Professor Dr. Kevin O Connor

Biography

Kevin C. O'Connor is a professor in the Department of Neurology and Immunobiology at Yale School of Medicine. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Tufts University. After completing his doctoral studies, he underwent postdoctoral training in Immunology at Harvard Medical School. O'Connor's research primarily focuses on human translational immunology and neurology, with a particular emphasis on understanding the role of B cells and antibodies in autoimmune diseases. His laboratory investigates molecular mechanisms through which autoreactive B cell subsets and autoantibody isotypes initiate and sustain autoimmunity. He has explored important findings related to myasthenia gravis (MG), including the defects in B cell tolerance and the pathogenic capabilities of autoantibodies in this condition. O'Connor’s significant contributions to the field have implications for personalized medicine approaches in treating autoimmune disorders.

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