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. 2024 Oct 15;3(1):kyae015.
doi: 10.1093/discim/kyae015. eCollection 2024.

How (Eco)immunology can augment global EcoHealth programmes: opportunities, needs, and challenges

Sheena M Cruickshank  1 , Kathryn J Else  1 , Iris Mair  2 , Holly Shiels  3 , Susanne Shultz  3
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How (Eco)immunology can augment global EcoHealth programmes: opportunities, needs, and challenges

Sheena M Cruickshank et al. Discov Immunol. .

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Keywords: EcoHealth; ecoimmunology; ecology; immunology; interdisciplinary research.

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Ecoimmunology. Fundamental discovery lab-based immunology typically focuses on defined model systems—(in vitro or in vivo models such as mice or ex vivo tissues) to understand immune programming in the context of biological processes, health, and disease. In contrast, disease ecology focuses on the role of the environment and considers population dynamics and individual variation. Whilst there is some limited overlap in disciplines, the area of ecoimmunology aims to bridge these gaps and takes a more holistic approach to understanding what shapes the immune system and thereby health.
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