Facundo Batista

Facundo Batista is a Fellow in the Department of Biology at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He serves as the Phillip and Susan Ragon Professor of Biology and holds the position of Associate Director and Scientific Director at the Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT, and Harvard. His research focuses on lymphocyte biology, particularly B cells, to advance vaccine and therapeutic development. Batista's work includes the creation of humanized mouse models for diseases such as malaria, HIV, and SARS-CoV-2. His research has been published in prominent journals, including Immunity and Science, and he has contributed to significant advancements in understanding B cell responses and antibody development.

Facundo Batista is an immunologist whose research focuses on understanding the mechanisms of B cell activation, antigen presentation, and signaling pathways critical for immune responses. His work explores how B cells acquire and process antigens, the role of molecular interactions in B cell receptor signaling, and the dynamics of immunological synapses. Batista's studies also investigate the function of proteins such as CD19, LFA-1, and F-actin in modulating B cell responses. His research has implications for understanding autoimmune diseases and developing vaccines, particularly for HIV. By examining the interplay between B cells and other immune cells, such as invariant NKT cells, Batista contributes to the broader field of immunology.