Translational Immunology

Translational immunology is a branch of science that seeks to understand how the body's immune system functions and how to use this knowledge to develop effective treatments and preventive strategies. It focuses on the translation of basic immunological research findings into clinical applications and medical care. This discipline encompasses both the development of treatments for diseases caused by immune system malfunctions and the creation of tools to fight pathogens. Its applications are wide-ranging, from novel vaccines to more effective cancer immunotherapies, from improving the management of autoimmune diseases to better diagnostics and monitoring of diseases. Translational immunology has the potential to improve the quality of life for many people around the world, by providing new treatments and tools to detect and confront diseases caused by the body's own immune system as well as pathogens from outside.