Columbia University in the City of New York · Microbiology & ImmunologyGut Immunity and Metabolism Unit
Ivaylo Ivanov Ivanov · New York, New York
Research Focus
Dr. Ivaylo Ivanov's lab at Columbia University studies the role of specific immune cells in the gut and how they contribute to obesity and related metabolic diseases. By understanding how certain gut bacteria influence immune responses, the lab aims to uncover new ways to prevent and treat conditions like diabetes and inflammatory bowel disease. The research focuses on the connection between diet, gut immunity, and overall health.
intestinal immunityTh17 cellsmetabolic diseaseobesitygut microbiota
Research Aims
3AIM 01Investigate how commensal bacteria induce protective Th17 cells in the gut.
AIM 02Examine the impact of Th17 cells on lipid absorption and intestinal inflammation.
AIM 03Explore the relationship between Th17 cells, innate lymphoid cells, and dietary factors in obesity.
Skills the Lab Values
cell cultureflow cytometryPCRlipid metabolism assaysmouse modelsimmunohistochemistryRNA extraction and quantification
Output against the department
Publications69bottom 20% of dept.384th of 486
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Citations30ktop 10% of dept.49th of 486
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