Ivy Dambuza

Ivy Dambuza is a Research Fellow at the Institute of Biomedical & Clinical Science, University of Exeter. Her work focuses on immune system receptors like C-type lectins (CLRs), notably Dectin-1, and their role in fungal infection responses and adaptive immunity.

• Education
  • PhD in Clinical Science and Immunology (University of Cape Town)
  • MSc in Immunology (University of Cape Town)
  • BSc (Hons) in Biochemistry (University of Cape Town)
  • BSc in Chemical, Molecular, and Cellular Biology (University of Cape Town)
• Research Focus
  • Investigating immune sensors (CLRs) in pathogen detection and immune activation
  • Exploring genetic variants of Dectin-1 linked to disease susceptibility
  • Understanding CLR roles in adaptive immunity during fungal infections
  • Identifying novel CLRs and their functional mechanisms
• Awards
  • Wellcome Trust Strategic Award
• Prior Affiliations
  • University of Aberdeen (2014-19)
  • National Institutes of Health, USA (2011-14)