Shan Liao
Positions
Associate Professor
Cumming School of Medicine, Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Infectious Diseases
Full Member
The Calvin, Phoebe and Joan Snyder Institute for Chronic Diseases
Chair
Gastrointestinal Research Group
Member
Immunology Research Group
Full Member
Inflammation Research Network
Contact information
Background
Educational Background
PhD Public Health, Yale University, 2007
MSc Genetics, Fudan University, 2001
BSc Biochemistry, Fudan University, 1998
Research
Areas of Research
Initial lymphatic vessels collect interstitial fluid to create lymph. The collected lymph is transported through collecting lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes, and eventually returned to blood circulation to maintain tissue fluid balance. Antigen and dendritic cells (DCs) use this route to enter the draining lymph node (LN) to initiate an immune response. Metastatic tumor cells also frequently spread through lymphatic vessels and colonize in LNs.
We are using inflammation, infection and cancer models to study lymphatic function and immune regulation.
Participation in university strategic initiatives
Courses
| Course number | Course title | Semester |
|---|---|---|
| CMMB 567 | (MDSC 567) Advanced Topics in Immunology | 2020 |
Publications
More Information
Barbara Chyz
Phone: 403.220.4555
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