Stephen E. Braun, PhD
Assistant Professor
Phone
985-871-6518
School of Medicine
Department
Pharmacology
Debakey
Education & Affiliations
PhD: University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (1993)
Postdoctoral Research: Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis (1993-1999)
Areas of Expertise
Lentiviral vectors
Gene Therapy Strategies for AIDS
Vaccine Vectors
Hematopoietic stem cells
Dendritic cell differentiation
Biography
Faculty Appointments
- Instructor in Medicine: NEPRC, Harvard Medical School (1999-2008)
- Research Assistant Professor: Dept. of Pharmacology, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA;
Tulane National Primate Research Center, Covington, LA (2010-present)
Research
Dr. Braun's research program is directed at the intersection of gene therapy, hematopoietic stem cells and the response of the immune system. His laboratory studies the therapeutic potential of gene therapy in the treatment of AIDS, lysosomal storage diseases, and the use of hematopoietic stem cells. Topics include tissue-specific expression of therapeutic genes and immunomodulatory effects of gene expression. This intersection has clinical relevance for multiple diseases and therapeutic modalities including gene therapy strategies, transplantation, immunotherapy and vaccine development.
