Dr. Shizuru's research interests are to understand the cellular and molecular basis of resistance to engraftment of transplanted allogeneic bone marrow (BM) cells and to understand the way in which BM grafts modify immune responses.

Home Department: Biology
Mentor: Justin Du Bois, Chemistry

Home Department: Human Biology
Mentor: John Boothroyd (Microbiology & Immunology)

Dr. Simard's current research looks at reproductive outcomes in systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases, including SLE, as well as malignancy, stroke, infection, and mortality.