Immunological Disease and the Immune System Research

Our bodies are equipped with a sophisticated means of fighting off disease — the immune system, which includes white blood cells, certain proteins, and specialized organs throughout the body.

The immune system:

Works to fend off infectious organisms like viruses, parasites, and bacteria
Can help to protect us from cancer
Can identify transplanted tissue

UPMC Department of Pathology researchers study the mechanisms of the immune system in order to understand why and how it functions.

Our Experts in Immunological Research

Michael Shurin, MD: Dr. Shurin's research studies mechanisms of interactions between cancer and the immune system. Learn more about Dr. Shurin's research and publications.
Theresa Whiteside, PhD: Dr. Whiteside's laboratory studies the interaction of the immune system and cancer. Learn more about Dr. Whiteside’s research and publications.
Adriana Zeevi, PhD: Dr. Zeevi investigates the interaction between the immune system and transplanted organs. Learn more about Dr. Zeevi’s research and publications.

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