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Hongbo Chi, PhD

Member, St. Jude Faculty

Chair, Department of Immunology

Robert G. Webster Endowed Chair in Immunology

Co-Director, Center of Excellence for Pediatric Immuno-Oncology (CEPIO)

Associate Director, Basic Research, Comprehensive Cancer Center

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Contact Information

Hongbo Chi, PhD

Immunology

MS 351, Room M5424

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

262 Danny Thomas Place

Memphis,  TN 38105-3678

(901) 595-6282(phone)

(901) 595-5766(fax)

Quick Facts

Chi was one of 18 St. Jude investigators recognized on the 2025 Web of Science (TM) list of highly cited researchers. 

Chi received the 2025 ICIS-Biolegend William E. Paul Award for his seminal contributions to the fields of immunology and cytokine biology

Affiliations

Department of Immunology

Center of Excellence for Pediatric Immuno-Oncology

Comprehensive Cancer Center

Cancer Biology Program

St. Jude Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

Education

PhD – University of Rochester, Rochester, New York

Research Interests

  • Studying how metabolism influences immune cell fate and function, including T cells and dendritic cells
  • Exploring nutrient signaling pathways in T-cell quiescence, quiescence exit, and differentiation
  • Using in vivo CRISPR screens and multi-omics systems tools to identify targets for reprogramming T-cell function and overcoming tumor immune evasion 
  • Applying genetic and immunometabolic engineering and therapeutic translation to improve immunotherapy for cancer and immune-mediated diseases 

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