Duane Wesemann, MD, PhD

Where do you work?

MassGeneralBrigham

What are your research interests?

My laboratory studies B cell biology, with a focus on antibody diversification, plasma cell development, and immune memory.

What scientific achievements are you most proud of?

I’m proud of our work uncovering alternative models of antibody affinity maturation, exploring how immune responses adapt to rapidly evolving pathogens, and the insights we’ve contributed to IgE biology.

Who nominated you to join the Collegium?

Josh Boyce

How has being a member of the Collegium benefited your career?

It’s a privilege to be part of a community committed to high-level immunologic research and open scientific exchange.

What is your favorite memory from a past CIA Symposium?

Connecting with other members over shared research interests.

What is something you cannot live without?

Curiosity.

Is there anything else you'd like to share with your fellow members?

Felix qui potuit rerum cognoscere causas

Inducted into the Collegium: October 2023