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Stephanie Rachel Jost

Associate Professor in Surgery
Surgery, Surgical Sciences
Duke Research and Discovery @ RTP, Durham, NC 27703
27 Alexandria Way, Durham, NC 27703

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Associate Professor in Surgery · 2021 - Present Surgery, Surgical Sciences, Surgery
Associate Professor of Pathology · 2022 - Present Pathology, Clinical Science Departments

Recent Publications


Knockdowns of CD3zeta Chain in Primary NK Cells Illustrate Modulation of Antibody-Dependent Cellular Cytotoxicity Against Human Immunodeficiency Virus-1.

Journal Article AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses · November 2024 Multifaceted natural killer (NK) cell activities are indispensable for controlling human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-1 transmission and pathogenesis. Among the diverse functions of NK cells, antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC) has been shown t ... Full text Link to item Cite

NK cells modulate in vivo control of SARS-CoV-2 replication and suppression of lung damage.

Journal Article PLoS Pathog · August 2024 Natural killer (NK) cells play a critical role in virus control. However, it has remained largely unclear whether NK cell mobilization in SARS-CoV-2 infections is beneficial or pathologic. To address this deficit, we employed a validated experimental NK ce ... Full text Link to item Cite

Upregulation of the NKG2D Ligand ULBP2 by JC Polyomavirus Infection Promotes Immune Recognition by Natural Killer Cells.

Journal Article J Infect Dis · June 14, 2024 BACKGROUND: JC polyomavirus (JCPyV) causes progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), a potentially fatal complication of severe immune suppression with no effective treatment. Natural killer (NK) cells play critical roles in defense against viral i ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


Multiscale Modeling of Influenza Neutralizing Antibody and Fc Effector Biology

ResearchInvestigator · Awarded by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases · 2024 - 2029

Heterosubtypic immunity to influenza virus mediated by MHC-E-restricted memory NK cells

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases · 2021 - 2026

Fine Mechanisms of Adaptive NK Cell Formation Against HIV and SIV

ResearchCo-Principal Investigator · Awarded by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases · 2021 - 2026

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Education, Training & Certifications


Swiss Federal Institute of Technology-EPFL Lausanne (Switzerland) · 2007 Ph.D.
University of Geneva (Switzerland) · 2002 M.S.
University of Geneva (Switzerland) · 2000 B.S.