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Shabaana Khader is the Chair of Microbiology at the University of Chicago. She is an expert in immunology and microbiology, focusing on the interactions between the immune system and pathogens, particularly Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Her research examines how various immune responses are facilitated or altered during infections and how vaccines influence these processes at the cellular and molecular levels. Dr. Khader's work has significantly contributed to understanding disease tolerance mechanisms during influenza and tuberculosis infections, revealing insights into the underlying immunological pathways. She has published extensively in prestigious journals, including Nature Immunology, Nature Communications, and The Journal of Infectious Diseases, and has been recognized for her academic excellence in microbiology research. Dr. Khader is also involved in training the next generation of scientists in her field through graduate programs at the University.
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