Viral S. Shah

This study shows that induced microfold cells are essential for the function of pulmonary tertiary lymphoid organs, which support mucosal immunity against influenza.

This study uses single-cell RNA sequencing to analyze human airway epithelial cell responses to Aspergillus and Coccidioides, revealing distinct stress and cytokine pathways.

The paper identifies and characterizes hillocks in postnatal mouse and human airways, showing their presence from postnatal day 3 and functional maturation during development.

This study identifies a rare progenitor cell population in the human airway that can differentiate into ionocytes or tuft cells, and shows cytokines can shift their lineage towards tuft cells in asthma and CF.