Our Research

The Prlic laboratory primarily studies T cell and innate-like T cell responses in mucosal tissues, with a particular interest in understanding how these cells function in different inflammatory environments, including infections and cancer. By defining the functional plasticity and functional potential of T cells in health and a range of different disease states, we aim to understand how we can manipulate these cells to our advantage. Our goal is to understand the molecular basis of cell activation and differentiation to learn how to manipulate the cells for therapeutic purposes and ultimately improve human health.