Kathryn Else

Kathryn Else is a Professor of Immunology at the University of Manchester, affiliated with the Division of Immunology, Immunity to Infection and Respiratory Medicine within the Faculty of Life Sciences. She holds a BSc and PhD from the University of Nottingham, with postdoctoral training at Manchester through MRC and Wellcome Trust fellowships. Her career includes roles as a Senior Lecturer (2007) and Professor (2009).

Education:

• BSc Zoology, First Class Honors (University of Nottingham, 1985)
• Postgraduate Certificate in Education (1986)
• PhD in Parasite Immunology (University of Nottingham, 1989)

Research Interests:

Her work focuses on cellular immune responses to gastrointestinal nematodes, particularly Trichuris infections. She investigates protective immunity mechanisms, resolution of inflammation, and vaccine/drug development. Her lab uses wild mice on the Isle of May to study real-world immune dynamics, emphasizing ecoimmunology and global health impacts of neglected tropical diseases.

Key Achievements:

• Over 125 publications
• Funded by Wellcome Trust, BBSRC, and MRC
• Lead of a large research group
• Supervised >20 PhD students
• Recipient of the Make a Difference Award (2015) and Manchester’s International Women’s Day Prize (2013)

Grants and Projects:

She leads the Centre for Biological Timing, exploring circadian rhythms and immunology. Her grants focus on parasite biology, immune mechanisms, and translational research.

Labs and Teams:

Her lab collaborates internationally on ecoimmunology and neglected tropical diseases, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals (e.g., poverty reduction, health equity).