معرفی
Emrah Altindis is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at Boston College. His interdisciplinary research investigates viral insulin-like peptides (VILPs) and gut microbiome interactions in autoimmune diseases like Type 1 diabetes.
Education:
- Ph.D., Bologna University
- M.Sc., Middle East Technical University
- B.S., Ege University
Research interests focus on how viral insulins modulate insulin/IGF-1 signaling, gut microbiota's role in autoimmunity, and molecular mimicry mechanisms in diabetes and celiac disease. His lab uses zebrafish models, patient samples, and metagenomic analysis.
Recent articles reveal viral insulin functions, microbiome dysbiosis in autoimmunity, and sex-specific immune signatures. Key themes include therapeutic targeting of microbial peptides and viral influences on metabolic pathways.
Scientific awards: None reported.
Dr. Altindis leads the Altindis Lab, combining virology and immunology approaches to study host-microbe interactions and develop diagnostic tools.
