August 4 – Heather Wols (Math & Science)
Title: Choreographing the immune response: the delicate dance between microbes and man. A story of the plasma cell.
We are bombarded with germs on a daily basis, yet we are rarely sick! This protection is due, in part, to specific white blood cells of our immune system called plasma cells. The sole function of these cells is to produce immune proteins called antibodies, which circulate through our body surveying for pathogens. Specifically, my research is focused on determining the necessary elements in the bone marrow environment that promote plasma cell survival. The results of this research will provide understanding of the components necessary for lasting antibody production and may have implications for greater vaccine efficacy and enhanced immunity.
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It sounds like if it is delivered right and not extremely boring, this could be a really interesting lecture.
sounds pretty cool, but there will still be like 10 people who fall asleep still. (they should be kicked out!)
Sounds very interesting, hopefully i'll learn something new.
I was wondering what we should do in post lecture--if there's a lot to talk about we can go to the park, if not, we can look at OASIS and answer quick questions about that in the computer lab. Let me know.
We as people always want to know everything.Athough this is something that can/will be beneficial in many ways.
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