About Dr Scott Byrne
Dr Byrne is a cellular immunologist studying the effects of sunlight on the immune system. His group is interested in how the ultraviolet part of the solar spectrum alters the immune outcome so that immune regulation or suppression occurs instead of immune activation. These studies are important because immune suppression is one of the main contributors to skin cancer development. Understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying immune regulation is also important for other diseases such as autoimmune disorders and for the success of immunisation strategies.
Selected publications
For a comprehensive list of Dr Byrne's publicatons, please visit his Sydney Medical School profile page.