Andrew Taylor
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Associate Scientist, Schepens Eye Research Institute
Associate Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School
The research of the Taylor group is centered on characterizing the molecular mechanisms of ocular immunosuppression and immunoregulation. The hypothesis of this research program is that ocular immune privilege suppresses immunogenic inflammation and manipulates immunity to regulate itself to the benefit of maintaining vision; and that immune privilege is the result of integrated activities of the nervous, immune, and visual systems within the ocular microenvironment.
Contact Information
617-912-7452
FAX: 617-912-0137
Research Projects
Role of neuropeptides in regulating adaptive and innate immunity in the eye.
Using the mechanisms of ocular immunoregulation and immunosuppression to suppress autoimmune disease.
Characterize the mechanism by which the ocular microenvironment promotes alternative activation of macrophages and induction of suppressor macrophages.
