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Viet Bui

Graduate Student, Molecular Oncology and Immunology
BS Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics, University of California, Los Angeles
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Faculty Mentor: Andreas Diefenbach, M.D., Ph.D.

Viet’s research interest involves the immune response to foreign pathogens as well as pathological manifestations due to aberrant immune responses. His current research deals with the innate immune response – particularly, NK cell responses. In his spare time he enjoys performing various activities whilst perched on the couch and occasionally casting dry flies to willing, rising trout.

Thesis

Stimulatory receptors of the innate immune system

Research Interests

Immunology; Innate Immunity; Auto-immunity; Immunological tolerance

Selected Publications

Sanos SL, Bui VL, Mortha A, Oberle K, Heners C, Johner C, Diefenbach A. RORγt and commensal microflora are required for the differentiation of mucosal interleukin 22-producing NKp46+ cells. Nat Immunol. 2008 Nov;Epub 2008 Nov 23. doi: 10.1038/ni.1684.
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