Son Nguyen
About Son Nguyen
Son Nguyen is a Postdoctoral Associate currently working at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, and Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT and Harvard. He has a background in Cell and Molecular Biology and has held various academic and research positions, including roles at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and Union College.
Work at Broad Institute
Currently, Son Nguyen serves as a Postdoctoral Associate at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to research focused on the regulation of immune responses to infectious diseases. His work involves utilizing single-cell approaches to investigate T cell effector functions across different tissues.
Education and Expertise
Son Nguyen earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Cell and Molecular Biology from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, completing his studies from 2014 to 2020. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biological Sciences with a minor in Philosophy from Union College, where he studied from 2010 to 2014. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his research interests in tissue-specific immune responses.
Background in Research and Teaching
Son Nguyen has a diverse background in research and teaching. He worked as a Teaching Assistant and Journal Club Leader at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 2019 and has held various research positions, including a Postdoctoral Associate at the Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT, and Harvard since 2020. His earlier experiences include roles as a Senior Photographer/Associate Photo Editor at The Daily Pennsylvanian and as an Assistant Researcher at the University of Rochester.
Previous Work Experience
Before his current roles, Son Nguyen gained extensive experience in various research and academic positions. He worked as a PhD Candidate at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine from 2014 to 2020. His earlier roles include Bio Back-Up and Biology Department Work Study at Union College, as well as a Summer Undergraduate Research Intern at Penn State College of Medicine in 2013.
Research Interests
Son Nguyen's research interests focus on the tissue-specific regulation of immune responses to infectious diseases in humans. He employs single-cell methodologies to explore T cell effector functions in various tissues, contributing to a deeper understanding of immune regulation in health and disease contexts.