The Department of Inflammation & Immunity advances scientific understanding by bringing together a dedicated and collaborative team of scientists at the forefront of immunologic and organ-based research, to deliver impactful translational science that improves the health and well-being of patients at Cleveland Clinic and across the globe.
Working side-by-side with physicians to study patients and diseases, Inflammation & Immunity scientists address challenging questions to uncover the root causes of inflammatory diseases, and ultimately translate these discoveries into new diagnostic testing, therapies and preventive measures for patients.
Click below to explore labs in our research areas of focus.
The Rachel Scheraga lab studies mechanosensitive receptors in the treatment of respiratory distress syndrome.
Learn MoreThe Ganes Sen lab investigates how mammals sense and respond to viral infections, particularly the interferon system.
Learn MoreThe Eugene Podrez lab explores how inflammation and oxidative stress contribute to atherosclerosis and thrombosis.
Learn MoreThe Cleveland Clinic study provides evidence needed to justify new clinical trials for repurposing FDA-approved hypertension, erectile dysfunction drug to also treat Alzheimer’s disease.
Dr. Laura Nagy’s lab aims to discover potential new treatments and interventions for diseases like cirrhosis.
The new consortium, co-led by Florian Rieder, MD, and Vipul Jairath, MD, will establish clinical care pathways toward drug development and improve disease management.
Exciting investigation and groundbreaking discovery happens every day at Cleveland Clinic. Join our team of expert researchers at the Department of Inflammation & Immunity.
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