Sakai, Alex
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PHD PROGRAM
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Immunology, Pathogenesis & Infection, Virology
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“I am broadly interested in viral pathogenesis and host-pathogen interactions. More specifically, I would like to investigate both viral and host determinants of severe disease in the context of emerging viruses.”
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Sadritabrizi, Taraneh
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PHD PROGRAM
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Cell Biology, Immunology, Toxicology
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“I am interested in basic and translational research on the pathogenesis of lung injury and disease. I also look forward to exploring modifiers of disease and the immune response to inhalation exposures.”
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Rivera Garcia, Paola
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PHD PROGRAM
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Immunology, Pathogenesis & Infection, Virology
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“I am interested in viral immunology to understand the mechanisms of adaptive response ex vivo models infected with viruses like Coronavirus and Zika. Also, understand the viral pathogenesis of viruses like VIH , and herpesviruses.”
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Reynolds, Amy
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PHD PROGRAM
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Cancer Biology, Cancer Immunology, Developmental Immunology, Immunology, Pathogenesis & Infection
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“I am interested in the tumor microenvironment and how it shapes the immune response. My current research experience centers on investigating the interplay between the developing immune system, metabolism, and T-cell response to infection or cancer. I hope to broaden my scope to encompass other immune cell types. At UNC, I wish to explore cancer immunology research using pre-clinical models to uncover new pathways for novel immunotherapeutic treatments.”
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Northup, Talia
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PHD PROGRAM
RESEARCH INTEREST
Immunology, Toxicology
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“I am interested in pursuing research in the field of immunology. I am most fascinated by the complexity and specificity of the adaptive immune system and its role in disease pathology. My primary topics of interest are allergies, lung diseases, and cancers.”
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Nguyen, Jackie
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PHD PROGRAM
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Immunology, Toxicology, Translational Medicine
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“I am interested in researching the mechanisms of how exposures to environmental pollutants may contribute to lung epithelial barrier damage and the development of other respiratory diseases. I would like to focus on man-made products and their role(s) in increased disease rates. I am also interested in the area where science meets policy.”
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Milhous, Sadie
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PHD PROGRAM
RESEARCH INTEREST
Cancer Biology, Immunology, Translational Medicine
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“I am primarily interested in pursuing translational aspects of cancer immunology. More specifically, I am interested in 1) investigating pathways that contribute toward/developing strategies to overcome an immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment, and 2) understanding and countering mechanisms that drive a pro-tumor phenotype in immune cells.”
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Lifschin, Zack
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PHD PROGRAM
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Bacteriology, Immunology
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“I am interested in studying host-pathogen interactions, specifically bacterial pathogenesis. I am particularly interested in antibiotic resistance and phenotypic heterogeneity.”
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Kang, Ella
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PHD PROGRAM
RESEARCH INTEREST
Immunology, Pathogenesis & Infection, Virology
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“Coming from a biomedical engineering background and interested in viral pathogenesis and immunity, I wish to apply quantitative sequencing measures and novel biotechnologies such as biomaterials and bio-devices to virology and immunology studies.”
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Hughes, Isaac
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PHD PROGRAM
RESEARCH INTEREST
Immunology
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“I am interested in study B-cell immunology, in whatever form I can. This includes studying general B cell behavior, but also could be in the context of a particular disease or cancer. In the field specifically, I am most interested (but not dead set on) study IgD as an activating receptor, or the conditions that would stimulate it to be released as an effector.”
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