Joy Phillips

Bio

Dr Phillips is a cellular immunologist with an interest in improving immune function and healthspan in the elderly. Major projects involve inflammatory responses in the lungs after viral infection, including the macrophage-mediated transition from ongoing inflammatory immunity to resolution and tissue repair. Additional areas include the link between inflammatory regulation and immune function, anti-inflammatory therapeutics, development of needle-free mucosal vaccines for respiratory viral infections., and investigating the therapeutic potential of cannabinoids. Dr. Phillips leads the biology arm of the Lung Digital Health Platform Big Idea Project. She received her Ph.D. from the Albany Medical College of Union University, and has worked at the Mt. Sinai Medical Center, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, The Scripps Research Institute, and the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center. She has also consulted for various biotech companies on aspects of experimental designa nd validation, particularly involving issues associred with respiratory viral infection and age-realted changes to the immune system.

Research Assistant Professor
The Donald P. Shiley BioScience Center
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive MC 4650
San Diego CA 92182-4650