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We're building something big.

Unlocking the power and potential of the human immune system to battle cancer, heart disease and other ailments takes imagination, determination and collaboration.

The Immunology Center of Georgia is a new research enterprise that pioneers ways for the body to marshal its immune defenders and attackers to defeat threats to human health.

In partnership with the best clinicians and scientists around the world, we’re working to advance exploration, uncover knowledge and prepare the next generation of immunologists — all to benefit people everywhere.

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Think you don't need a flu shot?   Klaus Ley, MD, explains why everyone over the age of 6 months
should protect themselves from flu, which can be deadly. 

 

 

WRDW Mix at 3: Dr. Klaus Ley
on the value of seasonal flu vaccine

The Importance of Flu Vaccine

Dr. Klaus Ley discusses the importance of the flu vaccine.

 What brought us here is a unique opportunity
to build something of national importance.
That’s not an offer you get every day,  


- Klaus Ley, MD, IMMCG founding co-director.

 

Georgia Trend: Moving Innovation
Beyond the Walls

JENNIE: MCG Immunologist explains the importance of flu shots

IMMCG Spotlight

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'This can become a game changer'

Klaus Ley, MD, talks with Accelerating Cancer Immunotherapy Research about his recent Nature Immunology publication on immune system "brakes."

'This can become a game changer'
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Check out IMMCG's new YouTube playlist

Find videos on what it's like to work at the Immunology Center of Georgia, how we can better treat autoimmune diseases, HPV and other vaccine facts and more.

Check out IMMCG's new YouTube playlist  
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IMMCG directors on "In the Wild" podcast

Klaus Ley, MD, and Lynn Hedrick, PhD, discuss the impact of our new research center in Georgia and beyond. They also share what fuels our work: Coffee!

 

IMMCG directors on "In the Wild" podcast

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IMMCG researcher highlights neutrophils' 'chameleon' behavior in new review

IMMCG researcher highlights neutrophils' 'chameleon' behavior in new review
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IMMCG researchers uncover new immune mechanism in atherosclerosis

IMMCG researchers uncover new immune mechanism in atherosclerosis
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IMMCG co-director invited to Sustainable Scientific Enterprise Task Force

IMMCG co-director invited to Sustainable Scientific Enterprise Task Force

 

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