Stuart M Levitz, M.D.
Academic Role: Professor
Faculty Appointment(s) In:
Infectious Diseases and Immunology
Medicine
Joint Faculty In:
Molecular Genetics and Microbiology
Other Affiliation(s):
Interdisciplinary Graduate Program
Program in Immunology and Virology
Possible rotation projects in the lab include:
1. Exploring the immunological effects of conjugating β-glucan to antigens (and thereby targeting the beta-glucan receptor, dectin-1).
2. Examining the cytokine profile of dendritic cells and T cells responding to differentially mannosylated antigens.
3. Comparing adjuvants vis-à-vis their capacity to stimulate and bias dendritic cell responses.
Keywords:
Pathogenesis,
Vaccine
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