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Stockholm, Sweden

Vaccine development with focus on hemorrhagic fever viruses and SARS-CoV-2

Stockholm, Sweden

Immunoglobulin A deficiency is the most prevalent primary immunodeficiency disease. The primary site for IgA production is mucosal tissue in the gastrointestinal and respiratory tracts. Thus, IgA is critical for mucosal immunity, defense against extracellular pathogens and maintenance of intestinal homeostasis. Consequently, many IgA deficient patients.

Gainesville, Florida Area

Studied HIV infection of macrophages and how the infection/virus modulates the normal functions of macrophages

Gainesville, Florida Area

I did my Ph.D. research in the laboratory of Dr. Maureen Goodenow investigating the role of STAT1, STAT3 and STAT5 in HIV-1 infection and modulation of macrophages. Since macrophages are direct targets of HIV-1 infection, have a relative long life span and are resistance to HIV-1 cytopathic effects they become persistent producers of the virus. In.

Greater Los Angeles Area

My research focused on traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in children and the use of ketone bodies as treatment and an alternative cerebral energy source after TBI.The primary energy source for the adult brain under normal conditions is glucose. After a TBI there is a change in the intra- and extracellular environment of the brain and an impairment of the.

Norrkoping, Sweden

Helped to organize a new data base on LFV

Sälen, Sweden

Responsible for the daily work in the restaurant, scheduling of staff, ordering supplies and controlling the everyday sale.

Norrkoping, Sweden

Controlled and tested different samples (for example waste water, process fluids and paper pulp) from the production. Prepared acidic and basic solutions used in the factory and the laboratory.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Microbiology And Immunology

Activities and Societies: Graduate Student Organization 2013-2014 Career Development Seminar Chair 2012-2013 Graduate Student Council.

Master'S Degree, Engineering Biology

Master Of Science - Ms, Media Technology And Engineering

Activities and Societies: Switched to Engineering Biology after 2 years

Natural Sciences

Activities and Societies: Chair of the athletic student organisation