A leader in allergy research retires
LJI Professor Emeritus Toshiaki Kawakami, M.D., Ph.D., uncovered the molecular underpinnings of allergy, tumor responses, and more
LJI and Kyowa Kirin launch immunology fellowship program
New Michael Croft Fellowship in Immunology Fund to provide vital support for early career scientists
Lasting relief may be on the horizon for patients with atopic dermatitis
LJI research collaboration with Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd., points to a novel approach to treat the most common form of eczema
Mouse Model of Atopic Dermatitis (AD)
As our knowledge of the FceRI-mediated signal transduction has grown for the last two decades, the need to study in
T Cells
T cells are central to almost all immune responses. The CD4 subset is capable of directing B cell responses and
T Cells
One large subgroup of these specialized T cells is encompassed by the IEL which are located in the epithelium of
Croft Lab
Michael Croft,
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Director, Academic Affairs
Professor, Center for Autoimmunity and Inflammation, Center for Vaccine Innovation
Michael Croft, Ph.D., and his team focus on a number of molecules that are members of the tumor necrosis factor (TNF) and tumor necrosis factor receptor (TNFR) family.
LJI researchers discover key driver of atopic dermatitis
LA JOLLA, CA—Severe eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that is driven by an
TWEAKing Inflammation
At first glance, psoriasis and atopic dermatitis may appear similar but their commonalities are only skin deep. Atopic dermatitis, also
TWEAKing inflammation
LA JOLLA, CA—Superficially, psoriasis and atopic dermatitis may appear similar but their commonalities are only skin deep. Atopic dermatitis, also
Questions & Answers – Michael Croft
As a high school student, Michael Croft, Ph.D., Professor and Head of the Division of Immune Regulation, was interested in
La Jolla Institute scientist identifies pivotal cellular protein underlying eczema
SAN DIEGO – January 9, 2014 Researchers from the La Jolla Institute for Immunology have revealed a critical player in