Molecular immunology

Professor Chris O'Callaghan tells us about the role of our immune system in vascular disease. The accumulation of fat in the arteries, such as cholesterol, can cause a thickening of the artery wall known as atherosclerosis. Professor Chris O'Callaghan is researching the role of t ...  Show more

Professor Kay Grunewald tells us how structural cell biology can help us understand virus infection. Cells constitute the smallest autonomous units of life. The tightly regulated structural and functional organisation is currently only rudimentary understood. Professor Kay Grünew ...  Show more

Professor Richard Cornall tells us about his research on autoimmunity. Autoimmunity occurs when the immune system, which is normally designed to attack pathogens, ends up attacking the body. This can lead to a number of diseases such as diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis. Professo ...  Show more

Eczema is often seen as purely a skin disease, but it is associated with other allergic conditions and can cause significant stress for patients and their families. In this podcast, Dr Toni Hazell and Dr Angelika Razzaque discuss the links between eczema and other allergic illnes ...  Show more

Ever feel intensely itchy but your skin is clear (without any rash)?

You could have neuropathic itch—a type of chronic itch caused by nervous system dysfunction, not inflammation. Unlike eczema or hives, this itch appears without a rash. It can be so severe that it leads ...

In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, we talk to Dr. Douglas DeBoer, DACVD about all things derm! Tune in as he discusses some guiding principles on how to treat allergic dermatitis, how to talk with pet owner about this complex disease, and how to create a better outc ...  Show more