Inflammation
Growing up on Long Island, Dr. Sherry never
knew a scientist, but she was always interested
in science and it was her dream to work in a
laboratory. In middle school, she spent a year
working on her own research project that won
her the school's top award and gave her the
opportunity to describe her research findings
to her teachers and fellow students. She loved
sharing what she discovered with others. From
that moment, she was determined to pursue a
career in research.
INFLAMMATION
Immunology & Inflammation
focus on understanding the basic
biological principles of the immune
system that protects the body
against infections, environmental
hazards and internal challenges,
and how this system is impaired
in disease. They carry out basic,
translational, and patient-oriented
research on a range of immune and
inflammatory disorders, including
sepsis, allergy and hypersensitivity,
kidney injury, cancer, immune
deficiency, HIV infection and
conditions aff ecting maternal, fetal
and neonatal health. Their ultimate
goal is to develop improved
treatments and discover cures for
these life-threatening conditions.