Priya Devarajan

Dr. Priya Devarajan, an Assistant Professor at Stony Brook University, specializes in immune memory and respiratory immunology. She discusses how aging impacts the immune system and promotes strategies for enhancing immune responses in the lungs and nose. The conversation also dives into improving influenza vaccine efficacy and the potential of nasal vaccines for combating respiratory infections. With insights into academic career paths, she emphasizes individual journeys in science and the importance of representation, especially for women in academia.