Initial Immune Reaction vs. Memory Response
Explaining the difference between neutralizing antibodies measured shortly after infection/vaccination and the T-cell and B-cell memory responses that offer protection.
Waning Immunity and Viral Evolution
Scientific models predicting the rate at which immunity wanes against circulating variants. The crucial role of variant surveillance in determining booster necessity.
Advances in Mucosal Immunity Research
Investigating nasal and respiratory tract immunity as a frontline defense mechanism, and the potential of inhaled vaccines to reduce transmission rates effectively.
Autoimmunity Concerns: Separating Fact from Fiction
Addressing common public concerns regarding long-term autoimmune impacts by reviewing major longitudinal cohort studies and consensus findings from immunology panels.
The Need for Continuous Biomarker Study
Why ongoing research into standardized, reliable biomarkers is essential for future public health decision-making.