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NewsSan Diego Business JournalSeptember 1, 2026San Diego

La Jolla Institute for Immunology marks nearly 40 years of immune system research

The La Jolla Institute for Immunology continues its long-term study of the human immune system, building on nearly four decades of independent research. The institute focuses on understanding how the immune system functions in relation to approximately three dozen different health conditions.

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Why It Matters

The institute's ongoing research into immune system mechanics provides the foundational data used by the global medical community to develop treatments for various diseases.

Key Facts

  • The La Jolla Institute for Immunology was founded nearly 40 years ago.
  • The institute operates as an independent research organization.
  • The institute conducts research into the immune system's role in approximately three dozen different health conditions.

Who's Mentioned

personErica Ollmann Saphire“President and CEO of the La Jolla Institute for Immunology.”personMitchell Kronenberg“Professor and President Emeritus at LJI.”organizationAmerican Academy of Arts and Sciences“Academic society that elected Saphire and Kronenberg.”organizationScripps Research“Collaborator on HIV vaccine research.”organizationLa Jolla Institute for Immunology“Independent research institute focused on immunology.”