Christian Tjiam

Christian Tjiam is an Adjunct Lecturer in the School of Biomedical Sciences at The University of Western Australia, specializing in Pathology and Laboratory Science. His research focuses on immunology and microbiology with particular expertise in HIV, B cell immunology, and antibody research.

Dr. Tjiam's primary research interests include:

• Immunology, particularly B cell function and antibody production
• HIV and infectious disease mechanisms
• Vaccine development and therapeutic antibodies
• Immune cell biology in various disease contexts
• Plasmacytoid dendritic cell function

His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on immunological mechanisms across diverse contexts including HIV research, vaccine development, and immune responses to infections. His work spans basic immunological research to clinical applications, with publications covering topics from HIV to influenza to cancer immunology. The research shows consistent collaboration with investigators across multiple institutions, indicating a broad network of expertise in immunology and infectious diseases.

Dr. Tjiam's scientific contributions include:

• Significant work on HIV and immunoglobulin research
• Advancements in B cell epitope mapping for vaccine development
• Investigations into immune responses in transgender individuals undergoing hormone therapy
• Novel approaches to preventing influenza and otitis media
• Important contributions to understanding COVID-19 vaccine booster responses
• Genomic analysis of liver disease progression

With an h-index of 8 based on 148 citations, Dr. Tjiam maintains an active research profile contributing to multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being.