Yasmine Belkaid - Infectious Diseases

Author Information

Yasmine Belkaid is a distinguished researcher affiliated with the Mucosal Immunology Section, Laboratory of Parasitic Diseases at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland, USA. She is also associated with the Immunity at Barrier Sites Initiative at NIAID/NIH. Her work primarily focuses on the immune system, particularly in the context of mucosal immunology and infectious diseases.

Research Contributions

Yasmine Belkaid has made significant contributions to the field of immunology, with a particular emphasis on understanding the immune responses at mucosal surfaces and the interplay between nutrition and immunity. Her research explores various aspects of immune regulation, including the differentiation of immune cells during infections such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the impact of antibiotics on microbial colonization, and the mechanisms that drive susceptibility to infections. Her work is instrumental in uncovering the complex interactions between the host immune system and microbial communities, contributing to the development of novel therapeutic strategies for infectious diseases.

Aliases

Yasmine Belkaid is also known by other variations of her name, including Y Belkaid, Y. Belkaid, and Yasmin Belkaid. These aliases may appear in different publications and citations.

Publication and Citation Metrics

Total Papers 333
Total Citations 47,466
H-index 102

Publications:

DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2022.01.004

Year: 2022

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