Jo Kirman
Covid vaccine could soon be approved
Associate Professor Jo Kirman of the University of Otago, Dunedin, joins The Panel to discuss how the vaccine works. Audio
Is Donald Trump putting the White House at risk of Covid?
Donald Trump is back in the White House after a brief stay at Walter Reed medical centre, and has been criticised for downplaying the effects of Covid-19 and being reckless. Associate Professor Jo… Audio
Our immune system vs coronavirus: ‘I think of it as an orchestra'
The human immune system is a complex system where T cells, B cells and antibodies battle invaders such as bacteria and viruses such as the one that causes COVID-19. Audio
Our immune system vs coronavirus: ‘I think of it as an orchestra'
The human immune system is a complex system where T cells, B cells and antibodies battle invaders such as bacteria and viruses such as the one that causes COVID-19.
AudioOur Changing World for 9 April 2020
Immunologist Jo Kirman introduces us to our immune system and how it fights viruses such as the one that causes COVID-19. Audio
Sorting Cells
At the Malaghan Institute, lasers are being used to sort cells for scientists developing treatments for various diseases Audio
Environment story - Sorting Cells
At the Malaghan Institute of Medical Research lasers are being used to sort cells for scientists trying to develop treatments for diseases like cancer, asthma, and arthritis. Audio
Tuberculosis Vaccine
Jo Kirman explains how she is looking at particular immune system cells to create a better TB vaccine Audio
Science story
Today is World Day of Immunology and we're going to the Malaghan Institute of Medical Research where Jo Kirman is looking at particular cells in the immune system cells to create a better vaccine for… Audio
