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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This includes remits from two of our discovery advisory groups:
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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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Members are listed below. Additional experts will join the panel as necessary.
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Dr Lilach Sheiner (Chair)
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Professor Stephen Baker
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Professor Mads Gyrd-Hansen
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Professor Mads Gyrd-Hansen
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Dr Samson Kinyanjui
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Dr Samson Kinyanjui
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Professor Iruka Okeke
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Professor Iruka Okeke
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Professor Joanne Webster
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Professor Joanne Webster
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