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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.
- Immunoregulation Group — Group Leader, Richard Siegel, M.D., Ph.D.
- Repertoire Analysis Group — Group Leader, Paul Plotz, M.D.
Updated December 17, 2007