Jonathan E. Boyson
Roger H. Allbee Professor, Surgery
Division Chief, Surgical Research
Chair, CMB Admissions Committee
- Ph.D., Cellular and Molecular Biology, University of Wisconsin at Madison, Madison, WI
- B.S., Biochemistry, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT
- Fellowship, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
- Fellowship, Pathology, Wisconsin Regional Primate Research Center, University of Wisconsin – Madison, Madison, WI
Department of Surgery
UVM Cancer Center, Vermont Collaborative on Immunity and Host-Microbe Interactions
Areas of expertise
Immunology, T cells, cancer immunology, genetically-engineered mouse models, single-cell proteogenomics, multi-parameter flow cytometry.
BIO
Jon Boyson is the Roger H. Allbee Professor of Surgery and Chief of the Division of Surgical Research. His research centers on understanding the biology of innate-like T cells. These unusual white blood cells reside in our mucosal tissues where they form part of our front line of defense against pathogens and are important contributors to the immune system's recognition of cancerous cells. Jon's research focuses on understanding the factors that regulate the development and function of these cells, how these factors shape the host immune response and ultimately, how they contribute to both health and disease. Jon mentors undergraduates and graduate students in his lab, and teaches immunology to graduate students and medical students.
Publications
Awards and Achievements
- The Roger H. Allbee '31 Professorship in Surgery
- James E. Demeules Surgical Research Award (2006)
- New Research Initiative Award (2006)
- National Research Service Award (1998)
Academic Appointments
- Professor, Division of Surgical Research, Department of Surgery, The Larner College of Medicine, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT (2023-Present)
- Associate Professor, Division of Surgical Research, Department of Surgery, The Larner College of Medicine, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT (2009-2023)
- Vice Chair of Research, Division of Surgical Research, Department of Surgery, The Larner College of Medicine, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT (2011-2019)
- Director, Flow Cytometry and Cell Sorting Facility, The Larner College of Medicine, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT (2011-2019)
- Interim Vice Chair, Director of Surgical Research, Division of Surgical Research, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT (2008-2011)
- Affiliate Member, Vermont Cancer Center, College of Medicine, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT (2003-2013)
- Assistant Professor, Division of Transplantation Surgery and Immunology, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT (2003-2009)
Bio
Jon Boyson is the Roger H. Allbee Professor of Surgery and Chief of the Division of Surgical Research. His research centers on understanding the biology of innate-like T cells. These unusual white blood cells reside in our mucosal tissues where they form part of our front line of defense against pathogens and are important contributors to the immune system's recognition of cancerous cells. Jon's research focuses on understanding the factors that regulate the development and function of these cells, how these factors shape the host immune response and ultimately, how they contribute to both health and disease. Jon mentors undergraduates and graduate students in his lab, and teaches immunology to graduate students and medical students.
Publications
Awards and Achievements
- The Roger H. Allbee '31 Professorship in Surgery
- James E. Demeules Surgical Research Award (2006)
- New Research Initiative Award (2006)
- National Research Service Award (1998)
Academic Appointments
- Professor, Division of Surgical Research, Department of Surgery, The Larner College of Medicine, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT (2023-Present)
- Associate Professor, Division of Surgical Research, Department of Surgery, The Larner College of Medicine, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT (2009-2023)
- Vice Chair of Research, Division of Surgical Research, Department of Surgery, The Larner College of Medicine, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT (2011-2019)
- Director, Flow Cytometry and Cell Sorting Facility, The Larner College of Medicine, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT (2011-2019)
- Interim Vice Chair, Director of Surgical Research, Division of Surgical Research, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT (2008-2011)
- Affiliate Member, Vermont Cancer Center, College of Medicine, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT (2003-2013)
- Assistant Professor, Division of Transplantation Surgery and Immunology, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT (2003-2009)