Faculty

Sandeep Kumar, PhD, MS

Assistant Research Professor of Pediatrics

Phone (317) 278-0598

Address

R4 112
PIMB
IN
Indianapolis, IN

Bio

I received my doctoral degree from one of India’s premier institute (National Institute of Virology) in virus research. During my PhD, I studied evolution of viruses and I was trained to handle viruses belonging to BSL-3 category. Following my PhD, I joined as a postdoctoral fellow at Virginia polytechnic and State University. While I was at Virginia Tech I acquired expertise in reverse genetics, molecular pathology and innate immune responses to Influenza viruses. To broaden my areas of expertise, I joined for a second postdoctoral position at University of Florida where I studied innate immune responses and tolerance induction in the context of gene therapy utilizing Adeno associated viral (AAV) vectors. Currently, my research focuses on understanding the mechanisms leading to innate immune sensing and the their role in eliciting a cellular immune response to AAV vectors and transgenes.?

Titles & Appointments

Assistant Research Professor of Pediatrics

Education

2017 FEL Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Florida

2013 FEL Postdoctoral Fellowship, Virginia Polytechnic & Science University

2008 PhD University of Pune

2003 MS Panjab University

2000 BS Kurukshetra University
Professional Organizations

American Association of Immunologists

American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy

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