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Sarah E. Cobey is a Professor in the Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago. Her research focuses on the dynamics of infectious diseases and the evolution of B cells. She utilizes computational mathematical tools to test hypotheses and advance theory, particularly regarding the evolutionary consequences of immune-mediated competition among pathogen strains and the immune response to viruses such as influenza and human papillomavirus. Cobey's work includes analyzing the evolution of antibody repertoires in hosts over time, exploring the roles of infection history, genetics, and vaccination in shaping B cell responses. Her research employs longitudinal dynamical models to link epidemiological and immunological observations and aims to improve vaccination strategies based on diverse immune histories among hosts. She has investigated the impacts of vaccines on the transmission and evolution of pathogens. Cobey's educational background includes a PhD in Ecology and Evolution from the University of Michigan and postdoctoral work focused on infectious disease dynamics at the Harvard School of Public Health.
University of Chicago • Chicago, IL
Teaching and conducting research in the Biological Sciences Division.
Department of Philosophy