conference in Chicago, Cindy and Brianne where meet up with Luis Montaner to talk about his career and his research on boosting the immune system to combat viral diseases or cancer progression.

Hosts: Cindy Leifer and Brianne Barker

Guest: Luis Montaner

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