Some viruses have evaded all efforts to create an effective vaccine. As scientists discovered how HIV, influenza virus and others undermine the immune system, they learned how to turn the fight around. Dr. Shane Crotty will discuss the latest research into a universal influenza vaccine and how his own research has helped shape the most promising HIV vaccine advances to date.

Dr. Shane Crotty
Professor, Division for Vaccine Discovery
La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology

Dr. Shane Crotty has dedicated himself to understanding the fundamentals of what makes a good immune response to help tailor vaccine candidates so they elicit a protective immune response. An internationally recognized expert in vaccine design, Dr. Crotty is part of one of the nation’s top AIDS vaccine consortiums and has made the list of “The World’s Most Influential Minds” in 2016 and 2017.

A Q & A will follow the presentation. Refreshments and light hors d’oevres will be served. The event is free but seating is limited. Please register by March 15, 2018 at lji.org/LWD.