Christopher L. King

Christopher L. King, MD, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Pathology and an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University's School of Medicine. He is also a member of the Center for Global Health and Diseases. His research focuses on mechanisms of acquired immunity against malaria, SARS-CoV-2, and filariasis, with an emphasis on humoral immunity and B cell molecular immunology. He develops human monoclonal antibodies as therapies and tools for controlling lymphatic filariasis and onchocerciasis.

Education: Dr. King earned both his Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Philosophy in Epidemiology from the University of Michigan in 1984.

Research Interests: Immunoparasitology, vaccine development, and the immunologic response to prenatal parasite exposure.

Advising and Grants: No specific advising or grant details are listed in the provided texts. His lab is affiliated with the Center for Global Health and Diseases, focusing on global health challenges related to parasitic diseases.