The primary shield: role of our microbes in health and diseases

Rolla E. Dyer Lecture | Wednesday, April 26, 2017 | 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. ET

Yasmine Belkaid, Ph.D.

Director NIAID Microbiome Program

Chief Mucosal Immunology Section

National Institute of Health, NIAID

ybelkaid@niaid.nih.gov

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Summary

Dr. Belkaid work explores the field of immune regulation and has defined fundamental mechanisms that regulate tissue homeostasis and host immune responses. Her work uncovered key roles for the commensal microbiota and dietary factors in the maintenance of tissue immunity and protection to pathogens.