Currently viewing a development environment

Shelby Bradford

Immunology

West Virginia University

I’m a graduate student with a background immunology and microbiology. My current project investigates the role of an element of the newborn immune system, a cellular messenger called a cytokine, and how it influences responses to vaccines. I enjoy explaining how the complex systems of our cells and bodies work.

Shelby has authored 2 articles

Scientists must speak out against misinformation about "immune-boosting" supplements

Read now →

Dietary supplements can be dangerous, despite what social media influencers say

Shelby Bradford

Comment 3 peer comments

Empathy is key to overcoming COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy

Read now →

COVID-19 vaccines are an enormous feat. Their use will hinge on explaining how it was done

Shelby Bradford

Shelby has shared 2 notes

The immune systems of males and females respond to COVID-19 differently

Read now →

Male patients had lower T cell responses, whereas female patients showed higher cytokines

Exosomes act as messengers and decoys to save healthy cells from viral infection

Read now →

New research into how cells battle flu infection could point to new treatments