Camila Coelho

Camila Coelho, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Microbiology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Her research focuses on human B cell responses to vaccines against emerging/re-emerging pathogens, identifying functional B cell epitopes and antibody-associated markers using innovative experimental and bioinformatics approaches. She leads a collaborative, fast-paced research group.

• Education:
  • BS in Biology, University of Uberaba
  • MBA, Pinhais College
  • MSc in Immunology, University of São Paulo
  • PhD in Microbiology, Federal University of Minas Gerais
  • Postdoctoral Fellow, Georgetown University
  • Postdoctoral Fellow, La Jolla Institute for Immunology
  • Postdoctoral Fellow, National Institutes of Health (NIAID/NIH)

Research Interests: Camila’s lab investigates immune responses to vaccines, with emphasis on B cell epitope discovery and antibody functionality against viruses/parasites. Their work spans immunology, microbiology, and translational research.

Scientific Contributions: Recipient of the 2018 Centennial Award from the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. Her research aligns with emerging infectious disease immunology and vaccine development.

Affiliations: Based at the Annenberg Building (Room 16-50), 1468 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10029. Collaborates with Mount Sinai's research infrastructure including the Program for the Protection of Human Subjects (PPHS) and Institutional Review Board (IRB).