Podcasts about Immunology

What if the symptoms you've learned to live with are actually your body trying to tell you something? In this episode, I am joined by VJ Hamilton, The Autoimmunity Nutritionist, to explore what can happen when we slowly drift away from optimal health and how we can begin finding our way back. We also dive into nutrient deficiencies, inflammation, gut and cellular health, nervous system regulation, and why rebuilding your health doesn't have to happen all at once.You're going to love this conversation, and you're going to want to share it with everyone you care about who also desires to look and feel their best too!Learn more about VJ Hamilton:VJ Hamilton, also known as The Autoimmunity Nutritionist, is the founder of The Autoimmune Nutrition Clinic and a Registered Nutritionist, specialising in reversing hair loss, particularly alopecia areata, and other autoimmune-related conditions. With a Medical Science degree (BSc) in Biochemistry & Immunology and certification from the Institute for Functional Medicine, VJ combines scientific expertise with lived experience to deliver evidence-based, personalised therapies.After losing significant amounts of hair to alopecia areata in her 20s, alongside battling psoriasis and post-viral chronic fatigue syndrome, VJ rebuilt her health and restored her hair naturally—remaining symptom-free for over nine years. Today, she helps clients worldwide through her signature programmes and her membership, The Root RESET™ Circle, guiding them to address root causes, calm inflammation, and promote healthy, lasting hair growth.VJ's expertise has been featured in Vogue, GQ, Cosmopolitan, and The Telegraph. She also hosts The Autoimmune Reset® Podcast, where she shares practical strategies for hair regrowth, skin health, and immune resilience.Connect with VJ Hamilton:Website: https://theautoimmunitynutritionist.com/Download the The Autoimmunity Recovery Plan: https://vjhamilton.kartra.com/page/TheAutoimmunityRecoveryPlanStep into your Radiance Sanctuary in the Membership https://www.theschoolofradiance.com/membershipFor more resources related to today's episode, click here for the podcast episode page: https://www.theschoolofradiance.com/podcasts Follow Rachel Varga Official on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelvargaofficial/ —Catch full episodes of The School of Radiance Podcast here on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@RachelVargaOfficial —Subscribe to the YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@RachelVargaOfficial —Follow me here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelvargaofficial/ Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/rachelvargaofficial/ Website: https://www.theschoolofradiance.com —FREE STUFF: Download my FREE Skincare Checklist, sign up for my FREE 30 minute biohack your way to clear skin and slowing aging training now, and my newsletter for promos and exclusive events just for you! https://www.theschoolofradiance.com/freebiesEveryone gets one FREE call! Book your free 15-minute call with Rachel Varga to see which options will help you achieve your skin radiance goals! https://rachelvarga.as.me/YourPersonalizedRadianceConsultation —Looking for Skincare products, Tutorials, booking YOUR private One-on-One, and the deep dive Radiance Membership?SHOP skincare: https://alwaysradiantskinshop.comBOOK your private One-on-One: https://rachelvarga.as.me/Initialconsultation REGISTER for Tutorials and/or Membership: https://theschoolofradiance.com As a disclaimer, please note that the information shared in this podcast and interview is not to be taken as medical advice, and it's always important to consult with your physician before making any lifestyle changes. Rachel disclaims any responsibility for inaccurate credentials of guests or information used that may cause harm.Thank you for tuning in to this episode of The School of Radiance with Rachel Varga (formerly The Rachel Varga Podcast and The Always Radiant Skin Podcast)!Rachel Vargainfo@theschoolofradiance.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

William B. Coley started using a bacterial infection to treat cancers in the late 19th century, one of the earliest uses of immunotherapy. Research: Ahuja, Sana and Sufian Zaheer. “The evolution of cancer immunotherapy: a comprehensive review of its history and current perspectives.” Korean Journal of Clinical Oncology 2024; 20(2): 51-73. DOI: https://doi.org/10.14216/kjco.24009 Atkins, Douglas. “Helen Coley Nauts: Advocate for Immunotherapy.” National Library of Medicine. 4/19/2016. https://circulatingnow.nlm.nih.gov/2016/04/19/helen-coley-nauts-advocate-for-immunotherapy/ Cancer Research Institute. “The History of Cancer Immunotherapy.” Coley, William B. “Therapeutic Value of the Mixed Toxins of the Streptococcus of Erysipelas and Bacillus Prodigiosus in the Treatment of Inoperable Malignant Tumors. With a Report of 160 Cases.” American Journal of the Medical Sciences. September 1896. College of Physicians of Philadelphia. “Cancer Vaccines and Immunotherapy.” History of Vaccines. https://historyofvaccines.org/vaccines-101/future-immunization/cancer-vaccines-and-immunotherapy/ Colley, William B. “The Treatment of Inoperable Sarcoma by Bacterial Toxins (the Mixed Toxins of the Streptococcus erysipelas and the Bacillus prodigiosus).” Reprinted from the “ Proceedings of the Royal Society of Medicine,” November, 1909. London. John Bale, Sons & Danielsson, LTD. 1909. https://archive.org/details/b22425949/mode/1up Decker WK, da Silva RF, Sanabria MH, Angelo LS, Guimarães F, Burt BM, Kheradmand F and Paust S (2017) Cancer Immunotherapy: Historical Perspective of a Clinical Revolution and Emerging Preclinical Animal Models. Front. Immunol. 8:829. doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2017.00829 Devaraja, K. et al. “Coley’s Toxin to First Approved Therapeutic Vaccine—A Brief Historical Account in the Progression of Immunobiology-Based Cancer Treatment.” Biomedicines 2024, 12, 2746. https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines12122746 Dobosz, Paula and Tomasz Dzieciatkowski.” The Intriguing History of Cancer Immunotherapy. Frontiers in Immunology. 12/17/2019. doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2019.02965 Hall, Stephen S. “A Commotion in the Blood: Life, Death, and the Immune System.” Henry Holt and Company. Excerpted at New York Times. https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/books/first/h/hall-commotion.html Harutyunyan, Mariam. “How William Coley Became The Father of Cancer Immunotherapy.” OncoDaily Magazine. 7/31/2026. https://oncodaily.com/magazine/william-coley-549446 Hiroaki Ikeda, Cancer immunotherapy in progress—an overview of the past 130 years, International Immunology, Volume 37, Issue 5, May 2025, Pages 253–260, https://doi.org/10.1093/intimm/dxaf002 Journal of the American Medical Association. “Erysipelas Toxins in the Treatment of Malignant Tumors.” 10/27/1894. Journal of the American Medical Association. “The Failure of the Erysipelas Toxins.” Vol 23 Iss 24. 12/15/1894. Kokolus, Katie. “The History of Immunotherapy: Toxins, Targets & T Cells.” LabRoots. 10/18/2021. https://www.labroots.com/trending/cancer/21449/history-immunotherapy-toxins-targets-cells?srsltid=AfmBOooP1eoVP2LbWKR5m-HLu1PSBFhOyPH1jSJWWcxvyK6EA4-hBu47 Levine, David B. “The Hospital for the Ruptured and Crippled: William Bradley Coley, third Surgeon-in-Chief 1925-1933.” HSS journal : the musculoskeletal journal of Hospital for Special Surgery vol. 4,1 (2008): 1-9. doi:10.1007/s11420-007-9063-2 McCarthy, Edward F. “The Toxins of William B. Coley and the Treatment of Bone and Soft-tissue Sarcomas.” The Iowa Orthopaedic Journal. Vol. 26. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. “MSK Immunotherapy — Timeline of Progress.” https://www.mskcc.org/timeline/immunotherapy-msk National Library of Medicine. “Harnessing the Power of You: The History of Immunotherapy.” https://www.nlm.nih.gov/exhibition/the-history-of-immunotherapy/index.html Nauts, Helen Coley. “Coley’s Toxins – The First Century.” Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients. June 2004. Nawrat, Allie. “Charting the history of immunotherapy, cancer treatment’s fourth pillar.” Pharmaceutical Technology. 7/28/2020. https://www.pharmaceutical-technology.com/features/charting-the-history-of-immunotherapy-cancer-treatments-fourth-pillar/?cf-view&cf-closed Oiseth SJ, Aziz MS. “Cancer immunotherapy: a brief review of the history, possibilities, and challenges ahead.” J Cancer Metastasis Treat. 2017;3:250-61. http://dx.doi.org/10.20517/2394-4722.2017.41 Tontonoz, Matthew. “What Ever Happened to Coley’s Toxins?.” Cancer Research Institute. 4/2/2015. https://www.cancerresearch.org/blog/what-ever-happened-to-coleys-toxins See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Microbiologist Justin Sonnenburg wants you to know that you – and all humans, really – are not alone. Inside each of us live uncountable bacteria without whom we could not survive. Nowhere is this symbiosis more vital, Sonnenburg says, than in the digestive tract – the gut – where trillions of bacterial collaborators help digest the foods that nourish us. Sonnenburg studies what makes this complex relationship work and how modern life is altering this important chemistry. He says the gut microbiome should be thought of as another organ. When it drifts out of balance, the effects ripple through our metabolism, our immune systems, and our nervous systems. Sonnenburg goes on to explain how dietary choices – like eating more fermented foods and fiber – can rebuild the microbiome, and why the field's next frontier could help alleviate chronic disease. “It really is a full-body impact that our microbes are having,” Sonnenburg tells host Russ Altman on this episode of Stanford Engineering's The Future of Everything podcast.Have a question for Russ? Send it our way in writing or via voice memo, and it might be featured on an upcoming episode. Please introduce yourself, let us know where you're listening from, and share your question. You can send questions to thefutureofeverything@stanford.edu.Episode Reference Links:Stanford Profile: Justin SonnenburgLearn more about the Sonnenburg LabConnect With Us:Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything WebsiteConnect with Russ >>> Threads / Bluesky / MastodonConnect with School of Engineering >>> Twitter/X / Instagram / LinkedIn / FacebookChapters:(00:00:00) IntroductionRuss Altman introduces guest Justin Sonnenburg, a professor of microbiology and immunology at Stanford University.(00:03:08) Path into Microbiome ResearchHow Sonnenburg became interested in the friendly microbes that live in and on the body.(00:04:26) Bacteria as PartnersWhat are gut bacteria and how do they function in our bodies?(00:06:23) Full-Body EffectsHow gut microbes affect metabolism, immunity, and the brain.(00:08:27) Industrialized MicrobiomesWhat does it mean that the gut microbiome has been “industrialized”?(00:12:08) Feeding the MicrobiomeWhy is fiber important for gut health?(00:15:59) Fiber ResponseStudy results from Stanford reflecting individual responses to fiber.(00:17:14) Fermented FoodsHow foods like yogurt, kimchi, sauerkraut, and kombucha can support microbiome diversity.(00:20:36) Microbiome TherapeuticsHow diet and microbial interventions could improve health.(00:23:00) Food, Equity, and AccessWhy microbiome health may require practical tools that work beyond major diet changes.(00:24:02) Sharing MicrobesHow social environments, diet, and exposure may influence the microbes people acquire.(00:25:30) Precision HealthHow the microbiome could help tune immunity, metabolism, and disease treatment.(00:27:32) Women's HealthWhy reproductive health and women's health are promising areas for microbiome research.(00:28:33) Stanford Microbiome ResearchHow Stanford researchers are building interdisciplinary tools, tests, and therapies for microbiome science.(00:30:36) Future In a MinuteRapid-fire Q&A: microbiome health, daily decisions, and reversing Western disease trends.(00:33:04) Conclusion Connect With Us:Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything WebsiteConnect with Russ >>> Threads / Bluesky / MastodonConnect with School of Engineering >>>Twitter/X / Instagram / LinkedIn / Facebook Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, we're talking with Dr. Elizabeth Delery about what happens to your body when you're exposed to sewage-contaminated water, such as the water in Coronado that's heavily polluted by untreated waste from Tijuana. --------------Elizabeth Delery, Ph.D., is a neuropharmacologist and neuroimmunologist studying Alzheimer's disease therapeutics. Formerly an Assistant Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at Marian University Wood College of Osteopathic Medicine, she earned her PhD in Biomedical Sciences with a concentration in microbiology & immunology from Tulane University School of Medicine. She completed her dissertation on HIV neuropathogenesis at Tulane National Primate Research Center before pursuing a T32 postdoctoral fellowship at LSU Health Sciences Center. She's passionate about making science accessible and loves all things pathogens, especially the gross and gnarly!--------------This is the second part of a two-part series about water contamination in Coronado. In the first part, we talked with Dr. Falk Feddersen about what's in the water, how it gets there, how it moves up and down the coastline, and how his research forecasts contamination levels in Coronado to predict water quality several days in advance. Follow Dr. Delery: If you want to learn more about Dr. Delery and follow her work, you can find her on Instagram at @phdelery.Timestamps:00:00:23 Introduction to Dr. Elizabeth Delery00:01:41 Dr. Elizabeth Delery's Education 00:02:39 Tracking Exposure to Norovirus 00:03:37 Norovirus: How Does it Work and How Do You Get it?00:11:13 Timeline of Norovirus Symptoms00:17:09 Building Immunity to Norovirus00:18:35 Wide Variety of Virus Strains in Sewage00:21:24 Treatment for Norovirus00:23:45 Reducing the Risk of Catching Norovirus00:29:02 Don't Expose Yourself to Poop Water00:31:52 Vaccines Can Only Cover Certain Strains00:35:45 Gambling with Getting Sick in BUDS00:42:26 Seasonal Variations of Strains00:44:15 Recovery from Norovirus 00:46:24 Nutrition and Sleep for Immune System Strength00:51:00 Impacts of Repeat Infections 00:52:34 Food, Supplements, Witchcraft: Improving Immunity and Recovery Time00:56:22 Advice for Pushing Through the Virus00:59:06 Mental Toughness and Nutrition in BUDS01:04:16 Toughing it Out Without Going to the Med Bay01:05:19 OutroSend us a message

Adam Waickman discusses the unusual reason he got into studying immunology just in humans, his important studies on Dengue virus vaccine antibodies, and the problematic phenomenon of antibody dependent enhancement. Host: Cindy Leifer Guest: Adam Waickman Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of Immune! Links for this episode MicrobeTV Discord Server Waickman Lab Website Dengue virus human infection model (Sci Trans Med, 2022) mRNA vectored antibody against Dengue (Antiviral Res, 2025) B cell receptor enhancement of Dengue (PLoS Path, 2024) Dengue infection macrophage transcriptional profiles (J Virol, 2025) Time stamps by Jolene Ramsey. Thanks! Music by Tatami. Logo image by Blausen Medical Send your immunology questions and comments to immune@microbe.tv Information on this podcast should not be construed as medical advice.

His larger point is that the Dunning Kruger effect is not a partisan trait. Hawk argues it shows up just as often on the left as on the right, and he pushes back on the idea that acknowledging hard truths and respecting expertise are somehow in conflict.On the Clancy case itself, Hawk holds two things at once. He says the expanded public conversation about postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis is genuinely valuable, while also insisting the three children who died deserve to be remembered. He restates his view that the case was overcharged and reads as a not guilty by reason of insanity matter, even as the evidence points to Clancy rather than her husband. SUPPORT & CONNECT WITH HAWK- Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mdg650hawk - Hawk's Merch Store: https://hawkmerchstore.com - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mdg650hawk7thacct - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkeyewhackamole - Connect on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/mdg650hawk.bsky.social - Connect on Substack: https://mdg650hawk.substack.com - Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hawkpodcasts - Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mdg650hawk - Connect on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mdg650hawk ALL HAWK PODCASTS INFO- Additional Content Available Here: https://www.hawkpodcasts.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@hawkpodcasts- Listen to Hawk Podcasts On Your Favorite Platform:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3RWeJfyApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/422GDuLYouTube: https://youtube.com/@hawkpodcastsiHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/47vVBdPPandora: https://bit.ly/48COaTB

(00:00:00) 231b: "I am Allergic to EVERYTHING: Really?" Docs Discuss Allergy Immunology (00:00:11) Welcome to Itchy and Bitchy (00:00:42) Doc Itchy Medical Pet Supplements (00:01:06) The Allergy Enigma (00:03:03) Genetic Predisposition to Allergies (00:05:49) The Complexities of Allergic Reactions (00:08:41) Immunological Mechanisms of Allergies (00:18:40) The Allergy Epidemic (00:23:48) Treatment Options for Allergies (00:31:12) Monoclonal Antibodies: A Breakthrough in Allergy Treatment (00:34:45) The Final Frontier: Steroids and Other Powerful Medications Your immune system is a bouncer with a hair trigger. This episode breaks down the actual allergy cascade, T helper cells barking orders, mast cells detonating, histamine flooding the scene — and why your dog's itchy, oozy ears run on the exact same wiring. Then we get to the good stuff: monoclonal antibodies (Mabs), the designer proteins quietly rewriting allergy medicine. Cytopoint muzzles IL-31 so your dog stops shredding the couch; Dupixent blocks IL-4 and IL-13 so humans stop shredding their own skin. Same playbook, different species. Finally, the patient who's "allergic to literally everything", every antibiotic, every dye, every vitamin. Spoiler: the research points less to true allergy and more to anxiety, somatization, and the nocebo effect. Legit reaction or brain doing a bit? We referee.Get the receipts and the reading list at itchyandbitchy.com.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/itchy-and-bitchy-podcast--4303608/support.Itchy & Bitchy: Have you felt dismissed, misdiagnosed, or gaslit by a broken medical system.  From gut health, hormones, autoimmune disease, chronic pain, holistic health, and alternative medicine ... medical gaslighting, patient advocacy , or misdiagnosis we'll call that too.  For chronic illness warriors, self-advocacy seekers: WE OFFER  No BS 

As the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda continues to spread — with over 2,000 cases and more than 600 deaths — host Jill Morgan sits down with Dr. Tom Geisbert, a leading virologist and professor at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston.Dr. Geisbert has spent decades developing vaccines for some of the world's deadliest pathogens, including the vaccine that became Ervebo, the first licensed Ebola vaccine. In this episode, he explains why a vaccine that works against one Ebola species — like the current outbreak's Bundibugyo strain — doesn't necessarily protect against another, and why a promising Bundibugyo vaccine developed over a decade ago has been sitting on the shelf for lack of funding and market interest.Jill and Dr. Geisbert break down the science behind mRNA and viral-vector (VSV-based) vaccine platforms, weighing their tradeoffs in speed, durability, and manufacturing complexity — and discuss why fast-acting, single-dose protection matters so much in outbreak response and ring vaccination strategies.The conversation also turns to other high-consequence pathogens on Dr. Geisbert's radar, including Nipah virus, and to the bigger picture: what true pandemic preparedness would look like, from broad-spectrum antivirals to multivalent vaccines, and why investing in the next generation of scientists is critical to staying ahead of the next outbreakQuestions or comments for NETEC? Contact us.Visit Transmission Interrupted on the web.GuestThomas Geisbert, PhDProfessor, Department of Microbiology & ImmunologyUniversity of Texas Medical Branch – Galveston, Texas, USADr. Geisbert is currently a Professor in the Department of Microbiology & Immunology at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. He has considerable experience conducting experiments utilizing NHPs in high biocontainment, with over 29 years' BSL-4 experience at USAMRIID and at the GNL. He has experience managing large research programs, including a current U19 Center of Excellence for Translational Research grant. His research interests have focused on the study of hemorrhagic fever viruses and he has published extensively in this area. His research group was the first to demonstrate complete protection of NHPs against both Ebola and Marburg viruses and Lassa virus using a novel vaccine based on recombinant VSV. More recently, they demonstrated that this vaccine is capable of providing postexposure protection against filoviruses in NHPs. His group also performed the first studies to show complete postexposure protection of NHPs against the Zaire species of Ebola virus using a novel siRNA-based strategy. In addition, he has extensive experience in developing and refining appropriate animal models that mimic human disease, including the NHP model used in this project.HostJill Morgan, RNEmory Healthcare, Atlanta, GAJill Morgan is a registered nurse and a subject matter expert in personal protective equipment (PPE) for NETEC. For 35 years, Jill has been an emergency department and critical care nurse, and now splits her time between education for NETEC and clinical research, most of it centering around infection prevention and personal protective equipment. She is a member of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), ASTM International, and the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI)ResourcesNETEC - Ebola Resources ExhibitNETEC - SBAR: Ebola Bundibugyo Virus DiseaseNETEC - FAQ: Ebola Disease (EVD)NETEC - Resource LibraryTransmission Interrupted PodcastAbout NETECA Partnership for PreparednessThe National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center's mission is to set the gold standard for special pathogen preparedness and response across health systems in the U.S. with the goals of driving best practices, closing knowledge gaps, and developing innovative resources.Our vision is a sustainable infrastructure and culture of readiness for managing suspected and confirmed special pathogen incidents across the United States public health and health care delivery systems.For more information, visit NETEC on the web.NETEC Consultation ServicesAssess and Advance Your Readiness for Special Pathogens with Free, Expert Consulting.NETEC offers free virtual and onsite readiness consulting to help health care facilities and EMS agencies prepare for special pathogen events. Our targeted support services are delivered by experts selected and assigned to each inquiry based on the unique needs of your organization. Have a question? Ask a NETEC expert.For more information, visit NETEC Consulting Services.

With no FDA-approved therapies for Sjögren's disease, how can ENTs and allergists provide effective care and keep up with emerging treatments? On this episode of BackTable ENT & Allergy, Dr. Basil Kahwash interviews Dr. Kara Wada, a Columbus-based allergist, immunologist, and lifestyle medicine physician, about her personal and clinical experience with Sjögren's disease. They discuss the major gaps in current treatment, the evolving role of otolaryngologists and allergists in multidisciplinary care, and the new therapies on the horizon. --- Get the BackTable apphttps://www.backtable.com/app --- Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction02:21 - Building A Direct Practice04:24 - Personal Sjogren's Diagnosis08:33 - ENT Presentations11:28 - Biopsy Challenges and Seronegative Disease15:48 - Pulmonary Complications17:55 - Clinical Trial Treatment19:47 - Immunology and Disease Mechanisms25:35 - Lab Workup and Risk Assessment29:32 - Overlooked Symptoms and Nutritional Considerations31:51 - Saliva Stimulants Tradeoffs34:42 - Deciding When to Escalate Systemic Therapy35:51 - Hydroxychloroquine Basics38:26 - Multidisciplinary Dream Team41:45 - Rituximab and IVIG44:35 - Investigating Phase Three Therapies47:23 - Path to Becoming a Sjogrens Expert53:33 - Key Takeaways And Resources --- More about this episode Dr. Wada details her own diagnosis and the complex presentations of Sjögren's across ENT subspecialties, including dry eyes, nasal and throat tissues, chronic sinus issues, laryngitis, reflux, salivary gland swelling, neuropathy, and dizziness. The conversation covers diagnostic workup, the importance of lip biopsy and expert pathology, the challenges of seronegative and pulmonary cases, and the limitations of current medications like hydroxychloroquine and rituximab. They also discuss ongoing clinical trials, dryness management, overlooked symptoms, and the emerging role of agents such as inalumab and dazedalimab in late-phase studies. --- Resources Virtual Sjögren's Summithttps://www.sjogrenssummit.com/ --- BackTable ENT & Allergy is the go-to podcast for otolaryngologists, allergists, and head and neck surgeons. Download the free BackTable app to get early access to new episodes, cases, and courses curated by physicians in your specialty. ► https://www.backtable.com/app

Cocaine action involves preventing the reuptake of the norepinephrine (NE) transporter, increasing NE and heightening nervous system stimulation.  NE also signals through E. coli receptors to regulate its virulence, but is there a connection between E. coli and cocaine addiction? Dr. Vanessa Sperandio is Professor and Chair of the Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Wisconsin, whose laboratory studies pathogenic E. coli and their interaction with the human host.   Dr. Sperandio describes how E. coli metabolism of glycine in the gut increases addiction to cocaine, how her lab discovered that NE signals through E. coli quorum sensing receptors, how peer review rejection can indicate a novel discovery, how the plasticity of the E. coli pan-genome can lead to rapid and dangerous outbreaks, how treatment of E. coli infections with antibiotics is problematic, how she misses TexMex food, how Wisconsin is a great place to study microbiology, and her vision for the American Academy of Microbiology.  Dr. Marvin Whiteley, editor-in-chief of mBio, joined microTalk on this episode, which was supported by Cholera IV Rehydration Therapy. Participants: Karl Klose, Ph.D. (UTSA) Janakiram Seshu, Ph.D. (UTSA) Vanessa Sperandio, Ph.D. (University of Wisconsin) Marvin Whiteley, Ph.D. (Georgia Institute of Technology)

In episode 85 of Going anti-Viral, Dr Andrea Gramatica joins host Dr Michael Saag to discuss the work of amfAR and how HIV research drives breakthroughs for other diseases. Dr Gramatica is Vice President of Research at amfAR and an expert in immunology and HIV virology with a research focus on viral persistence and immune modulation. Dr Gramatica is responsible for shaping the strategic direction of amfAR's research programs, including building upon existing research into HIV and other viral diseases, as well as addressing emerging public health challenges. Dr Gramatica discusses the history and impact of amfAR in HIV research, highlighting how philanthropic funding accelerated scientific breakthroughs. Dr Saag and Dr Gramatica also discuss amfAR's expanding research interest into cancer immunology and other diseases and discuss the outlook for the future and the use of AI in discovering new therapies.0:00 – Introduction 1:27 – What is amfAR and its role in the early response to HIV 4:28 – Key early grants and their impact on HIV treatment8:29 – amfAR's role in supporting early investigators 11:42 – amfAR's expanding research interest into cancer immunology and other diseases 16:38 – The next five to ten years in HIV research and the role in advancing research using AI21:52 – How to apply for grants at amfAR Resources:amfAR  – https://www.amfar.org/ amfAR on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@amfAR __________________________________________________Produced by IAS-USA, Going anti–Viral is a podcast for clinicians involved in research and care in HIV, its complications, and other viral infections. This podcast is intended as a technical source of information for specialists in this field, but anyone listening will enjoy learning more about the state of modern medicine around viral infections.Going anti-Viral's host is Dr Michael Saag, a physician, prominent HIV researcher at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and volunteer IAS–USA board member. In most episodes, Dr Saag interviews an expert in infectious diseases or emerging pandemics about their area of specialty and current developments in the field. Other episodes are drawn from the IAS–USA vast catalogue of panel discussions, Dialogues, and other audio from various meetings and conferences. Email podcast@iasusa.org to send feedback, show suggestions, or questions to be answered on a later episode.Follow Going anti-Viral on: Apple Podcasts YouTubeXFacebookInstagram...

Guest: Dr. Miriam Merad is Director of the Precision Immunology Institute and a Professor at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She discusses how myeloid progenitors and macrophages shape the tumor microenvironment, and how dendritic cells support tertiary lymphoid structures and anti-tumor immunity. She also explores the role of chronic inflammation in aging and disease, and shares her perspective on the importance of biomedical research in protecting human health. Featured Products and Resources: Get a free wallchart of the frequencies of human cell types in blood-related sources. Subscribe to Human Immunology News to keep up with the latest news, research, policy, and jobs in the community. The Immunology Science Round Up Viral Reactivation in COVID-19 – Chronic viruses frequently reactivate during severe COVID-19, with distinct patterns associated with inflammation, disease severity, recovery, and long COVID. Safer Antibodies During Pregnancy – Fusing therapeutic antibodies to albumin reduces their transfer across the placenta while preserving prolonged circulation, offering a strategy to limit fetal drug exposure during pregnancy. Self-Sustaining Regulatory T Cells – Engineering regulatory T cells with a self-sustaining IL-2 signaling system improves their persistence and ability to prevent autoimmune diabetes in mice. Where Tuberculosis Persists – Mycobacterium tuberculosis persists in lymph nodes by forming infected monocyte-derived niches that evade recognition by Mtb-specific T cells despite activating antimicrobial responses. Image courtesy of Dr. Miriam Merad. Subscribe to our newsletter! Never miss updates about new episodes. Subscribe

Dr. Amy Hinkleman, the Vice-Chair and Associate Professor of Microbiology & Immunology at Campbell University, teams up with Sam Turnipseed, Assistant Director of Clinical Services, to guide students through tips and tricks for mastering the MCAT.

Today, on the Egg Whisperer Show podcast, I'm excited to be joined by Dr. Andrea Vidali. He is a world renowned endometriosis specialist, surgeon, miscarriage specialist and reproductive immunologist. Dr. Vidali is the founder and CEO of Pregmune, a healthcare information company that leverages his research in the fields of IVF and its relation to miscarriage and Immunology. I'm delighted to have him join us to talk about Pregmune and the role immunological factors play in fertility. In today's interview, we are going to be talking about what fertility patients need to know about immunological factors, how immunological factors may present themselves when diagnosed with "unexplained infertility," 6 important factors that may impact your ability to conceive, and how to get tested in order to see if any immunological factors may be involved when having difficulty conceiving.   Read the full show notes on Dr, Aimee's website. Tune in to the Egg Whisperer Show here. You can find Dr. Vidali at his website, here. Do you have questions about IVF, and what to expect? Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, September 14 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom.   Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org  where you can schedule a consultation. Other places to find The Egg Whisperer: Click to find The Egg Whisperer Show podcast on your favorite podcasting app. Watch videos of Dr. Aimee answer Ask the Egg Whisperer Questions on YouTube.Sign up for The Egg Whisperer newsletter to get updates

The FDA has approved the first mRNA flu shot: Moderna's mFlusiva – but immunologist Dr. Jessica Rose says it safety tests are flawed. “… You will find the safety data that definitively shows that more people died in the context of the mRNA-1010 injectable product than in the comparator group,” writes Dr. Rose. “You should know that the comparator group ALSO were given a flu vaccine – NOT A SALINE PLACEBO.” Reuters reports the approval covers adults 50 and older, based on a late-stage trial of more than 40,000 people that showed the shot was 26.6% more effective than a licensed standard-dose flu vaccine. But Dr. Rose says that no saline placebo was used, and the comparator group also received a flu vaccine – and that the data she's seen indicates high adverse reactions to the new shots. Dr. Kelly Victory, Chief of Emergency & Disaster Medicine at The Wellness Company, joins Wellness Company CEO Peter Gillooly to discuss RFK's push to split the childhood MMR vaccine into separate shots, new releases from Dr. Fauci's pandemic text messages, and TWC's research on Alpha-Gal. Dr. Jessica Rose is a Canadian researcher with a Bachelor's in Applied Mathematics and a Master's in Immunology from Memorial University of Newfoundland. She holds a PhD in Computational Biology from Bar Ilan University and completed postdoctoral research in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry. Follow at https://jessicasuniverse.com Dr. Kelly Victory is Chief of Emergency & Disaster Medicine at The Wellness Company and a trauma and emergency specialist with over 30 years of experience. Follow at https://x.com/DrKellyVictory Peter Gillooly is CEO of The Wellness Company. Through the organization's initiatives and products, he promotes patient-first care and individual control over health decisions. 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Time for Pat's weekly chat with Professor Luke O'Neill, professor of biochemistry in the School of Biochemistry and Immunology at Trinity College Dublin and this week Pat and Professor O'Neil are looking at the persecution of Dr Anthony Fauci by the Trump administration.

Dr. Donard Dwyer is a Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine and Vice Chair for Research at LSU Health Shreveport. With more than 30 years of academic research experience, his work has focused on neuroscience, genetics, motivation, schizophrenia, and the biological mechanisms underlying neuropsychiatric disorders. Before joining LSU Health Shreveport, Dr. Dwyer served as a Research Scientist at the Max Planck Institute in Würzburg, Germany, and as Director of Immunology for a Cambridge biotechnology company. His current research explores the genetic and molecular pathways involved in brain function, motivation, and potential new treatments for neuropsychiatric conditions. In this episode of Asking Why, Dr. Dwyer returns to discuss his latest research after his manuscript, “Suicide Risk Genes,” was accepted for publication in a prestigious medical journal. He shares the inspiration behind the research, the significance of the findings, and what they could mean for the future of neuroscience, suicide prevention, and mental health. Links Research Page (please link in the show notes): http://www.lsuhs.edu/psych-research Instagram: @lsuhs_psychiatry Facebook: LSUHS Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine   Asking Why with Clint Davis Sponsors: A special thank you to the incredible sponsors of Asking Why with Clint Davis for investing in meaningful conversations that bring hope, healing, and growth to our community.   Wellness by Dr. Natalia — a physician-led integrative and concierge medical practice in Shreveport focused on longevity, regenerative medicine, aesthetics, and whole-person wellness. Learn more at www.LuraguizMD.com   Uprising Addiction Center — helping individuals and families find lasting recovery through compassionate, evidence-based addiction treatment focused on healing the whole person. Learn more at www.UprisingCenter.com   LearningRx Shreveport — empowering children and adults by strengthening cognitive skills needed to learn, focus, read, and succeed with confidence. Learn more at www.LearningRx.com/Shreveport   We're grateful for businesses and organizations that believe in strengthening people, families, and our community.      

President Trump has signed an executive order calling for a change to the childhood vaccination schedule. Specifically, he wants to separate the MMR vaccine, which protects against measles, mumps, and rubella, into three separate shots. There's no scientific research to indicate that these changes would be beneficial, and the order has sparked backlash from medical associations and drug manufacturers.  Meanwhile, over 2,400 people have contracted measles in the United States so far this year, topping the total number of cases for 2025 in just seven months. And with vaccination rates declining, there's a lot of conversation about what's driving vaccine hesitancy and how to combat misinformation.   Elisabeth Marnik has lived in both worlds: She wasn't vaccinated as a kid because her parents were concerned that vaccines could do harm. In high school, she fell in love with science. She went to college, got vaccinated, and then earned a PhD in immunology. She joins Flora to talk about what people misunderstand vaccine hesitancy, and how she approaches science communication in today's messy information ecosystem. Guest: Dr. Elisabeth Marnik is an immunologist and the executive director of The Evidence Collective. Transcripts for each segment will be available the week after the show airs on sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Follow our show on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Bluesky @scifri and sign up for our newsletters. Got a science question that's keeping you up at night? Call us: 877-472-4374 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Asthma is often treated like a lung problem. The tighter the chest, the more inflamed the airway, the worse the flare-up, the answer has usually been to reach for medications designed to calm the lungs directly.But what if, for some patients, the real driver is not only in the lungs at all?For years, clinicians have recognized that patients with both obesity and asthma often experience a more difficult form of the disease. Their symptoms are more severe. Their flare-ups are more frequent. Their quality of life is lower. And frustratingly, many do not respond as well to the standard asthma therapies we rely on, including inhaled steroids.That is because obesity-related asthma is not simply “asthma plus extra weight.” It appears to be a distinct phenotype shaped by metabolic dysfunction, systemic inflammation, insulin resistance, immune reprogramming, and the mechanical effects of excess weight on lung function. In other words, for many patients, asthma may not be just a disease of the airways. It may be a whole-body inflammatory condition showing up in the lungs.That shift in thinking is why the growing research around GLP-1 receptor agonists is so compelling. These medications, originally developed for type 2 diabetes and now widely known for their role in weight management, may be doing far more than changing blood sugar or body weight. Emerging research suggests they may influence airway inflammation, immune signaling, airway smooth muscle function, and asthma exacerbation risk, sometimes even before major weight loss occurs.To explore what this could mean for the future of asthma care, Dr. Atoosa Kourosh, a board-certified allergist, immunologist, and pediatrician with more than two decades of clinical experience, returns to the show.She is the founder of Holistic Allergy and Immunology and chair of the Integrative Medicine Committee at the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, where she brings together conventional medicine, lifestyle medicine, metabolic health, and integrative care.Together, we explore:Why obesity-related asthma is not just “regular asthma in a heavier body,” but a distinct phenotype with different biology, different inflammation, and often a different response to treatmentHow metabolic dysfunction, insulin resistance, adipokines, immune reprogramming, and systemic inflammation can all shape what happens in the lungsWhy standard asthma therapies may miss the mark for patients whose disease is driven less by classic allergic inflammation and more by metabolic inflammationWhat emerging research suggests about GLP-1 receptor agonists and their potential effects on airway inflammation, airway smooth muscle, bronchodilation, and asthma exacerbationsWhy some patients may see asthma improvement before significant weight loss, suggesting these medications may be acting on more than the scaleWhat real-world data can and cannot tell us about GLP-1 medications, asthma attacks, and patients with both asthma and type 2 diabetesWhy randomized controlled trials are still needed before GLP-1s can be considered a definitive asthma treatmentWhat clinicians and families should consider before using GLP-1 medications in adolescents, including growth, muscle loss, bone health, mental health, activity levels, and the need for careful testing and monitoringWhy these medications should be viewed as one tool in a broader lifestyle and integrative medicine toolkit, not a quick fix or a substitute for nutrition, movement, sleep, stress regulation, and anti-inflammatory livingHow this research could change the way we classify asthma in the future, moving from a lung-only model to a more metabolic, systems-based model of chronic inflammatory diseaseIf you are a clinician treating difficult-to-control asthma, a patient living with asthma and metabolic dysfunction, or someone trying to understand why chronic disease rarely fits into one neat category, this conversation will challenge you to look beyond the lungs and consider the whole body story.About the GuestDr. Atoosa Kourosh, MD, MPH, RYT, is a physician, board-certified in pediatrics, Allergy & immunology, and public health. 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BUFFALO, NY — August 12, 2026 — A new #research paper was #published in Volume 18 of Aging on July 27, 2026, titled “Transcriptomic aging clock analysis identifies key genes in opioid dependence.” The study was led by first author Hai Duc Nguyen from the Division of Microbiology, Tulane National Biomedical Research Center, Tulane University. The corresponding author is Woong-Ki Kim, who is affiliated with the Division of Microbiology, Tulane National Biomedical Research Center, Tulane University, and the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at Tulane University School of Medicine. Opioid dependence is a chronic and relapsing condition associated with substantial health and societal burdens. Chronic opioid exposure can affect neuronal signaling, immune function, metabolism, and other biological processes, yet the molecular mechanisms underlying dependence remain incompletely understood. Increasing evidence also suggests that substance use disorders may be associated with molecular changes related to aging, raising questions about how chronic opioid exposure interacts with age-dependent processes in the brain. To investigate these relationships, the researchers conducted an in silico study integrating three complementary approaches: RNA sequencing-based transcriptomic profiling, transcriptomic aging-clock modeling, and analysis of previously published genome-wide association studies (GWAS). The transcriptomic analysis used a publicly available brain RNA-seq dataset containing 42 samples—21 healthy controls and 21 individuals with opioid dependence—while the genetic analysis incorporated findings from six independent GWAS. Full press release - https://www.aging-us.com/news-room/transcriptomic-aging-clock-reveals-age-related-molecular-patterns-in-opioid-dependence DOI - https://doi.org/10.18632/aging.206405 Corresponding author - Woong-Ki Kim - wkim6@tulane.edu Abstract video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VwU0mFGkbg Sign up for free Altmetric alerts about this article - https://aging.altmetric.com/details/email_updates?id=10.18632%2Faging.206405 Subscribe for free publication alerts from Aging - https://www.aging-us.com/subscribe-to-toc-alerts Keywords - aging, opioids, GWAS, transcriptomic clock To learn more about the journal, please visit https://www.Aging-US.com​​ and connect with us on social media at: Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/aging-us.bsky.social ResearchGate - https://www.researchgate.net/journal/Aging-1945-4589 X - https://twitter.com/AgingJrnl Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AgingUS/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/agingjrnl/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aging/ Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/user/AgingUS/ Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/AgingUS/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Aging-US Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1X4HQQgegjReaf6Mozn6Mc MEDIA@IMPACTJOURNALS.COM

About this episode:   New research has identified massive fungal blooms in North America in the Cretaceous period, suggesting significant ecological upheaval before and after the asteroid wiped out the dinosaurs. In this episode: Arturo Casadevall, senior author of the study, explains why these findings are so significant and his hypothesis that fungi gave mammals an evolutionary leg-up over reptiles. Guest:  Dr. Arturo Casadevall, PhD, MS, is chair of the department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and a global expert in host defense mechanisms, fungi, and antibody-based therapies. He is also co-author of the book What If Fungi Win? with Stephanie Desmon. Host:  Stephanie Desmon, MA, is a former journalist, author, and the director of public relations and communications for the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs. Show links and related content:  Fungal Surges Marked Cretaceous Mass Extinction that Ended Age of Dinosaurs—Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health What zombie show 'The Last of Us' gets right about fungus in a warming world—Washington Post What If Fungi Win?—Johns Hopkins University Press The Discovery of a New Clade of Candida Auris—A "Critical Pathogen"—Public Health On Call (August 2024) Transcript information: Looking for episode transcripts? Open our podcast on the Apple Podcasts app (desktop or mobile) or the Spotify mobile app to access an auto-generated transcript of any episode. Closed captioning is also available for every episode on our YouTube channel. Contact us: Have a question about something you heard? Looking for a transcript? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us via email or visit our website. Follow us: @‌PublicHealthPod on Bluesky @‌PublicHealthPod on Instagram @‌JohnsHopkinsSPH on Facebook @‌PublicHealthOnCall on YouTube Here's our RSS feed Note: These podcasts are a conversation between the participants, and do not represent the position of Johns Hopkins University.

Women who test positive for bacterial vaginosis (BV) were over three times more likely to also test positive for one or more non-viral sexually transmitted infections (STIs) than women who test negative for BV, according to a new Health Trends® study from Quest Diagnostics and Hologic, Inc., published in the journal Obstetrics and Gynecology Open. Joining me today to discuss the study and what healthcare providers should do based on this information is Beth Marlowe , PhD. Dr Marlowe is Executive Scientific Director and heads R&D for Quest Diagnostics Infectious Diseases and Immunology and co author of the study.   Vaginitis and Sexually Transmitted Infections Coinfections

VAERS stands for the 'Vaccine Adverse Effects Reporting System.' $ BTC 63,961 Block Height 961,091 Today's guest is Dr. Jessica Rose, PhD, MSc, BSc. Jessica is a Senior Fellow specializing in Computational Biology from Canada. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in applied mathematics and a master's degree in Immunology from Memorial University of Newfoundland, and a PhD in Computational Biology from Bar Ilan University. Dr. Rose has completed two post-doctoral degrees in Molecular Biology from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and in Biochemistry from the Technion Institute of Technology. She is best known for her contributions to public health and safety related to the COVID-19 injectable products, and her analyses of pharmacovigilance databases like VAERS. She joined me to discuss her analysis of the VAERS database and her critiques of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout and broader public health narratives. Key Topics: Analysis of the Vaccine Adverse Effects Reporting System (VAERS) Criticisms of COVID-19 mRNA injection data and safety Mechanisms of autoimmunity and potential side effects Data censorship and manipulation in scientific literature Historical context of vaccine liability and regulatory failures Strategies for immune optimization and health freedom Follow Jessica below. X- @JesslovesMJK https://jessicar.substack.com https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9091-4425 A huge thank you to Jessica for coming on the show! Check out my book ‘Choose Life' - https://bit.ly/4gGYqRE Pleb Service Announcements: Join 20 thousand Bitcoiners on @cluborange https://signup.cluborange.org/co/princey CONFERENCES: BTC HEL - 25th - 26th September 2026. - Helsinki https://btchel.com/ Use code BITTEN for - 10% My First Bitcoin. https://myfirstbitcoin.org/ Shills and Mench's: BITBOX - SELF CUSTODY YOUR BITCOIN - www.bitbox.swiss/bitten Use Code BITTEN THE MEETUP BREAKDWON - BITCOIN EVENTS UK - https://www.themeetupbreakdown.com/ SWAN BITCOIN - www.swan.com/bitten HODL EYEWEAR - Avoid Blue light! https://hodleyewear.com/partner/3/ PLEBEIAN MARKET - BUY AND SELL STUFF FOR SATS; https://plebeian.market/ @PlebeianMarket SATSBACK - Shop online and earn back sats! https://satsback.com/register/5AxjyPRZV8PNJGlM ALL FURTHER LINKS HERE - FOR DISCOUNTS AND OFFERS - https://vida.page/princey - https://linktr.ee/princey21m

Send us Fan MailHow the nervous and immune systems communicate, using peptides and other signals, to regulate pain, itch, and inflammation.TOPICS DISCUSSED:Nociception & Pathogens: Sensory neurons detect bacterial toxins within seconds, enabling rapid host-defense coordination ahead of immune-cell recruitment.CGRP & neutrophils: Nociceptor-release the peptide CGRP, which blocks neutrophil (immune cell) recruitment; pathogens exploit this in necrotizing fasciitis and meningitis.Pain sensitization: Inflammation can lower neuronal thresholds for pain, which sometimes becomes a chronic problem.Gut barrier protection: CGRP from gut nociceptors drives goblet-cell mucus secretion, supporting the protective “weep and sweep” response.Skin-to-gut allergy priming: Early skin exposure to allergens plus scratching may promote food allergies.Vagus nerve circuits: Distinct vagal sensory neurons selectively suppress TNF or induce IL-10, allowing precise inflammatory control.Brain inflammatory memory: Insular neurons encode site-specific immune responses that can later be recalled by reactivating those circuits. The brain remembers past inflammatory events.ABOUT THE GUEST: Isaac Chiu, PhD is a professor in the Department of Immunology at Harvard Medical School. His lab studies nervous-immune system crosstalk in pain, itch, infection, and inflammatory disease.RELATED CONTENT:Article | Inflammation Regulation by Omega Fats: How High ω-6 Intake Impacts ω-3 LevelsSupport the showSupport my work:Good Chemistry: Personalized, science-based health consulting. Work with Dr. Nick Jikomes directly.Affiliate Partners: Visit this link to see my affiliate partners and get discounts codes for products & services to support health.For all the ways you can support my efforts.

Tonight on America At Night with McGraw Milhaven, it's another edition of MacFarlane Mondays as investigative journalist and MeidasTouch chief Washington correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins McGraw to break down the latest political developments from the nation's capital, offering insight into the biggest stories shaping Washington. Then, Dr. Cynthia Sears, Professor of Medicine, Oncology, and Molecular Microbiology and Immunology at Johns Hopkins University, discusses the growing Cyclospora outbreak, what Americans should know about the foodborne parasite, and the concerning social media trend known as "parasite maxxing," where some people intentionally expose themselves to parasites based on misleading health claims. Plus, author Joshua Kendall joins the program to discuss his latest book, Trudeau & Doonesbury, exploring the life and legacy of legendary cartoonist Garry Trudeau, the impact of Doonesbury on American politics and culture, and why the comic strip continues to resonate decades after its debut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

About this episode:   West Nile virus is the most common mosquito-borne illness in the U.S., and while most people who contract it won't even know they're infected, it can be debilitating for older adults and the immunocompromised. In this episode: an expert in insect-borne diseases gives listeners the essential information on West Nile, offers a forecast on this year's disease season, and answers the most important question: can we just get rid of mosquitoes? Guest:  Douglas Norris, PhD, is a professor of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology who studies vector-borne diseases. Host:  Lindsay Smith Rogers, MA, is the producer of the Public Health On Call podcast, an editor for Expert Insights, and the director of content strategy for the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.  Show links and related content:  CDC Encourages Americans to Stay Mosquito Bite-Free during America's 250th Independence Day holiday weekend—CDC Early, intense West Nile season may signal a severe year for the mosquito-borne illness, CDC says—CNN How to Prevent Dengue or "Break-Bone Fever"—Public Health On Call (May 2024) Why Are Some Humans' Scents More Preferable to Mosquitoes?—Public Health On Call (June 2023) Transcript information: Looking for episode transcripts? Open our podcast on the Apple Podcasts app (desktop or mobile) or the Spotify mobile app to access an auto-generated transcript of any episode. Closed captioning is also available for every episode on our YouTube channel. Contact us: Have a question about something you heard? Looking for a transcript? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us via email or visit our website. Follow us: @‌PublicHealthPod on Bluesky @‌PublicHealthPod on Instagram @‌JohnsHopkinsSPH on Facebook @‌PublicHealthOnCall on YouTube Here's our RSS feed Note: These podcasts are a conversation between the participants, and do not represent the position of Johns Hopkins University.

Luke O'Neill, School of Biochemistry and Immunology at TCD

Dr. Mariana Byndloss is Assistant Professor of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Research in Mariana's lab investigates how the bacteria that live inside our gut can affect our health. She is interested in how things like diet, antibiotics, or infection may change how our body behaves. This, in turn, can change how the bacteria in our gut behave and lead to disease. Outside of science, Mariana loves animals, and she spends a lot of her free time with her dog and new puppy. They are both German Shorthair Pointers, and she trains them to hunt and to participate in American Kennel Club competitions. Mariana also enjoys quality time with her husband and son, listening to live music, and exploring all the great restaurants in Nashville. Mariana earned her DVM, MSc in veterinary pathology, and PhD in veterinary pathology from the Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG) in Brazil. She was awarded the Brazilian National Prize for best PhD thesis in Veterinary Medicine. Afterwards, Mariana conducted postdoctoral research at the University of California, Davis before joining the faculty at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. In our interview, Mariana will tell us more about her life and science.

Ep 292 Peacewarts Resonant Charms 101 - Rumor Immunology (Class 9) In class 9, we explore Rumor Immunology and the lumos charm. Using the 2017 Mosque Fire and the 2014 Ebola response as case studies, we discuss how to separate image heat from factual context. We cover the dangers of accidental amplification and provide tactical tools like the One-Step Rule, reverse image searching, and identifying language tripwires. Homework: Look up the 2017 Mosque Fire case or Finland's Media Literacy curriculum and find one "social speed bump" they suggest. Write down one question about any of this episode's topics. If you don't have a question, write 'no question.' Optional: Journal about the difference between private verification and public debunking. Books: If you'd like to read more on this subject, some book suggestions are Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die by Chip Heath and Dan Heath, which explores the exact anatomy of urban legends and rumors while providing the sticky psychology needed to build cultural immunity against misinformation, and The Constitution of Knowledge: A Defense of Truth by Jonathan Rauch, an academic powerhouse on how modern societies build robust, shared informational networks to verify facts and defend our collective understanding against panic. Learning Topics: Rumor Immunology; The Lumos Charm; The 2017 Mosque Fire Precedent; Verification vs. Amplification; The One-Step Rule; Reverse Image Searching; Language Tripwires. Join the Community / Get the Books:AvisKalfsbeek.com Podcast Music: Javier Peke Rodriguez “I am late, madame Curie”https://javierpekerodriguez.bandcamp.com/

It's time to build your family's future on a foundation of true health and freedom. Join us at Future Foundations—because your future generations deserve the best start to the mission that will outlive us… Check it out here. Use code FREEDOM25 for 25% off!    Whether you're looking for tinctures, topicals or teas or a deeper connection to your INNATE healing capacity, Noble Task Homestead is here to serve you. Join the movement. Visit NobleTaskHomestead.com/noblestan today and enjoy a 10% discount on your order.   San Diego area residents, take advantage of our special New Patient offer exclusively for podcast listeners here. We can't wait to experience miracles with you!   Welcome to another episode of the Future Generations Podcast. Today Dr. Stanton Hom sits down with nanoscientist and clinical lab expert Maria Crisler to expose what she's actually seeing under the microscope in both injected and uninjected populations. They unpack the transhuman agenda, smart dust, hydrogels, synthetic fascia, and why classic detox and "healthy lifestyle only" are no longer enough, then lay out the core principles of Maria's remediation program to protect our kids and future generations.   Highlights: "The blood doesn't lie, and biology is not the invader here."   "There is no such thing as safe blood anymore."   "If you own a cell phone, game over. These smart particles are activated by your environment."   "If you do nothing, it doesn't matter if you're injected or not, you're part of the problem."   Timestamps: 00:02 – Introduce 00:00 – Health Freedom as a Family Legacy 04:18 – Meet Maria: Lab Scientist Turned Nanoscience Whistleblower 08:48 – What Maria Sees in "Uninjected" Kids' Blood 11:58 – Stanton on Unvaccinated Injury, Shedding, and Smart Infrastructure 16:52 – "There Is No Safe Blood": Contamination of the Uninjected 24:23 – Is Our Environment Now More Synthetic Than Biological? 32:22 – Endocannabinoid System Under Attack & Why It Matters for Kids 42:08 – Human Data Centers, AI, and the Bio-Internet of Bodies 47:18 – Why Zeolite, Silica & Common Detoxes May Be Backfiring 59:03 – The Organism Detox Program: Synthetic, Hybrid, and Organic Cleanup   Resources:   Remember to Rate, Review, and Subscribe on iTunes and Follow us on Spotify!   Learn more about Dr. Stanton Hom on:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstantonhom    Website: https://futuregenerationssd.com/  Podcast Website: https://thefuturegen.com  Twitter: https://twitter.com/drstantonhom   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stanhomdc   Stay Connected with the Future Generations Podcast:   Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/futuregenpodcast   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/futuregenpodcast/     About Maria Crisler: Maria Crisler: Founder and CEO of Abeytu Naturals    A.S., B.S., CLS (NCA), MBA/HCM   She is a successful medical business owner with extensive expertise in Clinical Microbiology and Immunology. In addition to executive leadership and management responsibilities, Maria is actively involved in clinical product design and development. She plays a key role in identifying consumer needs and facilitating effective applications for individuals with chronic conditions across the supplement, medical, and pharmaceutical industries. Social Links:   ~ Website: https://abeytunaturals.com/pages/about   ~ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BE9RytauX/?mibextid=wwXIfr   ~ Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/abeytu_naturals?igsh=MXFpYjI2dWd0cmlnOA==  ~ Pin: https://pin.it/68YzrVWlu    The desire to go off grid and have the ability to grow your own food has never been stronger than before. No matter the size of your property, Food Forest Abundance can help you design a regenerative layout that utilizes your resources in the most synergistic and sustainable manner. If you are interested in breaking free from the system, please visit www.foodforestabundance.com and use code "thefuturegen" to receive a discount on their incredible services.   Show your eyes some love with a pair of daylight or sunset (or both!) blue-light blocking glasses from Ra Optics. They have graciously offered Future Generations podcast listeners 10% off any purchase. Use code FGPOD or click here to access this discount, and let us know how your glasses are treating you!   One of the single best companies whose clean products have supported the optimal wellness of our family is Earthley Wellness. Long before there was a 2020, Kate Tetje and her team have stood for TRUTH, HEALTH and FREEDOM in ways that paved the way for so many of us. In collaboration with this incredible team, we are proud to offer you 10% off of your first purchase by shopping here.   Are you concerned about food supply insecurity? Our family has rigorously sourced our foods for over a decade and one of our favorite sources is Farm Match and specifically for San Diego locals, "Real Food Club PMA". My kids are literally made from their maple breakfast sausage and the amazing carnitas we make from their pasture raised pork. We are thrilled to share 10% off your first order when you shop at this link.   Another important way to bolster food security is by supporting local ranchers. Our favorite local regenerative ranch is Perennial Pastures. They have the best nutrient-dense meats that are 100% grass-fed and pasture-raised. You can get $10 off of your first purchase when you use the code: "FUTUREGENERATIONS" at checkout. Start shopping here.

In this episode of The Better Life, Dr. Pinkston sits down with Harvard-trained physician, consultant, and author Dr. Michael Myers Jr. to tackle the complex and often controversial topic of vaccines through the lens of sound science and clear data. With deep expertise as a former chief of primary care and pediatrics, Dr. Myers previews his upcoming book, The Vaccine Bible, and unpacks how immunization works as a reliable tool for long-term health and disease prevention. Together, Dr. Pinkston and Dr. Myers address the most common concerns shared by patient communities today, including the safety of combination shots, the reality of preservatives, and the thoroughly debunked links between vaccines and autism. They look closely at the critical role vaccines play in modern longevity—highlighting massive clinical wins like the shingles vaccine’s link to reduced dementia risk, and cancer-preventing tools like the Gardasil and Hepatitis B vaccines. Dr. Myers also breaks down the rapid development and safety of mRNA technology used during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tune in for an honest, evidence-based conversation that bridges the gap between integrative health practices and conventional immunology, empowering you to perform your own objective risk assessment for you and your family. https://www.drmikemyers.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Guest: Dr. Andrew Hogan is a Professor and Principal Investigator of the Obesity Immunology Research Group at Maynooth University. He discusses how obesity drives chronic inflammation and immune dysfunction, increasing the risk of diseases such as diabetes and cancer, while highlighting the immune system’s role in disease progression. He also explains how GLP-1 therapies improve both metabolism and immune function, offering new insights into obesity treatment. Featured Products and Resources: Request your free EasySep sample and share your experience for a chance to win prizes worth up to $3,000! Win 350 US dollars or equivalent toward refreshments to fuel your journal club discussions. The Immunology Science Round Up Innate Immunity Predicts Symptoms – Stronger innate immune responses predisposed people to influenza symptoms while also promoting antiviral immune activation. Broad HIV Neutralization #1 – A novel HIV immunogen induced broadly neutralizing antibodies in macaques, providing a promising blueprint for HIV vaccine development. Broad HIV Neutralization #2 – A germline-targeting vaccine induced broadly neutralizing HIV antibodies in nonhuman primates. CAR-T Targets Glioblastoma – A dual-targeting CAR-T therapy achieved durable glioblastoma control in preclinical models. Image courtesy of Dr. Andrew Hogan Subscribe to our newsletter! Never miss updates about new episodes. Subscribe

Professor Luke O'Neill, School of Biochemistry & Immunology at Trinity College Dublin

Sally Powell Price, PG.Dip., M.Sc. joined MilliporeSigma in 2020 as a Regulatory Subject Matter Expert for Public Health focusing on food safety, testing, and environmental monitoring in North America. Previously, she served as Food and Environmental Lab Supervisor at the New York City Department of Health Public Health Laboratory, and as Director of Lab Operations at a Boston-based startup. She holds a bachelor's degree in Biology from Hamilton College and an M.Sc. degree in Microbiology and Immunology from James Cook University (Australia), and completed her professional training at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Sally currently co-chairs both the International Government Relations Committee and the Laboratory Science and Technology Committee for the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO). She is a member of the World Health Organization (WHO) Food Safety Communities of Practice and has served as an Advisory Panel member for several AOAC International working groups.  Justyce Jedlicka, M.B.A. works in North America Commercial Applications for Food, Beverage, and Industrial Regulatory for MilliporeSigma, where she is responsible for engaging with influencers in the food and beverage industry to align initiatives with regulatory compliance and promote best practices for food safety and quality testing methods. Justyce has been serving the food and beverage industry since 2013, and received both a B.S. degree in Chemistry and an M.B.A. degree from the University of Missouri in St. Louis. She previously served as the Chair of the Food Sciences Section of the American Council of Independent Labs (ACIL) and currently serves on the Food Science Section Executive Committee at ACIL and the Board of Directors for the Independent Laboratory Institute. She is a member of IAFP, ISBT, SMA, and AOAC. In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak with Sally and Justyce [2:51] about: Emerging food risks in North America, and how the concept of a "food risk" has evolved over the past decade Differences and similarities in how regulators are handling novel versus established food risks What a rapid and agile response to a food risk might look like, whether such a response exists in North America, and whether existing regulatory frameworks can become more proactive than reactive Manufacturers' challenge of balancing speed-to-market with regulatory compliance in an evolving risk landscape The greatest tensions between food innovation and regulatory readiness in the North American market Whether contract laboratories and testing laboratories are equipped to keep pace with emerging food risks How companies can future-proof their testing and compliance strategies The role that scientific partners like MilliporeSigma play in helping regulators and manufacturers become more agile in an evolving food risk landscape. Resources MilliporeSigma for Food Safety Sponsored by: MilliporeSigma We Want to Hear from You! Please send us your questions and suggestions to podcast@food-safety.com

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Scientist and physician Michael Nehls explains how Alzheimer's can be reversed. Michael Nehls, MD, PhD, is a physician and molecular geneticist. As a basic researcher, he has deciphered the genetic causes of various hereditary diseases at German and international research institutions. He has published two of his discoveries in collaboration with several Nobel laureates. His discovery of a key gene in the development of immunity was honored as a "Pillar of Immunology" by the prestigious American Association of Immunology. A science writer with a talent for making complex issues accessible to a wide audience, he has written several best-selling books that have been translated into many languages. As a private lecturer, he is a popular speaker at conferences and universities. Find him here: Substack: michaelnehls.substack.com Web: https://michael-nehls.com X: @NehlsMD Paid partnerships with: Angel Studios: Become a Premium Angel Guild member today at http://angel.com/TuckerCharity Mobile: A pro-life company serving pro-life customers and supporting pro-life causes for 30 years. Use promo code TUCKER to get a free phone with free activation, free shipping, and a free gift with every new line of service at https://charitymobile.com/Tucker VanMan: Use code TUCKER for 15% off your first order at http://vanman.shop/tucker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Send us Fan MailMore than 200 million people around the world are infected with schistosomiasis, one of the neglected tropical diseases. It is caused by parasitic worms and prevalent in Africa, the Middle East, South America and Asia with close to 800 million people at risk for infection. If we in the U.S. are not in immediate threat of contracting the disease, why should we want to know more about it? To answer that and to explain more about the disease –– how people are infected, who is at risk, what the symptoms are and how it's currently treated –– is Afzal Siddiqui, Ph.D., a Grover E. Murray Distinguished Professor, director of the TTUHSC Center for Tropical Medicine and Infectious Diseases and chair of the Department of Immunology and Molecular Microbiology in TTUHSC's School of Medicine. Siddiqui also shares with us his decades-long work as part of a team developing a vaccine, updates us on the progress of the clinical trials and how work done on this vaccine could be useful to develop other vaccines as well. About SchistoShield®

Join the Wealthy Practitioner Tour with Dr. Stephanie Wigner this August! Visit the Wealthy Practitioner Tour to get your tickets today. It's time to build your family's future on a foundation of true health and freedom. Join us at Future Foundations—because your future generations deserve the best start to the mission that will outlive us… Check it out here. Use code FREEDOM25 for 25% off!    Whether you're looking for tinctures, topicals or teas or a deeper connection to your INNATE healing capacity, Noble Task Homestead is here to serve you. Join the movement. Visit NobleTaskHomestead.com/noblestan today and enjoy a 10% discount on your order.   San Diego area residents, take advantage of our special New Patient offer exclusively for podcast listeners here. We can't wait to experience miracles with you!   Welcome to a new episode of the Future Generations Podcast! Today, Dr. Stanton Hom sits down with Dr. Patrick Flynn, a chiropractor, immunology geek, and founder of a rapidly growing network of clinics known for life-changing clinical results. In this episode, they unpack the clash between the dominant medical "firefighter" model and a chiropractic "carpenter" paradigm that sees the body as intelligently adaptive, not broken. From trauma, toxins, and thoughts to auto-suggestion, vaccines, fertility, and the gut–brain–immune connection, Dr. Flynn lays out how chiropractic thinking reshapes labs, lifestyle, and long-term outcomes. You'll hear real clinical stories, hard questions about responsibility and prevention, and a powerful call for chiropractors and patients alike to reclaim a vitalistic, principle-driven approach to health and freedom.   Highlights: "You don't see the world the way it is, you see the world the way you are."    "True preventative health care is more of a chiropractic principle."    "A true scientist will always have a comma in his sentence, not a period."   "I'm a chiropractor. That just separates me from the thinking that dominates us today."    Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 01:39 – Medical vs. Chiropractic: Two Different Paradigms 03:31 – Innate Intelligence and the Adaptive Body 05:55 – Fever, Intelligence, and Misunderstood Symptoms 06:45 – Prenatal Case: Gestational Diabetes & Nervous System State 12:45 – Auto-Suggestion, Brainwashing, and Immune Collapse 18:24 – Firefighters vs. Carpenters: A New Healthcare Analogy 20:49 – What They Don't Tell You About Vaccines and Inflammation 36:29 – The Holistic Health Trap & Responsibility 42:17 – FBI at the Door & Standing on Principle Resources:   Remember to Rate, Review, and Subscribe on iTunes and Follow us on Spotify!   Learn more about Dr. Stanton Hom on:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstantonhom    Website: https://futuregenerationssd.com/  Podcast Website: https://thefuturegen.com  Twitter: https://twitter.com/drstantonhom   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stanhomdc   Stay Connected with the Future Generations Podcast:   Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/futuregenpodcast   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/futuregenpodcast/     About Dr. Patrick Flynn: Dr. Patrick Flynn is a chiropractor and the founder of The Wellness Way. He is a highly sought-after speaker and best-selling author with educational training from numerous learning institutions including Palmer College of Chiropractic, The University of Wisconsin Green Bay, The University of Wisconsin Marinette, Scott College, Northwestern Health Sciences University, National University of Health Sciences, and courses at Harvard Medical School – HMX Fundamentals Online Certificate Program – in Immunology, Virology and Vaccines, and Health and Wellness: Designing a Sustainable Nutrition Plan. Pioneering a different approach to healthcare, he has trained Chiropractors, M.D.s, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Surgeons, Pharmacists, Health Restoration Coaches, and others. His network is now comprised of over 60 clinics seeing people from around the world. Find Him on Social Media Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drpatrickflynn/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrPatrickFlynnDC TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr..patrick.flynndc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drpatrickflynn/ The desire to go off grid and have the ability to grow your own food has never been stronger than before. No matter the size of your property, Food Forest Abundance can help you design a regenerative layout that utilizes your resources in the most synergistic and sustainable manner. If you are interested in breaking free from the system, please visit www.foodforestabundance.com and use code "thefuturegen" to receive a discount on their incredible services.   Show your eyes some love with a pair of daylight or sunset (or both!) blue-light blocking glasses from Ra Optics. They have graciously offered Future Generations podcast listeners 10% off any purchase. Use code FGPOD or click here to access this discount, and let us know how your glasses are treating you!   One of the single best companies whose clean products have supported the optimal wellness of our family is Earthley Wellness. Long before there was a 2020, Kate Tetje and her team have stood for TRUTH, HEALTH and FREEDOM in ways that paved the way for so many of us. In collaboration with this incredible team, we are proud to offer you 10% off of your first purchase by shopping here.   Are you concerned about food supply insecurity? Our family has rigorously sourced our foods for over a decade and one of our favorite sources is Farm Match and specifically for San Diego locals, "Real Food Club PMA". My kids are literally made from their maple breakfast sausage and the amazing carnitas we make from their pasture raised pork. We are thrilled to share 10% off your first order when you shop at this link.   Another important way to bolster food security is by supporting local ranchers. Our favorite local regenerative ranch is Perennial Pastures. They have the best nutrient-dense meats that are 100% grass-fed and pasture-raised. You can get $10 off of your first purchase when you use the code: "FUTUREGENERATIONS" at checkout. Start shopping here.

Nurse Doza breaks down five signs your gut microbiome may be off — a history of antibiotics, brain fog, autoimmune issues, relentless sugar cravings, and not pooping every day. He explains how gut bacteria help shape neurotransmitters, blood sugar, and natural GLP-1, why so many issues trace back to the gut, and the simple steps — fasting, fermented foods, fish oil, and the Good Poops Protocol — that can help rebuild it from the inside out. FEATURED PARTNER — Good Poops Protocol (MSW Nutrition) This episode centers on rebuilding the gut microbiome, and the Good Poops Protocol is the bundle Nurse Doza built for exactly that — Gut, Liver Boost, and Berberine Plus working together over 60 days to support the intestinal lining, healthy bile flow, and blood-sugar metabolism. Berberine and L-glutamine are both studied for supporting the body's own GLP-1 production, making the protocol a practical starting point for the digestive issues discussed in this episode.

AABP Executive Director Dr. Fred Gingrich is joined by AABP Vice President and Preconference Seminar Coordinator Dr. Elizabeth Quesnell Kohtz. Preconference seminars are small group courses focusing on a specific topic offering high quality continuing education. Seminars are a great way to learn a new skill or advance skills to offer services to your beef and dairy clients.  Seminars are approved for eight hours per day of continuing education in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval. These courses are an AABP member benefit and available to members who are veterinarians, veterinary technicians and students. There will be six seminars offered at the conference. There is also a student-only lameness seminar that will also be offered. Seminars available at the Minneapolis conference are below. Click on the name of the seminar to view a description and detailed agenda. Seminar 1 – Milk quality: Practical knowledge for boots on the ground veterinariansSeminar 2 – Bovine Dystocia and Fetotomy SeminarSeminar 3 – Transition cow health and managementSeminar 4 – From anecdote to evidence: conducting impactful field research in private practiceSeminar 5 – Immunology and vaccinology across beef and dairy production systemsSeminar 6 – Anesthesia, analgesia and sedation All conference information can be found under the Continuing Education menu of the AABP website. View session descriptions here. Register for the conference by going to this link. Early bird discounted registration ends July 16 so register before that date. Hotel information can be found on this page. Seminars with an inadequate number of registrations on July 16 are subject to cancellation with a full refund available if cancelled.  #AABP2026  

How This Is Building Me, hosted by world-renowned oncologist D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD, is a podcast focused on the highs and lows, ups and downs of all those involved with cancer, cancer medicine, and cancer science across the full spectrum of life's experiences.In this episode, Dr Camidge sat down with Mary (Nora) L. Disis, MD, a professor in the Clinical Research Division at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center; as well as a professor in the Division of Hematology and Oncology, an adjunct professor of pathology in obstetrics and gynecology, holder of the Helen B. Slonaker Endowed Professorship for Cancer Research, director of the Cancer Vaccine Institute, and associate dean for Translational Health Science at the School of Medicine at the University of Washington in Seattle.Drs Camidge and Disis discussed Dr Disis's evolution from a science-focused student to a global leader in cancer immunology. Raised in a family that prioritized education, Disis found her passion for chemistry as a young adult before pursuing an MD and a master's degree. Although deeply drawn to practicing medicine in rural communities, she ultimately chose to focus on the field of tumor immunology.In the discussion, Disis offered a candid look at the strategic discipline required to succeed as a clinician-scientist. She emphasized the importance of protecting research time and refusing to let clinical duties overshadow her lab work. Her pioneering research involved identifying HER2 as a tumor antigen and developing vaccines that demonstrated significant long-term survival through intermolecular epitope spreading.Beyond the lab, Disis highlighted how her editorial roles allow her to observe scientific trends and maintain a broad understanding of the clinical landscape. Ultimately, Disis emphasized that the path to cancer prevention and vaccine licensing requires finance, focus, fortitude, and fearlessness. Having witnessed immunotherapy become a standard of care, she remains dedicated to climbing the mountain of vaccine development. By sifting through scientific “buzz” and maintaining deep focus, Disis believes the next frontier of cancer research lies in immunizing individuals to prevent cancer from ever developing.

When should recurrent sinus infections trigger an allergy or immune workup? In this episode of the BackTable ENT and Allergy podcast, Dr. Karen Kaufman of Kaufman Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology in Vienna, Virginia, sits down with Dr. Ashley Agan to discuss chronic sinusitis evaluation, allergy testing, immunotherapy, immune deficiency screening, and building a private practice. --- Get the BackTable apphttps://www.backtable.com/app --- Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction02:53 - Chronic Sinusitis Basics06:44 - Sinusitis Types and Polyps10:18 - Testing and Treatment Plan18:40 - When to Suspect Immunodeficiency25:44 - Allergy Testing Methods38:39 - Why Go Solo43:10 - Practice Growth, Visibility, Team Building, and Systems51:55 - ENT and Allergy Collaboration55:50 - Closing Remarks --- More about this episode Dr. Kaufman explains how to distinguish chronic sinusitis from other causes of nasal and facial symptoms, when to evaluate for allergy and immune dysfunction, and how sinusitis phenotypes influence treatment decisions. She also shares her experience launching a private practice during the pandemic and discusses strategies for practice growth through community engagement, increased visibility, and social media. --- Resources Dr. Karen Kaufman - https://kaufmanallergy.com/ Jeffery Modell Foundation 10 Warning Signs of Primary Immunodeficiency - https://www.uhhospitals.org/-/media/files/rainbow/services/allergy-and-immunology/10warningsigns.pdf --- BackTable ENT & Allergy is the go-to podcast for otolaryngologists, allergists, and head and neck surgeons. Download the free BackTable app to get early access to new episodes, cases, and courses curated by physicians in your specialty. ► https://www.backtable.com/app

About this episode:   A group of students from suburban Atlanta has developed a new method for detecting Lyme disease using the gene-editing tool CRISPR. In this episode: why there's such a desperate need for a new diagnostic, how the students' model works, and why it's so promising for the treatment of Lyme and other diseases.  Guest:  Nicole Baumgarth, PhD, DVM, is Bloomberg Distinguished Professor in Molecular Microbiology and Immunology and the director of the Lyme and Tickborne Disease Research and Education Institute at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.  Sankalp Yeleti is a recent graduate of Lambert High School and a rising freshman at New York University, where he plans to study biomolecular science.  Host:  Lindsay Smith Rogers, MA, is the producer of the Public Health On Call podcast, an editor for Expert Insights, and the director of content strategy for the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.  Show links and related content:  Teens may have come up with a new way to detect, treat Lyme disease using CRISPR gene editing—CBS News  Lancet—Lambert iGEM 2025 Transcript information: Looking for episode transcripts? Open our podcast on the Apple Podcasts app (desktop or mobile) or the Spotify mobile app to access an auto-generated transcript of any episode. Closed captioning is also available for every episode on our YouTube channel. Contact us: Have a question about something you heard? Looking for a transcript? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us via email or visit our website. Follow us: @‌PublicHealthPod on Bluesky @‌PublicHealthPod on Instagram @‌JohnsHopkinsSPH on Facebook @‌PublicHealthOnCall on YouTube Here's our RSS feed Note: These podcasts are a conversation between the participants, and do not represent the position of Johns Hopkins University.

If you enjoy this episode, we're sure you will enjoy more content like this on The Occult Rejects.  In fact, we have curated playlists on occult topics like grimoires, esoteric concepts and phenomena, occult history, analyzing true crime and cults with an occult lens, Para politics, and occultism in music. 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Slagter. “From Many to (N)one: Meditation and the Plasticity of the Predictive Mind.” Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews 128 (2021): 199–217. Use for: Predictive processing, the brain as a prediction machine, meditation loosening automatic models, and the “veil” argument.Lutz, Antoine, Julie Brefczynski-Lewis, Tom Johnstone, and Richard J. Davidson. “Regulation of the Neural Circuitry of Emotion by Compassion Meditation: Effects of Meditative Expertise.” PLOS ONE 3, no. 3 (2008): e1897. Use for: Compassion meditation, loving-kindness, emotional circuitry, and training compassion as a repeatable state rather than just a moral idea.Kok, Bethany E., Kimberly A. Coffey, Michael A. Cohn, Lahnna I. Catalino, Tanya Vacharkulksemsuk, Sara B. Algoe, Marc A. Brantley, and Barbara L. Fredrickson. “How Positive Emotions Build Physical Health: Perceived Positive Social Connections Account for the Upward Spiral Between Positive Emotions and Vagal Tone.” Psychological Science 24, no. 7 (2013): 1123–1132. Use for: Loving-kindness, social connection, vagal tone, and the cautious “social nervous system” bridge.Black, David S., and George M. Slavich. “Mindfulness Meditation and the Immune System: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.” Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences 1373, no. 1 (2016): 13–24. Use for: Immune-system caution, inflammation markers, cell-mediated immunity, biological aging, and why this material should be framed as tentative rather than miracle healing.Burić, Ivana, Miguel Farias, Jonathan Jong, Christopher Mee, and Inti A. Brazil. “What Is the Molecular Signature of Mind–Body Interventions? 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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. Host: Cindy Leifer Guest: Martha Alexander-Miller Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of Immune! Links for this episode MicrobeTV Discord Server Flu HA nanoparticle vaccine (Nat Comm, 2025) Sex-dependent adjuvant activity in newborns (Vaccines, 2024) Flu vaccine with R848 adjuvant (Vaccines, 2023) Time stamps by Jolene Ramsey. Thanks! Music by Tatami. Logo image by Blausen Medical Send your immunology questions and comments to immune@microbe.tv Information on this podcast should not be construed as medical advice.  

Support the Institute today. https://givenow.nova.edu/the-institute-for-neuro-immune-medicine-inim-2025   In today's episode, Haylie Pomroy is joined by Dr. Theoharis Theoharides, one of the world's leading authorities on mast cell biology and neuroimmunology, to reframe multiple chemical sensitivity as a measurable, physiological immune response rooted in mast cell activation. Dr. Theoharides explains how mast cells throughout the body and brain respond to environmental chemicals, stress hormones, fragrances, mold toxins, and other triggers by releasing hundreds of chemical mediators that can affect every organ system simultaneously. He outlines the specific labs and biomarkers worth requesting, why standard diagnostic pathways frequently miss this condition, and what patients can do right now to reduce mast cell reactivity through natural compounds, environmental modifications, and targeted testing. This is a conversation that gives patients the clinical language and tools they need to stop being dismissed and start getting answers. Tune in to Hope and Help For Fatigue and Chronic Illness. Dr. Theoharis Theoharides is a Professor, Vice Chair of Clinical Immunology, and Director at the Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine-Clearwater, an Adjunct Professor of Immunology at Tufts School of Medicine, where he was a Professor of Pharmacology and Internal Medicine, and also the  Director of Molecular Immunopharmacology & Drug Discovery, and Clinical Pharmacologist at the Massachusetts Drug Formulary Commission (1983-2022). He received his BA, MS, MPhil, PhD, and MD degrees and the Winternitz Price in Pathology from Yale University and received a Certificate in Global Leadership from Tufts Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy and a Fellowship at Harvard Kennedy  School of Government. He trained in internal medicine at New England Medical Center, which awarded him the Oliver Smith Award, "recognizing excellence, compassion, and service." Dr. Theoharides has 485 publications (46,491 citations; h-index 106), placing him in the world's top 2% of most cited authors, and he was rated the worldwide expert on mast cells by Expertscape. He was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society, the Rare Diseases Hall of Fame, and the World Academy of Sciences.   Website: https://www.drtheoharides.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/theoharis-theoharides-ms-phd-md-faaaai-67123735 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.theoharides/   Haylie Pomroy, Founder and CEO of The Haylie Pomroy Group, is a leading health strategist specializing in metabolism, weight loss, and integrative wellness. With over 25 years of experience, she has worked with top medical institutions and high-profile clients, developing targeted programs and supplements rooted in the "Food is Medicine" philosophy. Inspired by her own autoimmune journey, she combines expertise in nutrition, biochemistry, and patient advocacy to help others reclaim their health. She is a New York Times bestselling author of The Fast Metabolism Diet.   Learn more about Haylie Pomroy's approach to wellness through her website: https://hayliepomroy.com   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hayliepomroy  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hayliepomroy  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hayliepomroy/videos  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayliepomroy/  X: https://x.com/hayliepomroy    Thank you for tuning in to the Hope and Help For Fatigue and Chronic Illness Podcast. Sign up today for our newsletter.