Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai · GeneticsInfluenza Immunology and Response Lab
Christian Forst · New York, New York
Research Focus
Dr. Christian Forst's lab focuses on understanding how different people respond to influenza infections and vaccinations. They use advanced techniques to analyze immune responses and genetic factors when addressing diseases, particularly in vulnerable populations. By integrating various biological data, the lab aims to uncover mechanisms that may lead to improved treatments and preventative measures against influenza.
influenzaimmune responsemulti-omicsgenomicsproteomicssystems biologyinfectious diseasesvaccinationcellular immunitytherapeutics
Research Aims
5AIM 01Investigate the immune responses to influenza infections across different populations.
AIM 02Analyze the molecular networks involved in vaccine responses.
AIM 03Utilize open access datasets to enhance influenza research.
AIM 04Develop predictive models for understanding disease severity and treatment outcomes.
AIM 05Identify key biological factors that contribute to recovery from influenza.
Skills the Lab Values
data analysisbioinformaticscell culturesingle-cell sequencingmachine learningprotein profilingpathway analysisvaccine efficacy studiesmolecular biology techniquesdatabase management
Output against the department
Publications98bottom 31% of dept.178th of 259
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Citations2.5kbottom 12% of dept.227th of 259
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