Immunologists are medical and scientific experts who specialize in understanding the body’s defense mechanisms against harmful invaders such as bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens. Their work focuses on the immune system—how it functions, how it sometimes malfunctions, and how it can be supported or corrected through medical intervention. In clinical settings, they diagnose and manage conditions ranging from autoimmune disorders and allergies to immune deficiencies. Their deep knowledge allows them to tailor therapies that strengthen or regulate the immune response, helping patients fight off illness more effectively and avoid unnecessary complications. They often serve as consultants in complex cases requiring expert immune system insight.
In research and public health, Immunologists play a critical role in developing vaccines, improving treatments, and advancing our understanding of how immunity develops and adapts. They collaborate with other specialists to monitor disease patterns, evaluate immune responses to therapies, and innovate new diagnostic tools. Their insights have led to breakthroughs in areas such as cancer immunotherapy and organ transplant compatibility. By integrating laboratory discoveries with clinical applications, they help shape preventive strategies and treatment protocols that benefit individuals and communities. Through a blend of investigation, education, and hands-on care, they deliver crucial knowledge that supports the health of humans, animals, and the broader environment.
Title : Extensively drug-resistant bacterial infections: Confronting a global crisis with urgent solutions in prevention, surveillance, and treatment
Yazdan Mirzanejad, University of British Columbia, Canada
Title : Pathogen-derived noncanonical epitopes: Are they valuable targets for novel vaccinations and shall we be concerned about autoimmune responses?
Michele Mishto, Francis Crick Institute, United Kingdom
Title : Bioterrorism through the ages: Historical perspective, emerging threats, and medical countermeasures
Claudia Ferreira, Sorbonne University, France
Title : Measles vaccination coverage indicators in 2023 and advance towards measles elimination and eradication by 2030
Pedro Plans Rubio, College of Physicians of Barcelona, Spain
Title : Gendered socioeconomic impacts of emerging infectious diseases: Insights from a mixed-methods study in Guinea
Stephanie Maltais, University of Montreal, Canada
Title : The role of social sciences in operationalizing the One Health approach: A case study of the DOPERAUS project in Guinea and the Democratic Republic of Congo
Stephanie Maltais, University of Montreal, Canada