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“Bacterial Pathogens” Featuring Drs. Kristin Patrick and Robert Watson

On this episode of the Immunology Podcast, Drs. Kristin Patrick and Robert Watson from Texas A&M University talk about gasdermin D and cell death in tuberculosis, and how running a lab together helps them prioritize mentorship.

Dr. Kristin Patrick is an Assistant Professor and Dr. Robert Watson is an Associate Professor at Texas A&M University. Their joint lab investigates innate immune regulation during bacterial infection. They talk about , and how running a lab together helps them prioritize mentorship.

I find that the Patrick–Watson lab is a wonderful (scientific) partnership that creates a collaborative environment that should inspire others!

Dr. Brenda Raud, co-host

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This Episode's Immunology Roundup:

  • – Researchers identified loci associated with Black Death survival that are also associated with increased susceptibility to autoimmune diseases.
  • – A phosphatase secreted by Mycobacterium tuberculosis suppresses pyroptosis by hijacking ubiquitin.
  • – Scientists report the cryogenic electron microscopy structure of the mouse B cell antigen receptor assembly.
  • – Pain receptors regulate gut microbiota and protect tissues from inflammation.
Publish Date: August 24, 2023