The Becker Laboratory

The Becker Laboratory at the University of Chicago focuses on exploiting innate immunity to address chronic sterile inflammatory diseases such as cancer, atherosclerosis, and type 2 diabetes. Their research aims to unravel the complexities of macrophage biology and develop therapeutics that enhance host defense while mitigating detrimental inflammation.

Employing a multidisciplinary approach that includes proteomics, bioinformatics, and immunologic biochemistry, the laboratory investigates macrophage functions across various diseases. Through a combination of in vitro studies and mouse genetics, they aim to uncover novel therapeutic strategies with significant clinical implications.

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