Mark Travis

Mark Travis is a Professor of Immunology at the University of Manchester, leading the Division of Immunology, Immunity to Infection & Respiratory Medicine. He holds positions in the Lydia Becker Institute and the Wellcome Trust Centre for Cell-Matrix Research. His work focuses on immune regulation at mucosal barriers, particularly the lung and intestine, with a focus on TGF-beta activation mediated by integrins. Key research areas include understanding how immune responses are controlled to prevent autoimmune diseases and infections.

Education:

• BSc (First Class Honours) in Biochemistry & Genetics, Lancaster University (2000)
• PhD in Protein Biochemistry, University of Manchester (2004)

Research Interests:

• Mucosal immunology and barrier immunity
• TGF-beta activation mechanisms via integrins
• Role of regulatory T cells and innate lymphoid cells
• Immunomodulation in cancer and radiotherapy
• Pathogenesis of autoimmune and infectious diseases

Lab Members:

• Current students/postdocs include Issy Blair, Daniel Brice, Urszula Cytlak-Chaudhuri, and others listed in the full description

Collaborations:

• Global research networks in immunology and infectious disease
• Key focus on TGF-beta biology and integrin function