Although a thesis topic has yet to be selected, some areas of interest for the completion of a Ph.D. include: 1) Elucidation of the signaling pathways that lead to lymphocyte activation 2) Understanding of the roles and functions of dendritic cells in antigen presentation, induction of tolerance and immunological memory. 3) Characterization of the human anti-porcine immune response with the goal of aiding the development of xenotransplantation. The selection of these areas of research is based both on my particular interest and on the possible contribution of these studies on the treatment and prevention of disease.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Type
Predoctoral Individual National Research Service Award (F31)
Project #
5F31AI010347-04
Application #
6536045
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZRG1-SSS-A (03))
Program Officer
Hernandez, Milton J
Project Start
2002-09-30
Project End
Budget Start
2002-09-30
Budget End
2003-09-29
Support Year
4
Fiscal Year
2002
Total Cost
$35,914
Indirect Cost
Name
Yale University
Department
Microbiology/Immun/Virology
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
082359691
City
New Haven
State
CT
Country
United States
Zip Code
06520
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