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The Hill Group

Professor Adrian Hill

Wellcome Trust Principal Research Scientist

Professor of Human Genetics
MRCP(UK). DM (Oxford). D.Phil (Oxford). BChir (Oxford). BM (Oxford). BA (Oxford)

Group aims:

1. To understand the genetic basis of variable susceptibility to malaria, tuberculosis and leprosy  in African and Asian populations along with the genetic and acquired basis of variable immune responses to malarial parasites and mycobacteria.
2. Development and trial of new vaccines suitable for inducing cytotoxic T lymphocytes that will protect against these pathogens.

In addition collaborations exist to investigate the genetic determinants of susceptibility to persistent infections and disease with Hepatitis  B and C viruses, and those of host susceptibility to Staphylococcal and  Pneumococcal disease. Host genetic susceptibility to HIV-1 has also been investigated.

If you are interested in joining our group to work on any of these areas please contact us.

This page updated 5th September 2008