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Xu, Hui, Ph.D.

Xu, Hui, Ph.D.

Principle Investigator

 


This lab has research interests in immunology, cutaneous inflammatory diseases, and skin cancers. Current projects are focused on mechanisms for ultraviolet radiation (UVR)-induced immune suppression and skin cancer. We investigate UVR-induced tolerogenic antigen-presenting cells and the mechanisms by which they induce regulatory T cells and immune suppression. We also examine whether blocking the activity of UVR-induced tolerogenic antigen-presenting cells can diminish or abolish UVR-induced immune suppression and skin cancer. The study is sponsored by the NIH.

 

Lab Staff

Carlos Mier Aguilar

Carlos Mier Aguilar

Research V

 


Funding (NIH award):

  • R01 AR072213 (PI): 09/07/2018 – 08/31/2024 (NCE)
  • R01 AI154842 (MPI): 06/01/2021-05/31/2026