Allergy and Immunology

Jennifer M Puck, MD

UC San Francisco Series: "Women in Science" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 36329]

Donald B. Kohn, MD

UCLA Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 36330]

What impacts has stem cell research made for blood and immune system disorders? Hear the latest from experts in the field.

Moderated by Crystal Mackall, MD, Stanford University

Alysia Vaccaro: Patient Perspective

Jennifer M Puck, MD, UC San Francisco: Gene Therapy for Artemis Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (ART-SCID)

Donald B. Kohn, MD, UCLA: Hematopoietic Stem Cell Gene Therapy for Primary Immune Deficiencies

Mark C. Walters, MD, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland: Gene correction in Sickle Cell Disease Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 36332]

Mark C. Walters, MD

UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 36331]

Interactive immune systems are at the center of cancer and other diseases. Dr. Matthew Krummel explores some lesser-known functions of the immune system related to memory making, arteriosclerosis, and gut health. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36205]

Interactive immune systems are at the center of cancer and other diseases. In this excerpt Dr. Matthew Krummel explores how the immune system recognizes and remembers harmful bacteria. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36149]

People with allergies know that daily weather determines symptoms. Dr. Katherine Gunding explores how climate change is contributing to higher pollen counts and longer pollen seasons. Also, mold allergens that can cause severe asthma and respiratory symptoms are seen with rising sea levels, after hurricanes or with increased humidity. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36096]

Stephen Hedrick, a leader in immunology research, takes us through an introduction of epidemiology as a whole, the theory underlying pandemics, and what we can expect based on what we've experienced in the past. Particularly relevant today, we'll learn if COVID-19 will ever go away, why we need a vaccine and what will happen if we don't obtain one based on history. Learn how science can help us prevent and prepare for the next outbreak. Series: "Chancellor's Associates" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35990]

Hollis King and Michael Kurisu, both osteopathic physicians (DO's) at UC San Diego, describe how osteopathy is a hands-on medical treatment that focuses on the structure and function of the whole body, not just symptoms of disease or pain. As they explain to host Paul J. Mills, doctors of osteopathy learn the same curriculum as traditional medical students, but they approach their patients with a more integrative philosophy of healthcare. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 32568]

On our current trajectory, 300 million excess deaths will occur due to antibiotic resistance to by 2050. What can be done change our path and stop superbugs in their tracks? Victor Nizet, MD discusses the roots and scope of the problem as well as novel solutions. Series: "Exploring Ethics" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31545]