The Immunology theme studies chronic immune disorders that have a significant health and economic burden. This is due to their potential to cause organ failure and the requirement for complex immunosuppression protocols. We focus on (i) antibody-mediated disorders; (ii) thrombo-inflammation; (iii) glomerulonephritis and (iv) renal transplantation. Our theme combines the world-leading immunology and inflammation expertise within the academic Centres for Inflammatory Disease and Haematology with the translational research expertise of our multidisciplinary Clinical Centres. Our overarching aims are to ensure timely and accurate diagnosis, to optimise immunosuppression treatment and to develop novel therapeutics.
The detailed Theme objectives can be found here.
The Theme sits within Imperial College’s Department of Immunology and Inflammation – news updates from the Department can be found here.
The NIHR Imperial BRC Immunology Theme has funding available to support small pilot projects, up to £30,000 that align tot he Themes Core Objectives. Deadline for applications is the 14th July 2023. Download the guidance and application form.
Key Individuals
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Dr Nichola Cooper
Theme Lead, Immunology -
Professor Matthew Pickering
Theme Lead, Immunology -
Dr Amna Malik
Research Associate - Theme Committee Member -
Dr Candice Roufosse
Clinical Reader in Renal Pathology - Theme Committee Member -
Dr Deepa Jayakody Arachchillage
Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer - Theme Committee Member -
Dr Jessica Strid
Professor of Cellular Immunology -
Dr Maria Prendecki
Clinical Lecturer - Theme Committee Member -
Dr Megan Griffith
Consultant Nephrologist -
Dr Michelle Willicombe
Clinical Reader in Renal Pathology - Theme Committee Member -
Dr Nicholas Medjeral-Thomas
Honorary Clinical Research Fellow - Theme Committee Member -
Dr Stephen McAdoo
Consultant Nephrologist and Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer -
Dr Tom Cairns
Consultant Nephrologist -
Professor Frederick Tam
Ken and Mary Minton Chair of Renal Medicine / Consultant Nephrologist -
Professor Liz Lightstone
Professor of Renal Medicine -
Professor Marina Botto
Professor of Rheumatology
