University of Pennsylvania · Microbiology & ImmunologyJurado Lab
Kellie Ann Jurado · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Research Focus
Dr. Kellie Ann Jurado's lab at the University of Pennsylvania focuses on studying the roles of cytokines in pregnancy, particularly the cytokine Interleukin 27 (IL-27). The lab investigates how IL-27 functions as an immune regulator during congenital infections and aims to understand its protective effects at the maternal-fetal interface. By defining the mechanisms of IL-27 signaling, the lab seeks to improve maternal and neonatal health outcomes.
cytokinesIL-27congenital infectionmaternal-fetal interfaceimmune regulation
Research Aims
3AIM 01Define the immunoregulatory functions of IL-27 at the maternal-fetal interface.
AIM 02Identify cellular targets impacted by IL-27 signaling in T cells.
AIM 03Evaluate the antiviral functions of IL-27 in placental organoids.
Skills the Lab Values
cell culturemouse modelsimmunofluorescenceRNA sequencingflow cytometry
Output against the department
Publications92bottom 31% of dept.334th of 486
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Citations2.9kbottom 20% of dept.389th of 486
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