Project Description My research focuses on induction of protection immunity, typically focusing on mucosal immunity, infection, and adjuvants. My lab uses bacterial ADP-ribosylating enterotoxins derived from E. coli for the manipulation of protective immunity, including the novel adjuvants dmLT and LTA1. In addition, I am interested in host factors and biomarkers of protective immunity, including […]

Project Description The majority of pathogens enter the body through mucosal surfaces. To achieve protection at these sites of entry, my research focuses on vaccine development, particularly investigating non-parenteral (needle-free) immunization techniques. Transcutaneous immunization is one technique that offers many potential benefits over traditional vaccine delivery, including induction of a mucosal immune response. With a […]

Hongwen Deng, PhD (School of Medicine) Project Description Our research group is interested in genetic dissection of human complex diseases using the state-of-the-art multi- and inter-disciplinary approachesof genomic technologies, and statistical and bioinformatical methods. The complex disease we are focusing on is osteoporosis, which is a prevalent,debilitating disorder characterized by bone fragility and an increased […]

Hua Lu, MB (US MS equivalent), PhD (School of Medicine) Project Description The Lu laboratory is interested in understanding the molecular and biochemical basis that underlies physiological and pathological signalingpathways (growth, metabolic, hypoxia, or DNA damage signals), which lead to gene expression and subsequent cell growth arrest, differentiation,senescence, autophagy, or apoptosis. Project Details Time, eligibility, […]

Arthur Lustig, PhD of Tulane University School of Medicine Project Description My laboratory studies the basic processes that influence the stability of repeated sequences, using the fungus Aspergllus flavus as a model system.We have been investigating the unique properties present at he ends of chromosomes, called telomeres, on recombinational stability andheterochromatin formation using both bioinformatic […]

Chad Steele, PhD (Psychology) Project Description Project Details Time, eligibility, and other details Who is eligible? Undergraduates with an interest in immunity, inflammation, and infection Volunteer, Paid, or Credit Eligible? Volunteer, Credit Eligible Application Requirements? See contact information below for site access Contact Email: csteetle@tulane.edu

Lab Description Dr. Garry is currently managing a consortium of scientists who are developing countermeasures, including diagnostics, immunotherapeutics and vaccines, against Lassa virus, Ebola and Marburg viruses, and other high consequence pathogens. Our team has produced Lassa fever and Ebola point-of-care and confirmatory diagnostics based on recombinant proteins. A combination of human monoclonal antibodies has […]

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Lab Description Hypertension is one of the most prevalent conditions. The renin-angiotensin system (RAS) is known to play important roles in blood pressure control. Since intrarenal RAS is activated in many forms of hypertension, the renal RAS is acknowledged as a key target for clinical and biochemical studies. Recent studies have revealed that RAS and […]

Lab Description Research in my lab is focused on the intrarenal regulation of the RAS in hypertension. My training in molecular genetics and renal physiology with emphasis on experimental hypertension has allowed focusing my efforts on investigating the functional role and the regulation of intrarenal RAS genes in the pathophysiology of hypertension and related renal […]