Brianne Barker

In this discussion, Brianne Barker, an Associate Professor of Biology and Director of Undergraduate Research at Drew University, shares her expertise on the measles virus. She explains how measles invades cells and wreaks havoc on the immune system, causing long-term health issues. The conversation emphasizes vaccine importance in preventing immune amnesia, where the virus erases memory of past infections. Barker also unpacks the virus's complex life cycle and its ability to outsmart immune defenses, highlighting urgent public health implications.