Peter Doherty

Dr. Peter Doherty, a Laureate Professor at the University of Melbourne and a co-recipient of the Nobel Prize for his groundbreaking work on T cells, recounts his fascinating journey from veterinary medicine to immunology. He shares insights into viral immunity and the complexities of T-cell antigen recognition. Additionally, he discusses the importance of science communication and reflects on his experiences post-Nobel Prize. The conversation also touches on the impact of nutrition on immune response and the evolution of immunology through collaborative research.

Nobel Laureate Professor Peter Doherty delves into how our immune system works, debunking myths about immunity-boosting foods and vitamins. They explore herd immunity, aging's impact on immunity, and the complexities of the immune system's cell counting. A fascinating discussion on the wonders of our body's defense against disease.

Nobel Prize winner Professor Peter Doherty discusses his research on distinguishing virus-infected cells from non-infected cells. He also talks about his advocacy for science communication, his experiences living in different cultures, challenges in veterinary education, the Dunning-Kruger effect, the complexities of immunology, T cells in cancer therapy, professionalism in the medical field, and a light-hearted Nobel Prize hoax.