Heather Van Epps
PhD
Heather Van Epps received a Ph.D. in Immunology from UMass Chan Medical School, where she studied T lymphocyte biology and function during viral infection. She continued her immunology research as a postdoctoral fellow at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, after which she embarked on an editorial career that spanned two decades.
Heather experience:
- Has experience in both basic/translational and clinical research and publishing environments.
- Served in editorial roles at The Journal of Experimental Medicine and Lancet Group.
- Served as Deputy Editor for both The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology and The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology.
- Founded Editor-in-Chief of The Lancet Rheumatology in 2019.
- Served Executive Editor at PLOS Medicine before transitioning to a freelance career.
Scientific articles
5 articles
Antibodies in the immune system
Learn about antibody production by plasma B cells of the immune system, and how antibodies recognize and bind to unique antigens on pathogens.
Antibody Structure, Isotypes and Formats
Explore how antibody structure and isotype contribute to their function and use in research, and the application of antibody formats such as fab fragments and nanobodies.
Antibody Applications and Validation
An overview of antibody applications, such as ELISA and western blot, and how to validate antibody specificity by knockout, protein array and biophysical techniques.
Polyclonal and Monoclonal Antibodies: Production and Purification
Learn about polyclonal, monoclonal and recombinant antibodies, the advantages and disadvantages of each, and which is best suited to your application.
How to Choose and Use an Antibody
Choose the ideal antibody for your research needs with confidence. A comprehensive guide to the factors that influence antibody choice, use and storage.