Naomi McGovern

Dr. Naomi McGovern is a researcher affiliated with Newcastle University, focusing on immunology, hematology, and medical genetics. Her work explores dendritic cell biology, GATA2 mutations, and primary immunodeficiency disorders.

• Key research areas: Dendritic cell subsets, antigen presentation, and genetic immune dysfunction
• Collaborators: Professors Matthew Collin, Muzlifah Haniffa, and Venetia Bigley

Her publications (selected) span 2011–2017, with recent work on fetal dendritic cells, BRAF mutations in histiocytoses, and three-dimensional mapping of dermal immune networks. She investigates how GATA2 and STAT2 deficiencies alter immune development and viral susceptibility.

Notable contributions include identifying cross-presenting dendritic cells in human skin and establishing connections between murine CD103+ and human CD141+ cells. Her research informs stem cell transplant strategies for DCML deficiency and vaccine design targeting dendritic cell subsets.