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Hawa Racine Thiam is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Bioengineering at Stanford University, with specific research interests in cellular biophysical mechanisms and the functions of innate immune cells. Her lab combines advanced techniques in microscopy and microfabrication alongside quantitative cell biology to explore the cellular biophysical mechanisms that immune cells employ to defend the host and maintain homeostasis. Current research focuses on NETosis, a process where neutrophils respond to danger signals by releasing chromatin into the extracellular environment to trap and neutralize pathogens, which can exacerbate inflammation. Hawa's long-term goal is to integrate insights from cellular biophysics with engineering principles to manipulate and redesign immune cells to improve human health. She obtained her B.S. and M.S. degrees in Physics from Paris Diderot University, followed by a Ph.D. in Biophysics from Institut Curie, where she investigated the role of branched actin networks in the nucleus during immune cell migration. Her postdoctoral work at the NIH contributed to understanding cellular mechanisms of NETosis, paving the way for new avenues in extreme cell behavior research.
Stanford University • Stanford, CA
Hawa Racine Thiam serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Bioengineering, focusing on research involving cellular biophysical mechanisms and innate immune cell functions.
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