Alice’s poster was titled “Structural insights into a novel properdin-binding complement inhibitor from the tick Rhipicephallus pulchellus” and showcased her DPhil research. The complement system is a key component of the immune system that helps eliminate infectious microorganisms.
“It was a pleasant surprise to win an award and have my work recognised at an international conference, especially since this was the first conference that I attended!” said Alice when asked about receiving the prize.
The bi-annual meeting is the largest and oldest complement conference and brings together experts from around the world (over 500 attendees were estimated to have attended) to promote the latest advances of complement immunology research and development, clinical studies and complement therapeutics.
More information on the Lea research group: https://www.path.ox.ac.uk/content/susan-lea
Written by Amity Roberts