Jeffrey L. Browning

Jeffrey L. Browning is a Research Professor at the Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston University, specializing in Virology, Immunology & Microbiology. His research focuses on immune-stromal interactions in lymphoid organs, fibroblast biology, and autoimmune diseases like lupus and scleroderma. He holds a BS from Michigan State University and a PhD from the University of Wisconsin.

• Education: BS, Michigan State University; PhD, University of Wisconsin

Research interests include fibroblast differentiation pathways, lymphotoxin signaling, and the role of fibroblasts in disease pathogenesis. His work explores how stromal elements orchestrate immune cell encounters in lymphoid tissues and contribute to fibrosis in autoimmune conditions.

Notable grants include studies on immunofluorescence staining optimization (2024-2025), fibroblast activation in autoimmune diseases (2018-2019), and lupus nephritis therapies (2017-2019). Collaborations span academic and industry partners like Mestag Therapeutics and Roche.

• Advising: Mentored students including Brianna Close and Sita Ramaswamy.

Labs/Teams: Engaged with Boston University CAMED and BUMC cores, focusing on translational immunology and tissue remodeling.