A Commitment to Immunology
CIC Investigators partnered with colleagues from the La Jolla Institute (LJI) for a joint project
CIC Investigators partnered with colleagues from the La Jolla Institute (LJI) to utilize single cell multi-omic analysis of human circulating immune cells to identify the B cell subtype in humans that is associated with IgE sensitization to alpha gal and … Read More
Dr. Loren Erickson and Dr. Coleen McNamara receive NIH R01 to study the role of IgE and alpha gal in Coronary Artery Disease
The research project seeks to understand the effects of IgE to alpha-gal on atherosclerotic plaque development and define immune mechanisms mediating IgE sensitization to alpha-gal linked to atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in mice and humans. Dr. Loren Erickson, Associate Professor in … Read More
Harish Narasimhan from Sun Lab has New Review Paper in Science Immunology Discussing Immune Responses in Long COVID, and Related Article Published in The Conversation
Long COVID-19 and other chronic respiratory conditions after viral infections may stem from an overactive immune response in the lungs Viruses that cause respiratory diseases like the flu and COVID-19 can lead to mild to severe symptoms within the first few … Read More
Nadia Holness from Ewald Lab Awarded Gilliam Fellowship Award
The Gilliam Fellowship grant, which is awarded to the student-adviser pair, signals two important things. One, Nadia Holness will be a leader in science committed to advancing diversity and inclusion. And two, Sarah Ewald and University of Virginia School of … Read More
New Sun Lab Paper published in Science Immunology, Respiratory mucosal immunity against SARS-CoV-2 following mRNA vaccination
Those widely available COVID-19 vaccinations keeping the majority of the population free from serious illness will not be enough to stop the spread of the virus and its variants, new University of Virginia collaborative research indicates. Just as science has … Read More
Criss Laboratory Seeks a Research Associate and/or Research Scientist to Investigate the Immunology of Neisseria Pathogenesis
Research Scientist or Research Associate https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs/job/Charlottesville-VA/Research-Scientist-or-Research-Associate_R0036796 The Criss Laboratory in the Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Cancer Biology in the University of Virginia School of Medicine seeks a Research Associate and/or Research Scientist to investigate the immunology of gonorrheal disease. … Read More
Fátima Rivera-Escalera
Title: Hypophagia as a mechanism of anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody therapy resistance
Find out more »Fall MIC/CIC Joint Happy Hour
We would like to invite you to our first FALL MIC/CIC Joint Happy Hour on Thursday, SEPTEMBER 29 from 4-6PM in the courtyard between MR4, MR5 and MR6 (in case of rain, we will meet in the lobby of MR6). Join us … Read More
Find out more »Alexandra McCubbrey, PhD
Seminar Title: Phagocyte-apoptotic cell interactions as a metabolic cue for resolution and repair
Find out more »Audrey Putelo
Title: Distal metabolic regulation of pre-cancerous mammary tissue by the gut microbiome via immune-modulated crosstalk
Find out more »Sho Morioka, PhD
Seminar Title: Life beyond death: Clearance of dying cells or leaving them behind
Find out more »Lab showcase under construction…