Rate My Professor Gordon Brown

His primary research interests focus on C-type lectin receptors (CLRs) and their roles in homeostasis and immunity, with particular emphasis on antifungal immunity and medical mycology. Key discoveries include the identification of Dectin-1 as a major β-glucan receptor on macrophages and a signalling non-TLR pattern-recognition receptor critical for antifungal defence. He co-authored the book 'Immunology of Fungal Infections' (2007) and has published highly influential papers such as 'Dectin-1 is a major β-glucan receptor on macrophages' (Journal of Experimental Medicine, 2002) and 'Dectin-1: a signalling non-TLR pattern-recognition receptor' (Nature Reviews Immunology, 2006). With over 64,000 citations on Google Scholar, his work has significantly advanced understanding of host-pathogen interactions in innate immunity, elevating medical mycology within the immunology field. He leads research on fungal pathogens, including contributions to global efforts combating antifungal drug resistance and tuberculosis mechanisms.