Proteomics expert Sam Myers to join LJI faculty
Myers Lab to expand autoimmune disease research, cancer and more
LJI asthma researcher Jermaine Khumalo receives AAI Intersect Fellowship
New fellowship will support data science and immunology cross-training in two pioneering LJI labs
Researchers discover new particle in the blood of septic patients
LJI scientists get first glimpse of how mysterious particles break off of immune cells
Inside the labs of three leading San Diego scientists
LA JOLLA—Studying the immune system means venturing into uncharted territory, leading explorations of the countless immune cells and genetic players
New study points to a better way to ward off asthma triggers
LA JOLLA—Every day, ten Americans die from asthma. While quick-acting inhalers and medications can reduce inflammation during an asthma attack,
Klaus Ley Receives $2.3 Million to Study Fundamentals of Immune Cell Activation
LA JOLLA—Scientists at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) have received a new grant of more than $2.3 million from the National
Diabetes researchers spot dangerous T cells in the pancreas—even in healthy people
LA JOLLA—Your pancreas is studded with cell clusters called islets. In most people, special beta cells live snug in the
A step toward helping patients breathe deeply
LA JOLLA—Your lungs and airways need to be stretchy, sort of like balloons. Take a big breath, and they’ll open
LJI scientists receive $3.5 million to investigate role of immune cells in Parkinson’s disease
LA JOLLA—Scientists at the La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) have received $3.5 million as part of a team award
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
Researchers track down metabolic enzyme that protects against inflammation
LA JOLLA, CA—Scrape your knee, and you’ll see some red puffiness appear around the injury. This is inflammation, and it
