#  Victor Svistunov 

 

 



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Research Interest and/or Dissertation Project: Mucosal Immunology; Microbial-  
Epithelial-Immune Interactions; Innate Immunity; Gut Biology

  
Undergraduate Institution:  
Bucknell University; HACC, Central Pennsylvania's Community College

  
Hometown:  
Maio Island, Cape Verde

  
Other Places I have lived:  
Tver (Russia); Johannesburg (South Africa); Abuja (Nigeria); Praia (Cape Verde);  
York (PA); Lewisburg (PA)

  
What I do for fun: Drawing; Photography; Cooking; Hiking and Nature Walks;  
Running; Playing Sports; Digital Editing; Bodysurfing and Swimming Through  
Waves (whenever possible).

  
I appreciate that Boston is highly walkable and safe. Its proximity to the White  
Mountains and Acadia National Park is a plus.



 

 

 





 

 

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