Brittney Knott, a student in UAB’s Graduate Biomedical Sciences (GBS) Ph.D. Program in Immunology, was chosen to present work from her submitted abstract called “Critical role of NFAT in tissue residency transcriptional programming of human uterine natural killer cells" as part of the major symposia at the American Association of Immunologists’ annual meeting in Chicago, Illinois.
Only sixteen trainees were accepted to present their research at eight Major Symposia sessions. Knott presented her research at the session titled “Great expectations: Immunology of pregnancy."
Knott is currently studying uterine immunology under the guidance of UAB Division of Transplantation Associate Professor Paige Porrett, M.D., Ph.D., who began the uterus transplant program at UAB. The program is the fourth in the United States and the first of its kind in the Southeast. Knott presented her research related to uterine transplantation in a poster and oral session at last year’s International Society of Uterine Transplantation International Congress, which was hosted in Birmingham by UAB.
“It was a privilege to be able to go and represent many talented co-authors and critical collaborators who made the work possible,” says Knott. “I look forward to learning more from my fellow presenters and hearing the latest advancements in research.”
"I greatly value the collaboration we are able to establish at UAB between the Department of Microbiology and the Department of Surgery. I believe this joint effort will result in important advancements in the pioneering field of uterine transplantation," says Frances Lund, Ph.D., Endowed Chair of Immunology and Director of the UAB Heersink School of Medicine Immunology Institute”.
About the American Association of Immunologists
The American Association of Immunologists, founded in 1913, is dedicated to advancing the field of immunology and fostering development opportunities for researchers at every career stage. The association serves its members by providing a center for the dissemination of information relevant to the field and its practices, organizing and sponsoring educational and professional opportunities, planning, and presenting scientific meetings, addressing membership-derived issues and opinions, and responding to important funding and policy challenges.