RFURosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science · Microbiology & Immunology
TAMimmune Lab
Rahul Vijay · North Chicago, Illinois
Research Focus
Dr. Rahul Vijay's research lab focuses on understanding how the immune system responds to malaria, a disease caused by the Plasmodium parasite. The lab investigates the role of specific immune receptors (TAM receptors) and how they impact the body’s ability to fight off this infection. By exploring these immune mechanisms and developing new therapies, the lab aims to enhance the immune response and reduce the transmission and severity of malaria, making a significant contribution to public health.
malariahumoral immunityTAM receptorsimmunomodulatory interventionsimmune responsemalaria pathogenesisimmune cell therapies
Research Aims
5AIM 01Identify the immune mechanisms that lead to suboptimal responses against Plasmodium infections.
AIM 02Explore how system hypoxia influences the expression of TAM receptors on B cells.
AIM 03Investigate the role of plasmablasts as immunosuppressive agents during malaria infection.
AIM 04Develop host-directed interventions to improve anti-Plasmodium humoral immunity.
AIM 05Repurpose existing drugs to block TAM receptors and enhance B cell function.
Skills the Lab Values
cell culturegenetic and biochemical techniquesmouse modelsbone marrow chimerasimmunohistochemistryPCRflow cytometryRNA sequencingbioinformatics
Output against the department
Publications55bottom 14% of dept.417th of 486
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Citations3.0kbottom 20% of dept.388th of 486
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