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Ep. 47: “Structural and Mechanistic Immunology” Featuring Dr. Hao Wu

Ep. 47: “Structural and Mechanistic Immunology” Featuring Dr. Hao Wu

FromThe Immunology Podcast


Ep. 47: “Structural and Mechanistic Immunology” Featuring Dr. Hao Wu

FromThe Immunology Podcast

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Length:
76 minutes
Released:
Feb 14, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Dr. Hao Wu is the Asa and Patricia Springer Professor of Structural Biology at Harvard Medical School. Her lab focuses on the molecular and cellular mechanisms that govern the assembly, regulation, and therapeutic intervention of supramolecular complexes in innate immunity. She talks about cryo-electron microscopy and how her team used it to study the structures of the NLRP3 inflammasome disc, the B cell antigen receptor, and the Gasdermin D pore. She talks about the role of AlphaFold in structural biology research.
Released:
Feb 14, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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A podcast featuring conversations with immunologists from around the globe.