Markus Kalkum, Ph.D.

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Markus Kalkum, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Immunology & Theranostics
Research Area
  • Mass Spectrometry
  • Microbiology
  • Immunology and Cancer
Other Languages Spoken
German
Spanish
Academic Appointments
  • Co-Director, Mass Spectrometry and Proteomics Core
Markus Kalkum, Ph.D., is co-director of the Mass Spectrometry and Proteomics Core at City of Hope. His research areas include mass spectrometry, microbiology and immunology. In particular, he employs mass spectrometry and proteomics to develop novel diagnostic assays and vaccines. This includes developing mass spectrometric methods for the quantitative analysis of proteins and other molecules in complex biological samples. He is generating novel biochemical assays for the ultrasensitive detection of functional biomolecules.
 
His goal is to improve the early diagnosis and prevention of emerging and of frequently underdiagnosed diseases, including opportunistic fungal and bacterial infections. He is advancing mycosis vaccine development and is studying immunomodulatory compounds of the gut microbiome. These activities are aimed at protecting cancer patients from opportunistic infections, improving cancer treatment outcomes.

Education & Experience

Degrees

  • 1999, Dr. rer. nat. (Ph.D. equivalent) in Chemistry, Biology, Pharmacy, Freie Universität Berlin, Germany
  • 1995, Diploma in Chemistry, Universität Konstanz, Germany

Professional Experience

  • 2018-present, Professor, Department of Immunology & Theranostics, Arthur Riggs Diabetes Metabolism Research Institute, City of Hope, Duarte, CA
  • 2014-2018, Professor, Department of Molecular Immunology, Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope, Duarte, CA
  • 2009-2014, Associate Professor, Department of Molecular Immunology, Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope, Duarte, CA
  • 2003-2009, Assistant Professor, Department of Molecular Immunology, Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope, Duarte, CA
  • 2000-2003, Postdoctoral Scientist at Dr. Brian Chait’s lab, The Rockefeller University, New York
  • 1999-2000, Postdoctoral Scientist, Max-Planck-Institute for Molecular Genetics, Mass Spectrometry group of Dr. H. Lehrach, Berlin
  • 1995-1999, Max Planck for Institute for Molecular Genetics, Department of Dr. H. Lehrach, Berlin

Research

Laboratory

The Kalkum Lab is housed within the Department of Immunology & Theranostics, at the Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope and the Arthur Riggs Diabetes and Metabolism Research Institute. The lab conducts intradisciplinary research in the fields of mass spectrometry, biochemistry, microbiology, and immunology. 

Publications

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