Introduction

The Center for Viral Immunology systematically investigates the regulatory mechanisms governing immune cell responses to viral infections and tissue-specific immune responses. With a particular focus on immune aging, the Center serves as a research hub for understanding the pathogenesis of viral infectious diseases and for developing immune-based therapeutic strategies.

By studying immune responses to viruses and the immunopathological mechanisms of viral diseases, the Center aims to build a knowledge base to prepare for future emerging viral threats.

• 1. Elucidating the mechanisms underlying germinal center responses during viral infection and vaccination
• 2. Investigating plasma cell dynamics and immune aging mechanisms in antiviral immunity
• 3. Defining stromal–immune interactions within tissues
• 4. Studying human adaptive immunity in viral diseases