The Immunology Podcast

Ep. 116: “Allelic Variation” Featuring Dr. Robin Orozco

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Dr. Robin Orozco is an Assistant Professor at the University of Kansas, where her lab studies how specific allelic variants affect immune responses. She talks about what we can learn from mouse models and the role of PTPN22 in antiviral immunity. (36:48)

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Image courtesy of Dr. Robin Orozco


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