Avery August
Avery August
Avery August (pronounced: A-ve-ry Au-gust) is a renowned immunologist and professor at Cornell University. He is known for his significant contributions to the field of immunology, particularly in understanding the role of phosphoinositide 3-kinases (PI3Ks) in immune cell function.
Etymology
The name 'Avery' is of Old English origin, meaning 'ruler of the elves'. 'August' is of Latin origin, meaning 'venerable' or 'consecrated'. The etymology of his name does not have a direct connection to his profession or contributions.
Career
Avery August started his career as a postdoctoral fellow at the University of California, Berkeley, where he studied the role of tyrosine kinases in immune cell activation. He then moved to Pennsylvania State University as a faculty member before joining Cornell University.
At Cornell, August has made significant contributions to the field of immunology. His research focuses on understanding how immune cells, particularly T cells, are activated and regulated. His work has provided insights into the role of PI3Ks in immune cell function, which has implications for the development of new treatments for autoimmune diseases and cancer.
Related Terms
- Immunology: The branch of medicine and biology concerned with immunity.
- Phosphoinositide 3-kinases (PI3Ks): A family of enzymes involved in cellular functions such as cell growth, proliferation, differentiation, motility, survival and intracellular trafficking.
- T cells: A type of white blood cell that is of key importance to the immune system and is at the core of adaptive immunity, the system that tailors the body's immune response to specific pathogens.
- Autoimmune diseases: A condition arising from an abnormal immune response to a normal body part.
- Cancer: A group of diseases involving abnormal cell growth with the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Avery August
- Wikipedia's article - Avery August
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