Pete Warakorn Kulalert, Ph.D.
About Pete Warakorn Kulalert, Ph.D.
Pete Warakorn Kulalert, Ph.D., is a Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow at the National Institutes of Health, specializing in neuroimmunology and T cell research. He holds a Ph.D. in Genetics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and has contributed significantly to the understanding of neuroimmune interactions.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Currently, Pete Warakorn Kulalert holds the position of Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland. He has been with NIH since 2017, contributing to cancer research and advancing scientific knowledge in the field. His work includes leading research initiatives and collaborating with other scientists to explore complex biological mechanisms.
Education and Expertise
Pete Warakorn Kulalert earned his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Genetics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he studied from 2010 to 2017. Prior to this, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts (A.B.) in Molecular and Cellular Biology from Harvard University, completing his studies from 2006 to 2010. His educational background provides a strong foundation in genetics and molecular biology, equipping him with the expertise needed for his research endeavors.
Background
Before his current role at the NIH, Kulalert worked as a Ph.D. Candidate at MIT from 2011 to 2017. He also served as an Undergraduate Student Researcher at Harvard University from 2008 to 2010. His experiences at these prestigious institutions have shaped his research skills and understanding of complex biological systems, particularly in the fields of neuroimmunology and genetics.
Achievements
Kulalert has directed significant research projects, including the discovery of a novel neuroimmune crosstalk mechanism in the skin. He identified the neuropeptide CGRP as a novel modulator of microbiota-reactive T cells and collaborated on research that uncovered a new role of commensal-induced T cells in sensory neuron regeneration. He has also presented his findings at various prestigious conferences and served as a lecturer in neuroimmunology.
Professional Contributions
In addition to his research, Kulalert has contributed to the scientific community by judging scientific abstracts and presentations, as well as moderating conference sessions. He has led teams of senior scientists and postdoctoral fellows, designing and overseeing experimental workflows, which demonstrates his leadership and collaborative skills in a research setting.