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SMI Oral History Project

In 2016, the Society for Mucosal Immunology began the SMI Oral History Project. The goal of the project is to preserve a piece of the knowledge of leaders in the field of mucosal immunology for young investigators emerging in the field today. In these interviews, historic SMI leaders have shared stories on how their accomplishments helped shape the field, along with their advice for the future generations of SMI members. The Board of Councilors thanks these historic SMI leaders for their outstanding achievements in the organization and for their contribution to this project.


Dr. Per Brandtzaeg
Dr. Charles Elson
Dr. Jiri Mestecky
Dr. John Bienenstock
Dr. Hiroshi Kiyono
Dr. Warren Strober
Dr. Jerry McGhee