Daniel Camacho, MD, PhD

Hi, I’m Dan! I was born into a family of Portugueseimmigrants in Connecticut, where I grew up getting lost in books and learning to play the cello. I studied chemistry and minored in music at the University of Michigan, during which time I worked in bookstores and interned for an education nonprofit. While there, I developed a passion for scientific research and medicine, and pursued a master’s degree in biomedical engineering. I continued my studies at the University of Chicago’s combined MD/PhD program with a specialization in immunology. My research at that time focused on understanding the immunologic mechanisms of allergic responses in the lungs. These days, my research aim is to elucidate roles for the immune system in psychiatric illness. Outside the lab or clinical settings, my professional interests include science communication and outreach. Apart from medicine, I enjoy running or strolling outdoors, making and listening to music, playing board games, and spending time with my husband and two cats. I’ve practiced yoga for many years and am still trying to figure out whether I have a green thumb.