Dr. Axel Concepcion

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Axel Concepcion is a Neubauer Family Assistant Professor at the University of Chicago in the Biological Sciences Division. His research focuses on understanding the mechanisms of ion transport and cell signaling in the immune system, particularly through the study of membrane proteins and ion channels. His lab combines functional genomics and systems immunology to identify novel regulators of immune cell function. Concepcion aims to advance knowledge of plasma membrane proteins coordinating immune responses, contributing to the field of immunotherapy. He has authored several publications on topics relating to T cell biology and ion channel function, exploring both fundamental mechanisms and translational implications for health and disease. His educational background includes a Doctorate in Cell and Molecular Biology from the University of Navarra.

Research Interests

Experience

Neubauer Family Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Conducting research and teaching in Biochemistry and related fields.

Postdoc - Immunology

— Present

NYU School of Medicine • New York, NY

Investigated immune response mechanisms.

Alfonso Martin Escudero Postdoctoral Fellow

— Present

Alfonso Martin Escudero Foundation • Spain

Focused on molecular biology in immune contexts.

Awards

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Young Investigator Award

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Neubauer Family Assistant Professorship

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy