Stanford University · Microbiology & ImmunologyEpstein-Barr and Autoimmunity Lab
Tobias Volker Lanz · Stanford, California
Research Focus
Dr. Tobias Volker Lanz's research lab at Stanford University focuses on understanding how the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) contributes to autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis (MS). By characterizing EBV-infected B cells, the lab aims to uncover the mechanisms underlying EBV-related pathologies in MS and other autoimmune conditions. The lab employs innovative technologies to isolate and study these cells, which are crucial for advancing our knowledge of autoimmune disease mechanisms.
Epstein-Barr virusmultiple sclerosisautoimmune diseasesB cellsRNA sequencing
Research Aims
5AIM 01Examine the characteristics of EBV-infected B cells in multiple sclerosis patients.
AIM 02Assess the inflammatory pathways activated by EBV in B cells.
AIM 03Investigate the recognition of CNS antigens by B cell receptors of EBV+ B cells.
AIM 04Evaluate changes in B cells present in cerebrospinal fluid of MS patients.
AIM 05Utilize innovative methods to isolate EBV-infected B cells for detailed study.
Skills the Lab Values
flow cytometryRNA sequencingcell cultureimmunohistochemistrysingle-cell analysis
Output against the department
Publications51bottom 12% of dept.429th of 486
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Citations3.6kbottom 26% of dept.360th of 486
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