Emma Reeves

Dr. Emma Reeves is a Lecturer in Cancer Immunology at the University of Southampton, affiliated with the Department of Cancer Sciences. Her research focuses on antigen processing mechanisms, T cell responses, and tumor immunology, particularly exploring the role of ERAP1 in disease contexts ranging from cancer to autoimmune conditions. She currently supervises two PhD students in Cancer Sciences and teaches topics related to immunology and cancer biology.

Her key research interests include understanding how ERAP1 polymorphisms influence immune responses in viral infections, cancer progression, and autoimmune disorders. This work bridges molecular immunology and clinical applications, aiming to develop therapeutic strategies targeting antigen processing pathways.

Publications highlight her contributions to elucidating ERAP1's role in shaping MHC class I peptide repertoires, HPV-associated tumor immunity, and the prognostic significance of ERAP1 variants in cancer. While no specific awards are listed, her research has been published in high-impact journals such as Cancer Immunology Research and Journal of Hepatology.

Dr. Reeves collaborates with interdisciplinary teams investigating tumor immune evasion mechanisms and translational immunotherapies. She maintains an active role in guiding early-career researchers through her PhD supervision and contributes to advancing our understanding of immune system dynamics in health and disease.