Last night, members of the general public, Trinity faculty and students were treated to an enlightening talk on vaccines by Trinity immunologist, Prof Kingston Mills. Mills is head of the Centre for Immunology at Trinity, leading his research team on T-cells, autoimmunity and cancer. He is also a co-founder of two biotech companies that develop immunotherapeutics. Mills began his talk by boldly asserting that vaccines are “the greatest medical achievement of modern civilisation”, as shown by their ability to provide effective intervention and eradication of a range of life-threatening diseases. However nothing is perfect, Mills himself conceded that they are not completely free from risk … Continue reading Trinity Immunologist Discusses the Benefits, Risks and Myths Surrounding Vaccinations Today