Haywire T cells attack protein in “bad” cholesterol
LA JOLLA, CA—Preventing atherosclerosis, the underlying cause of heart disease, means scientists need to understand how immune cells drive inflammation
Macrophages in the artery wall ‘smell’ their surroundings
Immune cells can sniff out octanal in blood, triggering dangerous inflammation and atherosclerosis
Six LJI scientists named “Highly Cited Researchers”
The international recognition reflects how LJI research is valued by scientific peers
Learning from men. Learning from women.
Men and women have different immune systems. With a better understanding of sex-specific immune differences, scientists can more effectively fight infections, cancers, heart disease, and even pregnancy complications.
The Conrad Prebys Foundation grants more than $450,000 for studies into childhood cancer, cardiovascular disease
New funding will support high-risk, high-reward projects led by two early-career scientists
Athlerosclerosis
ATHEROSCLEROSIS Working in collaboration with LJI Professor Klaus Ley, the Sette Lab aims to help develop vaccines that target inflammatory
Lynn Hedrick receives more than $500,000 for COVID-19 research
LA JOLLA—COVID-19 patients around the world are experiencing lasting cardiovascular issues, even after they’ve recovered from other symptoms. In fact,
T cells can shift from helping to harming in atherosclerosis
LA JOLLA—High cholesterol kills. In fact, one in four Americans will die from the consequences of atherosclerosis, the buildup of