Immunology & Immunogenetics

Neuroimmunology and Neuroinflammation

Neuroimmunology is the study of the interaction between the central nervous system and the immune system of the body. Research works related with neuroimmunology aims at deciphering the extent at which the immune system is involved in regulating complex neuronal circuits and, thereby, is of prime importance to look forward to effective & new strategies that can treat disorders of the central nervous system.

Neuroinflammation is the inflammation of a nerve or nervous system. It may be initiated in response to a variety of cues including infection, traumatic brain injury, toxic metabolites or autoimmunity. Neuroinflammation can be classified into Acute Neuroinflammation and Chronic Neuroinflammation.