The IIT is a world-class centre of excellence dedicated to the study of the immune system. While the immune system plays an important role in protecting people against infection by viruses and bacteria, it is also critical in maintaining lifelong health.
We solve complex problems
The IIT brings together scientists, clinicians and patients in one space so that we can collaborate and bring our expertise to solve complex illnesses, such as diabetes and hepatitis.
We work with patients
We treat patients at the nearby Royal Free Hospital. The Pears Building, where we are based, includes accommodation for Royal Free Hospital patients and relatives.
We pool our expertise
By collaborating with each other and exchanging ideas and expertise in a single space, we can speed up the clinical trials and delivery of new immunotherapies and treatments.
We tackle diseases
Our experts are working on new therapies and treatments for a range of conditions. Find out more about how we're tackling some of these disorders and what we've achieved so far.
Combating hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is one of the top ten killer diseases in the world. Professor Mala Maini tells us how she and her team are tackling this deadly infection.
Treating inherited immune defects
The key to success in treating patients with immune deficiency is working with scientists with insights into particular parts of the immune system.
Tackling type 1 diabetes
Around 400,000 people in the UK have type 1 diabetes. Professor Lucy Walker explains her working to prevent this increasingly prevalent disease.
A look within: from the middle of nowhere to the biggest city in the UK
Dr Sam Burgess is a Research Fellow specialising in the efficacy of T-cells to improve therapies and treatments. Sam talks about taking on advice and absorbing skills over the course of his early career. He also reflects on the fast pace and constant activity of London, which keeps him occupied as a self-confessed 'fidget'.
