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Developing an understanding of immunological and inflammatory processes to improve clinical treatments for patients.<\/p>\n

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Harnessing immune complexity.<\/p>\n

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The extensive immunology and inflammation experience at The University of Manchester has been drawn together into a multidisciplinary research institute \u2013 The Lydia Becker Institute of Immunology and Inflammation.<\/p>\n

We unite basic, translational, and clinical research to address the complex and ever-increasing role immunology plays in modern medicine.<\/p>\n

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Research<\/h2>\n

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