Dr. Xaquin Dopico

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Xaquin Castro Dopico is an Assistant Professor at Aarhus University in the Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences. His research focuses on comparative immunology, integrating cellular, molecular, and computational approaches to decode diverse immune systems that have evolved under real-world pressures. Current projects illuminate adaptive immunity concerning zoonotic and emerging diseases, including Influenza and African Swine Fever. He aims to unravel the intricacies of immunometabolism and advance silico modeling of complex immune networks to enhance the fundamental understanding of critical global health challenges. In addition to his research, he teaches Infection Immunity for veterinary undergraduates and a graduate course on Viral diseases. He holds a PhD in Immunology from the University of Cambridge and a Bachelor's in Veterinary Medicine & Surgery from the University of Edinburgh.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

Aarhus University • Tjele, Denmark

Teaching and researching in the field of comparative immunology.

Research Specialist

2025-03-01 — Present

Karolinska Institutet •

Awards

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EMBO Short-Term Fellowship

2017-08-31
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MSD/FVE Veterinary Student Scholarship

2016-11-16
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Wellcome Trust Infection & Immunity Scholarship

2009-07-27

Requirements for Aarhus University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:83
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field Specific credit requirements in programming, algorithms, and computer systems
Application Checklist
  • Official Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Course descriptions
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Documentation of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science offers tracks in Software Efficiency, Cryptography, and Data Science.