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 Trine Jorgensen lab investigates the effects of sex hormones on the immune system in lupus-like disease.
Learn MoreThe Dasarathy lab studies how to best manage care for patients who are waiting for or have received liver transplants.
Learn MoreThe Joe Zein lab studies the mechanisms underlying gender differences in asthma and the role of sex and sex hormones on asthma genetic risks.
Learn MoreNew techniques to meet the growing demand for organs focus on revitalizing unsuitable organs and reducing the risk of rejection after transplant.
Dr. Bruggeman and team use sequencing data to identify novel factors that cause kidney diseases of unknown origin.
Cleveland Clinic researchers discover connections between nitric oxide and heme proteins in regulating critical cellular and tissue signaling and physiological functions.
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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