R. Sharon Chinthrajah

Dr. R. Sharon Chinthrajah is an Associate Professor at Stanford University. She directs the CTRU of the Sean N Parker Center for Allergy and Asthma Research where she conducts translational research investigating immune mechanisms in food allergy and asthma. Dr. Chinthrajah completed her MD from Drexel University College of Medicine, Internal Medicine training and a chief residency at California Pacific Medical Center and subspecialized in Pulmonary/Critical Care and Allergy/Immunology at Boston Medical Center. Her research focus is to advance our understanding of immune dysfunction and regulation in allergic disorders and to apply these insights to develop novel therapeutics to treat these diseases.