Weiguo Cui Laboratory at Versiti Blood Research Institute
T cell biology
The Cui lab studies the differentiation, function and epigenetic regulation of T cells in various inflammatory settings, including acute and chronic viral infections, autoimmune disorders, and cancer. T cells are members of the adaptive immune system and are critical for defense against bacteria, viruses and malignant cells. We aim to better understand how T cells respond to different inflammatory stimuli using murine models of acute and chronic viral infection, type 1 diabetes, and cancer.