Colorized scanning electron micrograph of a natural killer cell from a human donor. Credit: NIAID

Department of Immunology and Inflammation

Integrating discovery science with clinical medicine to prevent or treat inflammatory and haematological conditions

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BSc Multisystem Disorders and Therapies

An opportunity for medical, dental and veterinary students to gain an in-depth understanding of multisystem disorders and therapies.

MSc Immunology

Gain the knowledge, creativity and critical thinking skills to prepare for a career as a researcher in immunology.

MRes Experimental Biomolecular Sciences

Master key biomolecular lab skills and advanced research techniques to prepare for a career in experimental biomolecular sciences.

Our short courses

Browse our wide range of haematology, immunology and renal pathology short courses.

PhD opportunities

Information and guidance on applying to study a PhD in the Department of Immunology and Inflammation

Sustainability

Gold LEAF awards for the Department of Immunology and Inflammation

We are the first Department in the university to achieve Gold LEAF certification across all of our laboratory spaces. Our department occupies research laboratories in the Commonwealth Building at Imperial College London’s Hammersmith Hospital Campus.

Haematology

Inflammatory Disease

Myeloma Research

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Health

Large-scale proteomics study reveals subgroups of lupus, paving the way for precision medicine

16 June 2026

Health

Study of knee arthritis tissue reveals biological pathways underlying osteoarthritis

9 June 2026

Health

Imperial joins research consortium to tackle the urgent lack of effective treatments for osteoarthritis

26 May 2026

Health

Seven Imperial professors elected Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences

21 May 2026

Inclusion

Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

Our mission is to create a diverse, inclusive and supportive academic community committed to promoting scientific excellence and nurturing the next generation of researchers.

Find out how we do this through our EDI commitee