JILLIAN M. RICHMOND

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EDUCATION

  • September 2007- 2011   PhD Program – Immunology Training Program, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA
    Advisor: Dr. William Cruikshank
  • May 2007:  BS – Molecular and Cellular Biology, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD

RESEARCH INTERESTS

T cell biology

Thesis Title – “”Subversion of Host Immunity by Mycobacterium Tuberculosis:  Inhibition of PI3K/AKT by Mannose Lipoarabinomannan Hinders Th1 cell Migration and Promotes Soluble TNF Receptor Production”

PUBLICATIONS

  • Richmond, J*, M Tuzova*, A Parks, N Adams, E Martin, M Tawa, L Morrison, K Chaney, TS Kupper, C Curiel-Lewandrowski, & WW Cruikshank “Interleukin-16 as a marker of Sezary Syndrome onset and stage.” Accepted to the Journal of Clinical Immunology.

PRESENTATIONS

  • “Mannose lipoarabinomannan from Mycobacterium tuberculosis inhibits T cell migration to sphingosine-1-phosphate and promotes trapping of T cells in lung draining lymph nodes.” J. Richmond, J. Lee, D. Green, H. Kornfeld, and W. Cruikshank. Poster presentation at the American Association of Immunologists 97th Annual Meeting, May 7-11, 2010, Baltimore, MD.
  • “Mannose lipoarabinomannan from Mycobacterium tuberculosis promotes production of soluble TNF Receptors I & II.” J. Richmond, E. Schuller, J. Lee, D. Remick, H. Kornfeld, and W. Cruikshank. Poster presentation at the American Association of Immunologists 97th Annual Meeting, May 7-11, 2010, Baltimore, MD.
  • “IL-16 mediates CD4 T lymphocyte accumulation in the lymph nodes by desensitizing S1P1.” D.S. Green, J. Richmond, B. Harstine, D. Center and W. Cruikshank. Oral and poster presentation at the American Association of Immunologists 97th Annual Meeting, May 7-11, 2010, Baltimore, MD.
  • “Mannose lipoarabinomannan from Mycobacterium tuberculosis inhibits T cell migration to sphingosine-1-phosphate and promotes trapping of T cells in lung draining lymph nodes.” J. Richmond, J. Lee, D. Green, H. Kornfeld, and W. Cruikshank. Poster presentation at the Boston University Science & Engineering Day, March 30, 2010, Boston, MA.
  • “T cell Migration and Function during Tuberculosis Infection.” J. Richmond. Oral presentation for the Fall 2009 Boston University School of Medicine Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Seminar Series, November 13, 2009, Boston, MA.
  • “RSV-infection of Monocytes and Alveolar Macrophages Induces IL-16 Production.” S. Dhoma, R. Fearns, J. Richmond, W. Cruikshank, M.H. Ieong. Poster presentation at the American Thoracic Society Annual Meeting, May 15-20, 2009, San Diego, CA.
  • “Effects of Components of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis strain H37Rv on T cell Migration.” J. Richmond and W. Cruikshank. Poster presentation at the Boston University Evan’s Research Day October 29, 2008, Boston, MA.
  • “Effects of Components of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis strain H37Rv on T cell Migration.” J. Richmond and W. Cruikshank. Poster presentation at the 34th Annual New England Immunology Conference, October 25-26, 2008, Woods Hole, MA.

MEMBERSHIPS

  • American Association for the Advancement of Science
  • American Association of Immunologists

APPOINTMENTS/AWARDS

  • June 2010-May 2011:  National Science Foundation GK-12 Fellowship Recipient, Project STAMP/Boston Urban Fellows, Supported by NSF Grant 0538608
  • May 2010:  Boston University Russek Student Achievement Award Competition, Second Prize
  • September 2009-Present:  Boston University Metropolitan College Biomedical Laboratory and Clinical Sciences Faculty Member, Instructor for Undergraduate Immunology Laboratory (GMS BT 409; Fall 2009) and Basic Pathology: Mechanisms of Disease (GMS BT 432; Spring 2011)
  • April 2009:  National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program, Honorable Mention
  • March 2008-Present:  Medical Immunology Tutor and Tutor Coordinator (MED MS131/GMS PA510)
  • September 2007-May 2009:  Immunology Training Program, Supported by Grant 2T32AI007309-21A1