Shanjana Awasthi, Ph.D.

Professor

Pharmaceutical Sciences

Fax (405) 271-7505

Office CPB 324

Summary

Research in my lab is focused on developing immunotherapeutics and vaccines by harnessing our body's natural host defense mechanisms. Our research efforts have been focused on developing TLR4-interacting surfactant protein-A-derived peptides and dendritic cell-based vaccine approaches. We are interested in investigating the mechanisms of action and efficacy of these approaches using structural, computational, physicochemical, and immunological tools and methods, and in vitro and in animal models of infection, inflammation and cancer.

Certifications & Licenses

Categorical certificate in Clinical Microbiology

UTHSCSA, TX

2006