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A Systems Approach to Vaccine Design with Dr. Galit Alter
A Systems Approach to Vaccine Design with Dr. Galit Alter
A Systems Approach to Vaccine Design with Dr. Galit Alter
Wednesday 28th April 2021
Dr. Galit Alter shares her journey as a 'virus hunter' and her innovative contributions to vaccine design on 'Charged: Stories from the Women Leading Health Care'.
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Get the buttons here!Dr. Galit Alter: Pioneering the Future of Vaccines
By understanding these flavors of immunity and how they interact with the immune system so differently, it tells us how we need to generate immune responses with vaccination to fight the infection, and by doing this really in this kind of strategic iterative way, we can build therapeutics so much faster than ever before, because we're not guessing anymore.
Imagine starting your career during the height of the HIV/AIDS crisis, where understanding the immune system was a relatively new frontier. That's exactly where Dr. Galit Alter, an immunologist and virologist, found herself. In this episode of 'Charged: Stories from the Women Leading Health Care', Dr. Alter opens up about her journey as a self-proclaimed 'virus hunter'. She explains how her curiosity about how our immune system combats viruses led her to groundbreaking discoveries in vaccine design. Dr.
Alter shares the fascinating story of developing a unique serology tool that maps out the body's antibody responses to both viruses and vaccines. This tool proved invaluable during the COVID-19 pandemic, providing critical insights into how different 'flavors' of immunity interact and respond to infections. But it's not just about the science; Dr. Alter emphasizes the importance of global teamwork in vaccine development and the need to challenge traditional scientific assumptions. Beyond her professional achievements, Dr.
Alter offers a glimpse into her personal experiences, highlighting the significance of perseverance and open-mindedness in scientific research. Whether you're a science enthusiast or someone interested in the future of healthcare, this episode promises to be both enlightening and inspiring.