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A conserved antioxidant defense at the endoplasmic reticulum membrane

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In situ proteomics unveils specialized domains for extrasynaptic signaling on neuronal cilia.

CAR macrophages with built-In CD47 blocker combat tumor antigen heterogeneity and activate T cells via cross-presentation.

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Faculty Spotlight

Jennifer Puck

Jennifer Puck, MD

Professor Emeritus

Immunology, T cell development, newborn screening, gene therapy, clinical trials, Artemis SCID

Fellowship Spotlight

Anjali Jacob

Anjali Jacob, MD, PhD

Clinical Fellow, Medicine

Laura Pena Couso

Laura Pena Couso, PhD

Staff Spotlight

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Latest Research

Saxiphilin functions as a toxin sponge protein that counteracts the effects of saxitoxin poisoning

A conserved antioxidant defense at the endoplasmic reticulum membrane

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In situ proteomics unveils specialized domains for extrasynaptic signaling on neuronal cilia.

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Mon, August 17, 2026

3:00 PM

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