Connor Wilhelm, MS, Experimental Pathology PhD candidate in Alexander Boyden, PhD’s lab, has received a trainee travel grant from the Center for Immunology and Immune Based Diseases. The travel grant will cover the costs of registration, travel, and lodging associated with attending scientific conferences over the next year.

Dr. Alexander Boyden was awarded a two-year R21 research grant entitled “Gamma herpesvirus impact on required B cell:CD4 T interactions in a B cell-dependent, antibody-independent mouse model of multiple sclerosis” from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).

Dr. Alexander Boyden received a one-year RFA research grant award from the National MS Society entitled “Impact of gamma herpesvirus infection on required B cell:CD4 T cell interactions in a novel B cell-dependent, antibody-independent EAE model”.

Dr. Alexander Boyden received a five-year NIH R01 award entitled “Pathogenic B cell:CD4 T Cell Interactions in a Novel B Cell-dependent EAE Mouse Model of Multiple Sclerosis” from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID).