Magali Moretto
About Magali Moretto
Magali Moretto is an Assistant Research Professor at George Washington University, specializing in parasitology and immunology. She has extensive experience in research management and has authored multiple publications in her field.
Work at The George Washington University
Magali Moretto has been serving as an Assistant Research Professor at George Washington University since 2006. In this role, she has focused on research related to dendritic cells and CD8+ T cell responses to E. cuniculi infection. Moretto was promoted to Assistant Research Professor in June 2011. She has also led the start-up and operations of the Microbiology, Immunology and Tropical Medicine research lab, ensuring compliance with regulations and budget requirements.
Education and Expertise
Magali Moretto holds a PhD in Parasitology and Immunology from the University of Francois Rabelais, where she studied from 1994 to 1998. Prior to her doctoral studies, she earned a Master of Science in Biology from the same university in 1994. Moretto also completed her Bachelor of Science in Physiology at the Pasteur Institute from 1988 to 1993. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her research in immunology and microbiology.
Background
Before joining George Washington University, Magali Moretto worked as a Post-Doctoral Fellow at LSU Health Sciences Center from 2000 to 2006. During her time there, she gained experience in various aspects of research and laboratory management. Moretto has been involved in training and mentoring graduate students on laboratory techniques, emphasizing safe methods and biosafety rules.
Achievements
Magali Moretto has authored and co-authored eight research papers published in reputable journals, including The Journal of Immunology and Infection and Immunity. She was awarded a $35,000 grant from the Developmental Center for AIDS Research to characterize E. cuniculi specific CD8+ epitope. Moretto has managed the execution of multi-million dollar NIH research grants focused on microsporidia, demonstrating her capability in research management and financial discipline.
Research Contributions
Magali Moretto conducted an innovative study that demonstrated how mucosal dendritic cells in aging mice fail to initiate a protective CD8+ T cell response. This research contributes to the understanding of immune responses and aging, highlighting her focus on significant issues within immunology and microbiology.