Hacking the Immune System: The Science of CAR-T Therapy [ENG/ASL] | Alaina Mupparthi | TEDxRIT
CAR-T therapy is redefining what’s possible in cancer treatment by using the body’s own immune system to fight the disease. In this talk, Alaina Mupparthi explores how innovation at the intersection of technology and biology is turning the once-impossible dream of curing cancer into reality. It’s a testament to human innovation and the power of asking, 'What if?' (CREDITS: ASL Interpreter: Nicole Lupinetti; Organizing Team: Myren Bobryk-Ozaki, Ferdinand Jr Virtudes, William Li, Matthew Oley, Kenzo Colon, Melissa Xie; Editors: Bryan Agnello, Myren Bobryk-Ozaki; Lead Video Production: Bryan Agnello; Camera Operators: Chase Powers, Sophi Oliveira, Chase Roman, Julio Cruz Jr, Stacey Washington; Tech Crew: Cam Harrington, Wally Adam, Ben Jacobson, Bek Dillay, Dylan Aguirre; Crew: Mohammed Adnan, Aarushi Sharma, Igor Polotai, Gaby Blanton, Pravina Bhalerao; Designers: Zo Murray (illustration), Erick Wittmann (motion graphics); Photographer: Jack Connolly) Alaina Mupparthi is a fourth-year BS/MS computer science student at the Rochester Institute of Technology, pursuing minors in communication and entrepreneurship. Originally from Cupertino, California, Alaina is the eldest of four siblings and a passionate advocate for technology, dance, and community engagement through social impact ventures.
At RIT, Alaina leads the Google Developer Student Club, championing its in-person revival and fostering a vibrant community of tech enthusiasts. She is a dedicated council-member of the Honors Council, contributing to academic excellence within the RIT student body. Alaina is also very active in the dance community, teaching salsa and bachata classes, attending workshops nationwide, and performing with the Latin Rhythm Dance Club. Driven by a passion for innovation and social impact, Alaina is committed to building a more inclusive and equitable tech landscape. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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