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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