Mrinalini Kala, PhD
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475 N 5th St Phoenix AZ, 85004About
Mrinalini Kala, PhD, serves as an Associate Research Professor at the University of Arizona and Founding Co-Director for the University of Arizona Flow Cytometry Core. Having pursued her doctoral studies in Cancer Immunology at the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences in 1998, Dr. Kala went on to complete her post-doctoral training at both The Scripps Research Institute and the University of California, San Francisco. During this period, she honed her skills in the field of immunology, with a particular focus on HIV and autoimmune diseases, while also gaining extensive expertise in cytometry. In 2006, she was appointed as an Assistant Professor at the renowned Barrow Neurological Institute, where she dedicated her efforts to studying Multiple Sclerosis through various independent grants. Dr. Kala possesses a wealth of knowledge in autoimmune diseases, multiple sclerosis, flow cytometry, and biorepository.
Dr. Kala's expertise extends beyond academia, as she frequently serves as a lecturer at local, national, and international presentations, meetings, and conferences. Her commitment to advancing the field of cytometry is further evidenced by her membership in the esteemed International Society of Advanced Cytometry. In addition to her impressive academic achievements and contributions to the scientific community, Dr. Kala has published numerous peer-reviewed journal articles on collaborative research, COVID, granulomas, and lung disease. Her unwavering dedication to helping those suffering from autoimmune diseases or COVID stems from her personal drive and inspiration. Driven by her passion for humanity, she strives to make a meaningful impact daily through her research endeavors.
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