Area of Research: HIV/AIDS Dr. Chris Ibegbu is largely responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Emory CFAR Immunology Core. In this capacity, Dr. Ibegbu assists AIDS researchers by developing state-of-the-art assays to monitor immune responses to potential vaccines. He also provides training for investigators throughout the world, and collaborates with various researchers on immunological studies. Dr. Ibegbu is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology in the Emory University School of Medicine. He earned his Ph.D. in microbiology from Morehouse School of Medicine, and did his post-doctoral training in the Division of HIV/AIDS, National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Research Dr. Ibegbu joined the Vaccine Research Center in December of 1999 with a joint appointment in the Division of Research Resources at Yerkes Regional Primate Research Center and the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Ibegbu was formerly a faculty member in the Department of Pediatrics and Infectious Diseases at Emory University School of Medicine and was recruited to work with Drs. Altman and Mittler in the Immunology Core Laboratory to develop state-of-the-art immunological assays for quantitating T and B cell responses in humans, rodents, and non-human primates. Dr. Ibegbu brings high levels of expertise, precision, and enthusiasm to his role at the Vaccine Research Center. He is a co-investigator in several grants including the Anthrax Vaccine Research Program grant. He currently runs the CFAR Immunology Core Laboratory of the Emory Vaccine Center, which provides training and services to different investigators.
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