Dr. Mark Coles

Biography

Professor Mark Coles is a leading researcher in the field of Immunology, with a focus on the interplay between stromal cells and immune responses. His academic journey began with a BSc in Microbiology from Cornell University, followed by a PhD at the University of California, Berkeley, where he studied Natural Killer cell receptor expression in T lymphocytes. He has conducted extensive research on the mechanisms underlying lymph node and thymus formation during his postdoctoral training at the National Institute of Medical Research in London. Mark served as a lecturer at the Centre for Immunology and Infection at the University of York, where he initiated significant collaborations to apply computational modeling in immunology. He was appointed as Professor of Immunology with joint roles at the Department of Biology and Hull York Medical School. Since 2017, Mark has been affiliated with the Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology, focusing on the development of therapies for immune-mediated inflammatory diseases through interdisciplinary research. He is also an advocate for innovative approaches in scientific research, having co-founded several companies aimed at reducing the reliance on animal models in therapeutic development. Mark's leadership extends to directing graduate studies and promoting entrepreneurship within the Kennedy Institute.

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