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
Hard-working enzyme keeps immune cells in line
LJI scientists develop new tool for understanding enzymatic activity linked to blood cancers and heart disease
A new window into autoimmune diseases
LJI scientists uncover coordinated immune cell activity as a driver of systemic lupus erythematosus
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.
Unmasking the pancreas
No one knows exactly what triggers type 1 diabetes, but researchers at La Jolla Institute for Immunology have uncovered some fascinating clues.
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
LJI research leads to promising combination therapy for type 1 diabetes
Phase 2 trial run by Novo Nordisk emphasizes the importance of translational research
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,