Ali A. Ashkar
Professor, Medical Sciences Graduate Program
Medical Sciences
McMaster University
Canada
Biography
The main focus of our research is to study the role of NK cells, NKT cells and IL-15 in innate defense against microbial pathogens and cancer. We are also focusing on the mechanisms by which activation of Toll-like receptors (TLRs) lead to the induction of innate antiviral responses. Additionally, we are studying the role of NK/NKT and IL-15 in the link between innate and adaptive immunity. The main focus of our research is to study the role of NK cells, NKT cells and IL-15 in innate defense against microbial pathogens and cancer. We are also focusing on the mechanisms by which activation of Toll-like receptors (TLRs) lead to the induction of innate antiviral responses. Additionally, we are studying the role of NK/NKT and IL-15 in the link between innate and adaptive immunity.
Research Interest
Infection and Immunity
