Dr. Jun Huang

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jun Huang is an Associate Professor at the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering at the University of Chicago, where he has served since 2015. He obtained his Master's degree in Chemical Engineering and his PhD in Bioengineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. His postdoctoral research focused on immunology at Stanford University. Huang's work primarily revolves around human immunology and immunotherapy, specifically at the single-cell level, concentrating on T cell recognition and differentiation. His lab develops mRNA-based immunotherapies and adoptive cell therapies for human cancers, infectious diseases, and autoimmune disorders. He is a recipient of multiple prestigious awards including the American Cancer Society Scholar Award and the NIH New Innovator Award. Huang has contributed to various significant publications concerning immunology, including works on CD8+ T cells and their role in immunotherapy, as well as advancements in single-molecule imaging techniques. His research interests include T Cell Immunology, mRNA Nanotechnology, T Cell Receptor mechanisms, and Chimeric Antigen Receptor development.

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Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Faculty member focusing on T Cell Immunology and mRNA-based immunotherapies.

Awards

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American Cancer Society Scholar Award

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NIH New Innovator Award

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Lynn Sage Research Award

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NSF Career Award

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Cancer Research Foundation Young Investigator Award

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CBC Catalyst Award

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NIH Pathway Independence Award

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