The Warnatsch group studies the localisation and effects of neutrophil reactive oxygen species (ROS) during respiratory virus infections.
Neutrophils are innate immune cells that produce a powerful oxidative burst and play a crucial role in clearing infections. However, poor regulation of neutrophils and their ROS production causes tissue damage. For example, during severe respiratory virus infections such as with Influenza A virus or SARS-CoV-2 an excessive inflammatory neutrophil response is exacerbating pathology. We are investigating how neutrophil ROS signalling affects antiviral inflammation and virus clearance.
Publications
Awards
Sir Henry Dale Fellowship awarded to Dr Annika Warnatsch
Publications
Awards
Sir Henry Dale Fellowship awarded to Dr Annika Warnatsch
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