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Read about how scientists at St. Jude are studying the many parts of the immune system to better understand how our body protects us from infections and diseases. #StJudeOn
How does a T cell know that it’s a T cell? How does a T cell know what to do to protect us from infection and disease? Read how scientists at St. Jude are unraveling the complex biology behind these processes. #StJudeOn
CAR T cell therapy is a promising immune-based treatment approach. Scientists at St. Jude are working to optimize CAR T cell therapy to better meet the needs of all cancer patients. #StJudeOn
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How do scientists actually study T cells? Read about how scientists at St. Jude use a variety of methods, including some they create themselves. #StJudeOn
The Department of Immunology at St. Jude is committed to understanding the fundamental cell biology of the immune system. This complex network of processes and players is key to defending the body from infection and disease. By deciphering the identity, development, and regulation of the immune system, our researchers are able to build a deeper understanding of normal and pathologic function.
The Department of Immunology is home to venerated icons, rising stars and pivotal players in the field. Our investigators are world leaders in innate and adaptive immunity with access to outstanding departmental cores and cutting-edge technologies. We leverage close ties to clinical scientists and experts in human cancer and immunotherapy forming collaborative and innovative teams. The Department also benefits from highlight skilled computational support that maintains an in depth understanding of immunology.
The Immunologic Imaging center offers a range of microscopic techniques, including super resolution microscopy (STORM and SoRa), live cell microscopy, expansion microscopy, and other methodologies.
Core staff:
Cliff Guy, PhD - Director of Lab Operations
The Department of Immunology houses a fully equipped flow cytometry facility with extensive capability for fluorescent sorting and analysis with high dimensionality.
Core staff:
Richard Cross, PhD – Director of Lab Operations
Greig Lennon, PhD – Scientist
Katie Hays – Senior Researcher
Soghra Fatima, PhD – Lead Researcher
The Immunological Reagents core is a fully equipped facility for monoclonal antibody and tetramer preparation and provides assistance in genetic engineering of cells and mice.
Core staff:
Scott Brown, PhD – Director of Lab Operations
Emin Kuliyev, PhD – Lead Researcher
The Immunometabolism core offers targeted metabolomics, metabolic tracing, and mitochondrial metabolism assays with a focus on the cells of the immune system.
Core staff:
Gustavo Palacios, PhD – Research Operations Manager
The Administrative Core oversees the daily functions of the Department of Immunology. Responsibilities include coordination of departmental activities, grant preparation and management, and the purchase and maintenance of common equipment.
Core staff:
Joshua Roberts – Administrative Director
Mitzi Atchison – Senior Administrative Assistant
Casey Deakins – Grants and Contracts Coordinator
Samantha Stith – Senior Administrative Specialist
St. Jude investigators have the freedom to focus on making big discoveries, backed by extraordinary resources and support teams. We are always looking for highly motivated scientists and engineers with passion and talent to join us!
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