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Alex McCarthy is an Associate Professor in the Department of Infectious Disease at Imperial College London, leading research at the Centre for Bacterial Resistance Biology. His work focuses on innate immune receptors and their modulation of immune responses in relation to microbial pathogens. He studies how phagocytic immune cells express different immune receptors that can recognize, respond to, and kill invading microbes. Additionally, his research involves understanding the role of inhibitory immune receptors, which ensure that phagocytes do not damage the host by becoming activated inappropriately. McCarthy's laboratory is examining the biology of CEACAM and LILR families of receptors, which are crucial in generating balanced immune responses. His academic journey includes a PhD from the University of Leeds, collaborations with distinguished universities, and several funding awards from major research councils. His research aims to elucidate mechanisms that could lead to therapeutic approaches for infectious and inflammatory diseases.
Imperial College London • London, United Kingdom
Leading research at the Centre for Bacterial Resistance Biology within the Department of Infectious Disease.
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