Expanding Immunology: Intersystems Communication in Dysregulation and Homeostasis

Originally Aired: April 13, 2018

The field of immunology is one of the most dynamic in the life sciences. In the last few years, it has become evident that the immune system is not siloed within itself but rather communicates with other normally functioning physiological systems as well as dysregulated tissue such as tumors. It is these cross physiological communications that represent the frontiers of the field.

In this Cell Press webinar, we will hear from three experts in the field who study the communication between the immune system with other normally functioning physiological systems as well as with dysregulated cells. Lydia Lynch (Harvard University) will be sharing insights into communication of immune cells with adipose tissue, particularly in the context of altered metabolic homeostasis. Daniel Mucida (Rockefeller University) will present recent results revealing interactions of immune cells with enteric nerves in the intestine. Finally, Nir Hacohen (Broad Institute) will be revealing new insights into how the tumor microenvironment dictates which types of immune cells will be recruited to this area of dysregulated tissue. Please join us for a look towards the frontier of the field.