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Laura A. Vella, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Dr. Vella is an assistant professor of Pediatrics at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine with a primary research focus on T follicular helper cells (Tfh), chronic infections, and vaccine readiness.
Bio
Dr. Vella's primary research focus is on T follicular helper cells (Tfh) in human lymphoid tissues and circulating Tfh in lymph and blood. The Vella Lab's long-term goal is to enhance our ability to measure and modulate human immune function in settings of immune disequilibrium, such as in chronic infection and transplantation; to inform our mechanistic understanding of human immunology; and, ultimately, to improve clinical care. Dr. Vella aims to use blood to understand human lymph node biology and health in the settings of vaccination, immune reconstitution, and HIV.
Education and Training
BA, University Of Delaware (Major: Biology, Minor: English), 2002
PhD, University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine (Immunology), 2008
MD, University Of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, 2010
MSTR, University of Pennsylvania (Translational Research), 2019
Titles and Academic Titles
Attending Physician
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Professional Memberships
Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society, 2011-
Infectious Diseases Society of America, 2011-
American Academy of Pediatrics, 2010-
American Physician Scientist Association, 2008-
Professional Awards
National Center for AIDS Research, Early Stage Investigator, 2018
Travel Award, American Association of Immunologists Annual Meeting, 2016
Fellowship Award, Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society, 2014
Gary C. Comer Award for Professional Excellence, 2013
Best Residency Research Project, 2013
Senior Resident of the Year Award, 2013
Richard L Day, MD, Prize for Pediatrics, 2010