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  • Institute News

WHAM and La Jolla Institute for Immunology identify economic imperative of research focused on women, partner to accelerate autoimmune research focused on women

New study shows autoimmune rheumatoid arthritis research focused on women will bring billions to the economy. Leading immune research institute announces new sex and gender focus.
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Two microscopy images with a background. There are cells glowing florescent purple. There are more cells in the Iso IgG image than in the Anti-TWEAK image
  • Research News

Suffering from psoriasis? Blame this trio of proteins

New LJI study shows there may be a way to help even more psoriasis patients
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  • Behind the Science

Lynn Hedrick and Klaus Ley named “World Experts” in monocyte research

Immune cells called monocytes offer clues to treating cancers, heart disease and more
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  • Research News

C is for Vitamin C—a key ingredient for immune cell function

Harnessing the combined power of Vitamin C and TET proteins may give scientists a leg up in treating autoimmune diseases
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Artist Ann Kiernan depicts the symmetrical, often butterfly-shaped pattern that often appears on the nose and cheeks of people with SLE.
  • Research News

A new window into autoimmune diseases

LJI scientists uncover coordinated immune cell activity as a driver of systemic lupus erythematosus
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Abstract illustration in shades of red and orange. Depicts cells as orange spotches with light blue lines evoking DNA's double-helix structure. Image features a red, painted swoop that resembles a looped infinity symbol
  • Immune Matters

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.
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Portrait photo of Sam Myers. He is standing outside and looking at camera
  • Institute News

Proteomics expert Sam Myers to join LJI faculty

Myers Lab to expand autoimmune disease research, cancer and more
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  • Institute News

Klaus Ley receives $2.3 Million to study fundamentals of immune cell activation

New research could shed light on how immune cells can better fight cancers or step back in autoimmune disease
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  • Research News

TET gene mutations in T regulatory cells unleash fatal autoimmune disease in mice

New study reveals how a subset of T cells morphs from peacemaker to rabble-rouser when TET activity is lost
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