Ohio State University-Main Campus · BiologyNatural Killer Cell Research Unit
Aharon G Freud · Columbus, Ohio
Research Focus
Dr. Aharon G Freud's lab at Ohio State University studies natural killer (NK) cells, which are crucial for the immune system's ability to fight cancer. They focus on understanding how these cells develop in healthy situations and how their function is altered during endometrial carcinoma, a common type of cancer affecting women. By investigating the cellular and molecular mechanisms behind NK cell development, the lab aims to discover new ways to boost the immune response against cancer.
natural killer cellsimmunologycancer researchendometrial carcinomainnate immunity
Research Aims
4AIM 01Define the developmental pathways of NK cells and ILC1s in human tissues.
AIM 02Investigate how NK cell development is impacted by endometrial carcinoma.
AIM 03Elucidate the role of NK cells in immune surveillance against tumors.
AIM 04Analyze the phenotypic and functional characteristics of NK cells in health and disease.
Skills the Lab Values
cell culturemolecular biology techniquesflow cytometryimmunological assaysgene expression analysis
Output against the department
Publications168top 39% of dept.408th of 1,033
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Citations6.8kbottom 47% of dept.544th of 1,033
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