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What we do
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What we do

At the Institute of Immunity and Transplantation, we develop vaccines and therapies to boost the immune system in patients with cancer and chronic infections.

Research
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Research

Our research streams are contained within three clusters: immune therapy, immune tolerance and inherited diseases.

Study
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Study

Our students are tutored by world-class researchers on programmes developed with the UCL Division of Infection & Immunity.

People
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People

A directory of academic, research and administrative staff at the UCL Institute of Immunity and Transplantation.

Pears Building
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Pears Building

The Pears Building is a world-class research centre in Hampstead that brings together scientists, clinicians, patients, and the public in a stunning open-plan environment.

Contact us
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Contact us

The Institute of Immunity and Transplantation is situated in the Pears Building. We are next to the Royal Free Hospital, in Hampstead, north London.

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We need funding to ensure that our future research leads to new and more effective treatments for millions of people worldwide.

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