جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
• Rheumatology
• Clinical Trials
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Fotios Koumpouras, MD, is an Associate Professor of Medicine (Rheumatology) at Yale School of Medicine, where he serves as Director of the Yale Lupus Program and Director of Education and Training in Rheumatology. His expertise lies in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), clinical trials, and rheumatology education. He leads a multidisciplinary team focusing on SLE care, research, and wellness, and has developed innovative programs such as the Yale Rheumatology-Biobank and the rheumatology-dermatology clinic. Dr. Koumpouras is actively involved in major SLE clinical trials, including those evaluating novel biologics and therapeutic targets. Education: BS, University at Albany, 1994 MD, St. George’s University School of Medicine, 2000 Residency, Stony Brook University Hospital, 2003 Chief Residency, Stony Brook University Hospital, 2004 Fellowship, Yale University School of Medicine, 2006 Investigative Fellowship, Yale University, 2007 Research Interests: Dr. Koumpouras focuses on SLE pathogenesis, biomarkers, and clinical trial development. His work includes studies on interferons, cytokines, and novel therapeutic targets such as DNASE1/DNASE1L3 biologics. He collaborates with immunologists and dermatologists to explore cutaneous lupus and stromal niches. Awards: Physician Scientist Development Award (American College of Rheumatology, 2006) Resident of the Year (Stony Brook University, 2003) Patients' Choice 5th Anniversary Award (2015) Clinical Trials: Dr. Koumpouras leads trials evaluating therapies for SLE, including VIBRANT (VIB4920 for Lupus Nephritis) and the Yale Lupus Biorepository. He is part of the Lupus Clinical Investigators Network (LuCIN), accelerating new therapies. Labs/Teams: His team includes collaborations with immunologists (e.g., Akiko Iwasaki) and rheumatology researchers. The Yale Lupus Program integrates clinical care, research, and education.

George Kassiotisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Retrovirology
• Immunology
• Endogenous Retroviruses
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George Kassiotis is a Professor of Retrovirology at the Department of Medicine, Imperial College London, and a Senior Group Leader heading the Laboratory of Retroviral Immunology at the Francis Crick Institute in London, UK. His research focuses on immune responses to both exogenous and endogenous retroviruses, with particular emphasis on how these viruses interact with host immunity. His research interests span Retrovirology, Immunology, and the complex interactions between endogenous retroviruses and host immune systems. His laboratory investigates innate and adaptive immune responses to retroviruses, with significant contributions to understanding how endogenous retroelements influence immune function, cancer development, and viral pathogenesis. His work bridges fundamental virology with clinical applications, particularly in the context of HIV and emerging viral pathogens. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on the immunological implications of endogenous retroviruses in cancer, immune regulation, and antiviral responses. His work frequently explores the dual roles of retroelements as both pathogenic agents and functional components of host immunity, with significant contributions to understanding SARS-CoV-2 immunity and cancer immunology. New Investigator Award from the Wellcome Trust, UK Dr. Kassiotis leads a multidisciplinary team at the Francis Crick Institute that utilizes advanced genomic, immunological, and virological approaches to investigate retroviral-host interactions. His laboratory collaborates extensively with clinical researchers and leverages multiple core facilities including Genomics, Flow Cytometry, and Scientific Computing. His research program addresses fundamental questions about viral persistence, immune recognition, and the evolutionary impact of retroviral elements on host genomes.

Pierre THIBAULTمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Proteomics
• Bioanalytical Mass Spectrometry
• Cell Signaling
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Pierre Thibault is a Full Professor (Professeur titulaire) at the Université de Montréal, holding dual affiliations in the Department of Chemistry (Faculty of Arts and Sciences) and the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine (Faculty of Medicine). He also serves as an associated professor at McGill University’s Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology. His research focuses on proteomics and bioanalytical mass spectrometry, with a particular emphasis on post-translational modifications, cancer biology, and immunopeptidomics. Thibault leads the Proteomics and Bioanalytical Mass Spectrometry Unit at the Institut de recherche en immunologie et en cancérologie (IRIC) and co-directs the Center for Advanced Proteomic and Chemogenomic Analyses (CAPCA). Education: PhD in Analytical Chemistry from Université de Montréal (1988). Research Expertise: Thibault’s work integrates advanced proteomic techniques to study cellular signaling pathways, protein modifications (e.g., phosphorylation, SUMOylation), and antigen presentation. His lab develops tools for identifying tumor-specific antigens and optimizing mass spectrometry-based analyses. Key projects include studying organelle biogenesis, cancer cell signaling, and immune mechanisms in diseases like Parkinson’s and leukemia. Recent Articles Trends: His 2025 publications emphasize tumor antigen discovery in melanoma and lung cancer, leveraging unmutated genomic sequences for immunotherapy. He also explores microRNA regulation in renal injury and drug selectivity mechanisms. Earlier works (2024) highlight machine learning applications in immunopeptidomics and autophagy-driven antiviral responses. Awards: Includes the Prix Urgel-Archambault (2018), Tony Pawson Award (2017), and Maxxam Prize (2012). Early career honors from the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) recognized his analytical mass spectrometry contributions (1988, 1996). Grants & Collaborations: Leads or co-leads over 50 funded projects, including initiatives on tumor antigen discovery (IRSC), AI-driven pandemic response (PandemicStop-AI), and kidney fibrosis biomarkers. Collaborations span institutions like McGill University, IRIC, and the Michael J. Fox Foundation. Labs & Teams: Directs the IRIC Proteomics Unit and CAPCA, fostering interdisciplinary research with teams in chemistry, bioinformatics, and clinical oncology. His group’s tools enable precision medicine approaches, such as identifying therapeutic vaccine targets for leukemia and ovarian cancer.

Marcel Dingerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Genomics
• Genome Biology
• Noncoding RNAs
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Marcel Dinger is a Professor of Genome Biology and Dean of Science at the University of Sydney. He holds a PhD from the University of Waikato and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) and the Royal Society of New South Wales. His career spans over 22 years in genomics, combining academic leadership with entrepreneurial ventures in biotechnology and IT. **Education**: PhD in 2003, University of Waikato, New Zealand **Research Interests**: Professor Dinger’s work focuses on genomics, noncoding RNAs, and clinical applications of genomic medicine. He has pioneered studies on long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) and their roles in development, disease, and therapy. His research integrates computational biology, clinical genomics, and translational science. **Awards & Honors**: 2023 Fellow of the Royal Society of New South Wales 2019–2022 Clarivate Analytics Highly Cited Researcher 2016 Fellow of the RCPA 2010 NHMRC Career Development Award **Advising & Grants**: Led major initiatives like the Kinghorn Centre for Clinical Genomics and Australian Genomics. His teams have secured funding for projects on genomic diagnostics, cancer transcriptomics, and mitochondrial diseases. Collaborations include startups like Genome.One and Pryzm Health. **Labs & Teams**: Previously directed the Kinghorn Centre for Clinical Genomics at the Garvan Institute and the National Centre for Indigenous Genomics. Current leadership includes the School of Life and Environmental Sciences at the University of Sydney.

• Conservation Biology
• Animal Genetics
• Biodiversity Conservation
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Associate Professor Jaime Gongora is an academic at The University of Sydney's Faculty of Science, specializing in Conservation Biology and Animal Genetics. He holds memberships in the Sydney Environment Institute and Sydney Institute of Agriculture. His research focuses on genomic studies of wildlife (e.g., crocodiles, platypuses, peccaries), biodiversity conservation strategies, and integrating cultural competence into veterinary education curricula. He has led projects such as the platypus population viability analysis and initiatives transforming former Colombian guerrillas into citizen scientists for environmental stewardship. Education: PhD in Animal Genetics Master of Biology Bachelor of Education (Biology & Chemistry) Research Interests: Genomics of endangered species Cultural competence in STEM education Ecological genetics of reptiles and mammals Conservation genetics and policy Publications & Grants: Over 70 peer-reviewed articles on topics ranging from crocodilian genomics to platypus population studies Australian Research Council grants for projects like 'A stitch in time: platypus conservation' AAVMC Iverson Bell Award for contributions to veterinary education innovation Current Projects: 'Peace with Nature' initiative training ex-combatants in biodiversity monitoring Genetic analysis of Arabian oryx and camelid populations Curriculum development for diversity and inclusion in veterinary sciences Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams at the Sydney Environment Institute and Sydney Institute of Agriculture, focusing on genomic conservation tools and community-based environmental programs.

Drew Schieldمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Evolutionary Biology
• Genomics
• Speciation
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Dr. Drew Schield is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Virginia, leading the Schield Lab. His research focuses on evolutionary genomics and population genetics to understand speciation, adaptation, and sex chromosome evolution in non-traditional model taxa like rattlesnakes and barn swallows. He holds a B.A. in Biology from the University of Minnesota Morris (2012), a Ph.D. in Quantitative Biology from the University of Texas at Arlington (2018), and completed postdoctoral research at UT Arlington (2018–2019) and an NSF Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Colorado Boulder (2020–2023). Education: B.A., University of Minnesota Morris, 2012 Ph.D., University of Texas at Arlington, 2018 Postdoctoral Research, University of Texas at Arlington, 2018–2019 NSF Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Colorado Boulder, 2020–2023 His research integrates empirical genomic data with computational and field-based approaches to study: Evolutionary processes driving speciation and adaptation Genetic basis of adaptive traits (e.g., venom in rattlesnakes) Sex chromosome evolution and regulation Recombination landscapes and their evolutionary implications Recent work includes identifying roles of balancing selection in rattlesnake venom evolution and exploring recombination patterns in snakes. Dr. Schield currently advises graduate students Megan Alderman and Dylan Highland. He is recruiting a PhD student for Fall 2025 and welcomes postdoc inquiries. Labs/Teams: Schield Lab (PLSB 218/239, University of Virginia).

Suzanne B Sandmeyerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Retrotransposon genetics
• RNA polymerase III
• Yeast genomics
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Suzanne B. Sandmeyer is a Professor in the Department of Biological Chemistry at the UCI School of Medicine, and Director of the Genomics Research & Technology Hub. Her research focuses on retrotransposon genetics in Saccharomyces cerevisiae, particularly the Ty3 element’s integration patterns into tRNA gene loci. She investigates interactions between retroelements and RNA polymerase III transcription machinery. Expertise: Yeast genomics, transposable elements, molecular mechanisms of genetic insertion Key contributions: Characterization of Ty3 integration targeting to tRNA genes, Pol III transcription initiation sites Research spans over three decades with collaborations in molecular genetics and genomic technologies. Current work explores retrotransposon dynamics in fungal genomes.

• Comparative Pathology
• Veterinary Pathology
• Translational Research
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Carmen Jane Booth, DVM, PhD, is an Associate Professor on Term in the Department of Comparative Medicine at Yale School of Medicine. She serves as the Director of the Comparative Pathology Research Core, where she provides diagnostic pathology services and fosters collaborative research involving rodent and other animal models. Her work bridges veterinary medicine, translational pathology, and biomedical research across Yale and external institutions. Education: PhD in Pathology, University of Washington, Seattle (2005) Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Washington (2003) Postdoctoral Fellow, Harvard Medical School, New England Primate Research Center (1998) DVM, University of California at Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine (1992) BS in Animal Science Pre-Vet, University of California at Davis (1987) Non-Degree Program, Animal Science Pre-Vet, California State Polytechnic University (1984) Her research focuses on comparative and translational pathology , particularly in mouse and canine models. Key areas include the genetics and physiology of polyhydroallantois in dogs, mechanisms of uterine fibroid development in humans and primates, and the use of the WAG/RijYcb rat model for hemophilia A. She also contributes to studies on Lyme disease, NASH fibrosis, and metabolic influences on infection and immunity. Her collaborative projects involve interdisciplinary teams across immunology, oncology, and infectious diseases. Recent publications highlight her involvement in chronic disease mechanisms , including persistent Borrelia peptidoglycan, adiponectin’s role in tick-borne pathogen acquisition, hepatocyte-driven fibrosis in NASH, and the impact of ketogenic diets on viral infections in aging. These works reflect a strong trend in translational immunometabolism, fibrotic diseases, and host-pathogen interactions . Scientific Contributions: Active peer reviewer for journals including Journal of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science , Veterinary Pathology , and Molecular Cancer Therapeutics . Frequent collaborator with leading Yale researchers such as Erol Fikrig, Akiko Iwasaki, Andrew Wang, and Carlos Fernandez-Hernando. Dr. Booth mentors postdoctoral fellows and graduate students, and teaches rodent necropsy and blood collection techniques. She plays a vital role in supporting Yale’s research infrastructure through her leadership in the Comparative Pathology Research Core, enabling high-quality animal model studies across diverse scientific domains.

Andrea Schornمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Transposable Elements
• Small RNA Biology
• Epigenetics
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Andrea Schorn is an Assistant Professor at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL), where she leads the Schorn Laboratory and is a member of the Cancer Center and the School of Biological Sciences. Her research centers on transposable elements and the role of small RNAs—particularly tRNA fragments—in genome regulation and defense. Ph.D., Biochemistry, Max-Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine, Freie Universität Berlin (2004–2009) Postdoctoral Fellow, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (2009–2019) Research Assistant Professor, CSHL (2019–2021) Assistant Professor, CSHL (2021–present) Her research focuses on how transposable elements—remnants of ancient retroviruses—interact with host genomes. She investigates how tRNA-derived small RNAs silence these elements during early development and in diseases like cancer. Her lab discovered that a conserved 18-nucleotide motif in retroelements is targeted by tRNA fragments, revealing a key mechanism in genome stability and epigenetic regulation. This work connects to broader themes in gene regulation, evolutionary biology, and antiviral defense. Her recent publications span high-impact journals such as Cell , Nature Structural & Molecular Biology , and Nature Communications , with a consistent focus on small RNAs, epigenetics, and transposon control. Her work shows a strong trend toward understanding RNA modifications, intergenerational inheritance, and the dual roles of transposable elements as both threats and essential genomic components. Fellowship of the International PhD Program of the Helmholtz Graduate School (2004–2007) Associate Faculty Member, Faculty of 1000 (2010–2016) Schorn mentors numerous graduate and undergraduate students and has served on examination committees. Her lab actively participates in national and international conferences, delivering invited talks on epigenetics and transposable elements. She is involved in the Gene Regulation and Inheritance program at CSHL and collaborates extensively within the institution and beyond. Her lab develops transposition assays to visualize and quantify transposon activity, contributing to both basic science and potential therapeutic applications in cancer and reproductive health.

Jill Anne Mokryمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Clinical genetic testing
• Chromosomal microarrays
• Whole exome sequencing
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Jill Anne Mokry, M.S., is a certified genetic counselor and Associate Professor in the Department of Molecular & Human Genetics at Baylor College of Medicine. She holds a secondary affiliation with the Undiagnosed Diseases Network (UDN) research study. Education: M.S. in Medical & Molecular Genetics from Indiana University (2008), B.S. in Biology from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2002) Her research focuses on genome-wide testing applications in human disease, including chromosomal microarrays, whole exome sequencing, and nonallelic homologous recombination mechanisms. She investigates genotype-phenotype correlations for microdeletions, microduplications, and developmental disorders. Her publications between 2014-2012 reveal trends in neurodevelopmental disorders, copy number variation analysis, and prenatal genomic diagnostics. Key topics include 14q32 imprinted gene clusters, 1q21.1 microdeletions, and HERV-H retroelement-mediated syndromes. She is a Full Member of the National Society of Genetic Counselors (since 2006), Associate Member of the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (since 2009), and Regular Member of the American Society of Human Genetics (since 2010).

• Immunobiology
• Virology
• Autoimmunity
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Akiko Iwasaki is the Sterling Professor of Immunobiology and Professor of Dermatology, Molecular Cellular and Developmental Biology, and Epidemiology (Microbial Diseases) at Yale University . She is an Investigator at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and leads the Iwasaki Lab at Yale School of Medicine. Education: PhD from University of Toronto (1998), Postdoctoral training at National Institutes of Health Research Focus: Immune defense against mucosal viruses, long COVID pathobiology, mucosal vaccines, and virus-autoimmunity-cancer links Her peer-reviewed studies (2024-2025) explore: Neuroimmune mechanisms in long COVID Stromal niche dynamics in autoimmune diseases CSF immunotyping for chronic fatigue syndrome Mucosal vaccine strategies against SARS-CoV-2 Antiviral trials for long COVID (PAX-LC) Scientific Recognition : Forbes 50 Over 50 Innovation List (2024) Nakaaki Tsukahara Memorial Award (2024) National Academy of Sciences (2018) and National Academy of Medicine (2019) European Molecular Biology Organization (2021) The Iwasaki Lab develops animal models for long COVID, investigates innate-adaptive immunity crosstalk at mucosal surfaces, and designs vaccines to prevent viral transmission. She also leads the Yale Co-Authors network with collaborators like Albert Ko and Nathan Grubaugh.

• Entomology
• Genomics
• Phylogenetics
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John Sproul serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at Brigham Young University's College of Life Sciences, where he leads genomic research focused on insect systematics and evolution. His work primarily investigates stoneflies (Plecoptera) and ground beetles (Carabidae), utilizing advanced sequencing technologies to address challenges in genome assembly and repetitive DNA analysis. Dr. Sproul's research spans entomology, genomics, and evolutionary biology with emphasis on genome size evolution, phylogenomic relationships, and species delimitation in non-model organisms. His lab employs long-read sequencing to assemble chromosome-scale genomes for taxa like the giant salmonfly and Taiwanese goosefoot, revealing dynamics of repetitive elements and centromere evolution. This work bridges classical taxonomy with modern genomic approaches to advance understanding of biodiversity and evolutionary processes. Analysis of his 2021-2025 publications shows consistent focus on insect genomics, particularly in overcoming repeat-rich region assembly challenges. Key trends include development of bioinformatics tools (e.g., RepeatProfiler), pangenome applications for studying LTR dynamics, and integration of museum specimens with genomic data for species discovery. His research demonstrates growing emphasis on cross-taxon comparative genomics and methodological innovations for biodiversity-scale analyses. Scientific Awards: No awards documented in provided sources Dr. Sproul mentors graduate students in BYU's Biology programs, though specific advisees are not listed in available materials. His research appears supported by collaborative grants enabling genomic sequencing and bioinformatics infrastructure, as evidenced by multi-institutional publications with Columbia University and The Salmonfly Project, though grant details remain unspecified. The Sproul Lab operates within BYU's Life Sciences building, maintaining active collaborations with The Salmonfly Project (Missoula) and Columbia University's Ecology department. The team specializes in extracting insights from degraded DNA in historical specimens while advancing chromosome-scale assembly techniques for challenging insect genomes, contributing to both conservation efforts and fundamental evolutionary theory.

Robert Weatherittمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Alternative splicing
• Intrinsically disordered regions
• Post-transcriptional regulation
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Associate Professor Robert Weatheritt is an UNSW Sydney faculty member in the School of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences and a Lab Head at the Garvan Institute . He holds an Australian Research Council Future Fellowship and leads research combining data science with CRISPR screening and transcriptomics to study RNA's role in cellular phenotypes. Education : PhD at EMBL Heidelberg, postdoctoral work at University of Cambridge and University of Toronto Research Focus : Alternative splicing, RNA biology, autism genetics, and proteomic regulation His lab has produced over 40 publications in Nature , Cell , and Science , including breakthroughs in autism-linked microexon regulation and nuclear RNA architecture. Awards include ARC Future Fellowship and NSW Cancer Council grants . Supervision : Mentors Peter Kjer Hansen, Helen King, Daisy Kavanagh Teaching : Convenes UNSW 3rd-year course BABS3291 Genes, Genomes and Evolution

Tatyana Chtanovaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Immunology
• Cancer Research
• Intravital Microscopy
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Associate Professor Tatyana Chtanova leads the Innate and Tumour Immunology laboratory at the University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney), within the School of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences. After completing undergraduate studies at UNSW, she earned her PhD in 2005 for research on T cell gene expression signatures at the Garvan Institute, followed by a Human Frontier Science Program Fellowship at UC Berkeley where she developed expertise in intravital microscopy. Professor Chtanova's research program focuses on developing advanced imaging approaches including two-photon microscopy and in situ photoconversion to investigate fundamental immunological processes in infection, wound repair, and cancer. Her laboratory is renowned for discovering neutrophil swarming, a critical phenomenon in immune cell motility. Her work has significantly advanced understanding of how neutrophils function in various disease contexts and how they can be converted to tumor-killing phenotypes through microbial therapy. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on neutrophil dynamics across multiple contexts including cancer immunity, infection response, and wound healing. Her research increasingly integrates advanced imaging with molecular and cellular approaches to uncover mechanisms that could be harnessed for therapeutic benefit, particularly in cancer immunotherapy and tissue repair. Scientific Awards: NHMRC Career Development Fellowship Human Frontier Science Program Career Development award and Fellowship Cancer Institute NSW Career Development award Professor Chtanova's research is supported by multiple competitive grants from the NHMRC, ARC, National Breast Cancer Foundation, and the Avner Pancreatic Cancer Foundation. Her laboratory actively trains the next generation of immunologists while making significant contributions to understanding immune cell behavior in vivo, with direct implications for developing new immunotherapies. Her laboratory, located in Room 3104, Level 3 West, Bioscience South Building at UNSW, continues to push the boundaries of intravital imaging to reveal previously unseen aspects of immune cell behavior in living organisms.

Cecile Kingمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Immunology
• Autoimmunity
• T Follicular Helper Cells
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Dr. Cecile King is an Associate Professor at the University of New South Wales Sydney in the School of Biotech & Biomolecular Science , where she joined in 2021. She has been a faculty member at the Garvan Institute for Medical Research since 2005. Her research focuses on immune tolerance, RNA sensing, and retrotransposon regulation of immune responses. Education: PhD in Immunology from the University of Western Australia (UWA), postdoctoral training at the Scripps Research Institute Dr. King's work explores how immune cells differentiate between self and non-self RNA, with implications for autoimmune diseases like type 1 diabetes and cancer immunology. She investigates retrotransposons' role in immune regulation and their evolutionary significance. Her recent studies include SARS-CoV-2 immune responses and T follicular helper cell dynamics. Her most recent articles examine RNA-based immune recognition (2023), retroelement modulation of viral immunity (2022), and Tfh cell interactions in tumors (2021). She has contributed extensively to understanding IL-21's role in autoimmune pathogenesis and germinal center reactions. Contact: c.king@unsw.edu.au for research supervision opportunities.