Ep. 127: “MAIT Cell Responses” Featuring Dr. Mansour Haeryfar

Ep. 127: “MAIT Cell Responses” Featuring Dr. Mansour Haeryfar

From The Immunology Podcast by The Immunology Podcast

March 24, 2026 · 1h 10m

About this episode

Dr. Mansour Haeryfar discusses MAIT cell responses and their therapeutic potential in health and disease.

Guest: Dr. Mansour Haeryfar is a Professor in the Department of Microbiology & Immunology at Western University. The Haeryfar Lab is dedicated to advancing our understanding of both conventional and innate-like invariant T cell responses in health and disease. Their research focuses on mucosal-associated invariant T (MAIT) cells, with particular emphasis on exploring their therapeutic potential across a range of conditions. Featured Products and Resources: Explore scientific resources for your immunology research. Download a free wallchart on the production of CAR T cells. The Immunology Science Round Up Immune Imprinting Limits Flu Protection – Early flu infections imprint the immune system, biasing later responses and reducing effectiveness against new strains. Maternal Immunity Protects Newborns – Newborns with E. coli sepsis lack protective maternal antibodies, and maternal priming can provide protection. Building the Anti-Carbohydrate Repertoire – Anti-carbohydrate antibodies develop after birth into a diverse, antigen-shaped B cell repertoire. Engineering Better CAR T Responses – CAR T resistance to checkpoint therapy can be overcome by restoring c-Jun alongside PD-L1…

People in this episode

Guest: Dr. Mansour Haeryfar

Topics covered

  • MAIT cells
  • T cell responses
  • immunology research
  • therapeutic potential
  • health and disease

Keywords

  • MAIT cells
  • T cell responses
  • immunology
  • therapeutic potential
  • health
  • disease

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Organizations: Western University, Haeryfar Lab

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