福利姬

We conduct translational, patient-centered research on tick-borne infections and COVID-19. Collaborative projects form the foundation of the translational research being carried out.

Directional cell motility follows us from creation to death and is a vital part of life. Our main interest in this regard is how water flux via AQP contribute to the process of membrane protrusion necessary for directional whole cell translocation.

Habits and health issues can contribute to a kind of biological memory that can be passed on to future children. A review paper by LiU researchers presents a theory about the father鈥檚 contribution to protecting his descendants from infections.

We have studied adverse effects on the immune system by exposure in vitro and in vivo using both animal models and humans. This has enabled us to establish the threshold dose for effect of different modes of exposure to mercury, silver, and gold.

Childhood immune maturation and allergy development: Epigenetic regulation by maternal immunity and microbial exposure during pregnancy.

The Division of Inflammation and Infection (II) includes clinical subject areas such as Immunology, Rheumatology, Pathology and Microbiology.

A long-term ambition is to contribute to increased understanding of underlying mechanisms for the disease onset, progress and perceived quality of life in systemic inflammatory diseases, especially with regard to systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)

Our research explores how infections like COVID-19 and tuberculosis alter DNA through epigenetic changes. Tuberculosis exposure leaves marks in immune and other cells. COVID-19 also rewires immune cell DNA, offering diagnostic insights.

Our general aim is to individualise and thereby optimize management of clinical TB by new methods and strategies. The research group consists of specialists in tuberculosis from different professions.

The general purpose of our research is to reveal mechanisms of immune tolerance in pregnancy and how failure of tolerance mechanisms can lead to pregnancy complications.