{"id":6176,"date":"2018-08-01T17:20:53","date_gmt":"2018-08-01T21:20:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/genetics\/?post_type=directory&#038;p=6176"},"modified":"2025-04-15T15:28:27","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T19:28:27","slug":"ageliki-tsagaratou-phd","status":"publish","type":"directory","link":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/genetics\/directory\/ageliki-tsagaratou-phd\/","title":{"rendered":"Ageliki Tsagaratou, PhD"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Research Interests<\/h2>\n<p><strong class=\"keywords\">Key words: epigenetic &amp; transcriptional regulation in T cell differentiation, function &amp; disease, cancer, hematological malignancies, lymphomas, immunotherapy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tsagaratou.web.unc.edu\"><strong>Lab Website<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Our research aims to dissect the epigenetic and transcriptional\u00a0 mechanisms that shape T cell lineage specification during development in the thymus as well as in the periphery upon antigen (microbial, viral) encounter. We are studying \u00a0epigenetic regulators that fine tune gene expression and control transcriptional networks. Moreover, we investigate how specific transcription factors drive gene expression and define T cell lineage fate. We are using genetically modified mice to interrogate the function of these molecules specifically in T cells. Aberrant expression \u00a0of these factors can impact T cell differentiation and function and ultimately result in inflammation, autoimmunity or malignant transformation (T cell leukemias and lymphomas). To answer our questions we are using gene deficient mouse models, primary cell culture, multiparameter Flow Cytometry, molecular biology assays and next generation sequencing technologies to elucidate the regulatory information in cells of interest (transcriptome, epigenome, transcription factor occupancy).<\/p>\n<p>Understanding the differences between physiological versus pathological T cell differentiation and immune response is fundamental in order to manipulate T cells to design better, more efficient therapies while minimizing side effects. Thus, our research is highly translational and our ultimate goal is to combat human disease.<\/p>\n<h2>Opportunities<\/h2>\n<p>Currently, we are seeking for motivated, creative individuals with strong background in immunology, mouse genetics and molecular biology to join the team. \u00a0Experience with genetically modified mice\/ mouse models of disease is desired. Knowledge of molecular biology methods and basic bioinformatic analysis skills is preferable. Interested candidates should send a CV, a statement of research interests and contact information for three references to Ageliki: ageliki_tsagaratou@med.unc.edu<\/p>\n<p>Enthusiastic students eager to explore the molecular and genetic mechnanisms that shape T cell biology are strongly encouraged to contact Ageliki: ageliki_tsagaratou@med.unc.edu<\/p>\n<h2>Mentor Training:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Faculty Mentoring Workshop for Biomedical Researchers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Training Program Affiliations:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Cell Biology and Physiology<\/li>\n<li>Genetics and Molecular Biology<\/li>\n<li>Microbiology and Immunology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Publications<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Key Publications:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tsagaratou A<\/strong>. Lio CJ, Yue X, Rao A (2017). TET Methylcytosine Oxidases in T Cell and B cell Development and Function. Frontiers in Immunology. March 31; 8:220 PMID: 28408905<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tsagaratou A<\/strong>, Gonzalez-Avalos E, Rautio S, Scott Browne J, Togher S, Pastor WA, Rothenberg E.V., Chavez L, Lahdesmaki H, Rao A (2017). TET proteins regulate the lineage specification and TCR-mediated expansion of iNKT cells. Nature Immunology2017 Jan; 18 (1); 45-53 (PMID: 27869820)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tsagaratou, A.*<\/strong>, Aijo, T.*, Lio, C.W., Yue, X., Huang, Y., Jacobsen, S.E., Lahdesmaki, H., and Rao, A. (2014). Dissecting the dynamic changes of 5-hydroxymethylcytosine in T-cell development and differentiation. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America<em>111<\/em>, E3306-3315. (PMID:25071199)(*equal contribution)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/sites\/myncbi\/1poFnSjYRwSA8\/bibliography\/52793984\/public\/?sort=date&amp;direction=descending\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NCBI Bibliography<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/?term=Ageliki+Tsagaratou\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PubMed<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Ageliki Tsagaratou in UNC Genetics News<\/h2>\n            <div class=\"wc-cards\"><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--1x1 wc-card--zoom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/genetics\/department-of-genetics-publications-for-september-2025\/\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/genetics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/481\/2018\/12\/Genetics-Circle-600x600.jpg\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_1x1 size-wc_card_1x1 wp-post-image\" alt=\"UNC Department of Genetics Logo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/genetics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/481\/2018\/12\/Genetics-Circle-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/genetics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/481\/2018\/12\/Genetics-Circle-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><p class=\"wc-card__date\">October 13, 2025<\/p><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--3\">Department of Genetics Publications for September 2025<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--5\">Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published 33 papers in September 2025.<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Department of Genetics Publications for September 2025\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--1x1 wc-card--zoom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/genetics\/tsagaratou-promoted-to-associate-professor-with-tenure\/\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"188\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/genetics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/481\/2018\/08\/Ageliki-Tsagaratou-188x250-4.jpg\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_1x1 size-wc_card_1x1 wp-post-image\" alt=\"Ageliki Tsagaratou\"><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><p class=\"wc-card__date\">October 3, 2025<\/p><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--3\">Tsagaratou Promoted to Associate Professor with Tenure<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--5\">Dr. Ageliki Tsagaratou has been promoted to Associate Professor with tenure, effective September 26, 2025.<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Tsagaratou Promoted to Associate Professor with Tenure\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--1x1 wc-card--zoom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/genetics\/department-of-genetics-publications-for-june-1st-28th-2025\/\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/genetics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/481\/2018\/12\/Genetics-Circle-600x600.jpg\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_1x1 size-wc_card_1x1 wp-post-image\" alt=\"UNC Department of Genetics Logo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/genetics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/481\/2018\/12\/Genetics-Circle-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/genetics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/481\/2018\/12\/Genetics-Circle-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><p class=\"wc-card__date\">July 1, 2025<\/p><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--3\">Department of Genetics Publications for June 1st &#8211; 28th, 2025<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--5\">Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published 25 papers during June 1st - 28th 2025.<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Department of Genetics Publications for June 1st &#8211; 28th, 2025\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--1x1 wc-card--zoom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/genetics\/department-of-genetics-publications-for-november-24th-december-7th-2024\/\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/genetics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/481\/2018\/12\/Genetics-Circle-600x600.jpg\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_1x1 size-wc_card_1x1 wp-post-image\" alt=\"UNC Department of Genetics Logo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/genetics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/481\/2018\/12\/Genetics-Circle-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/genetics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/481\/2018\/12\/Genetics-Circle-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><p class=\"wc-card__date\">December 16, 2024<\/p><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--3\">Department of Genetics Publications for November 24th &#8211; December 7th, 2024<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--5\">Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published 17 papers during November 24th - December 7th, 2024.<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Department of Genetics Publications for November 24th &#8211; December 7th, 2024\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--1x1 wc-card--zoom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/genetics\/department-of-genetics-publications-for-september-29th-october-12th-2024\/\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/genetics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/481\/2018\/12\/Genetics-Circle-600x600.jpg\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_1x1 size-wc_card_1x1 wp-post-image\" alt=\"UNC Department of Genetics Logo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/genetics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/481\/2018\/12\/Genetics-Circle-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/genetics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/481\/2018\/12\/Genetics-Circle-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><p class=\"wc-card__date\">October 17, 2024<\/p><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--3\">Department of Genetics Publications for September 29th &#8211; October 12th, 2024<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--5\">Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published 13 papers during September 29th - October 12th, 2024.<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Department of Genetics Publications for September 29th &#8211; October 12th, 2024\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--1x1 wc-card--zoom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/genetics\/department-of-genetics-publications-for-april-28th-may-11th-2024\/\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/genetics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/481\/2018\/12\/Genetics-Circle-600x600.jpg\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_1x1 size-wc_card_1x1 wp-post-image\" alt=\"UNC Department of Genetics Logo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/genetics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/481\/2018\/12\/Genetics-Circle-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/genetics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/481\/2018\/12\/Genetics-Circle-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><p class=\"wc-card__date\">May 13, 2024<\/p><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--3\">Department of Genetics Publications for April 28th &#8211; May 11th, 2024<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--5\">Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published 11 papers during April 28th - May 11th 2024.<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Department of Genetics Publications for April 28th &#8211; May 11th, 2024\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--1x1 wc-card--zoom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/genetics\/department-of-genetics-publications-for-july-2nd-15th-2023-2\/\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/genetics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/481\/2018\/12\/Genetics-Circle-600x600.jpg\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_1x1 size-wc_card_1x1 wp-post-image\" alt=\"UNC Department of Genetics Logo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/genetics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/481\/2018\/12\/Genetics-Circle-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/genetics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/481\/2018\/12\/Genetics-Circle-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><p class=\"wc-card__date\">July 17, 2023<\/p><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--3\">Department of Genetics Publications for July 2nd &#8211; 15th, 2023<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--5\">Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published 10 papers during July 2nd - 15th 2023.<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Department of Genetics Publications for July 2nd &#8211; 15th, 2023\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--1x1 wc-card--zoom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/genetics\/department-of-genetics-publications-for-january-15th-28th-2023\/\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/genetics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/481\/2018\/12\/Genetics-Circle-600x600.jpg\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_1x1 size-wc_card_1x1 wp-post-image\" alt=\"UNC Department of Genetics Logo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/genetics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/481\/2018\/12\/Genetics-Circle-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/genetics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/481\/2018\/12\/Genetics-Circle-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><p class=\"wc-card__date\">January 30, 2023<\/p><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--3\">Department of Genetics Publications for January 15th \u2013 28th, 2023<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--5\">Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published 16 papers during January 15th \u2013 28th, 2023.<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Department of Genetics Publications for January 15th \u2013 28th, 2023\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--1x1 wc-card--zoom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/genetics\/department-of-genetics-publications-for-november-6th-19th-2022\/\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/genetics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/481\/2018\/12\/Genetics-Circle-600x600.jpg\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_1x1 size-wc_card_1x1 wp-post-image\" alt=\"UNC Department of Genetics Logo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/genetics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/481\/2018\/12\/Genetics-Circle-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/genetics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/481\/2018\/12\/Genetics-Circle-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><p class=\"wc-card__date\">November 20, 2022<\/p><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--3\">Department of Genetics Publications for November 6th \u2013 19th, 2022<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--5\">Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published 11 papers during November 6th\u00a0\u2013 19th, 2022.<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Department of Genetics Publications for November 6th \u2013 19th, 2022\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article><article class=\"wc-card wc-card--1x1 wc-card--zoom\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/genetics\/department-of-genetics-publications-for-august-14th-27th-2022\/\" class=\"wc-card__link-wrap\"><div class=\"wc-card__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/genetics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/481\/2018\/12\/Genetics-Circle-600x600.jpg\" class=\"attachment-wc_card_1x1 size-wc_card_1x1 wp-post-image\" alt=\"UNC Department of Genetics Logo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/genetics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/481\/2018\/12\/Genetics-Circle-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/genetics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/481\/2018\/12\/Genetics-Circle-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__header\"><p class=\"wc-card__date\">August 29, 2022<\/p><h3 class=\"wc-card__title wc-card__title--3\">Department of Genetics Publications for August 14th \u2013 27th, 2022<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wc-card__content\"><p class=\"wc-card__excerpt wc-card__excerpt--5\">Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published 14 papers during August 14th \u2013 27th, 2022.<\/p><p class=\"wc-card__more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Department of Genetics Publications for August 14th \u2013 27th, 2022\"><span class=\"wc-card__more-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Read more<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/article>            <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Research Interests Key words: epigenetic &amp; 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