The Immunology Podcast

The Immunology Podcast
  • 4.4 (40)
  • Natural Sciences
  • Updated Biweekly

A podcast featuring conversations with immunologists from around the globe. Brought to by STEMCELL Technologies.

  1. 23h ago

    Ep. 133: “From Microbes to Immune Responses” Featuring Dr. Samuel Nobs

    Guest: Dr. Samuel Nobs is an Assistant Professor and Group Leader at the Institute for Research in Biomedicine in Switzerland. He discusses how microbes in the lungs and gut may shape respiratory immunity and influence susceptibility to infections and chronic lung diseases. He highlights his lab’s work to uncover the mechanisms behind these interactions using microbiome analysis and advanced experimental models. Featured Products and Resources: Download a practical guide on everything you need to know about cell isolation techniques. Download a free wallchart on the production of CAR T cells. The Immunology Science Round Up Rabbit Immunity Evolves – Wild rabbits rapidly evolved resistance to myxoma virus through changes in highly diverse MHC immune genes. Antifungal Receptors Improve Vaccines – Targeting antifungal immune receptors with a mannan-based adjuvant boosts the strength, durability, and variant coverage of mRNA vaccine responses. Mapping Tumor Macrophage Diversity – Scientists have revealed how diverse tumor-associated macrophage subtypes promote tumor growth, immune suppression, and metastasis through interactions within the tumor microenvironment. Dietary Soy Shapes Immunity – Dietary soy shapes the gut microbiome to boost IgA-mediated immunity and enhance protection against intestinal infection in early life. Image courtesy of Dr. Samuel Nobs. Subscribe to our newsletter! Never miss updates about new episodes. Subscribe

    1h 3m

  2. May 13

    Ep. 132: “Tumor-Infiltrating B Cells” Featuring Dr. Tullia Bruno

    Guest: Dr. Tullia Bruno is an Assistant Professor at the University of Pittsburgh. She discusses how B cells and tertiary lymphoid structures shape anti-tumor immunity within solid tumors, challenging the traditional T cell–centric view of cancer immunology. She highlights how these immune niches influence responses to immunotherapy, the importance of spatial organization within the tumor microenvironment, and emerging strategies to therapeutically induce tertiary lymphoid structures to improve cancer treatment. Featured Products and Resources: Subscribe for a chance to win a pair of STEMCELL science socks. Request a free EasySep EV isolation kit sample to try in your own lab. The Immunology Science Round Up Feeding Boosts T Cell Immunity – Postprandial metabolism enhances T cell fitness and improves effector and CAR-T cell function through chylomicron-driven metabolic reprogramming. Chemokines Control T Cell Priming – CCR7 signaling limits CD8+ T cell interactions with dendritic cells to preserve effective effector and memory responses. Helminths Boost Offspring Immunity – Maternal helminth-driven microbiome changes protect offspring from respiratory viruses through the metabolite indole-3-propionic acid. Enhancing CAR T Persistence – CAR-modified stem-cell memory T cells show improved persistence, expansion, and anti-tumor responses compared to standard CAR T cells. Image courtesy of Dr. Tullia Bruno. Subscribe to our newsletter! Never miss updates about new episodes. Subscribe

    1h 10m

  3. May 5

    Ep. 131: “Lymphocyte Development” Featuring Dr. Alfred Singer

    Guest: Dr. Alfred Singer is a Senior Investigator at the National Cancer Institute Center for Cancer Research. He discusses his pioneering work on thymus development and T cell differentiation, including how T cells are selected to become CD4 helper or CD8 cytotoxic cells through MHC-restricted signaling. He shares the evolution of key concepts in the field, such as the “kinetic signaling” model of lineage commitment, and offers insights into T cell receptor signaling, regulatory T cell development, and the complexities of immune cell fate decisions. Featured Products and Resources: Receive a free 250 mL bottle of Lymphoprep plus a free SepMate tube to try in your own lab. Achieve simple, reliable EV isolation with EasySep kits from STEMCELL Technologies. The Immunology Science Round Up CEACAM6 Enables Viral Entry – Bat alphacoronavirus enters human cells via CEACAM6, revealing potential for zoonotic transmission. Cross-Dressing Drives T Cell Priming – mRNA vaccines activate CD8+ T cells through redundant dendritic cell pathways and cross-dressing mechanisms. Unlocking NK Antitumor Responses – Removing tumor Tregs unleashes NK cell responses to control cancers, including MHC I–deficient tumors. RUNX1 Controls Immune Aging – A single-cell immune aging clock identifies RUNX1 as a key regulator of T cell senescence and rejuvenation. Image courtesy of Dr. Alfred Singer Subscribe to our newsletter! Never miss updates about new episodes. Subscribe

    1h 11m

  4. Apr 28

    IMMUNOLOGY2026™: On the Ground

    In April 2026, we attended IMMUNOLOGY2026, the annual meeting of the American Association of Immunologists, in Boston. We spoke with delegates about their research and impressions of the meeting, including why they attended, the most memorable science they encountered, and their experiences in Boston. Featured Products and Resources: Stay up-to-date with the latest in cell therapy news. Access a collection of checklists and guides to ensure you’re prepared for your next conference. Subscribe to our newsletter! Never miss updates about new episodes. Subscribe

    41 min

  5. Apr 21

    Ep. 129: Live from IMMUNOLOGY2026TM: Emerging Immunotherapies for Solid Tumors

    Guest: This special episode was recorded in front of a live audience at IMMUNOLOGY2026 in Boston. Brenda and Jason sit down with Dr. Charles Sentman, Director of the Center for Synthetic Immunity at Dartmouth College, and Dr. Giulia Escobar, Director of Pre-Clinical Research at Massachusetts General Hospital, to explore new strategies aimed at overcoming the unique challenges of treating solid tumors. They focus on real-world challenges in CAR T and NK cell therapies, including barriers to treating solid tumors, manufacturing and accessibility hurdles, and emerging applications beyond oncology, such as autoimmunity and neurodegenerative disease. Featured Products and Resources: Stay up-to-date with the latest in human immunology news. Download a free wallchart on the production of CAR T cells. Image courtesy of [Drs. Charles Sentman and Giulia Escobar] Subscribe to our newsletter! Never miss updates about new episodes. Subscribe

    57 min

  6. Apr 20

    IMMUNOLOGY2026™: Day 5

    Guest: In April 2026, we attended IMMUNOLOGY2026, the annual meeting of the American Association of Immunologists in Boston, and recorded daily episodes discussing highlights of the previous 24 hours. Here is the last of five special episodes from the meeting. Jason and Brenda discuss highlights from sessions on advances in translational immunology, including immune-targeting strategies for autoimmune disease, as well as new insights into emerging technologies to map T cell receptor specificity. Featured Products and Resources: Make the most of your experience by downloading STEMCELL’s collection of tools to help you prepare for your next conference. Subscribe to our newsletter! Never miss updates about new episodes. Subscribe

    18 min

  7. Apr 19

    IMMUNOLOGY2026™: Day 4

    Guest: In April 2026, we attended IMMUNOLOGY2026, the annual meeting of the American Association of Immunologists in Boston, and recorded daily episodes discussing highlights of the previous 24 hours. Here is the fourth of five special episodes from the meeting. Jason and Brenda discuss highlights from talks about immunometabolic dysfunction in disease and neuroimmune interactions in inflammation and allergy. Featured Products and Resources: Learn how to isolate highly pure immune cells and efficiently process human samples with a free, on-demand course. Subscribe to our newsletter! Never miss updates about new episodes. Subscribe

    16 min

  8. Apr 18

    IMMUNOLOGY2026™: Day 3

    Guest: In April 2026, we attended IMMUNOLOGY2026, the annual meeting of the American Association of Immunologists in Boston, and recorded daily episodes discussing highlights of the previous 24 hours. Here is the third of five special episodes from the meeting. Brenda and Jason discuss highlights from sessions on obesity, immunometabolism, microbiome-driven immunity, antigen presentation, and new immunotherapy strategies. Featured Products and Resources: Explore the production of therapeutic CAR T cells with a a Nature Protocols wallchart. Subscribe to our newsletter! Never miss updates about new episodes. Subscribe

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