About this episode

The episode features Paul Ogongo discussing his research on T cell responses to tuberculosis and the role of IL-17 in the disease's progression.

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 . -- Launching in April 2025, our special TB Immunology series and first-ever disease-focused series dives deep into the science, challenges, and success stories behind the fight to end tuberculosis. We’re joined by leading scientists whose work in TB prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and vaccine development is shaping the current landscape of the disease in Africa and globally. Whether you're actively involved in TB research or simply curious about the field, this experience promises to be both eye-opening and engaging. The third episode in the series features Paul Ogongo, an assistant professional researcher and former postdoctoral fellow at the University of California, San Francisco. Originally from Kenya, Paul trained…

People in this episode

Host: Wealth Okete

Guest: Paul Ogongo

Topics covered

• tuberculosis
• immunology
• vaccine development
• T cell responses
• African science

Keywords

• tuberculosis
• immunology
• vaccines
• T cell
• IL-17
• Africa
• research

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of California, San Francisco

Places: Kenya, South Africa

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