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Shayan Sharif

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Professor

Ontario Veterinary College, Department of Pathobiology

shayan@uoguelph.ca
(519) 824-4120, Ext. 54641
Office:OVC Pathobiology/Animal Health Lab Building, Room 4824, Lab 4806

Research Interests

  • Immune response to Marek's disease virus in chickens
  • Immunology of avian influenza virus infection in chickens
  • Interactions between commensal bacteria in the intestine and the chicken immune system

The primary focus of my research group is to understand how the chicken immune system recognizes and responds to viral pathogens. Our primary focus is to elucidate the mechanisms involved in initiation and regulation of T cell response. To achieve this objective, we are utilizing new technology, including microarrays, mass spectrometry, tetramers, and real-time PCR to dissect the molecular mechanisms of immunity to viral pathogens.

Another area of research in my laboratory investigates the effects of intestinal microbiota manipulations, via antibiotics and probiotics, on control of enteric pathogens and development of immune system.

Current Graduate Students

  • Fatemeh (Darya) Fazel - PhD
  • Janan Shoja Doost - PhD

Selected Publications

Search PubMed for additional publications by Dr. Sharif.