Decoding T Cell Function and Metabolism in Early-life Immunity to Malaria - GSS 3.0 (2/5) - Chris Mbianda

Decoding T Cell Function and Metabolism in Early-life Immunity to Malaria - GSS 3.0 (2/5) - Chris Mbianda

June 27, 2026 · 39 min · Season 2 · Episode 38

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The episode features Chris Marco Nana Mbianda discussing T cell function and metabolism in early-life immunity to malaria as part of the Graduate Student Series.

ImmunoAfrica's Graduate Student Series offers emerging and aspiring immunologists the opportunity to connect with, learn from, and be inspired by some of the most talented immunology graduate students from Africa. For its third edition, this year, we feature 5 PhD students representing 5 African countries, namely Zimbabwe, South Africa, Benin, Cameroon, and Ethiopia. Our guests share their unique stories, perspectives, and contributions to the field of immunology, particularly within the African context. -- Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Wealth Okete ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , The Immunology in Africa Podcast explores narratives at the nexus of immunology & Africa. We ask professors, postdocs, PhD students, and everyone in between to tell us about their journey into immunology, the questions driving their current work, and the impact they hope to make on the continent. To support our efforts towards amplifying African stories of immunology, you can ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buy us coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nominate a guest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . -- Chris Marco Nana Mbianda is a passionate immunologist and doctoral graduate of the University of Yaoundé in Cameroon. His research on pregnant women and…

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