Matthew Mescher

Health Sciences
Academic Health Center

Diabetes
From stem cells to surgical solutions, we search for treatments, preventions and cures for diabetes.
Infectious Diseases
Interdisciplinary research means more breakthroughs, as we study and prevent global health threats.
Neurosciences
From Alzheimer’s to movement disorders, we reduce the toll of brain diseases on patients and families.
Cancer
Basic science and clinical studies combine, as we increase survival rates of some of the most deadly cancers.
Cardiovascular Disorders
Pioneers in early heart surgery, we discover new techniques, medications and devices to heal hearts.

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Appointment

Professor
Director, Center for Immunology

Expert Areas

Infectious disease, Immunology

Research Focus

A world leader in immunology, Matthew Mescher focuses on understanding T-cells, or specialized cells of the immune system that recognize and fight foreign cells in the body. He uses his knowledge of how the immune system works to develop vaccines to fight cancer and infectious diseases. These vaccines are now being used in clinical trials for skin and kidney cancer.