In the Media: Highlights from Immunology & Microbiology
Our experts from the Dept of Microbiology & Immunology at the Peter Doherty Institute have been at the forefront of breakthrough research, media commentary and COVID-19. Here are some of the latest highlights.
DMI Media Highlights - December 2023
- Prof Laura Mackay, Dr Simone Park and Dr Susan Christo co-authored a new study, Divergent molecular networks program functionally distinct CD8+ skin-resident memory T cells, published in Science, which reveals new ways to remove immune cells that cause skin autoimmune diseases without affecting protective cells that fight infection and cancer. Read More. Media Coverage includes ABC Radio National, Herald Sun, 3RRR Einstein A Go Go, Practical Dermatology among others.
- A/Prof Linda Wakim, was featured in The National Tribune article 10 of the Best: Harnessing the power of science to understand and defeat today’s health challenges for her study harnessing the power of natural immunity to extend vaccine protection.
- Dr Simone Park was on The Doherty Institute Podcast Infection and Immunity to discuss the findings of a new study in autoimmune skin conditions and targeted T cells. Read More & Listen.
- A/Prof Linda Wakim’s project names among NHMRC’s 10 of the Best. Read More.
- Dr Danielle Ingle co-authored a landmark Salmonella Typhi genomic study providing crucial insights into regional and global antimicrobial resistance (AMR) patterns. Read More.
- Dr Katherine Gibney highlighted the pivotal role of disease epidemiology data at the recent Burnet / Doherty Public Health Symposium. Read More.
- Dr Carolien van de Sandt conferred the ASI Public Engagement Award. Read More.