Immune
Immune Booster #4: Human autoimmunity with Jane Buckner
Jul 23, 2024
Jane Buckner, an immunologist at the Benaroya Research Institute, dives deep into the complexities of human autoimmunity. She shares her inspiring journey into medicine fueled by a passion for autoimmune diseases. Highlights include her groundbreaking research on how regulatory T cells can fail, contributing to autoimmunity. Jane also discusses the interplay of genetics and environment in disease dynamics, emphasizing the importance of patient engagement in advancing research.
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- Jane Buckner's career reflects the critical integration of patient care and scientific research to address autoimmune diseases.
- Her lab's focus on innovative gene editing technology aims to identify genetic and environmental contributors to autoimmune disorders for targeted treatments.
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Journey to Immunology
Jane Buckner's passion for science began at a young age, influenced by her reading habits, highlighting her unique intersection of interests in both science and music. Choosing a career in science over a musical one, she pursued a chemistry major in college, eventually recognizing the limitations of that discipline in understanding real-world applications. Her transition to medical school was motivated by the aspiration to become a physician scientist, driven by a desire to understand and improve the treatment of autoimmune diseases she encountered during her medical training. This realization of the importance of combining patient care with scientific inquiry has shaped her career trajectory and focus on immunology research.
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