Location, location, location – lodging virus specific T cells in the lung as an approach to protecting against influenza virus infection
- Research Opportunity
- PhD, Masters by Research
- Department
- Microbiology and Immunology
- Location
- Doherty Institute
| Primary Supervisor | Number | Webpage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Linda Wakim | linda.wakim@unimelb.edu.au | (03) 9035 4141 | Personal web page |
Summary This research project will characterise the influenza virus fighting T cells in the lung and nasal tissue, identify factors important in their differentiation and longevity, and optimise approaches to lodge these highly protective T cells along the respiratory tract, with the intent to improve influenza vaccine design and efficacy.
Project Details
This research project will characterise the influenza virus fighting T cells in the lung and nasal tissue, identify factors important in their differentiation and longevity, and optimise approaches to lodge these highly protective T cells along the respiratory tract, with the intent to improve influenza vaccine design and efficacy.
Faculty Research Themes
School Research Themes
Research Opportunities
PhD, Masters by Research
Students who are interested in joining this project will need to consider their elegibility as well as other requirements before contacting the supervisor of this research
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Research Group / Unit / Centre
Research Node
Doherty InstituteMDHS Research library
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