Dr. Peter Kelleher

Biography

Peter Kelleher is a Clinical Associate Professor at Imperial College London, specializing in immunology. He graduated from Trinity College Dublin and received training in internal medicine and clinical immunology in Dublin and London, respectively. His PhD thesis focused on dendritic cell function in the context of retroviral infection under the supervision of Professor Stella Knight at the APRG Unit, Imperial College London. Dr. Kelleher's research primarily centers on HIV-1 infection and primary antibody deficiency, exploring novel immunological technologies for diagnosing patients with infectious diseases and immune-based disorders. His current research includes evaluating the role of HIV-1-specific antibody responses in the acquisition and control of HIV-1, with a particular focus on the defects in B cell memory that contribute to risks for invasive bacterial diseases and impaired vaccine responses in the context of HIV-1 infection. He also conducts multi-center clinical and laboratory-based studies involving European and UK patients suffering from conditions related to HIV-1 infection, common variable immune deficiency (CVID), and complement deficiencies, as well as ventilator-associated pneumonia. Dr. Kelleher also holds honorary consultant positions across several NHS trusts, contributing to the treatment of patients with primary immune deficiencies and HIV-1 infection.

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