Jason Thomas Kimata

Dr. Jason Thomas Kimata is an Associate Professor in the Department of Molecular Virology and Microbiology at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas. His research focuses on HIV pathogenesis, innate immune responses, and vaccine development using macaque models. Key areas include understanding viral persistence, engineering antiviral immunity, and developing pan-coronavirus vaccines using pseudovirus platforms. Dr. Kimata holds a PhD from Washington University and completed postdoctoral training at the University of Washington.

Education:

• PhD in Molecular Virology, Washington University (1993)
• BA from Carleton College (1988)

Research Interests:

• HIV/SIV replication and immune evasion mechanisms
• Development of a pig-tailed macaque model for HIV-1
• Engineered antibodies and gene therapies to combat HIV latency
• Pseudovirus-based strategies for cross-reactive vaccines

Publications: Recent work emphasizes HIV reservoirs, pan-coronavirus vaccines, and leveraging innate immune pathways. His lab's contributions span virology, immunology, and translational medicine.