Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Megan Smithey"
- Megan Smithey's recent research primarily focuses on the interplay between viral infections, particularly cytomegalovirus (CMV), and the aging immune system, revealing how lifelong CMV infection can both impair and enhance immune responses throughout the lifespan.
- Her studies highlight key mechanisms of immune system aging, including the decline in T cell functionality and the modulation of immune profiles by various infections and therapeutic interventions, such as antibody treatments for COVID-19.
- Additionally, Smithey's work includes investigating the implications of immune senescence in chronic diseases in HIV-infected older adults, suggesting the importance of immune biomarkers for assessing healthspan in this population.
