People who work in Immunology and Infectious Diseases

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Faculty
Name / job title	E-mail / phone / campus	Interests include
Bjornstad, Ottar Professor of Entomology and Biology Adjunct Professor in Statistics	onb1@psu.edu 814-863-2983 (University Park)	Outbreak and persistence of infectious disease (ecological statistics, population dynamics, species interactions, spatial dynamics, ecology of infectious disease).
Bonneau, Robert Professor of Microbiology and Immunology	rhb3@psu.edu 717-531-4078 (Hershey)	Cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying stress-induced, neuroendocrine-mediated modulation of the immune response to herpes simplex virus infections.
Cantorna, Margherita Professor in Molecular Immunology Chair, Intercollege Graduate Degree Program in Immunology and Infectious Diseases	mxc69@psu.edu 814-863-2819 (University Park)	Vitamin D regulation of autoimmunity, especially inflammatory bowel diseases. Molecular and cellular regulation of host immunity, and regulation by nutrients.
Cattadori, Isabella Assistant Professor of Biology	imc3@psu.edu 814-865-9594 (University Park)	immuno-epidemiology of co-infection, how host immunity modulates parasite interactions and transmission and how host molecular processes explain the dynamics of infection at the population level
Christensen, Neil Associate Professor of Pathology, and Microbiology and Immunology Point of Contact, Intercollege Graduate Degree Program in Immunology and Infectious Diseases	ndc1@psu.edu 717-531-6185 (Hershey)	Molecular analysis of papillomavirus immunity.
Craig, Timothy Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics	tcraig@psu.edu 717-531-5785 (Hershey)	Rhinitis and its effects on sleep and daytime somnolence; allergic rhinitis and asthma.
Cui, Liwang Professor of Entomology	luc2@psu.edu 814-863-7663 (University Park)	Insect biochemistry and molecular biology; molecular parasitology; medical entomology; host-parasite/pathogen interactions.
Dudley, Edward Assistant Professor of Food Science	egd100@psu.edu 814-867-0439 (University Park)	Mechanisms of environmental survival and virulence of pathogens associated with foodborne disease.
Glick, Adam Associate Professor, Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Co-Chair, Molecular Medicine Program	abg11@psu.edu 814-865-7170 (University Park)	Molecular mechanisms and signaling pathways that regulate progression of squamous tumors from a benign to malignant phenotype.
Gowda, Channe Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology	gowda@psu.edu 717-531-0992 (Hershey)	Understanding the structures and interactions between malaria parasites and human glycoconjugates that lead to malaria pathogenesis.
Hankey, Pamela Professor of Immunology	phc7@psu.edu 814-863-0128 (University Park)	Murine Stk receptor tyrosine kinase and its function in macrophage regulation and inflammation and in leukemic development.
Harvill, Eric Professor of Microbiology and Infectious Disease	harvill@psu.edu 814-863-8522 (University Park)	Interactions between bacterial pathogens and host immunology.
Huang, Jun Associate Professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics	juh17@psu.edu 814-863-4209 (University Park)	Explores nanoscience and nanotechnology at the interface of physics, materials, engineering and biology.
Hudson, Peter Director, Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences Willaman Professor of Biology	pjh18@psu.edu 814-865-6057 (University Park)	Wildlife disease ecology: the transmission and dynamics of parasites in wild animals, with particular emphasis on zoonotic infections and parasite community structure.
Kalia, Vandana Assistant Professor of Veterinary and Biomedical Science	vkalia@psu.edu 814-863-8533 (University Park)	Transcriptional mechanisms that regulate memory CD8 T cell differentiation.
Kapur, Vivek Associate Director for Strategic Initiatives, Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences Professor of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences	vkapur@psu.edu 814-865-9788 (University Park)
Kennett, Mary Professor and Department Head, Veterinary & Biomedical Sciences Director, Animal Resource Program	mjk26@psu.edu 814-865-1495 (University Park)	The pathogenesis of infectious disease: examining bacterial virulence and associated pathology in relation to host immune responses.
Kirimanjeswara, Girish Assistant Professor of Veterinary and Biomedical Science	gsk125@psu.edu 814-863-5250 (University Park)
Mastro, Andrea Professor of Microbiology and Cell Biology	a36@psu.edu 814-863-0152 (University Park)	Breast cancer and the immune system; the effects of exercise on the immune system.
Norbury, Chris Professor of Microbiology and Immunology	ccn1@psu.edu 717-531-7204 (Hershey)	The role of macrophages and dendritic cells in antigen presentation, antiviral immunity and in chronic inflammation during diabetes.
Ott, Troy Professor of Reproductive Physiology	tlo12@psu.edu 814-441-2657 (University Park)	Fertility and reproductive immunology in domestic farm animals. Improving diagnosis of infertility and viral infections.
Pate, Joy Professor of Reproductive Physiology C. Lee Rumberger and Family Chair in Agricultural Sciences Director, Center for Reproductive Biology and Health	jlp36@psu.edu 814-863-0558 (University Park)	Specializing in the area of corpus luteum function. Primary research interests focus on the regulation of luteolysis, prostaglandin production by the corpus luteum, and the interactions between the immune system & the reproductive system.
Paulson, Robert Professor of Veterinary Science Chair, Intercollege Graduate Degree Program in Genetics	rfp5@psu.edu 814-863-6306 (University Park)	Roles of host genes in restricting infection by Friend erythroleukemia virus.
Poss, Mary Professor in Biology and in Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences	mposs@bx.psu.edu 814-867-1213 (University Park)	Molecular mechanisms of virus and host adaptation at scales that span protein and structure to population dynamics.
Prabhu, Sandeep Associate Professor, Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences	ksp4@psu.edu 814-863-8976 (University Park)	Regulation of immune function by oxidative stress and antioxidants, including selenium. Regulation of HIV transcription by selenium.
Read, Andrew Director, Center for Infectious Disease Dynamics Alumni Professor in the Biological Sciences, and Professor of Entomology Eberly College of Science Distinguished Senior Scholar	afr3@psu.edu 814-867-2396 (University Park)	Evolutionary ecology of host-parasite interactions, particularly virulence, infectiousness, vaccine-driven evolution, and drug and insecticide resistance.
Reese, Joseph Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology	jcr8@psu.edu 814-865-1976 (University Park)	UV resistance pathways in eukaryotes. Regulation of DNA damage inducible genes by chromatin. Role of a highly conserved RNA helicase in DNA damage resistance and viral pathogenesis.
Rogers, Connie Assistant Professor and Occupant of the Broadhurst Career Development Professorship for the Study of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention	cjr102@psu.edu 814-867-3716 (University Park)	Role of changes in energy balance and related nutritional factors on inflammation, immune regulation and cancer risk using both animal models and human subjects.
Ross, Catharine Professor in Nutritional Science and Occupant of Dorothy Foehr Huck Chair	acr6@psu.edu 814-865-4721 (University Park)	Vitamin A metabolism; hepatic retinoid function and gene expression; vitamin A in infection and immunity.
Sample, Jeffery	jts21@psu.edu (Hershey)	Mechanisms of Epstein-Barr virus persistence and tumorigenesis.
Sarkar, Surojit Assistant Professor of Veterinary and Biomedical Science	sxs1081@psu.edu 814-867-4034 (University Park)	Regulation of Immunological Memory to Pathogens and Vaccines
Schell, Todd Associate Professor of Microbiology and Immunology	tschell@psu.edu 717-531-8169 (Hershey)	Cellular immune responses in the control of cancer. Investigation of CD8+ T lymphocyte response in unique tumor environments to define immunotherapeutic approaches to cancer.
Schlegel, Robert Professor Emeritus of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology	ur3@psu.edu 814-865-6974 (University Park)	Molecular mechanisms responsible for recognition by macrophages of phosphatidylserine on apoptotic cell surfaces.
Schmitt, Anthony Associate Professor of Molecular Immunology and Infectious Diseases	aps13@psu.edu 814-863-6781 (University Park)	The process of paramyxovirus particle formation by budding: identifying and characterizing viral proteins used in budding, and learning how these manipulate host budding machinery to allow virus release.
Truckenmiller, Emmy Assistant Professor of Microbiology	met11@psu.edu 717-531-8147 (Hershey)	Neuro-endocrine modulation of dendritic cell function (maturation, antigen presentation, cytokine production, migration) in the initial steps of T cell-mediated anti-viral/tumor immunity.
Waldner, Hanspeter	hpwaldner@psu.edu (Hershey)	Determine the mechanisms that maintain tolerance or induce T cell responses to self antigens, resulting in resistance or susceptibility to autoimmune diseases such as Multiple Sclerosis or Type 1 diabetes.
Xiong, Na Associate Professor, Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences	nux1@psu.edu 814-863-2933 (University Park)	Development and function of gamma/delta T cells, a class of immune cells with various roles in microbial immunity, inflammation regulation and tumor surveillance.
Zheng, Siyang Assistant Professor of Bioengineering	sxz10@psu.edu 814-865-8090 (University Park)	My laboratory aims at developing and applying micro/nano technologies for biological and medical applications.

Graduate students
Photo	Name / job title	E-mail / phone / campus	Interests include
	(Haworth) Finch, Emily Graduate student	erh5033@psu.edu (University Park)
	Allen, Joselyn Graduate student	jna131@psu.edu (University Park)
	Balasubramanian, Anand Graduate student	axb1023@psu.edu (University Park)
	Bora, Stephanie Graduate student	sub224@psu.edu (University Park)
	Childs, Ronnie Graduate student	rac298@psu.edu (University Park)
	Collins, Shawntawnee Graduate student	sdc217@psu.edu (University Park)
	Cote, Rebecca Graduate student	rac309@psu.edu (University Park)
	Goodfield, Laura Graduate student	llg172@psu.edu (University Park)
	Grube, Caitlin Graduate student	chg125@psu.edu (University Park)
	Jackson, Walter Graduate student	wzj103@psu.edu (University Park)
	Jenkins, Brenita Graduate student	bcj10@psu.edu (University Park)
	Johnson, Rebecca Graduate student	ruj130@psu.edu (University Park)
	Kamat, Manasi Manohar Graduate student	mqk5198@psu.edu (University Park)
	Lin, Yang-Ding Graduate student	yxl254@psu.edu (University Park)
	Maravegias, Theodora Graduate student	tam997@psu.edu (University Park)
	Markley, Rachel Graduate student	rlm327@psu.edu (University Park)
	Narayan, Vivek Graduate student	vun105@psu.edu 814-863-8329 (University Park)
	Place, David Graduate student	dxp281@psu.edu (University Park)
	Podolsky, Michael Graduate student	map5535@psu.edu (University Park)
	Restori, Katherine Graduate student	khr114@psu.edu (University Park)
	Smallridge, William Graduate student	wes5066@psu.edu (University Park)
	Snyder, Lindsay Graduate student	lms496@psu.edu (University Park)
	Steinberger, Lindy Graduate student	lms488@psu.edu (University Park)
	Templin, Rebekah Graduate student	res27@psu.edu (Hershey)
	Vasudevan, Sreelakshmi Graduate student	sqv5060@psu.edu (University Park)
	Williamson, David Graduate student	drw232@psu.edu (University Park)
	Zhou, Hanbing Graduate student	hxz5034@psu.edu (University Park)

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