Prof McCluskey James
Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Research)
Office of the DVC Research
565 Scholarly works
21 Projects
HIGHLIGHTS
2026
Journal article
Allelic variation alters expression and antigen presentation of MR1 allomorphs
DOI: 10.1016/j.jbc.2026.1114702026
Journal article
Adenoviral Inciting Antigen and Somatic Hypermutation in VITT
DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa25148242026
Journal article
Adenoviral Core Protein VII-Driven Cross-Reactivity of Anti-PF4 Antibodies as a Trigger for VITT Pathogenesis
DOI: 10.1055/s-0045-18156182025
Journal article
A molecular basis underpinning TRBV28 T-cell receptor recognition of MR1–antigen
DOI: 10.1016/j.jbc.2025.1104162022
Research grants (ARC, NHMRC, MRFF)
Immunity Mediated by MHC Class I-Related Protein (MR1)
2020
Research grants (international)
Investigating the Basis of MAIT Cell Antigen Potency (NIH R01 Resubmission)
2017
Research Grant
Antigen Presentation, Recognition and the Immune Response
RECENT SCHOLARLY WORKS
2025
Journal article
Molecular Insights Into MR1-Mediated T Cell Immunity: Lessons Learned and Unanswered Questions
DOI: 10.1111/imr.700332025
Journal article
Cigarette smoke components modulate the MR1–MAIT axis
DOI: 10.1084/jem.202408962025
Journal article
Brain-Resident MAIT Cells Infiltrate GL261 Tumors, and Activated MAIT Cell Signatures Are Associated With Improved Outcomes in Glioma
DOI: 10.1212/NXI.00000000002005462024
Journal article
MR1 presents vitamin B6-related compounds for recognition by MR1-reactive T cells
DOI: 10.1073/pnas.24147921212024
Journal article
MAIT cell plasticity enables functional adaptation that drives antibacterial immune protection
DOI: 10.1126/sciimmunol.adp98412024
Journal article
Potent Immunomodulators Developed from an Unstable Bacterial Metabolite of Vitamin B2 Biosynthesis
DOI: 10.1002/ange.202400632
RECENT PROJECTS
2024
Research grants (ARC, NHMRC, MRFF)
The Molecular Basis of T Cell Receptor Cross-Reactivity Between MHC and MR1
2020
Research Grant
Defining Immune Responses in COVID-19 to Understand Susceptibility and Target Treatments