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Studying ‘innate’ immunity, the body’s first line of defense
Jérémie Le Pen, a new faculty member in Harvard Chan School’s Department of Immunology and Infectious Diseases, wants to understand the workings of the “innate immune system”—the part of the human immune system that puts up an immediate…
Measles outbreaks show the risks of under-vaccination
Yonatan Grad, professor of immunology and infectious diseases at Harvard Chan School, discusses measles' recent resurgence.
Further investigating the link between MS and Epstein-Barr
People with MS had a stronger immune response to Epstein-Barr virus than those without MS—but their response did not follow a specific pattern that could help highlight the disease’s origins, according to a new study led by Harvard…
Unlocking new information about vaginal health
Smita Gopinath, assistant professor of immunology and infectious diseases at Harvard Chan School, discusses her path to managing her own lab and her research into an overlooked microbiome.
Reducing the risks of alcohol
The harmful effects of alcohol can be potentially lowered by prioritizing healthy habits, according to experts.
Fighting antibiotic resistance
Because antibiotic resistance can threaten the success of treatments across a wide range of conditions, more work needs to be done to prevent it, according to Bill Hanage of Harvard Chan School.
Gut microbiome of pets reveals insights for human health
Curtis Huttenhower studies the role that the microbiome plays in health and disease, most often focusing on the human gut—but recently his research has expanded into pets, including dogs and cats.
Hope for treating food allergies
While the prevalence of food allergies is increasing, a treatment called oral immunotherapy may help patients reduce their symptoms, according to Kari Nadeau of Harvard Chan School.
Symposium highlights lesser-known members of the microbiome
Lesser-studied members of the microbiome, including viruses and fungi, were the focus of the fifth annual symposium of the Harvard Chan Microbiome in Public Health Center, held May 15 at Harvard Medical School’s Joseph B. Martin Center.
Unlocking cellular secrets to better treat diseases
Sophie Lockwood, PhD ’23, uncovered a complex biological mechanism that could potentially help in drug development.
