Kahlenberg Lab
Principal Investigator: Joanne Michelle Kahlenberg
Institution: University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI)
Primary Subfield: Immunology
Recruitment Status: Inquire for rotation/fellowship opportunities
Research Focus
The University of Michigan (U-M) is a leader in interdisciplinary translational research, and this is especially true for the field of autoimmune skin disease. The study PIs have built an impactful translational research program in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) that integrates a wellcharacterized patient cohort coupled with expertise in skin biology, autoimmunity, immunology, and state-of-theart bioinformatics analysis. Despite these successes, there are untapped opportunities to build further research synergy and progress in the stromal-immune interface that contributes to disease. These needs include the study of connectivity networks in the skin, the role of immune memory on disease, and the etiology of photosensitivity. The proposed Integrated Program in Cutaneous Immune-Stromal interactions in SLE (IPCISS) will provide investigators the opportunity to expand and synergize their research, access a state-of-the-art Research Core, and enhance a vibrant, integrated skin and rheumatic disease research community through outstanding enrichment programs. The ultimate goals of the Program are to: 1) develop sufficient knowledge of the path…
Active NIH Awards
- 5P01AI179251-02: Integrated Program for Cutaneous Immune-Stromal Interactions in SLE (IPCISS) (2026)
- 5R01AR071384-09: Characterization of interferon kappa as a novel target in cutaneous lupus (2026)
- 5P01AI179251-02: Dissecting the Stromal-Immune Interactions that Lead to Photosensitivity (Project 2) (2026)
- 5P01AI179251-02: Administrative Core (2026)
- 5R01AR081640-05: Hippo signaling as a critical regulator of lupus keratinocyte dysfunction (2026)
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