Brandon Antony Paarwater
PhD Candidate
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Occupation:PhD Candidate
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EDUCATION:MSc
EXPERIENCE
In 2022, Brandon enthusiastically joined the RIRCA lab, fueled by a deep passion for exploring immune tolerance in the context of inflammation, infection, and reproductive immunology. One of RIRCA’s research niche is maternal-foetal interface immunobiology, utilizing the placenta to study localized immune responses. Brandon’s project revolves around a captivating investigation of T cells within this unique immunological microenvironment, specifically focusing on pregnant women grappling with HIV-1 and/or Human Cytomegalovirus co-infection. At the heart of his research question lies the exploration of cytotoxic T cells, and he has developed a profound appreciation for the complexity inherent in these remarkable immune warriors!
AWARDS
| Award Name | Dates | Awarding Body |
|---|---|---|
| National Research Foundation Postgraduate Scholarship | 2022-Present | National Research Foundation |
| Poliomyelitis Research Foundation Bursary | 2022-2024 | Poliomyelitis Research Foundation |
AWARDED GRANTS
| Funding Body/Grant Name | Dates | Project Title |
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| National Institutes of Health, 1R21 HD103498-01 | 2020-2024 | Mechanisms by which trophoblasts recruit T cells to the placental villi during maternal HIV and CMV co-infection (PI: Gray/Chakraborty) |
| Harry Crossley Project Funding | 2023 | Mechanisms by which trophoblasts recruit T cells to the placental villi during maternal HIV and CMV co-infection |
