Infectious Diseases and Immunology

Infectious diseases are caused by pathogens, including viruses and bacteria. Researchers aim to understand the interactions between these microorganisms and immune cells in order to develop vaccines and therapies against infectious diseases.

Below is a collection of scientific resources for your infectious disease research.

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The Immune Response to HIV Poster

Nina Bhardwaj, Florian Hladik and Susan Moir. This Poster summarizes how HIV establishes infection at mucosal surfaces, the ensuing immune response to the virus involving DCs, B cells and T cells, and how HIV subverts this response to establish a chronic infection.

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Ramin Herati, MD

Ramin Herati, MD, Infectious Disease Fellow, University of Pennsylvania

Topics:

Circulating T follicular helper cells in infectious diseases
Vaccinations in the elderly

Asier Sáez-Cirión, PhD

Asier Sáez-Cirión, Ph.D., Assistant Professor and Team Leader, Institut Pasteur

Topics:

Control of HIV infection
HIV reservoirs

Judd Hultquist

Judd F. Hultquist, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Northwestern University

Cori Fain

Cori Fain, PhD Student, Mayo Clinic

Topics:

Neuroimmunology research
Immune-mediated blood brain barrier disruption in cerebral malaria

Andreia Costa, BSc

Andreia Costa, Ph.D. Candidate, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

Topics:

Role of Tregs in neurotropic infections
Treg-eliciting vaccines