Christina E Baer

Christina E Baer is an Associate Professor at UMass Chan Medical School, affiliated with the Department of Microbiology, T.H. Chan School of Medicine, and Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. She directs the Sanderson Center for Optics Experimentation (SCOPE) and contributes to interdisciplinary research across the RNA Therapeutics Institute and Neuroscience.

• Education: BA in Physics & English from Wellesley College, PhD in Biophysics from University of California, Berkeley

Her research spans Microbiology, Immunology, and Cell Biology, focusing on host-pathogen interactions in Mycobacterium tuberculosis infections, immune signaling pathways, and cellular mechanisms in neurodegenerative and metabolic diseases. Recent work includes studies on interferon signaling, oligodendrocyte renewal, and spatial transcriptomics.

Key institutional roles include cross-departmental collaboration in Immunology and Microbiology Program and NeuroNexus Institute. Her publications reflect expertise in Cell Biology, Neurology, and Biochemistry, with significant contributions to understanding TB pathogenesis and precision medicine technologies.

She leads interdisciplinary teams in SCOPE and works with co-authors like Christopher Sassetti and Arthur Mercurio on translational research projects. Her citations indicate impact in PubMed Central and Mendeley community engagement.