Speakers

The Abraham lab investigates immune pathways that contribute to intestinal homeostasis and to IBD with a focus on IBD genetic association studies. They use animal and human cell models to determine how IBD-associated genes contribute to IBD.

Dr. Akira’s lab explores the relationship between immunity responses and mechanisms that ensure mRNA stability in order to gain comprehensive understanding of the molecular mechanisms responsible for innate immunity in vivo.

The Belle lab studies mechanisms driving intestinal mucosal inflammation and repair. They focus on how trefoil factor proteins and their receptors regulate tissue regeneration, tumorigenesis and T cell mediated anti-helminth immunity.

The Cadwell Lab investigates how microbial colonizers influence the development of our immune system and what role they play in conditions ranging from life-threatening infectious disease to chronic disorders, such as IBD and cancer.

Choi’s lab studies how the immune system interacts with the brain and affects neurodevelopment, behavior and mood. They focus on learning how cytokines may act as neuromodulators that influence the development and activity of neurons in the cortex.

The Edelblum Lab investigates the intersection between mucosal immunology, cell biology and microbiology to understand the etiology of IBD. Using real-time imaging, they seek new strategies to enhance intestinal barrier function in IBD patients.