Keith Fowke

Dr. Keith Fowke is Professor and Head of the Department of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, University of Manitoba.  His laboratory focuses on defining cellular immune mechanisms of natural resistance to HIV infection and control of the infection if it does occur.  Current studies include preventing HIV infections by reducing inflammation at the genital tract, understanding how to block the negative effects of elevated immune checkpoint inhibitors in HIV infection to restore the immune response to full capabilities, and determining the effect of solvent use on the immune system and implications on HIV susceptibility.