Department of Immunology and Vaccinology

Evaluates available commercial tests for serological diagnosis of HIV and HTLV infections, and performs serological reference investigations in these infections. Performs external quality control of laboratories doing immunologicHead of the department is Rigmor Thorstensson al diagnostic tests. The research at the department is mainly devoted to HIV infections, including development and trial of new HIV vaccines.

Sections:

• Clinical immunology
• Immunology/HIV
• Vaccination program

Head of the department is Rigmor Thorstensson.

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