Inflammation is a vital process that protects us from infections. Excessive or prolonged inflammation, however, can contribute to serious health issues, including cancer. In this webinar, Dr. Si Ming Man will present their recent findings on the role of innate immune receptors in controlling inflammation and inflammasome activation, shedding light on their impact in infectious diseases. He will also explore how these innate immune receptors influence tumor development, with many acting independently of well-known inflammatory pathways through mechanisms such as DNA-damage response. These insights open up new avenues for therapeutic strategies targeting both infections and cancer.