University of Washington-Seattle Campus · Microbiology & ImmunologyLymphoid Tissue Immunology Lab
Michael Gerner · Seattle, Washington
Research Focus
Dr. Michael Gerner's lab at the University of Washington focuses on understanding how different areas within lymphoid tissues help shape the body's immune responses. The team uses advanced imaging techniques to explore how various immune cells interact during inflammation and vaccination, aiming to uncover the mechanisms behind the formation of distinct immune responses. Their research has implications for better vaccine designs and therapies to enhance immune function.
lymphoid tissueimmune responseT cellinflammationinnate immune systemimaging technologyadaptive immunityvaccine developmentmicroanatomycell signaling
Research Aims
3AIM 01Characterize the signaling events involved in the formation of innate cell microenvironments during Type-I inflammation.
AIM 02Elucidate the role of lymphatic drainage in the creation of diverse innate microenvironments.
AIM 03Determine how paracrine signaling influences the formation of Type-II microenvironments and T cell differentiation.
Skills the Lab Values
3D imaging techniquescell cultureimmune cell isolationflow cytometrylive-cell imaginghistologydata analysisanimal modelsmicroscopysignaling pathway analysis
Output against the department
Publications106bottom 38% of dept.298th of 486
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Citations9.4ktop 39% of dept.188th of 486
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