• Taking A Breath

  • Oct 26 2023
  • Length: 19 mins
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Taking A Breath

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  • Hosted by Olivia Moir, this week we dip our toes into the field of immunology as it relates to the functioning of our lungs. Ever wanted to learn more about why this organ is so key to our survival? Dr. Jens Madsen, who is an associate professor at the IfWH here at UCL, has spent many years researching lung function and is here to explain! We focus our attention on a group of proteins called collectins, and their importance when it comes to the proper functioning of our lungs right at birth and throughout our lives. We also discuss the clinical applications of studying these collectins, called surfactant, and their administration in cases such as premature birth. If you don’t know very much about lungs or immunology, as always, don’t worry, because today we will dive into the basics of what is so important about them and their development for our early life and throughout our life course.

    For more information and to access the transcript: www.ucl.ac.uk/womens-health/it-all-starts-here-ega-ifwh-institute-womens-health-podcast


    Date of episode recording: 2023-10-25
    Duration: 00:18:40
    Language of episode: English
    Presenter:Olivia Moir
    Guests: Dr. Jens Madsen
    Producer: Olivia Moir, UCL changemakers

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