Hofer Lab

Our aims

Inflammation plays a central role in many neurological diseases. Our research aims to understand the factors involved in brain inflammation. We are currently interested in diseases such as multiple sclerosis, neuromyelitis optica, dementia and cerebral type I interferonopathies. Our lab has established several mouse models with the aim to identify key cellular target to treat these diseases. More information about our research can be found on the Hofer Lab website.

Our research

Interferons are a major focus of our research. As their name suggests, interferons ‘interfere’ with viral replication, preventing an infection from spreading. However, interferons also play an important role in fine tuning the immune response. Using models such as lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus and Zika virus, we investigate how the immune system responds to viruses through interferon signalling. For information about research opportunities, please visit the Hofer Lab homepage.

Our people

PhD students:

• Tamara Suprunenko
• Barney Viengkhou
• Pattama Songkhunawej
• Emina Hayashida

Honours students:

• Lisa Shi
• Erin Cutts

Opportunities 

If you wish to study or collaborate with this group, please contact: Markus Hofer at markus.hofer@sydney.edu.au and visit our webpage at www.hoferlab.com