Welcome to the Antonson Developmental Neuroimmunology Lab!
We are part of the Immunophysiology and Behavior Program within the Animal Sciences Department here at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign!
Our research is anchored within the fields of immunology, microbiology, and developmental and behavioral neuroscience. Using translational animal models, we investigate the inflammatory pathways underlying perturbations in offspring neurodevelopment, glial cell function, and behavior elicited during maternal gestational insults. We utilize live pathogen infection during pregnancy to better understand the etiologies of neurodevelopmental disorders, which are linked to gestational exposure to maternal immune activation.
Prospective postdocs – interested in joining the lab? We’re hiring! Please fill out this application form, which has all the details about the position: https://forms.gle/njVWLCDCvhrSXght8.
Prospective graduate students – unfortunately, we are unable to take any more graduate students at this time. However, you are still welcome to share your information with Dr. Antonson at aantnsn2@illinois.edu, and she may contact you if spots become available.
Prospective undergraduates – interested in joining the lab? We maintain a waitlist, and it may be a semester or two before openings become available. In the meantime, please fill out this form to have your name added to the list: https://forms.gle/yokUrXcLSdfyViFt9
UIUC students: Interested in enrolling in my classes?
I teach ANSC 464 Physiology of Stress and Disease every Spring semester! You must be at least junior, senior, or graduate standing, and have a background in physiology.
I also teach ANSC 590 Immunobiology Seminar every 3rd year (section I). Graduates and senior undergraduates can enroll.