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Autoimmunity Branch

Paul Plotz, M.D.
Acting Chief, Autoimmunity Branch
Phone: (301) 594-0596
Fax: (301) 402-2209
E-mail: plotzp@mail.nih.gov

Autoimmunity is a central feature of many rheumatic diseases, such as systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, and dermatomyositis. The Autoimmunity Branch was established to address the cellular and molecular basis of autoimmunity. A number of work groups have been established within the Autoimmunity Branch to investigate specific aspects of immune cell function as they may pertain to the etiology of autoimmunity.


 

Updated December 17, 2007