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Michael David's research focuses on the role of Interferons (IFNs), a group of cytokines that have the ability to 'interfere' with viral infections, as well as their antitumor and immunemodulatory effects. His work aims to understand the mechanisms by which interferons mediate their various cellular and molecular effects. This includes the characterization of signal transduction mechanisms that allow IFNs to activate transcription in defined cellular genes, and the biological effects of IFNs primarily mediated through the JAK/STAT pathway. Additionally, his research delves into the immunemodulatory properties of interferons, particularly their role in T cell development and activation. Furthermore, he investigates the pathways through which the immune system recognizes bacterial and viral infections and initiates innate immune responses, exploring how invading pathogens may undermine host defenses. Michael earned his Ph.D. in Pharmacology from the University of Vienna, Austria, and has a postdoctoral research background from the Center of Biologics Evaluation and Research in Bethesda, Maryland. He is a recipient of various honors, including the Erwin-Schroedinger Fogarty Fellowship and Scholar Awards from the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Foundation and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).