The Division of Immunology has a long track record of cutting edge research in allergic and immunological mechanisms and is recognized world-wide for work on IgE regulation, Current areas of basic research include:
Pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis
Wiskott Aldrich Syndrome protein (WASP) and associated molecules
Signal transduction by the T cell receptor, the role of SLP-76
Regulation of IgE production
Roles of IgE in allergic pathogenesis and parasite immunity