Faculty & Scientific Staff
Bernard Khor, MD, PhD
Dr. Khor earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology before completing both his Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Philosophy in immunology at Washington University, where he studied the molecular mechanisms of T cell receptor recombination. He went on to complete a residency in clinical pathology at Massachusetts General Hospital, a fellowship in transfusion medicine at Harvard Medical School, and postdoctoral research focused on uncovering novel mechanisms that control regulatory T cell differentiation.
Since joining Benaroya Research Institute in 2017, Dr. Khor has focused his research on understanding how immune function is altered in people with Down syndrome. His work seeks to uncover the biological mechanisms that drive immune dysregulation, accelerated immune aging, impaired response to vaccination and increased susceptibility to autoimmune disease, infections, and other health complications associated with Down syndrome. By studying these pathways, his team aims to generate insights that improve health outcomes for people with Down syndrome while advancing our understanding of immune system function and aging.
In addition to his work at BRI, Dr. Khor serves as associate medical director at Bloodworks Northwest and as an affiliate assistant professor at the University of Washington. He is committed to translating discoveries from the laboratory into clinical impact, helping connect advances in immunology with strategies that improve patient care and public health.
