How FOXP3 changed immunology: Tregs, IPEX, and the Nobel Prize explained

About this episode

Dr. Troy Torgerson and Katherine Lontok discuss the impact of FOXP3 on immunology and the Nobel Prize-winning research associated with it.

TRANSCRIPT: https://primaryimmune.org/sites/default/files/TRANSCRIPT%20How%20FOXP3%20changed%20immunology.pdf Dr. Troy Torgerson (Allen Institute for Immunology, Immune Deficiency Foundation Medical Advisory Committee) and Katherine Lontok (Director of Science and Policy Communications, Immune Deficiency Foundation) discuss the Nobel Prize-winning research of Mary Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi. Find Dr. Torgerson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/troy-torgerson-44b6207/ Your support of the Immune Deficiency Foundation helps us spread the word about primary immunodeficiency and those who live with it. To support our work, please donate at primaryimmune.org/donate. The information, terminology, and opinions presented in this forum do not necessarily reflect the views of IDF, its Board of Trustees, sponsors, or donors.

People in this episode

Guests: Dr. Troy Torgerson, Katherine Lontok

Topics covered

• immunology
• FOXP3
• Tregs
• IPEX
• Nobel Prize
• primary immunodeficiency

Keywords

• FOXP3
• Tregs
• IPEX
• Nobel Prize
• immunology
• primary immunodeficiency

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Immune Deficiency Foundation, Allen Institute for Immunology

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