MISSION
Children are not just small adults, their immune systems, physiology, and disease processes are distinct. Pediatric autoimmune diseases follow unique pathways and present with distinctive clinical patterns. Our mission is to discover the mechanisms that drive childhood autoimmunity and to translate these discoveries into therapies designed for children, advancing care that reflects their unique biology and needs.
RESEARCH PROJECTS
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is the most common form of chronic arthritis in children, yet its underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood. Our lab investigates the molecular and cellular drivers of inflammation in JIA. We aim to decode the key pathways and immune responses that contribute to disease development and progression, with the goal of identifying new targets for diagnosis and therapy.
Molecular Mechanisms of Pediatric Autoimmunity
We have a long-standing interest in how transcription factors regulate lymphocyte development and function. Our research focuses on gene regulation in lymphocytes within the context of autoimmunity and infection, aiming to understand how dysregulated transcriptional programs contribute to immune dysfunction and disease.
Genetic Regulation of Immune Cells
OPEN POSITIONS
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Yomogida lab is seeking graduate students, technicians and post docs who are looking for the opportunity to advance their career. Please contact Kentaro Yomogida (kentaro.yomogida@cuanschutz.edu) for more details.