Division of Immunology, Infection and Inflammation

Message from the Head of Division

The division was formally constituted in August 2002, merging the three cognate areas returned in the 2001 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE), in which the division was awarded the top (5*) rating.

A major theme of Immunology is to understand the delicate balance between the various components of the entire immune system, and its applications to infection (vaccination) and autoimmune diseases (eg. asthma and rheumatoid arthritis). The research work carried out in the Division addresses some of these key issues.

The undergraduate Immunology course, the first of its kind in the UK, has achieved world-wide recognition for its quality and scope. Immunology is taught in the second, third and fourth years of the BSc course, with the last two years focusing entirely on immunology. The course is conducted by leading world-class immunologists from within the Division as well as guest lecturers.

You are very welcome to explore these web pages, and do not hesitate to contact the Division if you have any questions or queries.

Professor Iain McInnes, PhD, FRCP