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IMMpress Volume 12 Issue 2 – Canadian Immunology

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IMMpress Volume 12 Issue 1 – Pediatric immunology

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Alumni interview

Reconnecting with the former Chair: A Chat with Dr. Juan Carlos Zúñiga-Pflücker on the growth of Canadian Immunology

Yinhan Dechi CastroOctober 4, 2024October 3, 2024

In keeping with the theme of this seasonal edition, I sat down to interview an integral member of our Canadian immunology community here at the University of Toronto (UofT). Dr....

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Letter from the Editors – Volume 12 Issue 2, 2024

IMMpressOctober 4, 2024October 3, 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

Jennifer GommermanOctober 4, 2024October 3, 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...

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IMMpress Volume 12 Issue 1 – Pediatric immunology

IMMpressJune 5, 2024October 4, 2024

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...

Infographic

Cultivating Early Immune System Ontogeny across a Shifting Landscape (Infographic)

Zi Yan ChenJune 5, 2024June 4, 2024

(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

Rafeed KhanJune 5, 2024October 4, 2024

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

Jennifer AhnJune 5, 2024October 4, 2024

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?

Leon BaronijanJune 5, 2024October 4, 2024

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

Book Review: The Baby and the Biome: Nurturing Nature’s Connection

Alara TuncerJune 5, 2024June 4, 2024

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...

Feature

Your fur baby: an early immune system’s best friend?

Sila UstaJune 5, 2024June 4, 2024

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...

IMMpress Volume 12 Issue 2 – Canadian Immunology

IMMpress Volume 12 Issue 1 – Pediatric immunology

IMMpress Volume 11 Issue 3, 2024 – Cover

IMMpress Volume 11 Issue 2, 2023 – Cover

Reconnecting with the former Chair: A Chat with Dr. Juan Carlos Zúñiga-Pflücker on the growth of Canadian Immunology

Letter from the Editors – Volume 12 Issue 2, 2024

Letter from the Chair, Dr. Jennifer Gommerman – Volume 12 Issue 2, 2024

IMMpress Volume 12 Issue 1 – Pediatric immunology

Cultivating Early Immune System Ontogeny across a Shifting Landscape (Infographic)

Beyond Nourishment: Breastfeeding versus Formula and its immunological effects

Vaccinating children: evidently not a walk in the park

Navigating the Hormonal Highway: What Has Puberty Taught Us About the Sex-Bias in Autoimmunity?

Book Review: The Baby and the Biome: Nurturing Nature’s Connection

Your fur baby: an early immune system’s best friend?

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