University of Pittsburgh

Ayana Ruffin

Contact

Campus: 5115 Centre Ave.

Lab: Suite 2.19 UPMC HCC

Pittsburgh, PA, 15232

Ph: 412-623-2605

ATR30@pitt.edu

2020-2021 Department of Immunology Speaker Series

Immunology Seminar Series (Schedule and Recordings)

Immunology Faculty Research in Progress Series

Immunology Student/Postdoc Research in Progress Series

Department of Immunology Retreats

The Center for Systems Immunology Annual Retreat will be held virtually on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. Please click here for more information.

The Department of Immunology's 19th Annual Scientific Retreat will be held on Thursday and Friday, October 7-8, 2021. Please click here for more information and registraion.

Our Research

Immunology is the science of the study of the immune system. Over millions of years, the immune system has evolved to preserve the barriers between self and non-self. Through an intricate system of pathways, molecules and cells present in every tissue of the body, the immune system protects us from pathogens. However, a disregulated immune system is also implicated in many diseases such as diabetes, lupus, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis and atherosclerosis. By understanding the immune system we can improve vaccination, control autoimmunity and prevent or reverse infectious diseases and cancer. Learn More >