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  • Behind the Science

Gregory Seumois is poised to answer big questions in asthma and respiratory allergies research

Seumois talks research goals and collaborations in his new role as LJI Research Assistant Professor
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  • Behind the Science

A scientist and writer supports life-changing programs around the world

LJI's Sharon Schendel works to improve global health through the Rotary Club of Del Mar
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  • Institute News

LJI and Kyowa Kirin launch immunology fellowship program

New Michael Croft Fellowship in Immunology Fund to provide vital support for early career scientists
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  • Research News

Asymptomatic infections may underlie recent rise in whooping cough

Surprising insights on pertussis vaccines pave the way for next-gen protection
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  • Research News

New algorithm may fuel vaccine development

Computational biologists harness machine learning to make sense of immune system data
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  • Institute News

LJI advocates for more research into immune system differences between men and women

Institute President and CEO Erica Ollmann Saphire, Ph.D., joins national leaders in highlighting the importance of studying sex-based immune system differences
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  • Behind the Science

Powerhouses

LJI's Immunometabolism Core gives researchers a closer look at how cells gather energy to fight disease
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Photo portrait of LJI Research Assistant Professor Benjamin J. Schmiedel, Ph.D. He is standing in an office setting and smiling at the camera
  • Behind the Science

Benjamin J. Schmiedel wants a closer look at the role of genetics in immune cell function

LJI’s new Research Assistant Professor hopes genetic research will help patients with immune-mediated diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease, asthma, Alzheimer’s, and COVID-19
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Photo portrait of Professor Toshiaki Kawakami, M.D., Ph.D. He is sitting in a lab setting and smiling
  • Research News

Blocking immune system ‘messenger’ may treat severe asthma

Finally beating asthma might hinge on blocking HRF and IgE interactions
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  • Research News

Family resemblance: How T cells could fight many coronaviruses at once

LJI researchers work to head off future pandemics by uncovering key similarities between SARS-CoV-2 and common cold coronaviruses
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  • Institute News

Computational biologist Tal Einav joins LJI faculty

The Einav lab aims to stop deadly viruses by leveraging the vast wealth of data we acquire on the immune system
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  • Research News

Can sugar and fat influence immune cell responses?

LJI scientists find MAIT cells can be tuned to fight different pathogens via their metabolism, paving the way for new therapeutic strategies
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