The trypanosomatid Trypanosoma brucei and other closely-related parasites cause a broad range human illnesses that affect millions worldwide and lack effective treatment options. A conserved …
The research presented in this thesis aims to examine the role of varied cadherin expression on transformed cells and how this impacts disease severity and …
Checkpoint blockade therapy, which targets conserved negative regulators of immune cell activation that act as “checkpoint molecules” that govern the balance between inhibition and hyperactivation …
The gut microbiome is the assemblage of symbiotic microbes inhabiting distinct ecological niches within the host that participate in key physiological functions such as energy …
Understanding how cellular activities impact genome stability is critical to multiple biological processes including tumorigenesis and reproductive biology. The fungal pathogen Candida albicans displays striking …
Abstract of “Modeling Innate Immune Triage: The Early Responses to Concurrent Dermal Wounds and Pulmonary Infections” by Yun Xu, Ph.D., Brown University, May 2018 Abstract …
Electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) use is outpacing our understanding of its harmful effects. Homeostasis of the lung is maintained through proper balance of cell …
In recent years, it has become increasingly appreciated that the human microbiome plays an important role in health and disease. Optimally, the gut microbiota contributes …