In the Media: highlights from Microbiology & Immunology May 2023

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 highlights.

DMI media & published research highlights (Apr 2023 - May 2023)
  • Dr Timothy Patton and Associate Professor Alexandra Corbett feature in eCancer: COVID vaccine induces robust T cell responses in blood cancer patients | eCancer
  • Dr Oanh Nguyen and Professor Katherine Kedzierska lead research findings on the COVID-19 vaccine boosting immunity even in blood cancer patients.
    • Covid vax boosts immunity even in blood cancer patients: Study | Indian News
    • Hematology patients generate robust immune responses against SARS-CoV-2 after vaccination | News Medical
    • Covid vax boosts immunity even in blood cancer patients Study | Daily World (India)
    • COVID vaccine induces robust T cell responses in blood cancer patients | eCancer, Medical Xpress, Science Magazine
    • COVID vaccine induces robust T cell responses in blood cancer patients | Doherty Institute
    • Dr Oang Nguyen - Blood cancer patients generate strong immune response to covid vax | Oncology Republic
  • Professor Katherine Kedzierska further also investigates how pregnant women show robust and variable immunity during COVID-19. Read More
  • Professor Ben Howden discusses the finding of an antimicrobial resistance gene in imported seafood. Read More
  • Dr Caroline van de Sandt discuss how the flu may never be the same, with one of influenza's most mysterious lineages being gone for over three years | The Atlantic
  • Professor Tim Stinear publishes ongoing research on the Buruli ulcer.
  • Dr Sarah Londrigan co-leads the discovery in the fight against inflammation in severe COVID-19 cases.
    • Discovery in fight against inflammation in severe COVID. | Yahoo News
    • Researchers uncover the key to fighting out of control inflammation in severe COVID-19 infection. Read More
  • Professor Peter Doherty awarded Honorary Doctorate of Science from multiple institutions, and participated in the "Frontiers of Medicine Summit".

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