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My laboratory is interested in signaling mechanisms which control T helper cell differentiation and traffic. We are currently focused on two areas: functions of p38 MAP kinases (MAPK) and the role of a transcription factor KLF2 in these processes. Towards this end, we have produced novel mouse models which will allow us to test the role of the different isoforms of p38 (of which there are 4) in T helper differentiation and expression of key leukocyte adhesion molecules; and to determine the role of KLF2 downregulation in T helper biology generally.
Training Experience
1985 | Postdoctoral Fellowship, Stanford University |
1990 | Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Iowa |
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Cancer Biology, Stanford University
… → 1984
Research interests keywords
- Gene Regulation
- Immunology
- Inflammation
- Molecular Genetics
- Stem Cells
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Defining the Effector T cell KLF2 Transcriptome
Kansas, G. S. (PD/PI) & Kansas, G. S. (PD/PI)
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
4/12/21 → 3/31/25
Project: Research project
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Critical Role for KLF2 in Regulation of PD-1 Expression in T cells
Kansas, G. S. (PD/PI) & Kansas, G. S. (PD/PI)
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
3/1/21 → 2/28/25
Project: Research project
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Diverse Functions of p38α MAPK in T Helper Differentiation
Kansas, G. S. (PD/PI)
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
4/1/17 → 3/31/21
Project: Research project
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Probing the Functions of KLF2 Downregulation
Kansas, G. S. (PD/PI)
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
4/1/16 → 3/31/20
Project: Research project
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C-033: Common bone marrow homing pathways for HSC and SCLC stem cells
Kansas, G. S. (PD/PI)
Searle Funds at The Chicago Community Trust
1/1/11 → 12/31/17
Project: Research project
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Selectin Dependence of Allergic Skin Inflammation Is Diminished by Maternal Atopy
Khan, I. M., Ulrich, B. J., Nelson, A. S., Sehra, S., Kansas, G. S. & Kaplan, M. H., Aug 1 2021, In: ImmunoHorizons. 5, 8, p. 703-710 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access2 Scopus citations -
Functions of smad transcription factors in TGF-β1-induced selectin ligand expression on murine CD4 Th cells
Ebel, M. E. & Kansas, G. S., Oct 1 2016, In: Journal of Immunology. 197, 7, p. 2627-2634 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access18 Scopus citations -
Diverse inflammatory cytokines induce selectin ligand expression on murine CD4 T cells via p38α MAPK
Ebel, M. E., Awe, O., Kaplan, M. H. & Kansas, G. S., Jun 15 2015, In: Journal of Immunology. 194, 12, p. 5781-5788 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access20 Scopus citations -
Defining the functional boundaries of the murine α1,3- fucosyltransferase Fut7 reveals a remarkably compact locus
Ebel, M. E. & Kansas, G. S., Mar 7 2014, In: Journal of Biological Chemistry. 289, 10, p. 6341-6349 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access9 Scopus citations -
Impaired selectin-dependent leukocyte recruitment induces T-cell exhaustion and prevents chronic allograft vasculopathy and rejection
Sarraj, B., Ye, J., Akl, A. I., Chen, G., Wang, J. J., Zhang, Z., Abadja, F., Abecassis, M., Miller, S. D., Kansas, G. S. & Ansari, M. J., Aug 19 2014, In: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. 111, 33, p. 12145-12150 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access34 Scopus citations