Month: April 2026

Member Highlights

From Inflammasomes to Ultramarathons: A Conversation with Tsan Sam Xiao

April 13, 2026

I am Tsan Sam Xiao, a Professor of Pathology at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. Our research program focuses on mechanistic studies of innate immunity and inflammatory signaling, particularly the inflammasome pathways. Out of the lab, I consider myself an avid runner: I have run a few marathons [READ MORE]

New Member Mini-Bios

Welcome, Lucas Mendes-Monteiro!

April 13, 2026

I am Lucas Mendes-Monteiro, a PhD student in virology based in Hannover, Germany. My research focuses on varicella-zoster virus (VZV) pathogenesis, particularly on how the viral glycoprotein C binds IFN-γ and shapes downstream gene expression. More broadly, I am interested in how viruses rewire cytokine signaling to promote infection and [READ MORE]