Why do some bodies respond differently to disease?

Name: Why do some bodies respond differently to disease?
Uploaded: 2024-10-14T13:43:35Z
Duration: 4 min 30 s
Description: TED Fellow and equity bioengineer Erika Moore investigates how cells controlling inflammation behave differently depending on a patient's background. By focusing on the "who" behind the disease, Moore is uncovering why certain diseases disproportionately affect certain ethnicities, paving the way for more inclusive and effective health care.

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TED Fellows Films 2024

• April 2024

TED Fellow and equity bioengineer Erika Moore investigates how cells controlling inflammation behave differently depending on a patient's background. By focusing on the "who" behind the disease, Moore is uncovering why certain diseases disproportionately affect certain ethnicities, paving the way for more inclusive and effective health care.