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The future of immunology: a Lofoten perspective
Pawel Borowicz1, Carolyn G King2, Michael L Dustin3
1Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.
Abstract:
This Future Challenges article summarizes views on future directions in immunological research presented at round-table discussions at the 4th Immunology workshop in the Lofoten Islands in Norway, held in August 2023, and subsequent responses to surveys sent to meeting participants. It also summarizes some of the conversations around the responsibility of scientists to communicate with the non-science community, and the approaches that we may use to meet this obligation.
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