Kristin Hogquist

Kristin Hogquist is a Professor at the University of Minnesota Medical School, holding the Professor David M. Brown, MD Professorship in Laboratory Medicine and Pathology. She serves as Vice Chair for Research in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Associate Director of the Center for Immunology, and Associate Dean for Foundational Research and Gender Equity.

• Department: Laboratory Medicine and Pathology
• Affiliation: Center for Immunology

Her research focuses on T cell development, thymic selection, and interferon signaling in immune tolerance. Recent studies explore dendritic cell heterogeneity, regulatory T cell generation, and virally induced immune dysregulation.

Key findings include the role of thymic interferons in shaping immune repertoires, Type III interferon effects on B cell activation, and dual TCR expression implications in autoimmune protection. Her group has developed ultrasound-guided intra-thymic injection techniques for tracking T cell development.

• National Academy of Sciences Member
• Professor David M. Brown, MD Professorship

As Associate Dean, she advocates for gender equity in medical education. Her work bridges basic immunology with clinical applications, particularly in autoimmune diseases and viral pathogenesis.