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Irene Chernova is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at Yale School of Medicine, specializing in Nephrology. Her research focuses on understanding the role of B cells in lupus nephritis and their interactions with kidney physiology and immunobiology. Dr. Chernova completed her MD and PhD in Immunology at the University of Pennsylvania, followed by fellowship training in Internal Medicine and Nephrology at Yale New Haven Hospital. Her work aims to form the foundation for an independent laboratory exploring unique ionic environments in the kidney and their impacts on cell survival and function in inflamed tissues, particularly focusing on how these environments influence the behavior of infiltrating lymphocytes. Dr. Chernova's research is characterized by her collaboration with prominent figures in the field and she has actively contributed to significant publications and studies in her area of expertise.
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