Katherine L. Knight

Katherine L. Knight is an American immunologist. She is professor and chair of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at Loyola University Chicago[1] whose research work has focused on the genetic basis of antibody formation and the interactions of the immune system with intestinal microbiota.[2] Knight was president of The American Association of Immunologists from 1996 to 1997.[3]

Education and training

Knight earned a Ph.D. from Indiana University followed by postdoctoral training at University of Illinois Chicago.[2]

Awards

Knight was awarded the American Association for Immunology (AAI) Lifetime Achievement Award in 2013,[3] The Marion Spencer Fay Award from the Institute for Women's Health and Leadership at the Drexel University College of Medicine in 2015,[2] and was elected a Distinguished Fellow of AAI in 2019.[4]

In February 2010, Knight was recognised as the Scientist of the Month by the Chicago branch of the Association for Women in Science.[5]

References
  1. "Faculty of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at Loyola University Chicago". Retrieved 3 March 2023.
  2. "Katherine L. Knight, PhD - Marion Spencer Fay Award Honoree - 2015". Drexel University College of Medicine. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
  3. "Katherine L. Knight, Ph.D." AAI Past Presidents and Officers. American Association of Immunologists. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
  4. "Katherine L. Knight to Be Honored by the Drexel University College of Medicine". WIAReport. BruCon Publishing Company. 21 August 2015. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
  5. "February 2010 Scientist of the Month: Katherine L. Knight, Ph.D. | AWIS Chicago". www.awis-chicago.org. February 2010. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
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