Research

Our lab’s research focus is on lung immunity and the biological signals that dictate pneumonia outcome and susceptibility. We are particularly interested in the connections between cytokine networks and their transcription factors and how they function within tissues to initiate, maintain, and regulate innate immunity in response to lung pathogens. Specifically, our research focus involves two evolving perspectives: intrapulmonary signaling networks guiding tissue homeostasis and the lung-liver axis.

The long-term goal of Dr. Quinton’s research is to elucidate the cells and signals both inside and outside of the lungs responsible for mounting immune responses that are effective and appropriate during pneumonia.