معرفی
Munir Rahim is a Professor of Biochemistry at the University of Windsor's Faculty of Science. His research focuses on understanding immune cell interactions, particularly natural killer (NK) cells, in cancer and viral infections. He leads projects on breast cancer immunosurveillance, influenza virus immunology, and cytokine signaling in respiratory complications (e.g., COVID-19). His work integrates molecular biology, virology, and immunology to uncover mechanisms of disease and therapeutic targets.
- Affiliation: Department of Biochemistry, University of Windsor
- Key Collaborators: Lisa Porter, Yufeng Tong, John Trant
Rahim's research has been funded by grants from the Cancer Research Society ($120K for breast cancer studies) and NSERC ($500K+ for equipment). His lab investigates NK cell receptors (e.g., Ly49, NKR-P1B) and their roles in tumor recognition, memory responses, and viral evasion. Recent studies explore glycolipid synthesis in Streptococcus pneumoniae and kidney immune-metabolic homeostasis.
He advises students like Jessica Szawara and Lucas Vajko Siddall, whose work on immunology has gained recognition. His lab collaborates across disciplines, applying cutting-edge techniques like mass cytometry and tetramer analysis.
