Member Highlights

My research focuses on understanding how cytokine signaling, particularly IL-6, influences disease progression and drug resistance. I’m in the process of setting up my lab at Kuwait University, where aim to study the differences between classical and trans-signaling pathways of IL-6, and how they activate cells in distinct ways. Ultimately, [READ MORE]

I’m an MD/PhD student at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Scientist Training Program, in the laboratory of Dr. Sarah Gaffen, and I’m studying the functions of RNA-binding proteins in T cells mediating inflammatory disease. Previously, I studied spinal cord regeneration in the axolotl salamander with Dr Karen Echeverri and how [READ MORE]

My lab is passionate about human interferons and especially type III interferons where there is still a lot to learn about! We are interested in how interferons regulate immune responses. However, when I’m not in the lab I like playing sports and hanging out with my family. Scientist should not [READ MORE]

As an RNA biologist-turned-immunologist, my lab studies the role of RNA processing in macrophage activation and antibacterial immunity. My lab is a vibrant, supportive and collaborative space that values diversity, creativity, and hard work. My name is Kristin Patrick, Ph.D. I am currently an Associate Professor in the Department of [READ MORE]

My team investigates the impacts of interferon hyperactivity and immune dysregulation in Down syndrome. We are testing the hypothesis that immune dysregulation drives many of the clinical and developmental hallmarks of Down syndrome. There is now a vibrant community of immunologists studying Down syndrome, and I believe that attending the [READ MORE]

The following interview was conducted by Signals+ Editor Maialen Sebastian-delaCruz, Ph.D. Connect with her on LinkedIn. At BMS, I lead a translational research lab in Summit, NJ focused on immune regulation at mucosal sites. I create the translational research, precision medicine and biomarker plans for early-stage immunology assets approaching first-in-human and proof of [READ MORE]

The following interview was conducted by Signals+ Editor Maialen Sebastian-delaCruz, Ph.D. Connect with her on LinkedIn. My lab in Australia works on understanding how humoral memory is formed, and how this goes awry in chronic infection. I’m excited to be able to learn and make new collaborations from joining the Cytokine Society, so [READ MORE]

The following interview was conducted by Signals+ Editor Maialen Sebastian-delaCruz, Ph.D. Connect with her on LinkedIn. The best life/career advice I have ever received was, “The harder you work, the luckier you get.” In the Crow Lab, we are interested in human monogenic diseases associated with chronically enhanced production of type I interferons [READ MORE]

The following interview was conducted by Signals+ Editor Maialen Sebastian-delaCruz, Ph.D. Connect with her on LinkedIn. I am a researcher in the Immunology field, specifically innate immunity and cytokines. Also, an Associate Editor for scientific journals. My research has led to significant achievements, such as identifying the role of PD-1 in [READ MORE]

Favorite cytokine? That’s easy: IL-6! A couple years ago, I organized an ICIS sponsored Interleukin-6 Meeting in Kiel together with Prof. Tadamitsu Kishimoto. This meeting brought together most of the scientists interested in this important cytokine. This is just one example of the opportunities to develop important friendships and collaborations [READ MORE]