Kaska Wloka, Ph.D.
- Center for Cancer Research
- National Cancer Institute
- Building 10, Room B1B42
- Bethesda, MD 20892
- 240-858-7274
- kaska.wloka@nih.gov
RESEARCH SUMMARY
Key areas of interest: T cell immunology, inflammation, autoimmune disease, T cell tolerance, T cell activation, leukocyte migration, cytokines/chemokines and their receptors. Technical skill set includes: multi-parameter flow cytometry (including cell sorting), in vitro and in vivo models, human and murine cells, primary cells and cell lines, cell culture, ELISA, cell migrations/chemotaxis assays, T cell proliferation in vivo and in vitro assays, adoptive transfer, leukocyte phenotyping and isolation from blood and tissue.
Biography
Kaska Wloka, Ph.D.
Cellular immunologist with over 10 years of research experience in academia and government. I enjoy the problem solving aspect of scientific inquiry, formulating hypotheses and show determination in planning and conducting an experimental strategy to test their predictions. I have a reliable approach to teamwork, good communication and technical skills and the flexibility to meet new challenges enthusiastically.