On Time
On Time is a miniseries exploring the hidden connections between time and vaccination. Featuring scientists, artists, historians and influential voices in the field of immunology, we will explore topics such as HISTORY, MEMORY and SPEED and their relations to immunology. Curious? Join us!
Episodes
Nov 28, 2025
Nov 28, 2025
22 min
This special episode brings together the voices and experiences of the organizers, volunteers, and participants of the “Vaccination: A Time Machine” stand at the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition 2024. A soundscape that captures the energy, curiosity, and enthusiasm of a memorable day devoted to science and public engagement.
Nov 10, 2025
Nov 10, 2025
27 min
Second part of the interview with Polly Matzinger, immunologist at the National Institute of Health (USA) and Louisiane Ferlier, historian and digital resources manager at the Royal Society of London.
A conversation starting with the concept of MEMORY in immunology and scientific archives.
Music: Luca Cescotti and Sergio Marcante.
Nov 10, 2025
Nov 10, 2025
26 min
First part of the interview with Polly Matzinger, immunologist at the National Institute of Health (USA) and Louisiane Ferlier, historian and digital resources manager at the Royal Society of London.
A conversation starting with the concept of MEMORY in immunology and scientific archives.
Music: Luca Cescotti and Sergio Marcante.
Apr 1, 2025
Apr 1, 2025
19 min
Second part of the interview with Dennie Wilson, dance artist, educator and researcher at the Royal Academy of Dance in London, and Ambra Natalini, post-doc in immunology at the Francis Crick Institute in London.
A conversation starting with the concept of SPEED in immunology and the dance arts.
Music: Luca Cescotti and Sergio Marcante.
Mar 11, 2025
Mar 11, 2025
28 min
First part of the interview with Dennie Wilson, dance artist, educator and researcher at the Royal Academy of Dance in London, and Ambra Natalini, post-doc in immunology at the Francis Crick Institute in London.
A conversation starting with the concept of SPEED in immunology and the dance arts.
Music: Luca Cescotti and Sergio Marcante.
Jun 28, 2024
Jun 28, 2024
17 min
An interview with two historical figures in immunology: Lady Mary Wortley Montagu and Dr. Emmanuel Timoni.
Voices: Francesco Seganfreddo [Host]Kathleen Hughes, Jo Meg Kennedy [Lady Mary Wortley Montagu]Guido Formichi [Dr. Emmanuel Timoni]Michael Scott Kennedy [Dr. William Wagstaffe].
Music: Luca Cescotti and Sergio Marcante.
Cover: Portrait of Lady Wortley Montagu, Anglo-Saxon Review, 1899 Royal Society library
”On Time” is a podcast mini-series that accompanies ”Vaccination, A Time Machine”, a flagship exhibit at the Royal Society Summer Exhibition 2024 in London (2-7 July 2024).
Featuring scientists, artists, and influential voices in immunology, we delve into key themes of HISTORY, MEMORY, and SPEED of immune response, exploring the connections between vaccination and time.
Whether you’re a science enthusiast, history buff, or curious about medicine, this podcast invites you to explore the wonders of immunology. Tune in and journey through time and your immune system with us!
”On Time” is a project by Francesco Seganfreddo, a science communicator, and Francesca Di Rosa, immunologist at the National Research Council of Italy in Rome and at the Francis Crick Institute in London. Written and produced by Francesco Seganfreddo.