immunology

February 16, 2017

Team’s study uncovers cellular responses to bird flu vaccine

New research from Vanderbilt University eavesdrops on gene expression in human immune system cells before and after vaccination against bird flu.

By Paul Govern

November 10, 2016

Links between immune cells and metabolism explored

At the intersection of immunology and metabolism is a burgeoning new field: immunometabolism. It’s an area where Vanderbilt has exceptional strengths, said Jeffrey Rathmell, Ph.D., Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Immunobiology.

By Leigh MacMillan

March 23, 2015

New systems biology method may help improve vaccine evaluation

Researchers at Vanderbilt University have found a new way to “dissect” the human immune response following influenza vaccination.

By Bill Snyder

May 1, 2014

Cutting-edge research to be showcased in May

By Bill Snyder

October 7, 2011

Diversity key in antibody repertoire

Antibodies to the 2009 H1N1 influenza strain reveal new insights into how antibody diversity forms and functions, with possible implications for designing flu vaccines.

By VUMC News and Communications