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Talal Imad Mousallem

Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Pediatrics, Allergy and Immunology
Dept of Pediatrics, Box 2644, Durham, NC 27710
Dept of Pediatrics, Box 2644, Durham, NC 27710

Research Interests


My area of research interest is immunogenetics. To date, there are more than 350 different primary immunodeficiencies described in the scientific literature. In some cases, the molecular defect remains unknown. The focus of my research work is investigating the genetic cause of primary immunodeficiency diseases using next-generation sequencing technology in patients where the molecular defect (genetic cause) remains unknown.

Selected Grants


Developing a National Registry for Female Carriers of X-linked Chronic Granulomatous Disease: Improving Recognition, Diagnosis, and Treatment

ResearchCollaborator · Awarded by American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology · 2024 - 2026

Primary Immune Deficiency Treatment Consortium

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by University of California - San Francisco · 2014 - 2024

Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) Screening and Education

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by University of California - San Francisco · 2023 - 2023

CLN3: Modulation of Apoptosis and Ceramide Levels

ResearchResearch Associate · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2003 - 2008

Fellowships, Gifts, and Supported Research


Whole genome sequencing for primary immunodeficiency · July 2013 - December 2013 Principle Investigator · 2013 Clinical Immunology Society/ Grifols Senior Fellowship Award · $30,000.00

External Relationships


  • Chiesi USA
  • Grifols
  • Horizon Therapeutics (purchased Viela Bio) and acquired by Amgen

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