Summary:

The human brain is a hub of activity, coordinating the vast array of bodily functions that are necessary for survival. While the brain is an immune-privileged site, numerous immune responses occur in this organ. To better understand the immunology of the brain, researchers study the intricate interplay between inflammatory responses and brain health.

In this webinar Dr. Kevin J. Tracey will explore the unique relationship between the immune and nervous systems in health and disease.

Topics to be covered:

• How vagus nerve reflexes establish homeostasis in the innate immune system
• How the link between brainstem nuclei signals and vagus nerve fibers inhibits cytokine storm
• How clinical trials in rheumatoid arthritis patients shape new therapies

Speakers:

Kevin J. Tracey, MD
President and CEO
Karches Family Distinguished Chair
Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research
Professor of Molecular Medicine and Neurosurgery
Associate Dean for Research
Zucker School of Medicine
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