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Dr. Ali A Ashkar is a Professor in the Department of Medicine at McMaster University. His research focuses on immunology, virology, and cancer biology, with significant contributions to understanding NK cell function, interferon signaling, and immune responses in viral infections and tumors.
- Key research themes: NK cell biology, viral immunopathology, tumor microenvironment, reproductive immunology, metabolic immunology
His recent publications (2023-2025) highlight NK cell metabolic adaptations in tumors, sex-based immune differences, and strategies to enhance immunotherapy. Earlier work established IL-15's role in atherosclerosis and reproductive tract infections.
Dr. Ashkar teaches Principles of Virus Pathogenesis (HTHSCI 4O03) and Introductory Immunology (HTHSCI 3I03) at McMaster University.
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