The Immunobiology Seminar Series presents: "Intestinal Epithelial Cells as Guardians of the Mucosal Sandbox"
Presenter Details
Justin Wilson, PhD
Assistant Professor, Immunobiology
The University of Arizona
The innate immune system has a large repertoire of receptors/sensors that respond to microbial components and host “danger signals” in order to regulate inflammation and immune responses. The dysregulation of many of these sensors has been linked to chronic inflammatory disorders and multiple types of cancer. Dr. Wilson lab’s research focuses on how the dynamic relationship between the intestinal microbiota and these innate immune sensors regulate the cell signaling events driving chronic inflammation and cancer development. They seek to treat these diseases through the manipulation of intestinal microbial ecology and redirection of immune activation. Read more
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