Connective Tissue and Lymphatic Disorders
Research activity includes lipoedema and related abnormalities of superficial lymphatic vessels, with attention to collagen fragility, vessel permeability, and diagnostic evaluation of lymphatic microstructure.
- Lipoedema
- Superficial lymphatic vessel porosity
- Collagen type 3
The clinical focus extends to improving recognition of lipedema through imaging-based assessment of lymphatic function and tissue characteristics.
Maternal and Infant Immunity
Studies address pertussis immunity in pregnancy and early life, including the maternal generation of antibodies, transfer of passive immunity to the newborn, and immune responses in infants born to vaccinated mothers.
- Pertussis
- Maternal antibody transfer
- Infant immune response
Research interest centers on immune protection during pregnancy and the earliest stages of postnatal immunity.
Breastmilk and Mucosal Immunity
Clinical work explores the humoral immune response in breastmilk after MMR vaccination, with emphasis on antibodies directed against measles and the persistence of this response during lactation.
- Measles
- MMR vaccination
- Breastmilk antibodies
The research also covers immune activity linked to lactating women and the potential for enhanced antibody presence in infant mucosal protection.
Vaccine-Preventable Infections
Trial activity spans measles and whooping cough, reflecting interest in immune protection against respiratory and childhood infectious diseases through maternal and postnatal vaccination-related immunity.
- Whooping cough
- Measles
- Maternal vaccination
These studies support investigation of antibody-mediated protection across pregnancy, breastfeeding, and infancy.
