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Anthony J Filiano

Associate Professor in Neurosurgery
Neurosurgery
DUMC 3350, Durham, NC 27710
701 W. Main St, Chesterfield Bldg Room 5424, Durham, NC 27701

Featured Works


Peripherally derived macrophages can engraft the brain independent of irradiation and maintain an identity distinct from microglia.

Journal article J Exp Med · June 4, 2018 Featured Publication Peripherally derived macrophages infiltrate the brain after bone marrow transplantation and during central nervous system (CNS) inflammation. It was initially suggested that these engrafting cells were newly derived microglia and that irradiation was essen ... Full text Link to item Cite

Unexpected role of interferon-γ in regulating neuronal connectivity and social behaviour.

Journal article Nature · July 21, 2016 Featured Publication Immune dysfunction is commonly associated with several neurological and mental disorders. Although the mechanisms by which peripheral immunity may influence neuronal function are largely unknown, recent findings implicate meningeal immunity influencing beh ... Full text Link to item Cite