Dr. Elias Lolis

Biography

Elias Lolis received his BA degree in Chemistry from Columbia College and completed his PhD in Chemistry at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He underwent postdoctoral training at the Laboratory of Medical Biochemistry at Rockefeller University, focusing on the functional interactions of advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) with the immune system. His research currently investigates the mechanisms of chemokines, specifically the macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) family proteins and their receptors in the context of diseases such as cancer, inflammation, and infection. His work employs techniques from structural biology, including X-ray crystallography and molecular dynamics, along with Crispr/Cas9 mouse models and high-throughput screening of small molecules to design biotherapeutics. He has been recognized with several awards, including the Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association Faculty Development Award and the Donaghue Young Investigator Award. Lolis has contributed significantly to the training of postdoctoral associates and graduate students, emphasizing diversity and inclusion in research.

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