Department of Immunology and Immunotherapy
We build on the longstanding tradition of research in immunology at the University, with a strong reputation for discovery science and the translation of our findings into the clinic for patients to benefit.
Core Research Areas
Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy
Translating the immune response to cancer into therapeutic opportunities.
Immune Regulation
Providing new insight into mechanisms that control immune system development and function.
Gut and Liver Inflammation
Delivering bench to bedside research into inflammatory gastrointestinal and liver diseases.
Interdisciplinary Focus Areas
Clinical Immunology
An interface between basic, translational and clinical research groups.
Immunotherapy
Cutting edge research and clinical trials for patients.
Vaccine Development
Understanding the key mechanisms that deliver successful vaccines.
Specialised Research Centres advancing Immunology and Immunotherapy research
Contact us
Contact us
The Department of Immunology and Immunotherapy is based on the main University campus, with researchers working in the Birmingham Medical School and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham.
General enquiries
Department of Immunology and Immunotherapy
College of Medicine and Health
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT
Key contacts in the Department:
- Head of the Department of Immunology and Immunotherapy: Professor Benjamin Willcox
- Head of Operations: Sheetal Patel
- Research Manager: Dr Claire Butler