Tina L. Sumpter, PhD, is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Dermatology who joined the Department in 2010 after completing her postdoctoral training at the Starzl Transplantation Institute. Dr. Sumpter earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and received her PhD in Microbiology and Immunology from Indiana University School of Medicine.
Professional Memberships
- American Association of Immunologists
- Society for Investigative Dermatology
Education & Training
- Postdoctoral Fellowship, Starzl Transplantation Institute, University of Pittsburgh
- Ph.D., Indiana University School of Medicine
- M.S., Indiana State University
- B.S., University of Michigan
Representative Publications
An overview of Dr. Sumpter's research may be found here.
Research Interests
Dr. Sumpter’s research is focused on understanding the multifaceted role of mast cells in inflammatory disease, particularly in the skin. The long term goal of Dr. Sumpter’s research is to identify therapeutic targets for inhibiting mast cell activation and reducing collateral damage in the course of inflammatory diseases.