By Merin C. MacDonald  | Date published: August 20, 2024

Douglas Golenbock Celebrated at Innate Immunity Day 2024  

Invited speakers, colleagues, trainees, and life-long friends shared lighthearted memories and stories of scientific excellence as Dr. Golenbock was celebrated at the annual innate immunity meeting.   

With a shiny new conference room in the New Education and Research Building and rotating digital photo memories as its backdrop, Innate Immunity Day 2024 was held on Friday, July 26. Attendees heard from an outstanding lineup of speakers who honored the distinguished work of Douglas Golenbock, MD, the Neil and Margery Blacklow Chair in Infectious Diseases and Immunology, professor of medicine, division chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases and Immunology, and co-director of the Program in Innate Immunity.  

The day wrapped with comments from Dr. Golenbock who gave thanks to all who spoke and attended, and shared that this celebration did not mean he was retiring!

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