M. Cecilia Berin, PhD
- ADJUNCT PROFESSOR | Pediatrics
Research Topics:
Allergy, Antigen Presentation, Cellular Immunity, Chemokines, Cytokines, Dendritic Cells, Epithelial Cells, Immunology, Inflammation, Knockout Mice, Mucosal Immunology, T CellsMulti-Disciplinary Training Area
Immunology [IMM]Education
BSc(Hons), Queen's University
MSc, Queen's University
PhD, McMaster University
Postdoctoral, University of California, San Diego
Our laboratory is dedicated to understanding the mucosal immunology of food allergic disorders. Themes within this work include (1) understanding mechanisms responsible for development of sensitization and tolerance to food proteins, (2) determining how allergen-specific T cells home to the gut and induce disease, and (3) finding methods to modify the allergen-specific T cell response for therapeutic purposes. Much of our lab’s work to date has focused on the communication between gastrointestinal epithelial cells, dendritic cells, and antigen-specific T cells in the context of food allergy.
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Dr. Berin did not report having any of the following types of financial relationships with industry during 2022 and/or 2023: consulting, scientific advisory board, industry-sponsored lectures, service on Board of Directors, participation on industry-sponsored committees, equity ownership valued at greater than 5% of a publicly traded company or any value in a privately held company. Please note that this information may differ from information posted on corporate sites due to timing or classification differences.
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