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Patricia  Barral

Professor Patricia Barral

Professor of Immunobiology

  • Director of the Centre for Inflammation Biology & Cancer Immunology (CIBCI)

Research interests

  • Immunology

Biography

Dr Patricia Barral is Professor of Immunobiology and a Senior Lecturer in the Peter Gorer Department of Immunobiology.

    Research

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    Barral Group

    The Barral Group is interested in studying the biology and function of unconventional T cells in health and disease.

    Crick
    The Francis Crick Institute

    King’s is delighted to be a founding academic partner alongside UCL and Imperial College in the Francis Crick Institute, joining the multidisciplinary research expertise from all the Partners together to deliver world-leading biomedical research.

    OILRIG
    Lipids and Membranes Research Interest Group

    A Lipids and Membranes Research Interest Group

    From Dev Biology to Regen Medicine-hero
    From Developmental Biology to Regenerative Medicine

    Understanding organ development and tissue regeneration provides a framework for elucidating disease mechanisms as well as for developing new therapeutics.

    mito etching -neeli 2021 - square
    Immunometabolism (iMet) Research Interest Group (RIG)

    The aim of the i-met research interest group is to stimulate novel collaborations in the field of Immunometabolism, a young but rapidly growing field of research.

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    Organoids Research Interest Group (ORIG)

    Organoids are 3D, miniature versions of organs grown from stem cells. They replicate organ structure and function, making them essential for studying tissue homeostasis, disease mechanisms, and developing new therapies. This research interest group encompasses all organoid-related research at King’s College London.

    News

    King's researchers explain how lipids can control the immune response

    The new paper from Dr Phillip Brailey, Dr Lauren Evans & Dr Patricia Barral highlights how lipids change the behaviour of macrophages which influences the...

    macrophage fighting bacteria 780x450

    Events

    12Nov

    Inaugural Lectures: Professors Patricia Barral & Katie Doores

    Inspiring talks from two of our new professors about their work, their specialisations, and their journeys to where they are today.

    Please note: this event has passed.

      Research

      barral-group-banner-1
      Barral Group

      The Barral Group is interested in studying the biology and function of unconventional T cells in health and disease.

      Crick
      The Francis Crick Institute

      King’s is delighted to be a founding academic partner alongside UCL and Imperial College in the Francis Crick Institute, joining the multidisciplinary research expertise from all the Partners together to deliver world-leading biomedical research.

      OILRIG
      Lipids and Membranes Research Interest Group

      A Lipids and Membranes Research Interest Group

      From Dev Biology to Regen Medicine-hero
      From Developmental Biology to Regenerative Medicine

      Understanding organ development and tissue regeneration provides a framework for elucidating disease mechanisms as well as for developing new therapeutics.

      mito etching -neeli 2021 - square
      Immunometabolism (iMet) Research Interest Group (RIG)

      The aim of the i-met research interest group is to stimulate novel collaborations in the field of Immunometabolism, a young but rapidly growing field of research.

      ORIG thumbnail
      Organoids Research Interest Group (ORIG)

      Organoids are 3D, miniature versions of organs grown from stem cells. They replicate organ structure and function, making them essential for studying tissue homeostasis, disease mechanisms, and developing new therapies. This research interest group encompasses all organoid-related research at King’s College London.

      News

      King's researchers explain how lipids can control the immune response

      The new paper from Dr Phillip Brailey, Dr Lauren Evans & Dr Patricia Barral highlights how lipids change the behaviour of macrophages which influences the...

      macrophage fighting bacteria 780x450

      Events

      12Nov

      Inaugural Lectures: Professors Patricia Barral & Katie Doores

      Inspiring talks from two of our new professors about their work, their specialisations, and their journeys to where they are today.

      Please note: this event has passed.