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Immunology
Immune System
Sars-Cov-2
HIV
T Cells
Autoimmune Diseases
Immune Cells
Immune Response
Microbiome
B Cells
Mitochondria
Vaccination
Dendritic Cells
Covid-19
Somatic Hypermutation
Cancer Cells
Macrophages
Cancer
Lupus
Vaccines

A podcast about the body's defenders against disease.

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Immune discusses a snippet on how EBV infection alters the immunopeptidome and promotes multiple sclerosis, and a paper on head and neck cancers harboring bacteria that create an immunosuppressive environment and promote immunotherapy resistance.

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Gabriel Nunez discusses the discovery of NOD-like receptors, NOD1 and NOD2, in inflammatory bowel disease and how travel and taking a moment to enjoy local culture and art influences his creativity.

Host: Cindy Leifer

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Martha Alexander-Miller discusses why newborn and infant immune responses to vaccines are generally less effective and how we can make vaccines safer and more effective.

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The Immune team talks about two papers on the effect of sleep and environment on seasonal allergies.

Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Cindy Leifer, and Brianne Barker

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Recent Guests

Gabriel Nuñez
Paul de Groot endowed professor of Pathology at the University of Michigan Medical School; expert in host-microbe interactions and innate immunity
University of Michigan
Episode: Immune Booster 31: NOD-like receptor discovery with Gabriel Nunez
Martha Alexander-Miller
Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine; co-director of the Center for Vaccines at the Extremes of Aging
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Episode: Immune Booster 30: Infant Immunology with Martha Alexander-Miller
Cindy Leifer
Immunologist at Cornell University
Cornell University
Episode: Immune 104: All about allergies
Brianne Barker
Biology professor
Drew University
Episode: Immune 104: All about allergies
Kevin Kohl
Professor of Biological Sciences, University of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
Episode: Matters Microbial #130: The Holobiont — Animals, Microbes, and Ecology
Nick Jackson
Ph.D. candidate at St. Louis University School of Medicine, science communicator
St. Louis University School of Medicine
Episode: Immune Booster 29: Immune regulation and science communication with Nicholas Jackson
Luke O'Neill
Professor and Chair of Biochemistry at Trinity College Dublin
Trinity College Dublin
Episode: Immune Booster 28: Immunometabolism, Inflammation, and Building Biotechs with Luke O'Neill
George Stark
Distinguished scientist, Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Episode: Immune Booster 27: Interferons, JAKs, and STATs with George Stark
Irah King
Professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at McGill University
McGill University
Episode: Immune Booster 26: Immune defense against parasitic worms with Irah King

Hosts

Cindy Leifer
Co-host focusing on immunology and placental immunology topics; frequent Cornell/Cornell-affiliated contributor
Vincent Racaniello
Renowned immunology educator and podcast host with MicrobeTV connections

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 515 ratings
  • Interesting & WOKE

    It’s interesting until they get into DEI.

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    Mantis79
    United States2 years ago
  • What a resource

    Such a great podcast. Making immunology more accessible for the masses, but also just increasing the accessibility of immunology among scientists who may not have a regular immunology journal club to attend. I love hearing everyone’s perspectives on the papers presented and I love “seeing” how new findings inform the way we see a field. So important to demonstrate the scientific process in real time. Thank you all!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    US fan
    United States2 years ago
  • Great podcast

    Only wish episodes were more frequent

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    katroznik
    United States3 years ago
  • This is amazing.

    I am glad and also regretful to find this great podcast just lately! Keep up this great work. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    David in Oakville
    Canada3 years ago
  • Amazing

    This is the podcast channel I like the most among the podcast channels Dr. Racaniello created. Very informative and educational. Thanks for your efforts to spread the knowledge to public, scientists and students.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TShtun
    Japan4 years ago

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Many praise guest depth and practical/translational discussions.
Listeners value accessible explanations of complex immunology.
Feedback highlights high-quality guests and strong host dynamics.

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Talking Points

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Immune Booster 30: Infant Immunology with Martha Alexander-Miller
Q: What inspired the switch into infant immunity and the use of non-human primate models?
A combination of scientific curiosity about newborns, a sense of translational impact, and access to a primate breeding colony that offered a unique model to probe newborn immunity and vaccines.
Immune Booster 30: Infant Immunology with Martha Alexander-Miller
Q: When did you know you were ready to transition to the next step and pursue a faculty position?
She describes a move from postdoctoral work to an independent lab at Wake Forest, guided by strategic decisions, a desire for control over her projects, and a passion for training the next generation.
Immune Booster 30: Infant Immunology with Martha Alexander-Miller
Q: So where did you do your PhD on?
Her graduate work focused on cytotoxic T cells and functional avidity, exploring how T-cell responses are shaped by interactions with antigen-presenting cells and how avidity influences in vivo efficacy.
Matters Microbial #130: The Holobiont — Animals, Microbes, and Ecology
Q: What makes holobiont research challenging when it comes to translating lab findings to real-world environments?
The main challenge is that the same microbe can be beneficial in one context and pathogenic in another; lab germ-free or controlled microbiomes miss the full environmental variability, so we must test across wild microbiomes, environmental conditions, and host genetics to understand when and how effects emerge.
Matters Microbial #130: The Holobiont — Animals, Microbes, and Ecology
Q: Can you give listeners an idea of the different systems you've worked on in relation to holobionts?
We've studied nestling songbirds, wild rodents, lizards in South America, tadpoles, whooping cranes in collaboration with the International Crane Foundation, and tropical fish; these diverse systems help us see how host biology and microbiomes interact across ecological contexts.

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The show centers on immunology and related microbiology topics, with in-depth discussions of holobionts, immune development, immunometabolism, signaling pathways, vaccines, and placental immunology. Guests range from senior immunologists to physician-scientists, and conversations emphasize bridging basic science with translational impact, mentorship, and science communication. The tone is accessible to non-specialists while offering technical detail for experts, making it a strong fit for audiences that include students, researchers, clinicians, and science enthusiasts who want clear explanations, real-world implications, and ongoing discoveries in the immune system and its interactions with microbes.

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Recent guests on Immune include:

1. Gabriel Nuñez
2. Martha Alexander-Miller
3. Cindy Leifer
4. Brianne Barker
5. Kevin Kohl
6. Nick Jackson
7. Luke O'Neill
8. George Stark

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