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Sam Shafer

First Name
Sam
Last Name
Shafer
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Sam Shafer
Category
Immunology
Research Interest

Mucosal immunity, Autoantibodies, Interstitial lung disease 

Scholar Type
NIH Cambridge Scholar MD/PhD
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
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
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
2024
Thesis Pending
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