Nicol, Marlynne Quigg, Ph.D.
Ph.D.: University of Edinburgh, Scotland
Postdoctoral training: University of Edinburgh, University of Glasgow, Scotland
Dr. Nicol’s research focuses on the effects of HIV infection on immune responses to pathogens in the lung. Current research projects, in collaboration with Drs. Skolnik and Ieong, examine TLR-mediated responses, as well as cytokine and chemokine networks. Her major research goal is to identify changes in HIV-infected cells that result in immune response deficits. This research uses both in vitro cell line models and patient-derived samples, focusing on alveolar macrophages, which are the first line of defense against invading pathogens in the lung.
