Kellen Cavagnero

Dr. Kellen Cavagnero, a Postdoctoral Fellow at UC San Diego, dives into the surprising role of fibroblasts in inflammatory conditions and their defense against staph infections. He sheds light on antimicrobial resistance and how these immune-acting fibroblasts can recruit neutrophils during inflammation. The conversation also touches on his podcast, Inflammatory Content, revealing his passion for science communication. Kellen emphasizes the need to rethink fibroblasts’ roles in immune responses, challenging long-held assumptions in immunology.