Gibbons Group

Every year, 15 million babies are born prematurely and 1 million die as a consequence. My lab focuses on understanding immune cell development and function in human neonates, including both those born at term and prematurely. We have identified novel T cell effector functions in neonates and factors that affect immune cell development post birth. We have ongoing research in both areas. These studies will promote our understanding of the developing immune system in human infants to identify those more at risk from inflammation and infection and subsequently reduce infant mortality - a current NHS target and huge health burden.

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Mechanistic Studies into Pregnancy Complications and their Impact on Maternal and Child Health

PISA: Prenatal drivers of infant ISlet Autoimmunity

The PISA study will test the idea that different exposures in pregnancy may influence fetal development to increase the risk of childhood autoimmunity.

Project status: Ongoing

Microbes in Health & Disease

The Microbes in Health & Diseases Research Interest Group aims to foster collaboration across departments and faculties at KCL to explore the multifaceted role microbes play in health and disease.