Christof Straub

Lab:

Alexander Kurosky

In BMB since (year):

2008

Biographical Information:

• Undergraduate institution: Southwestern University
• Undergraduate degree: Business; Chemistry

Research interests:

I am interested in applying proteomic approaches to solve biological questions. In particular, I am applying a proteomics approach to study the role of eosinophil granulocytes in the pathogenesis of asthma and allergic inflammation. In addition, I am using in vitro and in vivo studies to elucidate the role of eosinophils in chronic airway inflammation. I have a particular interest in the proinflammatory properties of the protein HMGB1.

Interests outside of the lab:

Tennis, music, working out, college football, soccer, reading, cooking

Grants/Awards:

1. Emily Friedman Scholarship in Diversity and Health Care, Essay Award The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston, TX (2008)
2. Strategic Training in Allergy Research (ST*AR) Program; Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology in Washington, DC (March 2008)
3. Thermo Scientific ABRF 2009 Outstanding Scientist/Technologist Travel Award; Annual Meeting of the Association of Biomolecular Resource Facilities (ABRF) in Memphis, TN (February 2008)
4. Student Poster Award; Annual Meeting of the Association of Biomolecular Resource Facilities (ABRF) in Memphis, TN (February 2008)

Publications/Posters:

1. Cross-talk between ICAM-1 and granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor receptor signaling modulates eosinophil survival and activation, Pazdrak K, Young TW, Stafford S, Olszewska-Pazdrak B, Straub C, Starosta V, Brasier A, Kurosky A, J. Immunol., 2008, 180:4182-90.