Programming gamma delta T cells for HIV immunotherapy
- Research Opportunity
- Masters by Research, Honours
- Department
- Microbiology and Immunology
- Location
- Doherty Institute
| Primary Supervisor | Number | Webpage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professor Stephen Kent | skent@unimelb.edu.au | (03) 8344 9939 | Personal web page |
| Co-supervisor | Number | Webpage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Jennifer Juno | jennifer.juno@unimelb.edu.au | (03) 9035 4179 | Personal web page |
Summary This project will focus on identifying methods to expand gamma delta T cell populations that can kill HIV-infected T cells in vitro.
Project Details
Gamma delta T cells are an unconventional T cell subset with cytotoxic activity. These cells are currently being tested in human clinical trials for their ability to kill cancer cells, but less is known about their utility in treating infectious diseases. Preliminary studies from our lab have identified gamma delta T cell subsets with different cytotoxic potential. This project will focus on identifying methods to expand gamma delta T cell populations that can kill HIV-infected T cells in vitro.
Faculty Research Themes
School Research Themes
Research Opportunities
Masters by Research, Honours
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
Key Contact
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Department
Research Group / Unit / Centre
Kent laboratory: HIV vaccines; immune responses to HIV-1; immunotherapy
Research Node
Doherty InstituteMDHS Research library
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