 Twisha Kejriwal
Master Science in Immunology
King’s College London |
Title:
Investigating the Effects of Maternal SARS-CoV-2 and Enterovirus Infections on Placental Immunity and Maternal-Neonatal Outcomes
Abstract:
This presentation examines how maternal infections with SARS-CoV-2 and Enteroviruses may influence placental immune composition and function. Through the use of RT-qPCR and multicolour flow cytometry, we analysed maternal plasma and placental tissue to investigate viral presence and profile key immune subsets including T cells, NK cells, and B cells. The study aims to uncover how viral exposure during pregnancy shapes the immunological landscape of the placenta, with potential implications for maternal and neonatal health.
Biography:
Twisha Kejriwal is currently completing her MSc in Immunology at King’s College London. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Biochemistry from the same institution. Her current research focuses on placental immunology and maternal viral infections as part of the INSIGHT-2 cohort study, supervised by Dr. Deena Gibbons. She is driven by a deep interest in host-pathogen interactions during pregnancy and aspires to pursue a PhD in Immunology to advance research at the intersection of maternal-fetal health, immune regulation, and infectious disease.
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