Activities for the Infection Biology Network
KI Infection Biology Network Seminars
Karolinska Institutet Infection Biology Network Seminar
Thursday, October 24th
Title: Mucosal immunity to HIV and CMV in chronic HIV Infection
Speaker: Professor Barbara Shacklett University of California Davis, USA
Venue: Bioclinicum Karolinska University Hospital, Solna J7:10, Cerium
About:
Professor Shacklett’s research focuses on cell-mediated immune responses to HIV and other viruses in mucosal tissues, as well as the trafficking of lymphoid cells to mucosal tissues and the central nervous system. The group has developed methods to detect antigen-specific T cells in mucosal tissues using clinical samples obtained through minimally invasive techniques. They employ a combination of approaches, including flow cytometry, cellular immunology, and molecular biology, to study the trafficking patterns and effector functions of antigen-specific T cells. Understanding the induction of antiviral immunity at mucosal surfaces is relevant for vaccine development, as the majority of HIV transmissions occur through sexual contact.
For questions contact
Kristina Broliden (kristina.broliden@ki.se)
Contact for any questions about the infection network: Edmund Loh Edmund.loh@ki.se and Jens Karlsson jens.karlsson@ki.se
KI Infection Retreat 2024 19-20th of August
Location: Skepparholmen
Register online here for the retreat
Abstract submission information:
Abstracts are sent to Jens.karlsson@ki.se no later than 15th of May. Every student and postdoc are required to send in an abstract. The abstract should be submitted in the form of a structured abstract using the template below
Download the abstract submission template (word file)