The Immunology Center of Georgia is dedicated to cultivating immunological experts. Our graduate students are not only advancing their PhD studies, but are also making significant contributions as research assistants. Their work is at the cutting edge of scientific discovery, bringing fresh ideas that will propel us forward as leaders in immunology research. Explore their achievements and consider joining us to take your scientific career to new heights.
IMMCG offers a dynamic environment for graduate students, providing invaluable hands-on research experience, robust professional development, and access to an extensive network of industry and academic leaders. Interested in pursuing your future with us? Reach out to our faculty members to inquire about research assistant positions. Each faculty member oversees a thriving, well-funded research lab.
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molecular Oncology and Immunology Biochemistry and cancer biology Biomedical Sciences PhD Programs
Francis Anazodo
Expected graduation: 2027
Program: Biochemistry and Cancer Biology
Area of study: Role of UFMylation in immune cells
Elayne (Layne) Benson
Expected graduation: 2027
Program: Biochemistry and Cancer Biology
Area of study: Myeloid olfactory receptors in cancer
Khalia Cummings
Expected graduation: 2028
Program: Vascular Biology
Area of study: Role of olfactory receptor 2 in the initiation and progression of atherosclerosis
Aderonke Elizabeth Fakayode
Expected graduation: 2027
Program: Molecular Oncology and Immunology
Area of study: Single-cell RNA sequencing in patients with cardiovascular disease
Rachel Anne Iannotti, MPH
Expected graduation: 2025
Program: Medical Physiology
Thesis topic: The role of metabolism on immune cell fate and function
Mercy Kehinde-Ige
Expected graduation: 2025
Program: Biochemistry and Cancer Biology
Thesis topic: The Role of Stat5a in the Epigenetic and Metabolic Regulation of Anti-tumor CD4+ T Cells
Austin Lowery
Expected graduation: 2028
Program: Biochemistry and Cancer Biology
Area of study: Analyzing neutrophil activity in a variety of clinical conditions using spatial transcriptomics
Megh Mehta
Expected graduation: 2030
Program: Molecular Oncology and Immunology
Area of study: Expression of quantitative trait loci in HIV/CAD
Ogacheko Okoko
Expected graduation: 2024
Program: Molecular Oncology and Immunology
Thesis topic: Transcriptional and epigenetic mechanisms by which STAT5 regulates polyfunctionality in antitumor CD4+ T cells
Aravind Rathakrishnan
Expected graduation: 2027
Program: Biochemistry and Cancer Biology
Area of study: Role of UFMylation in the function of effector T cells and survival of memory T cells
