Charlotte Vines

Charlotte Vines is an Associate Professor in the Biological Sciences - Biology, Biomedicine department at The University of Texas at El Paso. Her research focuses on the G protein-coupled receptor CCR7, studying its role in immune cell trafficking and signaling across homeostasis, immune responses, and disease states such as leukemia and autoimmune disorders. The lab also explores therapeutic targets for T cell cancers.

• Location: 4.124 Bioscience Research Building, El Paso, TX 79968
• Contact: (915) 747-8127 | cvines@utep.edu

Her work integrates immunology, signaling pathways, and translational research, with implications for pediatric and adult diseases. Recent institutional grants, such as NIH funding, support her team’s efforts to advance medical breakthroughs.

Research highlights include investigations into chemokine-mediated migration mechanisms and their disruption in cancer and autoimmune contexts.