Journal of Clinical and Cellular Immunology
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Timothy Vollmer

Biography

Dr. Vollmer is the Director of Neurosciences Clinical Research. He is currently involved as Principle Investigator or Sub Investigator on approximately 30 clinical studies in multiples sclerosis at the University of Colorado. Many of these studies involve immunotherapies for the treatment of this disease. Dr. Vollmer has a particular interest in investigator-initiated clinical trials focusing on optimizing current therapies and combinations of therapies using volumetric MRI and biomarkers as key outcome assessments. He also collaborates with several basic science laboratories on mechanism of action of newer MS therapies, and is working in collaboration to develop a vaccine approach to MS that involves inducing regulatory B lymphocytes that target CNS antigens. To date, Dr. Vollmer has completed over 100 clinical studies in MS. He is active in the local, regional and international communities conducting research in MS. He lectures frequently in the United States and internationally.

Research Interest

Immunology; Multiple sclerosis; EAE,Glatiramer acetate; B cells

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