Member Highlight Interviews

Scott Canna making massive bubbles

Member Highlight Interview: Scott Canna, MD

Member Highlights
I run a small translational research program largely centered around the biology of the inflammasome-activated cytokine IL-18, and particularly as it relates to causing an overwhelming systemic inflammatory disease called Macrophage Activation Syndrome. We also try to understand how “hyperinflammatory syndromes” happen in general by modeling the T-cell Immune Synapse.Please tell us your name, degree, where you currently work, and position.Scott Canna, M.D., Associate Professor, University of PennsylvaniaPhysician, Pediatric Rheumatology and Immune Dysregulation, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)Where did you do your training?Undergraduate – Johns Hopkins UniversityMedical School – George Washington UniversityResidency – University of ColoradoFellowship – Children’s Hospital of PhiladelphiaPost-doc – National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) Intramural Research ProgramBriefly, what is your research about? I run a small translational research program largely centered around the biology of the inflammasome-activated cytokine IL-18, and particularly as it relates to causing an overwhelming systemic inflammatory disease called [READ MORE]
Thirumala-Devi Kanneganti

Member Highlight: Thirumala-Devi Kanneganti, PhD

Member Highlights
Being involved in the Cytokine Society has been immensely beneficial to my career. It has provided a valuable platform for connecting with fellow researchers who share similar interests, fostering collaborative relationships that have enriched my research projects and led to the development of innovative ideas to advance the field. The diversity of skills and expertise among members has also opened doors to interdisciplinary collaborations, crucial for bridging the gap between basic, fundamental research and translational applications for therapeutic approaches. Additionally, participating in annual meetings has offered a platform to share our work and expand our professional network.Please tell us your name, degree, where you currently work, and position.Thirumala-Devi Kanneganti, Ph.D., St. Jude Children’s Research HospitalMember and Vice Chair in the Department of ImmunologyRose Marie Thomas Endowed ChairDirector of the Center of Excellence for Innate Immunity and InflammationWhere did you do your training?I obtained my PhD from Osmania University in Hyderabad, [READ MORE]