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Jennifer Hilliard ScottThe program supports investigators at each career stage who propose innovative research that, due to its inherent risk, may struggle in the traditional NIH peer-review process.
Heather Henley“We discovered a unique population of innate lymphoid cells in the intestine that are different from similar cells found in other parts of the body,” says Natalia Jaeger, PhD.
"When we began looking for someone to lead the department on a permanent basis, her well demonstrated leadership made her a natural choice,” said MCG Dean David C. Hess, MD.
Juilanna McGahee“It is a great opportunity because we have a lot of great colleagues and great support in terms of core facilities and staff,” says Ahmed Chadli, PhD.
The scientists suspect the key to that may be a protein called Interleukin-6 (IL-6), a versatile protein involved in both immunity and inflammation throughout the body.
Kevin Faigle“I think moms really like that there’s kind of a sense of community with the program, and that they’re being plugged into resources,” said Lily Rubin.