Immunology & Aging Program

                                                   A Program based in

                 The Department of Cell Biology, Neurobiology & Anatomy

     Although many age related changes in the immune system have been described,  

little is known about the mechanisms that bring about the decline in immune 

function in the elderly.  Research in immunogerontology must continue in order to 

unravel the  mysteries of aging and to provide future solutions to the challenges

that our aging population will face in the 21st century. The Immunology & Aging 

Program is comprised of a group of research scientists at Loyola University 

Medical Center who are interested in addressing mechanisms of aging of the 

immune system in order to improve the quality of life for the elderly.

                             Goals of the Program

1.    Foster new endeavors in immunology research as they apply to issues in       

aging and age-related diseases.

 2.   Offer training and educational opportunities in immunology and cell biology

 research, with emphasis on aging issues.

3.    Bring together basic scientists and clinicians to identify new areas of  research    

and  possible clinical applications through collaborative efforts.

                            Masters and Doctoral training is available in

                               Cell Biology, Neurobiology  & Anatomy

                             as  well as other Interdepartmental Programs 

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Post-doctoral Training is also available through          

                                        Interdepartmental Labs

                               Areas of Research

• Basic Mechanisms of Lymphocyte Development & Homeostasis

• Immunosenecense

• Regulation of Cytokine Production

• Hormonal Regulation of the Immune Response

• Inflammation and Wound Healing

• Immune Activation

• Vaccine Development

• Age Related Changes in the Heart

   Summer Internships are often available for undergraduate and medical students. 

                                              Participating Faculty

Pamela L. Witte, Ph.D. ,  Professor   

Cell Biology, Neurobiology & Anatomy

Director: Immunology and Aging Program

Elizabeth J. Kovacs, Ph.D.  Professor

Department of Surgery and the Burn & Shock Trauma  Institute

Joint Professor in Cell Biology, Neurobiology & Anatomy  

Phong T. Le, Ph.D.,   Professor 

Cell Biology, Neurobiology & Anatomy