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ysm7@cornell.edu
ysm7@cornell.edu
Immune memory occurs when the immune system remembers previous encounters with pathogens, aberrant cells, or self-antigens to produce a more rapid or robust secondary response upon re-encounter. It stands as the cornerstone of vaccine ...
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In my lab we use molecular and genome-scale approaches to gain insight into normal physiology and disease etiology, primarily in the digestive system (gastrointestinal tract, liver, and pancreas). We are particularly interested in defining ...
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Dr. Simmons is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Simmons is a molecular biologist and health disparities researcher. His laboratory’s research mission is ...
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Although immune checkpoint blockade therapy has revolutionized cancer treatment, a subset of tumors, such as those of the breast, are still largely unresponsive. The Dongre Lab is focused on understanding mechanisms that can potentiate ...
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We study how Th17 cells develop in mouse and human, and how IL-17 functions to balance inflammatory and regulatory roles during infection and autoimmunity. We are particularly interested in understanding how IL-17 signaling in ...
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I study primary macrophages as targets of viral infection, including HIV and SARS-CoV2. I am using advanced ex vivo analyses, unbiased and targeted molecular profiling and mouse genetics to dissect the roles of macrophages ...
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Dr. Fowell’s laboratory’s research focuses on the spatiotemporal regulation of T cell immunity at tissues sites of infection and inflammation. The rapid response of the immune system to tissue damage and infection is reliant ...
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