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Michael S. Kuhns

University of ArizonaORCID 0000-0002-0403-6313Unclaimed ORCID profile · follow to get notified of new preprints

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Immunology· 1 Scientific Communication & Education· 1

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Approach:experimental assay· 2 Research Focus:benchmarking· 1 Research Focus:host-pathogen & immune response· 1 Organism:mouse· 1 Assay:proteomics· 1

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Discovery Stack Pilot Demonstrates the Feasibility and Outcomes of a Scientist-Designed Peer-Review Model That Separates Quality and Impact

Maureen Ann McGargill, Beiyun C. Liu, Michael S. Kuhns, Daniel Mucida, Isabella Rauch, Lauren B. Rodda, Meghan A. Koch, Hugo González Velozo, Ken Cadwell, Tanya S. Freedman, Tiffany C. Scharschmidt, Richard Sever, José Ordovás-Montañés, Sara Suliman, Andrew Oberst, , Matthew F. Krummel

The paper tests a new peer-review model that separates scientific quality from impact, showing reviewers can effectively evaluate both dimensions and participants support its adoption.

PLoS Biology · Sep 8, 2026Peer-reviewedScientific Communication & Education

Impact of Absent in Melanoma 2 (AIM2) on Antigen-Specific CD4+ T cell Activation and Homeostasis.

Dakota M. Reinartz, Chloe Sairs, Wang Gong, Lei Ye, Michael S. Kuhns, Justin E. Wilson

This study investigates AIM2's role in CD4+ T cell activation and homeostasis, finding it promotes IL-2 production in vitro but not essential for in vivo functions like tumor control.

bioRxiv · Dec 30, 2025 · PreprintImmunology