Contributions of B Cell Antigen Presentation to the Pathogenesis of Multiple Sclerosis

Time: 11:30 am
day: Day One

Details:

  • Multiple lines of evidence suggest B cells promote autoimmunity within the CNS by functioning as antigen presenting cells
  • Murine models in which B cells coordinate antigen-specific targeting in the CNS provide insights into the immune mechansims of multiple sclerosis
  • The meninges serve as a critical immune tissue in which antigen access and presentation occur

Speakers:

Gregory Wu
Gregory Wu

Dr. Wu was born and raised in Iowa. He graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with a B.A. in Biology before returning to Iowa to obtain his MD and PhD degrees. He received his MD and PhD degrees as a part of the NIH Medical Scientist Training Program at the University of Iowa. His PhD…Read more