Professor Matteo Iannacone

In this episode, Professor Matteo Iannacone, a leading expert in liver immunology from Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, dives into the fascinating interplay between viruses and cancer. He discusses how unique liver architecture affects immune responses, especially in chronic hepatitis B. Matteo details how CD4 T cells license Kupffer cells to restore CD8 T cell function, and he explores the mechanisms behind liver zonation and its influence on immune cell behavior. Plus, he shares a personal note about his passion for jazz piano!