Infection and Immunobiology Early-Career Advisory Group

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This advisory group shortlists candidates for Wellcome Early-Career Awards.

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This advisory group shortlists candidates for Wellcome Early-Career Awards.

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Its remit covers applications that aim to improve our understanding of the biology of human pathogens and their vectors, and how infectious diseases are transmitted. 

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  • infectious diseases of humans
  • cellular and molecular studies of human pathogens and their vectors, including antigen discovery and host-pathogen interactions
  • mechanisms and emergence of drug-resistant infection relevant to humans
  • population and evolution studies of infectious agents and their hosts
  • environmental factors influencing infection, including disease ecology
  • studies of microbial populations relevant to human health, including the microbiome. 
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Pathogen Biology and Disease Transmission Discovery Advisory Group
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Its remit covers applications that aim to improve our understanding of the function of the human immune system in homeostasis and development, and in protecting against or promoting disease. 

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  • molecular and cellular immunology, including tissue and barrier immunology
  • systems immunology
  • immune regulation and dysregulation, inflammation, allergy and autoimmunity
  • immune response to infection and commensals
  • immunity and disease susceptibility or resistance
  • understanding immunological mechanisms, which may include the study of vaccine candidates, adjuvants, immunotherapies or immunomodulators 
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Immune System in Health and Disease Discovery Advisory Group
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We will publish membership details in the autumn. 

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