Dr. Erin Adams

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Biography

Erin June Adams is a Joseph Regenstein Professor at the University of Chicago in the Biological Sciences Division. Her research focuses on biochemistry, molecular immunology, and structural biology, particularly in the context of T cells and immune system functionality. She has significant expertise in studying the molecular signals that allow the immune system to differentiate between healthy and unhealthy tissues, with a specific interest in unconventional T cell recognition involving γδ T cells and Natural Killer T cells among others. Her work utilizes cellular assays and protein engineering to uncover fundamental principles governing immune system effector cells and their regulation in relation to human diseases. Adams aims to elucidate the structure and function of antigen-presenting molecules and has published extensively on topics including the molecular characterization of immune receptors and T cell activation mechanisms.

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Experience

Joseph Regenstein Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Serving as a professor concentrating on biochemistry and molecular biology.

Postdoc Fellow

2001-01-01 — 2004-01-01

Cancer Research Institute • New York, NY

Engaged in research focusing on molecular immunology.

Awards

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Searle Scholar

2007-01-01
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Phi Beta Kappa

1993-01-01

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Doctorate Program
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IELTS
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Department of Philosophy