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Ileana M. Cristea is the Henry L. Hillman Professor at Princeton University in the Department of Molecular Biology. Dr. Cristea's research focuses on the intersection of virology and proteomics, specifically studying the cellular mechanisms employed by hosts to defend against viruses and the methods viruses use to evade immune responses. Her research group utilizes a multidisciplinary approach, integrating molecular virology, microscopy, mass spectrometry-based proteomics, and bioinformatics to develop novel proteomics-based tools. This work is crucial in understanding the dynamic regulation of host-virus interactions, the sensing of pathogenic DNA in infected cells, and the initiation of innate immune responses. Dr. Cristea has contributed significantly to the field with her initiatives in mass spectrometry and has served on the Executive Board of the Human Proteome Organization and educational committees for various scientific organizations. She has been a prolific educator, having instructed on proteomics at numerous international workshops and courses.
Princeton University • Princeton, NJ
Leading a research group focusing on the interface of virology and proteomics.
GRE scores are not accepted. Ph.D. is the primary degree; students are not required to hold an M.S.E. prior to admission.