First Name
Sam
Last Name
Shafer
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Category
Research Interest
Mucosal immunity, Autoantibodies, Interstitial lung disease
Scholar Type
Degrees
B.S., Microbiology and Molecular Biology, Oklahoma State University, 2019
M.D., Emory University School of Medicine (In progress)
Student's Research
Sam previously worked in mucosal immunity with patients diagnosed with early onset colitis and mutations in ST6GALNAC1. Currently, their research focuses on the mucosal immunity and genetics of autoimmune and inflammatory conditions affecting the lungs such as interstitial lung disease and sarcoidosis.
Institute Center Mentor
Mentors
Dr. Steven Holland (NIAID) and
Prof. Clare Bryant (Cambridge)
Homepage Description
As an NIH Cambridge Scholar, Sam's research will focus on the mucosal immunity and genetics of autoimmune and inflammatory conditions affecting the lungs such as interstitial lung disease and sarcoidosis.
Entry Year
Thesis Pending
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