Chloe Fenton, PhD

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Chloe Fenton has a PhD in endocrinology, in which she investigated the role of pre-receptor steroid metabolism in the anti-inflammatory effects of therapeutic glucocorticoids.

Before joining Bio-Rad, Chloe moved to the University of Wuerzburg in Germany for an immunology postdoctoral position focusing on how regulatory T cells suppress CD8 T cell function during viral infections.

30 blogs authored by Chloe Fenton, PhD
Man’s Stressed Friend: How Human Stress Affects Dogs

In this blog, we discuss a recent paper by Parr-Cortes et al. (2024) which investigates how human stress affects the emotional state of dogs.

No Smoke without Fire: The Blazing Effects of Smoking on the Immune System

In this blog, we discuss a new study highlighting the negative impact of smoking on the immune system.

Insights From Immunologists: Professor Hugh Perry

In this blog, we speak to Professor Hugh Perry, who collaborated with Siamon to advance our understanding of macrophages in the brain, about his caree...

Bacterial Vampirism Causes Bloodlust in Pathogens

In this blog, we discuss bacterial vampirism, a phenomenon describing how certain pathogens are attracted to human blood.

Heart to Heart: Could Pig-to-Human Heart Transplants Become a Reality?

In this blog, we discuss the use of genetically engineered pigs for heart xenotransplantation.

Insights From Immunologists: Professor Hsi-Hsien Lin

In this blog, we speak to Professor Hsi-Hsien Lin, who worked as a postdoctoral researcher in Siamon’s lab, about his career to date.

Operation Titration: Tips for Titrating Your Antibodies

In this blog, we discuss best practices for titrating your antibodies for flow cytometry.

Insights From Immunologists: Professor Luisa Martinez-Pomares

We spoke to Professor Luisa Martinez-Pomares about her career path and research interests.

Tipping the Balance: Could ILCs Be Used for Cancer Immunotherapy?

In this blog, we discuss the role of innate lymphoid cells (ILCs) in cancer and their potential as therapeutic targets.

Insights From Immunologists: Professor Alan Ezekowitz

We spoke to Professor Alan Ezekowitz, who undertook his doctoral studies in Siamon’s lab, about his diverse scientific career.

Mind Control: Can Your Brain Control How Sick You Get?

In this blog, we discuss some of the key findings implicating the brain as a master manipulator of the immune system and disease states.

Pitch Purrfect: How Do Cats Produce Purring Vocalizations?

In this blog, we discuss a recent paper by Herbst et al. (2023) in which they shine a new light on the mechanisms that drive purring in cats.

Insights From Immunologists: Professor Jon Austyn

We spoke to Professor Jon Austyn, Siamon’s first graduate student who carried out the original research identifying F4/80, about his remarkable scient...

Good TIMEs: Using the Tumor Microenvironment to Predict Response to Treatment

In this blog, we discuss a recent study by Misetic et al. (2023) in which they investigated the mechanisms behind the immune-regulatory role of the TI...

Top Tips for Presenting Your Flow Data

In this blog, we cover some key considerations to keep in mind when presenting your data, with a particular focus on the differences between an extern...

Monoclonal Antibodies for the Treatment of Endometrial Cancer

In this blog, we discuss the recent approval of dostarlimab (Jemperli), a PD-1 inhibitor, in combination with chemotherapy as a first-line treatment f...

Voices of Women in Science: Dr Helen Wright

As part of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Bio-Rad invites researchers to share their own experiences of being a woman in science. In...

Can Designer Pigs Improve Xenotransplantation?

In this blog, we will discuss recent advances in the development of transplant-ready pig kidneys as a source of lifesaving organs for ESRD patients.

The Past, the Present, and the Future of Immunoglobulin M

In this blog, we discuss a recent discovery showing that the protein CD5L is associated with immunoglobulin M in the circulation.

Can Exercise Boost Anticancer Immunity?

In this blog, we discuss some of the research investigating the beneficial effects of exercise on anticancer immunity.

Insights From Immunologists: Professor Lynn Morris

We spoke to Professor Lynn Morris about her impressive scientific career, from working on F4/80 in Professor Gordon’s lab as a student to her signific...

No Guts, No Glory: Innovative Treatments for Crohn’s Disease

In this blog, we will discuss the different methods utilized to treat Crohn's disease, including the more commonly used biologics and the newly approv...

Zombie Slayers: Novel Therapeutics to Kill Senescent Cells in Disease

In this blog, we take a look at a new class of drugs, known as senolytics, that target so-called “zombie” cells and how this provides the potential to...

Siamon Gordon: The Father of F4/80

In this blog Siamon Gordon tells us about his life and career, with an impressive scientific pedigree and immense contributions to macrophage research...

The TLR7/IRF-5 Axis in HIV: a Matter of Life and Cell Death?

In this blog, we discuss a recent study by Carmona-Pérez et al., in which they investigate the role of the Toll-like receptor (TLR) 7/interferon regul...

Tips for Writing Your Thesis

In this blog we’ve compiled our top tips to make your writing process as easy (or at least tolerable) as possible.

Go Pig or Go Home: Promising Vaccine Developed Against African Swine Fever

In this blog, we explore the research behind a new potential vaccine against African Swine Fever.

Feline Good: FMT Reduces Digestive Problems in Cats

In this blog, we discuss the results and clinical implications of this new study investigating the benefits of FMT in cats.

Voices of Women in Science: Associate Professor Carolyn Carr

As part of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Bio-Rad invited researchers to share their own experiences of being a woman in science. In...

Meet Philippa Marrack: a Pioneer in T Cell Biology

In this blog, we take a look at the career of Dr Philippa Marrack, an immunologist whose research helped shed light on T cell development and functio...

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