Dr. Tracy Hussell

Biography

Professor Tracy Hussell completed her PhD at University College London, identifying Helicobacter pylori as an aetiological agent of human gut lymphomas. After her PhD, Professor Hussell transitioned to studying immunity and pathology in respiratory syncytial virus. In 1998, she accepted a lectureship at the Centre for Molecular Microbiology and Infection at Imperial College, collaborating with notable figures such as Professors Gordon Dougan and Douglas Young. She was subsequently awarded a career development fellowship by the Medical Research Council. In 2006, she achieved a Personal Chair in inflammatory disease at Imperial College London, leading a vibrant research group exploring the pathways of immune health and deregulation in the lung. Currently, she serves as the Director of the Lydia Becker Institute of Immunology and Inflammation at the University of Manchester. Professor Hussell's research primarily focuses on immunological homeostasis within the respiratory tract and the complexities of inflammatory diseases. Her group studies the innate immune response in various contexts, aiming to uncover novel therapeutic pathways that could lead to enhanced treatments for acute and chronic inflammatory conditions.

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