Immune system’s role in infections

COVID-19 & Influenza A

Infectious diseases represent an ample opportunity for basic and translational immunological research. They provide insight into one of the most acute contexts in which the immune system can show its response potential, but also play a pathological role. Elucidating both protective and pathogenic mechanisms behind the disease presentation in COVID-19 and Influenza allows us to lay ground for and attempt modulation of the immune response to reduce the burden of a virus. Additionally, age-specific immune regulation is central to one of our projects and will help to address the growing problem of adapting treatment options for use in a younger population.