With a focus on immunology, the BIIE aims to develop solutions for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease, with a particular focus on global child and adolescent health.
Emma’s joint appointment will link the Dunn School’s mission of transforming health by discovering the underlying causes of disease with a new team of world-leading bioengineers working towards novel therapies, vaccines and diagnostics. It will provide opportunities for collaborations and synergy at all levels, including for postdocs and students.
A leader in the rapidly growing field of intestinal mucosal immunity, Emma’s group investigates the interactions between bacteria and the gut immune system. Epitomising the overall strategy of the Dunn School, her twin goals are to discover fundamental immunological principles, and to pioneer oral vaccines and methods of engineering the microbiome to improve health and protect against disease.
“I am really excited about the possibilities this appointment opens up, particularly the interactions with expert bioengineers such as Chase Beisel, and the shared vision to drive our laboratory towards tangible change for the health of infants and children in low resource settings”, said Professor Slack.
Slack Group
The Molecular Immunology group elucidates the mechanisms by which the mucosal immune system can control the abundance and pathogenicity of opportunistic pathogens.
Infection and Immunity
Several Dunn School groups use a range of approaches to investigate antigen presentation and immune regulation during health and disease and study the mechanisms that enable bacterial and viral pathogens to invade and proliferate inside their hosts.
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