Greer Adds Prominent Research Immunologist to Research and Development Team.LENOIR, N.C. -- Greer, a leading supplier of allergy immunotherapy products and treatments, announced the addition of research immunologist Fabien Lu, M.D., Ph.D. to Greer's Research and Development Team. Included in Dr. Lu's many responsibilities will be a primary focus around bringing his expertise to the oromucosal research program. Prior to joining Greer, Dr. Lu worked in the Virology virology, study of viruses and their role in disease. Many viruses, such as animal RNA viruses and viruses that infect bacteria, or bacteriophages, have become useful laboratory tools in genetic studies and in work on the cellular metabolic control of gene expression and Immunology Unit of the California Regional Primate Research Center at the University of California The University of California has a combined student body of more than 191,000 students, over 1,340,000 living alumni, and a combined systemwide and campus endowment of just over $7.3 billion (8th largest in the United States). in Davis. Dr. Lu's postgraduate work as a research immunologist has led to a productive career with numerous peer-reviewed publications. He has collaborated with scientists at major universities and biotech companies to develop immunoassays for evaluating antibody and cell-mediated immune responses. In 2002 Dr. Lu was presented an award by the University of Alabama at Birmingham UAB began in 1936 as the Birmingham Extension Center of the University of Alabama. Because of the rapid growth of the Birmingham area, it was decided that an extension program for students who had difficulties which prevented them from studying in Tuscaloosa was needed. for his contributions in molecular basis of NALT-induced mucosal immunity to SIV SIV simian immunodeficiency virus. . He received two more awards in 2002 and 2004 for his work studying immunogenicity immunogenicity /im·mu·no·ge·nic·i·ty/ (-je-nis´it-e) the property enabling a substance to provoke an immune response, or the degree to which a substance possesses this property. of rhesus monkeys. "We are excited that Dr. Lu has chosen to join the Greer research team," says Dr. Robert Esch, Greer vice president of research and development. "With his experience and expertise, Dr. Lu will play an integral role in expanding our research programs and developing our second generation allergy immunotherapy products." Dr. Lu began his career with a residency in medicine at Jilin Medical University, Jilin, China, in 1985. He attended the Medical University of Norman Bethune, Changchun, China, in 1987 in the field of microbiology and infectious diseases. In 1991 Dr. Lu received a master's degree in immunology and infectious disease Infectious disease A pathological condition spread among biological species. Infectious diseases, although varied in their effects, are always associated with viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, multicellular parasites and aberrant proteins known as prions. from the Pasteur Institute and University of Paris. He completed his Ph.D. in 1994 in immunology and virology while still attending the Pasteur Institute. About Greer Greer, established in 1904 and located in Lenoir, North Carolina Lenoir is a city in Caldwell County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 16,793 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Caldwell CountyGR6. Lenoir is located in the Blue Ridge foothills. , is a provider of allergy immunotherapy products and services for treating humans and animals. Greer's highly skilled scientists provide technical support for customers by continuing to focus and improve the lives of allergic patients. To learn more about Greer visit us at www.greerlabs.com or contact Andrea Marshall Moody at 919-313-4816 or email moodya@fleishman.com. |
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