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Anna Katharina (Katja) Simon is a Professor of Immunology at the University of Oxford, affiliated with the Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology and Wolfson College. Her research focuses on autophagy and its role in regulating cell fate within the hematopoietic and immune systems. Key areas include hematopoietic stem cell maintenance, memory T cell formation, and immune senescence.
Education:
- PhD in Immunology under Avrion Mitchison at DRFZ Berlin
- Postdoctoral work at Centre d'Immunologie Marseille Luminy and Oxford
Her work explores how autophagy maintains immune cell homeostasis, prevents aging, and influences diseases like autoimmunity and cancer. Recent studies highlight autophagy's role in neutrophil differentiation, B cell senescence reversal via polyamine metabolism, and metabolic regulation of memory T cells.
Scientific Awards:
- Ita Askonas Award
Her group investigates autophagy's conserved mechanisms, linking cellular degradation pathways to immune system health. Collaborations span immunology, aging, and metabolic disease research.
