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Dr Francesco Colucci is a researcher in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at the University of Cambridge Clinical School. His work focuses on the role of maternal immune cells, particularly uterine natural killer (NK) cells, in regulating placental development and fetal growth. By studying interactions between maternal MHC class I molecules and NK cell receptors, he aims to decode the immunological mechanisms underlying pregnancy outcomes and disease predispositions.
- Specialties: Immunology, Genetics, Reproductive Health, Obstetrics, Pathology
His research explores how immune signals at the maternal-fetal interface influence vascular remodeling, placental biology, and long-term health programming of offspring. Recent work highlights the role of KIR-NKG2A receptors and ATP-sensitive potassium channels in NK cell development and function.
Selected publications reveal trends in reproductive immunogenetics, fetal-maternal tolerance, cancer-immunology parallels, and technological advancements via microfluidic devices for embryo culture studies. Collaborations span immunology, fetal medicine, and oncology disciplines.
