Kyle Burrows
University Research Associate
Kyle Burrows
University Research Associate
Areas of interest
Mucosal Immunology, Innate lymphoid cells, T cells, Macrophages, Eosinophils, Microbiome, Parasite Immunology, Allergy and Inflammatory disease
Education
- BSc, University of British Columbia, Vancouver BC
- PhD, University of British Columbia, Vancouver BC
- Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Toronto, Toronto ON
Biography
Dr. Burrows received his PhD in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Biomedical Research Centre at the University of British Columbia. His doctoral work identified a novel mechanism by which the micronutrient Vitamin A, through transcriptional control, regulates gut-resident T cells and innate lymphoid cells (ILCs). This regulation was shown to be critical for maintaining intestinal homeostasis and ensuring protective immunity.
Following his PhD, Dr. Burrows completed postdoctoral research in the Department of Immunology at the University of Toronto. There, he demonstrated how colonization with intestinal protozoan commensal microbes can finely tune local and systemic immunity.
In 2025, Dr. Burrows joined the Faculty of Health Sciences at 尤物视频, continuing his work on mucosal immunology, autoimmunity, and host-microbiome interactions.
Research Interests
The Burrows Laboratory focuses on mucosal immunology, emphasizing immune regulation and the interactions between the host, the microbiome, and pathogens. The microbiome鈥攁 diverse community of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa inhabiting our bodies鈥攊s integral to health, yet its complex interactions with the host and specific roles in health and disease remain incompletely understood.
While most microbiome research has centered on bacterial composition, the Burrows Laboratory explores the influence of underrecognized microbial kingdoms on immune development and function. Our studies investigate the effects of commensal protozoan colonization, helminth infections, and dietary metabolites on lymphocyte and myeloid cell populations, with a particular focus on the gut and lungs. Understanding these intricate host-microbe interactions is essential for addressing autoimmune and inflammatory disorders, such as allergies, asthma, and inflammatory bowel diseases including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
Our research ultimately seeks to inform the development of novel therapies that combat infectious diseases while mitigating the pathology of chronic inflammatory disorders.
Publications
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