Biology is an interdisciplinary basic science division.
It was formed to develop critical mass for basic science investigation of the immune basis of childhood diseases. The members of the division have joint appointments in other clinical divisions in addition. There are no clinical activities associated with this division per se. Immunologic diseases of childhood include infectious diseases, immune deficiency states, cancer, transplant rejection, allergy, and autoimmune diseases such as diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis. Basic science studies within this division are aimed at understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying these diseases in order to develop new diagnostic tests and therapies.