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Welcome to the Medical College of Wisconsin Center for Immunology

Welcome to the MCW Center for Immunology - here you can explore about the Center and our members. Gain insight about our dedication to academic achievements and excellence in research, education and community service. Our collaborations between different department faculty and students helps create the inspiring stories viewed on this site.  Please view the respective links to learn more! Learn about our center
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This is Evelyn.

Not long ago, a baby born with Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID), would go undiagnosed until it was too late. The research and advocacy of MCW pioneers created a screening to detect this rare disease. Now mandatory in every state, the screening has saved thousands of babies like Evelyn.

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Research

The Center for Immunology investigators are completing research into the fundamental immunobiology as well as translational and clinical research to benefit patients.

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Training

The Center for Immunology offers comprehensive training for predoctoral, postdoctoral research and clinical fellows, medical students, and our community.

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Membership

Explore participation in the Center for Immunology.

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In the Media

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Her First Love: MCW Professor has a Passion for Studying Viruses

Her First Love: MCW Professor has a Passion for Studying Viruses

May 26, 2023

Dr. Vera Tarakanova believes creativity is needed to uncover why some viruses function the way they do.

Listen to Dr. Ben Weston Discuss COVID-19 Virus Variants

October 6, 2021

Ben Weston, MD, MCW associate professor of emergency medicine, and MMAC provide Oct. 5 Health and Economy briefing on WTMJ radio.

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MCW Vaccine Clinic Highlights the Expanded Role of the Pharmacist

April 10, 2021

MCW School of Pharmacy assisted in providing more than 17,000 vaccines to healthcare personnel and other eligible populations.

Bryon Johnson, PhD

Immunotherapy Breakthroughs in Lymphoma Treatment Show the Power of Translational Research

July 22, 2019

Dr. Bryon Johnson’s personally meaningful clinical research to harness the immune system to fight cancer is showing promising results.

Contact Us

Center for Immunology
8701 Watertown Plank Rd.
3rd Floor, TBRC
Milwaukee, WI 53226

immunology@mcw.edu

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