Prof Marc Pellegrini
Department Head
Infection and Immunity Division
Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research
pellegrini@wehi.edu.au
Research Activities
Examination of host-pathogen dynamics / interactions in several human viral, bacterial (Mtb, legionella) and parasitic (leshmania) infections. Research utilises gene-targeted mice, small molecule therapeutics and genetic screens.Techniques/Expertise
- Human immune system reconstituted mice
- small animal models
- hydrodynamic DNA injection
- genetic screens
- small molecule therapeutics
- translational research
- Field studies
