Letter from the Editors – Volume 12 Issue 2, 2024
Autumn has arrived, and as the maple leaves turn a vibrant red, we are thrilled to bring you this latest issue of IMMpress Magazine, dedicated to the rich and diverse...
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Letter from the Chair, Dr. Jennifer Gommerman – Volume 12 Issue 2, 2024
“The best way to predict the future is to create it.” - Frederick Banting Nobel Laureate Frederick Banting, who co-discovered insulin with Charles Best, says something that we must embrace...
IMMpress Volume 12 Issue 1 – Pediatric immunology
About the Cover A baby’s first playground begins in the womb, marking the start of their immunological journey that define their future health. The immune system, acting as an interface...
Cultivating Early Immune System Ontogeny across a Shifting Landscape (Infographic)
(image) The human body has been bombarded by environmental insults since conception. The prenatal immune system facilitates the generation of tissues and organs and is a versatile medium for communication...
Beyond Nourishment: Breastfeeding versus Formula and its immunological effects
Since the beginning of Homo sapiens as a species, breastfeeding has been the main feeding practice for newborns. The earliest documented cases of neonatal breastfeeding date as far back as...
Vaccinating children: evidently not a walk in the park
Four years ago in March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) a global pandemic. Nations scrambled to develop and secure vaccines against severe acute...
Navigating the Hormonal Highway: What Has Puberty Taught Us About the Sex-Bias in Autoimmunity?
Growing pains, painful acne, menstruation, pubic hair, and voice cracks – these are some of the physical changes many of us can remember as we unavoidably stepped into teenhood. Puberty...
Book Review: The Baby and the Biome: Nurturing Nature’s Connection
In her book "The Baby and the Biome," Meenal Lele, a mother of two children, invites readers on a deeply personal journey as she navigates the complexities of caring for...
Your fur baby: an early immune system’s best friend?
Have you ever met a devoted cat-owner that is simultaneously allergic to that same cat? While 10-20% of the world’s population is allergic to cats or dogs, a 2020 survey...
The invisible scars of childhood adversity
The impact of early childhood experiences and parent-child relationships on our neurodevelopment and psychological health is popularly known. However, research has shown that there is a deeper link between the...