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The immune response is important in
causing diseases by immunopathologic processes, in the failure to
protect against infectious diseases in immunodeficiency disorders,
and in inducing protective responses to prevent infections. In
addition, medical problems involving immunity continuously increase
in complexity exemplified by the regulation and control of immune
responses that involve cytokines, receptors, signaling and other
biochemical processes. Complexity is also evident in efforts to
improve control of persistent infections, including lentiviruses and
vector-borne bacterial and protozoal pathogens of global importance. It is to meet these
and numerous other similar immunology research needs that we provide
research training to new investigators that will allow them to
address and solve complicated disease problems.
Trainees:
The program has two types of trainees;
clinically-trained individuals pursuing research for PhD degrees and
trainees with PhD degrees who enhance their research capabilities in
immunology. Clinically trained individuals (DVM, DDS, DO, MD)
acquire the necessary background for research and laboratory
experience in the context of a formal PhD program. Trainees with a
PhD in biological sciences such as biochemistry, cell biology,
immunology, and microbiology move directly into mentored laboratory
research. Combined with ongoing graduate and post-doctoral research
training programs at Washington State University, the environment is
enriched by the synergy between clinically–trained individuals and
those trainees with strong basic science backgrounds.
Training Faculty:
The training faculty is interdisciplinary with 9
investigators in the College of Veterinary Medicine and the School
of Molecular Biosciences. Investigators are internationally
recognized for their research in immunology and infectious diseases
and provide contemporary training in well-funded research
laboratories.
Guy H. Palmer, DVM, PhD. Professor of Microbiology
and Pathology. Program Director. Research Emphasis: Microbial
immunity and vaccine development.
Publications
Kelly A.
Brayton, PhD. Assistant Professor of Molecular Biology.
Research Emphasis: Mechanisms of antigenic variation; microbial
genomics.
Publications
Wendy Brown, PhD. Professor of Immunology. Research
Emphasis: Control of hemoparasite infection by CD4+ T lymphocytes
Publications
Douglas R. Call, PhD. Assistant Professor of Microbiology.
Research Emphasis: Genetic basis for microbial virulence and
transmission.
Publications
William C. Davis, PhD. Professor of Immunology.
Research Emphasis: Comparative immunology.
Publications
Stephen A. Hines, DVM, PhD. Professor of Pathology.
Research Emphasis: Pulmonary immunology.
Publications
Douglas P. Jasmer, PhD. Professor of Parasitology.
Research Emphasis: Host-parasite interactions at the cellular level.
Publications
Nancy S. Magnuson, PhD. Professor of Immunology.
Research Emphasis: Mechanisms of lymphocyte regulation and oncogenesis.
Publications
Raymond Reeves, PhD. Professor of Biochemistry and
Biophysics. Research Emphasis: Nuclear regulation of cytokine
gene.
Publications
To apply:
Please contact the Program Director, Guy Palmer, for information
about current and future open positions. You may also contact any
of the specific faculty members for more information about their
specific research programs. Note: NIH restricts appointment to
citizens and permanent residents.
Guy H.
Palmer, DVM, PhD
Professor and Director, Immunology Training Program
402 Bustad Hall
Washington
University
Pullman WA 99164-7040
Tel: 509-335-6033
FAX: 509-335-8529
Guy H. Palmer
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