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Nathan completed his PhD in mid-2009 at the University of Birmingham, UK, studying immune evasion of the Epstein-Barr Virus. Following this, he joined the group of Tony Purcell at the University of Melbourne, before transitioning to Monash University in 2012. Nathan's research is focused on understanding aspects of the MHC antigen processing pathway and its impact on T cell immunity to pathogens and tumors, with a specific emphasis on the abundance of MHC-peptides and their role in driving the magnitude and efficacy of T cell responses. In conjunction with his work, Dr. Croft engages in mapping peptide repertoires in healthy and pathogen-infected cell lines, as well as cells and tissues of tumor origin. His work strives to develop novel bioinformatics data repositories to model and predict the generation of peptide epitopes with potential immunogenicity. Nathan's expertise aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals established in 2015, which aim to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all. His career contributes to achieving educational and academic qualifications in immunology, proteomics, and related fields.
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