JoAnne Flynn

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   Biographical context: Dr. Flynn won the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Distinguished Mentor Award in 2018 and Chancellor’s Distinguished Research Award in 2019.

   JoAnne Flynn is a Distinguished Professor and Chair of the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and the Health Sciences Endowed Chair of Microbiology. She has a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, from the University of California at Davis and a PhD in Microbiology and Immunology from University of California at Berkeley. Dr. Flynn’s first post-doc was with Dr. Magdalene So at the Scripps Clinic Research Institute and then a Howard Hughes Research Associate with Dr. Barry Bloom at Albert Einstein College of Medicine where she began her studies in tuberculosis. She served as a Councilor for the American Association of Immunologists (AAI) and as President in 2018. Dr. Flynn is a Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiologists and a Distinguished Fellow of AAI. Dr. Flynn won the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Distinguished Mentor Award in 2018 and Chancellor’s Distinguished Research Award in 2019. She served on the Board of Scientific Counselors for the NIH NIAID and was previously a Section Editor at PLoS Pathogens and an Editor at Infection and Immunity and The Journal of Immunology. Her research in tuberculosis is focused on immunology, host-pathogen interactions, vaccines, and drugs, and she has developed and used non-human primate models for TB research for 25 years. Dr. Flynn’s research uses cutting-edge tools and technologies, including PET CT imaging, to investigate the complexities of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection, with a particular focus on lung and lymph node granulomas, vaccines and treatments.

   Biographical context: she has developed and used non-human primate models for TB research for 25 years

   JoAnne Flynn is a Distinguished Professor and Chair of the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and the Health Sciences Endowed Chair of Microbiology. She has a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, from the University of California at Davis and a PhD in Microbiology and Immunology from University of California at Berkeley. Dr. Flynn’s first post-doc was with Dr. Magdalene So at the Scripps Clinic Research Institute and then a Howard Hughes Research Associate with Dr. Barry Bloom at Albert Einstein College of Medicine where she began her studies in tuberculosis. She served as a Councilor for the American Association of Immunologists (AAI) and as President in 2018. Dr. Flynn is a Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiologists and a Distinguished Fellow of AAI. Dr. Flynn won the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Distinguished Mentor Award in 2018 and Chancellor’s Distinguished Research Award in 2019. She served on the Board of Scientific Counselors for the NIH NIAID and was previously a Section Editor at PLoS Pathogens and an Editor at Infection and Immunity and The Journal of Immunology. Her research in tuberculosis is focused on immunology, host-pathogen interactions, vaccines, and drugs, and she has developed and used non-human primate models for TB research for 25 years. Dr. Flynn’s research uses cutting-edge tools and technologies, including PET CT imaging, to investigate the complexities of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection, with a particular focus on lung and lymph node granulomas, vaccines and treatments.

   Degree: Bachelor of Science

   JoAnne Flynn is a Distinguished Professor and Chair of the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and the Health Sciences Endowed Chair of Microbiology. She has a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, from the University of California at Davis and a PhD in Microbiology and Immunology from University of California at Berkeley. Dr. Flynn’s first post-doc was with Dr. Magdalene So at the Scripps Clinic Research Institute and then a Howard Hughes Research Associate with Dr. Barry Bloom at Albert Einstein College of Medicine where she began her studies in tuberculosis. She served as a Councilor for the American Association of Immunologists (AAI) and as President in 2018. Dr. Flynn is a Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiologists and a Distinguished Fellow of AAI. Dr. Flynn won the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Distinguished Mentor Award in 2018 and Chancellor’s Distinguished Research Award in 2019. She served on the Board of Scientific Counselors for the NIH NIAID and was previously a Section Editor at PLoS Pathogens and an Editor at Infection and Immunity and The Journal of Immunology. Her research in tuberculosis is focused on immunology, host-pathogen interactions, vaccines, and drugs, and she has developed and used non-human primate models for TB research for 25 years. Dr. Flynn’s research uses cutting-edge tools and technologies, including PET CT imaging, to investigate the complexities of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection, with a particular focus on lung and lymph node granulomas, vaccines and treatments.

   Degree: PhD

   JoAnne Flynn is a Distinguished Professor and Chair of the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and the Health Sciences Endowed Chair of Microbiology. She has a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, from the University of California at Davis and a PhD in Microbiology and Immunology from University of California at Berkeley. Dr. Flynn’s first post-doc was with Dr. Magdalene So at the Scripps Clinic Research Institute and then a Howard Hughes Research Associate with Dr. Barry Bloom at Albert Einstein College of Medicine where she began her studies in tuberculosis. She served as a Councilor for the American Association of Immunologists (AAI) and as President in 2018. Dr. Flynn is a Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiologists and a Distinguished Fellow of AAI. Dr. Flynn won the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Distinguished Mentor Award in 2018 and Chancellor’s Distinguished Research Award in 2019. She served on the Board of Scientific Counselors for the NIH NIAID and was previously a Section Editor at PLoS Pathogens and an Editor at Infection and Immunity and The Journal of Immunology. Her research in tuberculosis is focused on immunology, host-pathogen interactions, vaccines, and drugs, and she has developed and used non-human primate models for TB research for 25 years. Dr. Flynn’s research uses cutting-edge tools and technologies, including PET CT imaging, to investigate the complexities of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection, with a particular focus on lung and lymph node granulomas, vaccines and treatments.

   Education record: Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry

   She has a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, from the University of California at Davis

   Education record: Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, from the University of California at Davis

   JoAnne Flynn is a Distinguished Professor and Chair of the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and the Health Sciences Endowed Chair of Microbiology. She has a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, from the University of California at Davis and a PhD in Microbiology and Immunology from University of California at Berkeley. Dr. Flynn’s first post-doc was with Dr. Magdalene So at the Scripps Clinic Research Institute and then a Howard Hughes Research Associate with Dr. Barry Bloom at Albert Einstein College of Medicine where she began her studies in tuberculosis. She served as a Councilor for the American Association of Immunologists (AAI) and as President in 2018. Dr. Flynn is a Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiologists and a Distinguished Fellow of AAI. Dr. Flynn won the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Distinguished Mentor Award in 2018 and Chancellor’s Distinguished Research Award in 2019. She served on the Board of Scientific Counselors for the NIH NIAID and was previously a Section Editor at PLoS Pathogens and an Editor at Infection and Immunity and The Journal of Immunology. Her research in tuberculosis is focused on immunology, host-pathogen interactions, vaccines, and drugs, and she has developed and used non-human primate models for TB research for 25 years. Dr. Flynn’s research uses cutting-edge tools and technologies, including PET CT imaging, to investigate the complexities of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection, with a particular focus on lung and lymph node granulomas, vaccines and treatments.

   Education record: PhD in Microbiology and Immunology

   and a PhD in Microbiology and Immunology from University of California at Berkeley.

   Education record: PhD in Microbiology and Immunology from University of California at Berkeley

   JoAnne Flynn is a Distinguished Professor and Chair of the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and the Health Sciences Endowed Chair of Microbiology. She has a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, from the University of California at Davis and a PhD in Microbiology and Immunology from University of California at Berkeley. Dr. Flynn’s first post-doc was with Dr. Magdalene So at the Scripps Clinic Research Institute and then a Howard Hughes Research Associate with Dr. Barry Bloom at Albert Einstein College of Medicine where she began her studies in tuberculosis. She served as a Councilor for the American Association of Immunologists (AAI) and as President in 2018. Dr. Flynn is a Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiologists and a Distinguished Fellow of AAI. Dr. Flynn won the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Distinguished Mentor Award in 2018 and Chancellor’s Distinguished Research Award in 2019. She served on the Board of Scientific Counselors for the NIH NIAID and was previously a Section Editor at PLoS Pathogens and an Editor at Infection and Immunity and The Journal of Immunology. Her research in tuberculosis is focused on immunology, host-pathogen interactions, vaccines, and drugs, and she has developed and used non-human primate models for TB research for 25 years. Dr. Flynn’s research uses cutting-edge tools and technologies, including PET CT imaging, to investigate the complexities of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection, with a particular focus on lung and lymph node granulomas, vaccines and treatments.

   Identity: JoAnne Flynn

   JoAnne Flynn is a Distinguished Professor and Chair of the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and the Health Sciences Endowed Chair of Microbiology. She has a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, from the University of California at Davis and a PhD in Microbiology and Immunology from University of California at Berkeley. Dr. Flynn’s first post-doc was with Dr. Magdalene So at the Scripps Clinic Research Institute and then a Howard Hughes Research Associate with Dr. Barry Bloom at Albert Einstein College of Medicine where she began her studies in tuberculosis. She served as a Councilor for the American Association of Immunologists (AAI) and as President in 2018. Dr. Flynn is a Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiologists and a Distinguished Fellow of AAI. Dr. Flynn won the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Distinguished Mentor Award in 2018 and Chancellor’s Distinguished Research Award in 2019. She served on the Board of Scientific Counselors for the NIH NIAID and was previously a Section Editor at PLoS Pathogens and an Editor at Infection and Immunity and The Journal of Immunology. Her research in tuberculosis is focused on immunology, host-pathogen interactions, vaccines, and drugs, and she has developed and used non-human primate models for TB research for 25 years. Dr. Flynn’s research uses cutting-edge tools and technologies, including PET CT imaging, to investigate the complexities of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection, with a particular focus on lung and lymph node granulomas, vaccines and treatments.

   Professional role: Chair of the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics

   JoAnne Flynn is a Distinguished Professor and Chair of the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and the Health Sciences Endowed Chair of Microbiology. She has a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, from the University of California at Davis and a PhD in Microbiology and Immunology from University of California at Berkeley. Dr. Flynn’s first post-doc was with Dr. Magdalene So at the Scripps Clinic Research Institute and then a Howard Hughes Research Associate with Dr. Barry Bloom at Albert Einstein College of Medicine where she began her studies in tuberculosis. She served as a Councilor for the American Association of Immunologists (AAI) and as President in 2018. Dr. Flynn is a Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiologists and a Distinguished Fellow of AAI. Dr. Flynn won the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Distinguished Mentor Award in 2018 and Chancellor’s Distinguished Research Award in 2019. She served on the Board of Scientific Counselors for the NIH NIAID and was previously a Section Editor at PLoS Pathogens and an Editor at Infection and Immunity and The Journal of Immunology. Her research in tuberculosis is focused on immunology, host-pathogen interactions, vaccines, and drugs, and she has developed and used non-human primate models for TB research for 25 years. Dr. Flynn’s research uses cutting-edge tools and technologies, including PET CT imaging, to investigate the complexities of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection, with a particular focus on lung and lymph node granulomas, vaccines and treatments.

   Professional role: Distinguished Fellow of AAI

   JoAnne Flynn is a Distinguished Professor and Chair of the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and the Health Sciences Endowed Chair of Microbiology. She has a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, from the University of California at Davis and a PhD in Microbiology and Immunology from University of California at Berkeley. Dr. Flynn’s first post-doc was with Dr. Magdalene So at the Scripps Clinic Research Institute and then a Howard Hughes Research Associate with Dr. Barry Bloom at Albert Einstein College of Medicine where she began her studies in tuberculosis. She served as a Councilor for the American Association of Immunologists (AAI) and as President in 2018. Dr. Flynn is a Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiologists and a Distinguished Fellow of AAI. Dr. Flynn won the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Distinguished Mentor Award in 2018 and Chancellor’s Distinguished Research Award in 2019. She served on the Board of Scientific Counselors for the NIH NIAID and was previously a Section Editor at PLoS Pathogens and an Editor at Infection and Immunity and The Journal of Immunology. Her research in tuberculosis is focused on immunology, host-pathogen interactions, vaccines, and drugs, and she has developed and used non-human primate models for TB research for 25 years. Dr. Flynn’s research uses cutting-edge tools and technologies, including PET CT imaging, to investigate the complexities of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection, with a particular focus on lung and lymph node granulomas, vaccines and treatments.

   Professional role: Distinguished Professor

   JoAnne Flynn is a Distinguished Professor and Chair of the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and the Health Sciences Endowed Chair of Microbiology. She has a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, from the University of California at Davis and a PhD in Microbiology and Immunology from University of California at Berkeley. Dr. Flynn’s first post-doc was with Dr. Magdalene So at the Scripps Clinic Research Institute and then a Howard Hughes Research Associate with Dr. Barry Bloom at Albert Einstein College of Medicine where she began her studies in tuberculosis. She served as a Councilor for the American Association of Immunologists (AAI) and as President in 2018. Dr. Flynn is a Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiologists and a Distinguished Fellow of AAI. Dr. Flynn won the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Distinguished Mentor Award in 2018 and Chancellor’s Distinguished Research Award in 2019. She served on the Board of Scientific Counselors for the NIH NIAID and was previously a Section Editor at PLoS Pathogens and an Editor at Infection and Immunity and The Journal of Immunology. Her research in tuberculosis is focused on immunology, host-pathogen interactions, vaccines, and drugs, and she has developed and used non-human primate models for TB research for 25 years. Dr. Flynn’s research uses cutting-edge tools and technologies, including PET CT imaging, to investigate the complexities of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection, with a particular focus on lung and lymph node granulomas, vaccines and treatments.

   Professional role: Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiologists

   JoAnne Flynn is a Distinguished Professor and Chair of the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and the Health Sciences Endowed Chair of Microbiology. She has a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, from the University of California at Davis and a PhD in Microbiology and Immunology from University of California at Berkeley. Dr. Flynn’s first post-doc was with Dr. Magdalene So at the Scripps Clinic Research Institute and then a Howard Hughes Research Associate with Dr. Barry Bloom at Albert Einstein College of Medicine where she began her studies in tuberculosis. She served as a Councilor for the American Association of Immunologists (AAI) and as President in 2018. Dr. Flynn is a Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiologists and a Distinguished Fellow of AAI. Dr. Flynn won the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Distinguished Mentor Award in 2018 and Chancellor’s Distinguished Research Award in 2019. She served on the Board of Scientific Counselors for the NIH NIAID and was previously a Section Editor at PLoS Pathogens and an Editor at Infection and Immunity and The Journal of Immunology. Her research in tuberculosis is focused on immunology, host-pathogen interactions, vaccines, and drugs, and she has developed and used non-human primate models for TB research for 25 years. Dr. Flynn’s research uses cutting-edge tools and technologies, including PET CT imaging, to investigate the complexities of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection, with a particular focus on lung and lymph node granulomas, vaccines and treatments.

   Professional role: Health Sciences Endowed Chair of Microbiology

   JoAnne Flynn is a Distinguished Professor and Chair of the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and the Health Sciences Endowed Chair of Microbiology. She has a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, from the University of California at Davis and a PhD in Microbiology and Immunology from University of California at Berkeley. Dr. Flynn’s first post-doc was with Dr. Magdalene So at the Scripps Clinic Research Institute and then a Howard Hughes Research Associate with Dr. Barry Bloom at Albert Einstein College of Medicine where she began her studies in tuberculosis. She served as a Councilor for the American Association of Immunologists (AAI) and as President in 2018. Dr. Flynn is a Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiologists and a Distinguished Fellow of AAI. Dr. Flynn won the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Distinguished Mentor Award in 2018 and Chancellor’s Distinguished Research Award in 2019. She served on the Board of Scientific Counselors for the NIH NIAID and was previously a Section Editor at PLoS Pathogens and an Editor at Infection and Immunity and The Journal of Immunology. Her research in tuberculosis is focused on immunology, host-pathogen interactions, vaccines, and drugs, and she has developed and used non-human primate models for TB research for 25 years. Dr. Flynn’s research uses cutting-edge tools and technologies, including PET CT imaging, to investigate the complexities of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection, with a particular focus on lung and lymph node granulomas, vaccines and treatments.

   Professional role: JoAnne Flynn is a Distinguished Professor and Chair of the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and the Health Sciences Endowed Chair of Microbiology. She has a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, from the University of California at Davis and a PhD in Microbiology and Immunology from University of California at Berkeley. Dr. Flynn’s first post-doc was with Dr. Magdalene So at the Scripps Clinic Research Institute and then a Howard Hughes Research Associate with Dr. Barry Bloom at Albert Einstein College of Medicine where she began her studies in tuberculosis. She served as a Councilor for the American Association of Immunologists (AAI) and as President in 2018. Dr. Flynn is a Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiologists and a Distinguished Fellow of AAI. Dr. Flynn won the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Distinguished Mentor Award in 2018 and Chancellor’s Distinguished Research Award in 2019. She served on the Board of Scientific Counselors for the NIH NIAID and was previously a Section Editor at PLoS Pathogens and an Editor at Infection and Immunity and The Journal of Immunology. Her research in tuberculosis is focused on immunology, host-pathogen interactions, vaccines, and drugs, and she has developed and used non-human primate models for TB research for 25 years. Dr. Flynn’s research uses cutting-edge tools and technologies, including PET CT imaging, to investigate the complexities of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection, with a particular focus on lung and lymph node granulomas, vaccines and treatments.

   JoAnne Flynn is a Distinguished Professor and Chair of the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and the Health Sciences Endowed Chair of Microbiology. She has a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, from the University of California at Davis and a PhD in Microbiology and Immunology from University of California at Berkeley. Dr. Flynn’s first post-doc was with Dr. Magdalene So at the Scripps Clinic Research Institute and then a Howard Hughes Research Associate with Dr. Barry Bloom at Albert Einstein College of Medicine where she began her studies in tuberculosis. She served as a Councilor for the American Association of Immunologists (AAI) and as President in 2018. Dr. Flynn is a Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiologists and a Distinguished Fellow of AAI. Dr. Flynn won the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Distinguished Mentor Award in 2018 and Chancellor’s Distinguished Research Award in 2019. She served on the Board of Scientific Counselors for the NIH NIAID and was previously a Section Editor at PLoS Pathogens and an Editor at Infection and Immunity and The Journal of Immunology. Her research in tuberculosis is focused on immunology, host-pathogen interactions, vaccines, and drugs, and she has developed and used non-human primate models for TB research for 25 years. Dr. Flynn’s research uses cutting-edge tools and technologies, including PET CT imaging, to investigate the complexities of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection, with a particular focus on lung and lymph node granulomas, vaccines and treatments.

   Research interests: Dr. Flynn’s research uses cutting-edge tools and technologies, including PET CT imaging, to investigate the complexities of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection, with a particular focus on lung and lymph node granulomas, vaccines and treatments.

   JoAnne Flynn is a Distinguished Professor and Chair of the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and the Health Sciences Endowed Chair of Microbiology. She has a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, from the University of California at Davis and a PhD in Microbiology and Immunology from University of California at Berkeley. Dr. Flynn’s first post-doc was with Dr. Magdalene So at the Scripps Clinic Research Institute and then a Howard Hughes Research Associate with Dr. Barry Bloom at Albert Einstein College of Medicine where she began her studies in tuberculosis. She served as a Councilor for the American Association of Immunologists (AAI) and as President in 2018. Dr. Flynn is a Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiologists and a Distinguished Fellow of AAI. Dr. Flynn won the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Distinguished Mentor Award in 2018 and Chancellor’s Distinguished Research Award in 2019. She served on the Board of Scientific Counselors for the NIH NIAID and was previously a Section Editor at PLoS Pathogens and an Editor at Infection and Immunity and The Journal of Immunology. Her research in tuberculosis is focused on immunology, host-pathogen interactions, vaccines, and drugs, and she has developed and used non-human primate models for TB research for 25 years. Dr. Flynn’s research uses cutting-edge tools and technologies, including PET CT imaging, to investigate the complexities of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection, with a particular focus on lung and lymph node granulomas, vaccines and treatments.

   Research interests: immunology, host-pathogen interactions, vaccines, and drugs

   Her research in tuberculosis is focused on immunology, host-pathogen interactions, vaccines, and drugs