Juan J. Lafaille

Juan J. Lafaille is a Professor at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, holding dual appointments in the Department of Cell Biology and Department of Pathology. His research focuses on the molecular pathogenesis of autoimmune and allergic diseases, cancer, and immunology.

• Education: PhD from University of Sao Paulo

Dr. Lafaille's work spans neuroimmunology, cancer immunology, and immune-metabolic interactions. Recent publications highlight his investigations into:

• Transcriptomic changes in neural stem cells during demyelination
• c-MAF-dependent macrophage regulation of metabolic syndrome
• Microbiome-mediated colitis mechanisms
• Targeting tumor-associated macrophages in medulloblastoma

His studies emphasize immune system dysregulation in diseases and potential therapeutic interventions. While specific awards and grants aren't listed in the provided text, his research has been published in high-impact journals like Cell and Science Immunology.