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Welcome to the HMS Department of Immunology

We are a highly collaborative group of scientists from across the Harvard community including the Ragon Institute, Broad Institute, and Harvard Stem Cell Institute, working to understand the mechanisms and applications of immunity and immunobiology. Our research covers the spectrum of immunology, from basic science to translation into human biology and disease prevention and treatment. Here you'll find our faculty, community events, and resources available to our affiliates.

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Congratulations, Arlene!

The International Union of Immunological Societies has awarded Dr. Arlene Sharpe the 2025 Excellence in Immunology Award (EXCELL) in recognition of her pioneering work in the field of immunology. 

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Congratulations, Diane!

Diane Mathis was elected as a Distinguished Fellow of the American Association of Immunologists (AAI). This is one of AAI's highest honors, and recognizes not only outstanding scientific contributions, but also service to AAI and the broader immunology community. 

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Recent publications

Huh Lab

Brain-wide mapping of immune receptors uncovers a neuromodulatory role of IL-17E and the receptor IL-17RB

Cell 07 April 2025
DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2025.03.006

Jackson Lab

Enteric neuronal Piezo1 maintains mechanical and immunological homeostasis by sensing force

Cell 24 Mar 2025
DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2025.02.031

Merkenschlager Lab

Regulated somatic hypermutation enhances antibody affinity maturation

Nature 19 March 2025
DOI: 10.1038/s41586-025-08728-2

CBDM Lab

The meninges host a distinct compartment of regulatory T cells that preserves brain homeostasis

Sci Immunology 28 Jan 2025
DOI: 10.1126/sciimmunol.adu2910

CBDM Lab

Cross-species analyses of thymic mimetic cells reveal evolutionarily ancient origins and both conserved and species-specific elements

Immunity 27 December 2024
DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2024.11.025

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