Dr. Megan Levings and her team have recently published two papers on the very different functions and uses of regulatory T cells (Tregs). Tregs are immune cells that help to rein in immune responses to ensure that they don’t go too far and begin harming healthy tissues in their pursuit of foreign invaders.
Vaccines: How and Why They Work at a Population Level
Let's start by talking about the role of an epidemiologist. Then we'll take a closer look at what vaccines are and how they work, and learn about their profound impact on society. Presented by Dr. Julie Bettinger, Investigator, BC Children's Hospital; Associate Professor, Vaccine Evaluation Center, Department of Pediatrics, UBC. (2018)
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Julie A Bettinger
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