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Immune System

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Jasmin Chahal

Assistant Professor

I teach in the Department of Microbiology & Immunology at McGill University.
Rod Russell

Dr. Rod Russell

Professor of Virology and Immunology

I run a research lab where we study viruses and how they cause disease.
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Resources on Immunology

Resource page including articles and career profiles related to immunology.

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What’s Special About the New COVID-19 Vaccines?

Learn about viruses, vaccines and why the new COVID-19 vaccines are innovative.

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Creating a Vaccine for COVID-19 in Canada

Learn how vaccines are developed, how they work and how some scientists in Canada are researching vaccines for COVID-19.

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Herd Immunity: How Vaccines Protect the Most Vulnerable

What is herd immunity and how does it protect some of the most vulnerable people in our communities?

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Immunity and Vaccination

Learn about the history of vaccines and how vaccines trigger an immune response that keep us from getting some dangerous diseases.

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Organ Transplantation

Learn about organ transplantation - what it is, how it can save lives, how your immune system responds, and how the matching process works.

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The Immune Response: A Cellular War

An inflammatory response is your body’s attempt to fight invaders. Learn how your body springs into action when attacked!

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Celiac Disease: When You Really Need to Stay Gluten-Free

Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder. Gluten triggers an immune system response, seriously affecting nutrition.

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Why Do People Get Hangovers?

Why does drinking too much alcohol make people feel so bad? Read about four theories.

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The Surprising Reason You Feel Awful When You're Sick

Viruses can make you feel awful! This article explains how feeling bad might be your immune system’s way of helping you heal.

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The Immune Response

When you cut your finger, your immune system kicks in to protect you from pathogens.