Role of Viruses in T1D

In this episode, Yang Dai joins us to discuss endogenous retroviruses and type 1 diabetes conserved and mutated epitopes of the virus-like Gag antigen.

In this episode, Daniel Veronese-Paniagua a 6th year grad student part of the Millman lab discusses investigating the effects of coxsackievirus B3 infection on the various islet cell types.

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In this episode, Dr. Keiichiro Mine discusses the role of tyrosine kinase 2 in the pathogenesis of Type 1 diabetes.

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In this episode, Federica Vecchio discusses Investigating the impact of Coxsackievirus infection on β cells and the corresponding anti-viral CD8+ T-cell response.

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Dr. Tarin Bigley joins us to discuss neonatal roseolovirus infection inducing the disruption of thymic tolerance, resulting in autoimmunity and autoantibodies.

Ask the Expert is a ~30 minute digital cafe experience where scientists and grad students can meet and exchange with thought leaders in the field of type 1 diabetes. Link below to sign up for a seat in the cafe!

https://thesugarscience.org/ask-the-expert/

Dr. Buschard and Dr. Pedersen join us to discuss dysregulation of the innate antiviral immune system in type 1 diabetes.

Ask the Expert is a ~30 minute digital cafe experience where scientists and grad students can meet and exchange with thought leaders in the field of type 1 diabetes. Link below to sign up for a seat in the cafe!

https://thesugarscience.org/ask-the-expert/