Mitra Shourian

Professional researcher with passion for advancing scientific knowledge. Proven track record in designing and executing research experiments, contributing to published studies. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability, with key skills in data collection and statistical analysis.

• Inhibition of IL2Rß-dependent STAT5 activity supports CD8 Tcell stemness and augments antitumor efficacy of cells for adoptive therapies, Shourian M
• Ruisseaux C, Vallée A, Hachem N, Roméro H, Bourdin B, Beltra JC, Kwarteng E, Haddad E, Lavallée VP, Decaluwe H, Science Translational Medicine, 2024
• Lack of stem-like exhausted T cells and increased inhibitory receptor expression distinguishes diffuse large B cell lymphomas from Hodgkin lymphoma, Vallée A
• Shourian M
• Decaluwe H, Journal of Immunology, 206, 2021, Supplement_1
• Inhibition of JAK/STAT signaling sustain stem-like exhausted CD8+ T lymphocytes with enhanced antitumor effects, Shourian M, Bourdin B, Decaluwe H, Journal of Immunology, 206, 2021, Supplement_1
• Evaluation of T-cell compartment by complex multiparameter flow cytometry reveals distinct patterns of T-cell exhaustion in DLBCL, FL and HL patients, Vallée A
• Johnson N, Decaluwe H, Blood, 134, 2019, Supplement_1
• Common gamma chain cytokines and CD8+ T cells in cancer, Shourian M
• Beltra J.C
• Bourdin B, Decaluwe H, Seminars in Immunology, 42, 2019
• Resistance and tolerance to cryptococcal infection: an intricate balance that controls the development of disease, Shourian M, Qureshi ST., Frontiers in Immunology, 10, 2019
• Contribution of IL-1RI signaling to protection against Cryptococcus neoformans 52D in a mouse model of infection, Shourian M, Ralph B, Angers I, Sheppard D, Qureshi ST., Frontiers in Immunology, 2018
• The Cnes2 locus on mouse chromosome 17 regulates host defense against cryptococcal infection through pleiotropic effects on host immunity, Shourian M, Flaczyk A, Angers I, Mindt BC, Fritz JH, Qureshi ST., Infection and Immunity, 83, 2015

• Cole Foundation Fellowship, 09/01/19, 05/01/21
• Travel Award, Meakins-Christie, McGill University, 01/01/14
• Travel Award, Division of Experimental Medicine, McGill University, 01/01/13
• Graduate Excellence Fellowship, McGill University, 01/01/12
• Travel Award, Division of Experimental Medicine, McGill University, 01/01/12
• Scholarship Award, Mouse Genetics Conference, Washington, DC, 01/01/11
• Provost's Graduate Fellowship, McGill University, 01/01/10

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Cole Foundation Fellowship, 2019–2021
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Travel Award, Meakins-Christie, McGill University, 2014
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Travel Award, Division of Experimental Medicine, McGill University, 2013
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Graduate Excellence Fellowship, McGill University, 2012
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Travel Award, Division of Experimental Medicine, McGill University, 2012
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Scholarship Award, Mouse Genetics Conference, Washington, DC, 2011
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Provost's Graduate Fellowship, McGill University, 2010