Mio Tomisawa
Undergraduate Co-op Student
My Research:
T regulatory cells (Tregs) contribute to fighting disease in the body by suppressing the immune response to an infection. An immune response that is too strong will burden the body while a response that is lacking will result in chronic infections. Thus a delicate balance is needed to fight off the infection. My research project involves the development and regulation of T regulatory cells and how cytokines can affect signalling pathways. By studying the relationship between cytokines and Tregs, I hope to identify particular inflammatory signals that are responsible for the induction of different transcriptions factors, cytokines and suppressive functions in regulatory T cells in different environments.
About me:
I have recently completed my 3rd year of undergraduate studies in Biology at UBC and am currently on a Co-Op work placement for 8 months between May to December 2015. I was originally a volunteer at this lab since September 2014. I’m extremely enjoying my time here learning new techniques and immunology in general along with my awesome lab mates. During the school year, I am heavily involved with the Japan Association at UBC as well as community engagement and leadership positions such as being a Squad Leader for Imagine Day. In my spare time, I like to read, hang out with friends, go kayaking and camping (but only occasionally because I’m more of an indoors person). I also love to travel although I haven’t gotten much of an opportunity to do that quite yet.
Undergraduate Co-op Student
My Research:
T regulatory cells (Tregs) contribute to fighting disease in the body by suppressing the immune response to an infection. An immune response that is too strong will burden the body while a response that is lacking will result in chronic infections. Thus a delicate balance is needed to fight off the infection. My research project involves the development and regulation of T regulatory cells and how cytokines can affect signalling pathways. By studying the relationship between cytokines and Tregs, I hope to identify particular inflammatory signals that are responsible for the induction of different transcriptions factors, cytokines and suppressive functions in regulatory T cells in different environments.
About me:
I have recently completed my 3rd year of undergraduate studies in Biology at UBC and am currently on a Co-Op work placement for 8 months between May to December 2015. I was originally a volunteer at this lab since September 2014. I’m extremely enjoying my time here learning new techniques and immunology in general along with my awesome lab mates. During the school year, I am heavily involved with the Japan Association at UBC as well as community engagement and leadership positions such as being a Squad Leader for Imagine Day. In my spare time, I like to read, hang out with friends, go kayaking and camping (but only occasionally because I’m more of an indoors person). I also love to travel although I haven’t gotten much of an opportunity to do that quite yet.