Tulane University of Louisiana · BiologyManuzak Immunology Lab
Jennifer Manuzak · New Orleans, Louisiana
Research Focus
Dr. Jennifer Manuzak's lab at Tulane University focuses on understanding the interactions between HIV and malaria, particularly in pregnant women. By studying how these infections affect the immune system, the lab aims to identify potential treatments to improve health outcomes for mothers and infants. This research is especially important in areas where both diseases are common, as it could lead to new therapeutic strategies that reduce risks associated with these infections during pregnancy.
HIVmalariapregnancyimmune dysfunctionneutrophilsinnate lymphoid cellsplacental healthmaternal healthco-infection
Research Aims
3AIM 01Identify the pathogenic consequences of P. fragile infection and SIV co-infection during pregnancy.
AIM 02Define the role of neutrophils in inflammation during co-infection of pregnant rhesus macaques.
AIM 03Determine the role of innate lymphoid cells in regulating inflammation during co-infection.
Skills the Lab Values
animal modelscell cultureimmunohistochemistryflow cytometryRNA sequencinghistological analysisdata collectionstatistical analysispathogen detection techniques
Output against the department
Publications50bottom 12% of dept.907th of 1,033
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Citations822bottom 3% of dept.997th of 1,033
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