Jean Pierre Schatzmann Peron

Jean Pierre Schatzmann Peron is an Associate Professor at UMass Chan Medical School, affiliated with the Department of Neurology and multiple institutions including the T.H. Chan School of Medicine, NeuroNexus Institute, and Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. His research focuses on neuroimmunological mechanisms of viral infections like Zika and SARS-CoV-2, particularly studying immune responses, neuropathogenesis, and therapeutic potentials of mesenchymal stem cells. He holds a PhD from the University of São Paulo and has authored over 40 publications.

Research Interests: Dr. Peron’s lab investigates viral neuropathogenesis, neuroinflammation, and the application of mesenchymal stem cells as therapeutic tools. Key areas include: neuroimmunology of viral infections, Zika-induced neurological disorders, SARS-CoV-2 brain impact, and stem cell-mediated immunomodulation. His work bridges virology, immunology, and neuroscience to address infectious and autoimmune neurological diseases.

Key Contributions: Notable achievements include identifying ACE2 receptor roles in severe COVID-19, uncovering Zika virus’s miRNA regulatory networks, and demonstrating mesenchymal stem cells’ efficacy in suppressing autoimmune encephalomyelitis. His research has been published in high-impact journals like Nature and Science.

Labs/Teams: Leads a lab focused on neuroimmunology and viral pathogenesis, collaborating with institutions globally. Active in translational research targeting viral-induced neurological conditions and stem cell therapies.