Aamina Dandy (she/her)

Email: aamina(dot)c(dot)dandy(at)vanderbilt(dot)edu (substitute symbols where appropriate)

Graduate Program: Molecular Pathology & Immunology

Hometown: Wilmington, NC

Undergraduate Institution: Tuskegee University

Research Interests: I am broadly interested in immunology and the mechanisms that drive inflammatory diseases. My research focuses on the role of incretin agonists, such as GLP-1R agonists, in mitigating the pathology of asthma. Specifically, I am investigating how these drugs preserve respiratory epithelial barrier integrity during viral infections and how they modulate T cell and other immune cell responses in patients with asthma.

MSTP Leadership: Seminar Vice-Chair

Hobbies and Interests: Karaoke, skincare, makeup, traveling, video games, reading, and scary movies