Shruti Naik

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Shruti Naik is an Indian-American immunologist and microbiologist known for her research in skin immunity and inflammation. She is an assistant professor at the New York University School of Medicine.

Early Life and Education

Shruti Naik was born in India and moved to the United States at a young age. She completed her undergraduate studies in biology at the University of Maryland, College Park. She then pursued a Ph.D. in immunology at the University of Pennsylvania, where she conducted research on the role of immune cells in tissue repair and regeneration.

Career

After completing her Ph.D., Naik joined the Rockefeller University as a postdoctoral fellow in the laboratory of Elaine Fuchs. During her postdoctoral training, she made significant contributions to understanding how microbiota influence skin immunity and inflammation.

In 2018, Naik joined the faculty at the New York University School of Medicine as an assistant professor. Her laboratory focuses on the interactions between immune cells, epithelial cells, and microbiota in the context of skin health and disease.

Research

Naik's research has provided insights into the mechanisms by which immune cells and microbiota interact to maintain skin homeostasis and respond to injury and infection. Her work has implications for understanding and treating various skin disorders, including psoriasis, eczema, and wound healing.

Awards and Honors

Naik has received several awards for her contributions to the field of immunology, including the Damon Runyon-Rachleff Innovation Award and the NIH Director's New Innovator Award.

Personal Life

Naik is an advocate for diversity and inclusion in science and actively mentors young scientists from underrepresented backgrounds.

See Also

• Immunology
• Microbiology
• Skin immunity
• Inflammation
• Microbiota