Jackson S. Turner

Jackson S. Turner, PhD is an Assistant Professor at Washington University School of Medicine in the Department of Pathology & Immunology. His research focuses on understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms of B cell responses to vaccination and infection, particularly for rapidly evolving pathogens like influenza viruses.

• Education: BS in Biochemistry from University of Tulsa, PhD in Immunology from University of Michigan
• Current affiliation: Assistant Professor, Pathology & Immunology (Immunobiology Division), WashU Medicine
• Key research areas: Germinal center responses, Memory B cell differentiation, Humoral immunity, and Monoclonal antibody generation

Dr. Turner's work explores the durability of protective immunity and mechanisms for inducing broadly protective responses against pathogens. He is associated with the DBBS Immunology program and collaborates within the Ellebedy Lab.