Ageing in the Immune System
05 February 2024
Immunity declines with age. Immune ageing results in higher risk of age-related diseases, diminished ability to respond to new infections, and reduced vaccine efficacy. The aim of our research is to understand how and why dysfunction occurs in the ageing immune system compared to young people. Using peripheral blood samples, we focus on the interaction between the immune system and the cells of different organs.
Requirements
- Both males and females
- Any age, but particularly interested in hearing from participants over the age of 65
- Non-smoker
- No history of autoimmune disease/No use of immunosuppressive drugs
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Ethical approval
This study has been approved by University College London. Prior to taking part, all participants will be provided with a participant information sheet and be required to sign a consent form.
About the researcher
My name is Olivia and I am a post-doctoral researcher at University College London in the lab of Professor Arne Akbar. Professor Akbar is a world leader in ageing research and has conducted multiple human studies, which have been published in high impact, peer reviewed journals.
