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Dr. Jennifer Gommerman is a Professor at the University of Toronto, specializing in Immunology. Her research focuses on adaptive immunity, autoimmunity, and particularly on Multiple Sclerosis (MS), a disease characterized by the immune system erroneously attacking the central nervous system. Her lab investigates the mechanisms of immune dysregulation in autoimmune diseases, with ongoing efforts to identify factors contributing to the rising incidence of such diseases in Canada. Dr. Gommerman's team employs both animal models and human materials to explore immune cell interactions. They study the role of B-lymphocytes in modulating autoimmunity and the influences of the gut microbiome on autoimmune responses. Her work is supported by major funding from notable organizations such as the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. A Canada Research Chair in Tissue Specific Immunity, she is recognized for her contributions to understanding the complexity of immune system functions in health and disease. Dr. Gommerman actively mentors graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, fostering a collaborative research environment.
Department of Sociology