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Seminars

The Infection and Immunity Theme Seminars are held at the Institute of Child Health on Tuesdays from 1pm-2pm.  Full programme details are available from the Infection and Immunity Theme Seminars page, or contact Sue Ballard for further information.

Advances in Primary Immunodeficiency, 12-14 March 2012

A Winter School run by the UCL Centre for Immunodeficiency

Location:  Cumberland Lodge, Great Park, Windsor

Programme:  Scientific advances in the basic mechanisms and management of PID

Highlights: Severe Combined Immunodeficiency, Common Variable Immunodeficiency, Myeloid Disorders including Leukocyte Adhesion Defect and Chronic Granulomatous Disease, Advances in Bone Marrow Transplantation. 

To apply and for further information please see attached documents:

• Registration_form.doc Advertising_flyer_2012.DOC

CENTRE FOR IMMUNODEFICIENCY (CID)

The Centre for Immunodeficiency is dedicated to development of improved therapies for

patients with inherited disorders of the immune system through high quality science and

clinical care.  Go to our web pages www.centreforimmunodeficiency.com

Latest News

Gene Therapy for CGD

The use of gene therapy for chronic granulomatous disorder is a third success for GOSH.  See BBC report 29/02/2012

New approach on BMT infections

Children who have bone marrow transplants are often vulnerable to dangerous viral infections.  A new technique using white cells from the donor has been backed by the Technology Strategy Board.  More information.

Gene therapy cure for children born unable to fight infection

Papers published in US medical journal Science Translational Medicine reported success in two established gene therapy programmes to cure children born unable to fight infection. The programmes, which looked at X-SCID and ADA-SCID, were led by Professors Adrian Thrasher and Bobby Gaspar of the UCL Institute of Child Health. See summary of media coverage.

AWARDS 2007 Professor Robin Ali (joint IoO/ICH) is the first recipient of the Academy of Medical Sciences Foulkes Medal. 2005 Professor Adrian Thrasher and colleagues at the awards ceremony for the Descartes Prize for Research.

Press BBC News Derby - Bubble Boy celebrates 10 years Press Release 24th Aug 2011 Press Release 2nd May 2007 Press Release 4th April 2006 Press Release 9th January 2006 Press Release 17th March 2005 Press Release 10th March 2005 Press Release 27th July 2003 Visit the GOSH/ICH Press Office for further news