Description
Our research program is focused on fibroblast-like stromal cells found in secondary lymphoid organs and tumours. These cells create the structure on which leukocytes crawl and interact. We and others have shown that fibroblasts in lymph nodes are fundamental to healthy immune function, through interactions with T cells, B cells, dendritic cells and macrophages, directly supporting cell survival, function and migration. This project builds on preliminary data to explore the fundamental immunology of the tonsil.
Essential criteria:
Minimum entry requirements can be found here: https://www.monash.edu/admissions/entry-requirements/minimum
Keywords
Immunology, Fibroblasts, Microenvironment, Lymph Nodes, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
School
Biomedicine Discovery Institute (School of Biomedical Sciences) » Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Available options
PhD/Doctorate
Honours
Time commitment
Full-time
Top-up scholarship funding available
No
Physical location
Clayton
Co-supervisors
Dr
Konstantinos Knoblich