Spatial Control of the Immune Response
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About this Class
About the Speaker:
Hari completed his PhD in Cell Biology at the University of Toronto, where he used single-molecule imaging techniques to reveal how multimolecular interactions govern early signaling events in individual immune cells. For his postdoctoral research, Hari joined Dr. Ron Germain’s lab at the NIH, working at the interface of Immunology and Systems Biology. During this time, he combined advanced tissue imaging with computational approaches to uncover a localized regulatory T cell feedback circuit that constrains highly self-reactive T cell responses to prevent autoimmunity.
In 2022, Hari launched his independent research program as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at MIT and a Core Member of the Ragon Institute. His lab integrates immunology, advanced imaging, and quantitative approaches to investigate regulatory circuits of the immune system within intact tissues. Much of the lab’s work focuses on T cells as a model system, exploring how subtle shifts in their regulation can drive divergent host outcomes, including homeostasis, autoimmunity, cancer, and chronic infection.
Please note: This talk will NOT be recorded.
This seminar promises to be an engaging exploration of how spatially defined regulatory mechanisms govern immune responses. We encourage you to join us for this exciting presentation and discussion.
For additional details or inquiries, please reach out to:
- Lichun Ma: lichun.ma@nih.gov<mailto:lichun.ma@nih.gov>
- Chen Zhao: chen.zhao@nih.gov<mailto:chen.zhao@nih.gov>
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