Kris Hogquist

Kris Hogquist is a Professor in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at the University of Minnesota Medical School, where he serves as Associate Dean for Administration (TMED) and Cancer Immunology Leader at the Center for Immunology and Institute for Molecular Virology. His research focuses on T cell development, thymic selection, and immune tolerance mechanisms, with significant contributions to understanding interferon signaling, dendritic cell interactions, and viral immunology.

• Key affiliations: University of Minnesota Medical School, Center for Immunology, Institute for Molecular Virology
• Academic roles: Professor, Associate Dean, Cancer Immunology Leader

Research interests include:

• T cell development and thymic selection
• Immune tolerance and regulatory T cell generation
• Viral immunology (Epstein-Barr Virus, Cytomegalovirus)
• Dendritic and epithelial cell interactions in the thymus
• Interferon signaling (Type I and III)
• Metabolic regulation of memory T cells

Recent research trends emphasize interferon's role in thymic environment, viral replication models, and lipid-specific T cell differentiation. He has collaborated on SARS-CoV-2 studies and Epstein-Barr Virus research.

Key projects include NIH grants on TCR signaling, thymic tolerance, and immunology training programs. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-Being) through immunology research.