Listen "Episode 16: Exploring Immunogenomics with Dr. Melissa Smith"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, we explore immunogenomics with Dr. Melissa Smith, a leading expert in genomics and personalized medicine. Dr. Smith shares her journey from UC San Diego to Harvard and her eminent roles in academia and industry. She discusses the complexity of antibody genes and their significance in precision medicine, vaccines, and therapeutics. The conversation also covers the importance of inclusivity in research for quality healthcare, the non-linear nature of scientific careers, and the need for genetic diversity in drug and vaccine development. Episode Highlights:Dr. Melissa Smith's journey from UC San Diego to Harvard and her roles in academia and industryThe complexity of antibody genes and their significance in precision medicine, vaccines, and therapeuticsThe importance of inclusivity in research for quality healthcareThe non-linear nature of scientific careersThe need for genetic diversity in drug and vaccine developmentDr. Smith's research on antibody diversity and genomic variationSequencing technology and its impact on drug efficacy and precision medicineProfiling autoimmune diseases LINKS:https://www.drjeremykoenig.com/https://www.instagram.com/drjeremykoenig/https://www.youtube.com/@drjeremykoenig LINKS:https://www.drjeremykoenig.com/https://www.instagram.com/drjeremykoenig/https://www.youtube.com/@drjeremykoenig Here's the link for this week's episode: https://drjeremykoenig.substack.com/.
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