How Does Our Immune System Protect Us?

Speaker: Professor Robin May
Professor of Infectious Disease, University of Birmingham; Chief Scientific Advisor, Food Standards Agency

Overall, our immune system is a highly efficient mechanism that protects us from daily threats, allowing us to stay healthy.
The human immune system is as remarkably complex as the brain, with billions of cells working together in flawless coordination to protect the body from infections. These immune cells have the extraordinary ability to recognize and respond to millions of different pathogens within seconds, all while maintaining an impressive accuracy that avoids false alarms.
This lecture unravels the fascinating mechanisms behind this intricate defense system, explaining how immune cells achieve such precision, what happens when the system malfunctions, and the consequences of such errors. Additionally, it provides practical insights into maintaining and strengthening your immune system for optimal health.
Come, learn, and squirm to the good the bad, and the ugly that Robin’s so good at sharing.

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