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Elizabeth Jerison is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Chicago, affiliated with the James Franck Institute. Her research lab investigates the dynamics and phases of immunity, focusing on nonlinear responses and collective behaviors in the immune system. Using the zebrafish model system, her work combines statistical physics, dynamical systems theory, and optical imaging to study how spatiotemporal control of inflammation is achieved, particularly in disease contexts like cancer and autoimmune disorders. The lab emphasizes quantitative approaches to bridge molecular, cellular, and organismal scales.
Her research interests span immunology, biophysics, and evolutionary biology, with a focus on inflammation dynamics, tumor-immune interactions, and genetic pleiotropy in microbial systems. She leads a multidisciplinary team leveraging advanced microscopy and genomic tools to uncover mathematical principles underlying immune system behavior.
Recent work includes studies on spatially structured inflammatory responses, nonlinear dynamics analysis, and evolutionary dynamics in yeast populations. The lab, established in 2023, actively seeks graduate students and postdocs interested in interdisciplinary biological physics.
Scientific Awards: None explicitly listed in available texts.
Advising & Grants: While no specific grants or advisees are listed, the lab focuses on training students in interdisciplinary research at the interface of physics and immunology.
Labs/Teams: The Jerison Lab is part of the Department of Physics and James Franck Institute, emphasizing collaborative research across the Physical Sciences Division and biological departments.
