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A double-stranded DNA virus of the Orthopoxvirus family, mpox (formerly monkeypox), continues to infect people daily, following the 2022 global outbreak.1 Two clades (clade 1 and clade 2) have been identified, with the 2022 outbreak caused by a subclade of clade 2, referred to as clade 2b.2 Comparatively, clade 1 leads to a more severe disease state and greater […]

Alba Grifoni, HIVR4P 2021: T Cell Responses of SARS-CoV-2 Epitopes

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Published Online: Mar 23rd 2021

We were delighted to have the opportunity to speak with Dr Alba Grifoni ( La Jolla Institute for Immunology, La Jolla, CA, USA) to discuss T Cell responses of SARS-CoV-2 epitopes in COVID-19 cases.

Her abstract entitled: ‘B & T cell interactions: New studies on COVID-19’ (SY08.05) was presented at the HIVR4P Virtual Conference 2021, 04 February 2021.

Questions:

  1. What is already known about SARS-CoV-2-specific T cell responses and their impact on disease severity? (0:18)
  2. Could you give us a brief overview of the aims and design of your study? (1:48)
  3. How will the study data be used to enhance our understanding of immune responses to SARS-CoV-2 infection? (5:10)
  4. What gaps remain in our knowledge and what future studies are planned? (6:36)

Disclosures: Alba Grifoni has nothing to disclose in relation to this video.

Support: Interview and filming supported by Touch Medical Media.

Filmed in coverage of the HIVR4P 2021 Virtual Meeting.

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