Tim R. Mosmann

Tim R. Mosmann is a Professor and Director of the Human Immunology Center at the University of Rochester, leading the David H. Smith Center for Vaccine Biology and Immunology. He holds the Michael and Angela Pichichero Director's Endowed Chair. His academic journey includes B.S. degrees in Chemistry, Physiology, and Microbiology from the University of Natal and Rhodes University in South Africa, followed by a Ph.D. in Microbiology from the University of British Columbia. After postdoctoral training at the University of Toronto and Glasgow University, he held academic positions at the University of Alberta before joining the University of Rochester in 1998.

Dr. Mosmann is renowned for discovering the Th1/Th2 T cell subsets, a pivotal contribution to understanding immune regulation and vaccine design. His research focuses on cytokine networks, T cell differentiation, and immune responses to infections and vaccines. He has authored over 250 publications and holds patents on technologies for immune response detection, including arrayed sensor systems for influenza and HPV immunity analysis.

His awards include the Novartis Prize for Basic Immunology, multiple Pillars of Immunology recognitions, and election to the Royal Society of Canada. His work bridges immunology, vaccinology, and clinical translation, emphasizing the role of T cell subsets in health and disease. Collaborations span academia and industry, advancing methodologies in flow cytometry and automated data analysis.