Koay Laboratory: Unconventional T cells in Immunity and Disease
Research Overview
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The Koay Lab studies unconventional T cells, including MAIT, NKT and γδ T cells. These are innate-like immune cells that operate differently from conventional T cells and can recognise disease signals in a broadly donor-unrestricted manner.
The Lab investigates how these cells develop, recognise infection and tissue stress, and contribute to immunity, inflammation and cancer. By combining fundamental immunology with molecular, cellular and translational approaches, the group aims to define the unique biology of unconventional T cells and harness their therapeutic potential.
Staff
- Calvin Xu, Research Officer
- Reece Dow, Research Assistant
- Tina Zhang, PhD Student
- Ryan Harper, PhD Student
- Hisham Shakir, PhD Student
- Minyi Qin, PhD Student
Research Opportunities
This research project is available to PhD students, Masters by Research, Honours students, Post Doctor Researchers to join as part of their thesis.
Please contact the Research Group Leader to discuss your options.
Research Projects
For project inquiries, contact our research group head.
Faculty Research Themes
Cancer, Infection and Immunology
School Research Themes
Cancer in Biomedicine, Infection & Immunity
Key Contact
For further information about this research, please contact Head of Laboratory Dr Hui-Fern Koay
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Koay Laboratory: Unconventional T cells in Immunity and Disease
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