Immunology and Beyond

5. Bats, Viruses, and SARS-CoV-2 with Dr. Arinjay Banerjee

In this week’s episode of Immunology and Beyond, Dr. Arinjay Banerjee joins us to discuss his path through graduate studies, isolating the virus responsible for COVID-19, and how it has changed him as a scientist. Dr. Banerjee defended his Ph.D. in Microbiology with a focus on the innate antiviral responses to coronaviruses in bats and is now a leading scientist for research into SARS-Cov-2 in Canada. We also discuss the value of taking risks and starting initiatives for graduate students.

4. Pediatric Medulloblastoma and Bridging Industry with the Clinic with Dr. David Bakhshinyan

In this week’s episode, Dr. David Bakhshinyan joins us to discuss his path through graduate studies and postdoctoral training in industry. Dr. Bakhshinyan defended his Ph.D. in Biochemistry at McMaster University, which explored the development of murine models to study tumor recurrence in Pediatric Medulloblastoma. We also discuss tips on choosing a laboratory, and how he plans to bridge academia, industry, and the clinic. 
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3. 3D Lung Models and Entrepreneurship with Dr. Hirota

In this week’s episode, Dr. Jeremy Hirota joins us to share his experience with entrepreneurial ventures and innovation in industry. Dr. Hirota is an assistant professor at McMaster's Firestone Institute of Respiratory Health with research that focuses on how inhaled environmental factors influence the development or progression of lung diseases. We also discuss his experiences in drug commercialization, starting biotech companies, and much more! Follow us on Twitter @immunoNbeyond!

2. TB Vaccines and Clinical Research with Dr. Sam Afkhami

On this week’s episode of Immunology and Beyond Dr. Sam Afkhami joins us to discuss his path through graduate school, vaccine development, and managing year-long experiments. On September 2019, Sam defended his PhD in Medical Sciences at McMaster University, which explored the development of a Chimpanzee Adenovirus-Vectored Vaccine against Tuberculosis. We also discuss his experience in clinical research, the importance of time-management during graduate studies, and much more!

1. TB/HIV Co-Infection and Starting Your Lab with Dr. Amy Gillgrass

In the first episode of the podcast, Dr. Amy Gillgrass joins us to discuss her path through academia, raising a family while pursuing research, and what it takes to start and run a laboratory. Dr. Gillgrass received her PhD at McMaster University and joined the McMaster Immunology Research Centre as an assistant professor in 2018, where she began her research program studying Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Tuberculosis (TB) co-infection. Make sure to follow us on Twitter @immunoNbeyond.

0. Sneak Peek

On this episode we introduce the Immunology and Beyond podcast and discuss the interesting things we have planned for this series.