Allergy & Immunology
The Section of Immunology, Allergy and Rheumatology is involved in basic and clinical research programs funded through the National Institutes of Health, Department of Veterans Affairs and national research organizations, industry and endowments.
Rheumatology
Our team provides state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment of rheumatologic disorders.
IAR - Centers of Excellence
In addition to research, our faculty provides patient care services. Our centers of excellence bring cutting-edge treatments and enhance the overall education for medical students, graduate students, residents and fellows.
Join our Baylor IAR Team
We are always looking for qualified and talented professionals to join our team!
Lifestyle Improvements
We research, develop and offer solutions for everyday concerns through a wide range of projects, such as the Mendenhall Asthma Research Program and the Brochstein Arthritis Research Program.
About Us
The Section of Immunology, Allergy and Rheumatology is involved in basic and clinical research programs funded through the National Institutes of Health, Department of Veterans Affairs and national research organizations, industry, and endowments.
Research
Our research activities cover a broad range of topics including fundamental investigations of cellular function such as cell division; the causes of asthma and other allergic diseases; smoking-related lung disease; and interstitial lung disease. We are further exploring osteoarthritis and new ways to treat drug additions through vaccines.
Learn about our ongoing clinical trials.
Education
Our faculty provide healthcare services and have major teaching responsibilities for medical students, graduate students, residents, and fellows. Section faculty provide core medical student lectureships in the first-year immunology module and the second-year rheumatology module, as well as graduate school immunology courses. Learn about our residency, fellowship and medical student training programs.
Healthcare
Our clinical faculty practice at three sites: the Baylor Clinic at the Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center campus, Ben Taub Hospital, and the Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center. We are currently also developing outreach programs to extend allergy and rheumatology care into Houston-area communities. See our Healthcare page for links to our clinics and centers.