UWMUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison · Biology
Vaccine Innovation and Immune Memory Lab
Marulasiddappa Suresh · Madison, Wisconsin
Research Focus
Dr. Suresh's lab focuses on developing innovative vaccine adjuvants to improve long-lasting immune responses against respiratory infections caused by viruses and fungi. They study how certain immune cells can be trained to remember and fight off these pathogens effectively. The lab's research aims to create vaccines that not only target respiratory diseases but also enhance the body's memory against various infections, leading to better public health outcomes.
vaccine developmentadjuvantsT-cell memoryimmunologyrespiratory infectionsfungal pathogensviral immunitylung immunity
Research Aims
3AIM 01Evaluate combination adjuvants that induce durable T-cell memory against respiratory pathogens.
AIM 02Investigate the functional plasticity of T17 memory cells for effective immunity.
AIM 03Assess the role of ICOS/c-Maf pathway in vaccine-induced T-cell memory.
Skills the Lab Values
cell cultureanimal modelsflow cytometryRNA sequencingPCRmicroscopyimmunological assaysdata analysisvaccine formulation
Output against the department
Publications124bottom 45% of dept.570th of 1,033
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Citations9.8ktop 38% of dept.395th of 1,033
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