Immunology and vaccines

Several groups in Edinburgh addressing are how pathogens evade immune attack and how they can modulate and modify host immunity to their own advantage. There are also a number of researchers investigating the modes of immune responsiveness most effective at resolving infection, and how molecular vaccines can be used in human and animal health to stimulate protective immunity.

Novel therapies for chronic inflammatory diseases - Adriano Rossi

Adriano Rossi's lab at the MRC Centre for Inflammation Research is seeking novel therapies for human inflammatory lung disease.

Harnessing the innate immune system - David Dockrell

David Dockrell is based in the MRC Centre for Inflammation Research investigating how the innate immune response can be modulated to fight bacterial infection and reduce use of antibiotics.

Immune homeostasis and autoimmunity - Rose Zamoyska

Rose Zamoyska's lab in the School of Biological Sciences is studying the fundamental mechanisms of immune homeostasis and autoimmunity.

Role of dendritic cells in the adaptive immune response of cattle - Jayne Hope

Jayne Hope’s research group at The Roslin Institute studies the innate immune response of cattle, with particular focus on mycobacterial disease.